jvkeb 2.0 2025

published on 3/8/2025


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Round 1

Picks 1-16
1. Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

*TRADE* Giants trade pick #3 and more to Titans for pick #1.

The Giants are hopeful to get their next franchise QB and trade up with the Titans to select Cam Ward. This QB could allow Malik Nabers to reach his ceiling quickly. Ward has the most passing touchdowns in NCAA history. His skill set is a bit more modern than Shedeur Sanders’ and his personality is much more manageable.


2. Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Browns need a QB and a new face of their franchise. Despite the GM graduating from Harvard, the Browns continue to be a poorly run organization. The Cleveland franchise looks to reset with this pick. They really need one of everything, especially since Myles Garrett requested a trade. Browns fans, we hope to see you in the playoffs sometime soon.


3. Titans: Prospect not selected

(Abdul Carter - site is not letting me put in some names)
*TRADE* Titans trade down from pick #1 to the Giants for pick #3 and more.

The Titans seem lukewarm on selecting a QB with their pick at the top of the draft. Perhaps they think that they can get by at the position with a veteran via trade or free agency. Maybe selecting a passer does not fit the timing of the Titans' financial planning, as the owners plan to build a new stadium soon. Either way, it may be a mistake to not select a QB when you have one sitting there. It remains to be seen.

This selection could either be Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter. I'm going to go with Carter even though he’s battling some injuries. His position is more set in stone than that of Travis Hunter and fills a positional need for Tennessee. I wonder if the market will react to Carter’s injuries between now and the draft.


4. Patriots: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

My Patriots get a splash to develop alongside offensive leader Drake Maye. You may have seen this dude all over the screen in College football this year. Hopefully he can get his personal life straightened out and become an extremely productive player in the NFL. If only one QB is selected in the first three picks, then this choice would likely be Will Campbell/Tet McMillan/Mason Graham or traded out.


5. Jaguars: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

The Jaguars have been sailing in rough seas for quite some time. Trevor Lawrence was hailed as the next Peyton Manning and has not become a top 10 QB. Getting some stability on the offensive line could help him inch closer to that projection, though it is unlikely that he will get close. Will Campbell may be my favorite personality in the draft. A great dude who seems wiser than his years and is a hard worker.


6. Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

The Raiders could do a lot of things here at pick #6. They may even trade out to get draft resources that would allow them to draft a QB down the line. But for simplicity's sake, I'll say that the Raiders stay here and select a potential game changer.

Tom Brady and co. may want to bring some starpower to Las Vegas. It is a huge market due to its location and could bring a great ROI if the team can compete at a high level.


7. Jets: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Jets definitely still need a quarterback as of today. They seem to be eternally failing. Davante Adams was cut and left a big opportunity to fill alongside Garrett Wilson. Tet McMillan has the ideal NFL body for a receiver. If the Jets can find a decent QB and the new coaching staff works out, they have enough talent to succeed.


8. Panthers: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Mason Graham's draft stock has dropped in recent months, but he was consistently mocked as a top 5 pick for the last year or two. I believe he will end up going before his Michigan counterpart Kenneth Grant.

The Panthers need to invest in their defensive line after trading Brian Burns to the Giants. Mason Graham will be a great pro and fits a need in Carolina. A dark horse pick here could be Tetaroia McMillan if he is still on the board. This would supplement Bryce Young’s development.


9. Saints: Kelvin Banks, OT/G, Texas

The Saints need everything and this is a start. New coach Kellen Moore will want to develop the offense. With Derek Carr still on the roster and the Saints’ cap situation, it will be hard to field a good football team in the next couple of seasons.

The Saints will not be able to make big splashes because their GM bet the house on Drew Brees' final years and years after in an effort to remain a competitive team. He restructured many contracts and the deferred money has come to roost.


10. Bears: Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia

Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles have made some splashes on offense this offseason. This pick fits the need for defensive support. Ashton Jeanty would be a great addition for the Bears; a stud running back that we've seen in the Lions offense over the past few seasons. It would also take some of the workload off Caleb Williams, and may enable Caleb's progression in year two.


11. 49ers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

The 49ers could go in many directions in the first round of this draft. If Will Johnson is still here, he is a safe bet to bolster their defense. He was injured much of the season for Michigan and will miss the combine and his pro day as well. This leads me to think that he might slide. I’d also like San Francisco to take a lineman to develop while Trent Williams is still playing.


12. Cowboys: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

The Cowboys lose out on Ashton Jeanty and look to bolster their defensive line instead. This franchise stinks, they're super overrated and oversaturated in American media and Jerry Jones is senile. Kenneth Grant had great measurements at the combine. He shouldn’t go too far after Mason Graham.


13. Dolphins: Prospect not selected

(Nick Emmanwori)
Jevon Holland will be a free agent this offseason and leaves a hole in the Miami secondary. Nick Emmanwori is a physical freak and could make a great pro. This pick could also be an offensive tackle. Tua needs to be protected maybe more than anyone in the NFL at this point.


14. Colts: Prospect not selected

(Tyler Warren)
The Colts haven’t had a franchise guy at tight end in quite some time. Tyler Warren seems to fit the mold of a modern NFL tight end. A guy like Warren at this position could act as a safety blanket for Anthony Richardson and any other QB who might play for the Colts next season.


15. Falcons: Jalen Walker, 3-4OLB, Georgia

The Falcons have invested a lot on offense in recent drafts and need to support that with a better defense. Jalon Walker might be the best defensive player left on the board here. Another position that I could see selected here is an offensive lineman to protect Michael Penix. The QB had multiple season-ending injuries in college.


16. Buccaneers: Prospect not selected

(Jihaad Campbell)
*TRADE* Buccaneers trade pick #19 and more to Cardinals for pick #16.

Todd Bowles has already said that he wants Jihaad Campbell. He will execute on his idea and look to get an underling to Lavonte David. Jihaad Campbell was a guy who stuck out at this year’s combine. He can probably do everything on the field needed to be a great linebacker.


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