UK & Ireland Fan Mock Draft 2025
The mock draft has become the calling card of draft analysts across the American Football media sphere. A chance to create your own draft night story ahead of the big day.
Often, they indulge a writer’s biases, such as the great ‘no running backs in Round 1’ debate or ‘the value of linebacker and offensive guards on Day 1’ discussion. Too often, ‘draftniks’ will shoehorn in their draft crushes, ignoring those players on the roster primed for a breakout season.
So, what better way to craft a mock draft than to leave it to those who know their teams inside and out?
The UK and Irish Fan Mock Draft gives you the picks straight from the fans who have tracked every offseason move, trawled through online forums to discuss the potential snap counts of that ageing special teamer signed on a one-year deal, and listened intently to all the debates from analysts on who their franchise should pick on April 24.
Without further ado, I pass you on to the first pick in our Fan Mock Draft 2025, with the Tennessee Titans:
1. Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Pick made by David Garton (@tennessee_uk), a Titans fan since 2001 who set up a dedicated fan page in 2016. You can find his podcasts here.
Since Ryan Tannehill left, the Titans have struggled at QB. Malik Willis struggled but wasn’t given a chance, Joshua Dobbs showed potential but was released and then Will Levis, who has shown signs of great potential, has fallen short. This is their first No. 1 draft pick since 1978 and if there is a player that could be a franchise QB, the Titans need to take him. Ward’s stats show great improvement each season with his last showing 39 touchdowns and 4,313 passing yards. If the Titans can build the right team around him then the potential is there to make him a great player in the NFL.
2. Cleveland Browns
Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Pick made by @UKBrownsNFL who cover all things Browns on their YouTube channel.
The Browns have a need at quarterback, but with this year’s class being pretty weak, the team opts to take one of the two blue chip prospects instead of reaching for a quarterback.
Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter are the two best players in the draft. The Browns can’t go wrong with drafting either. Hunter is probably the more likely pick in real life, but as the self-appointed GM, I’m going with Carter.
He switched to edge full-time in 2024 and put up historic numbers with 12 sacks and 24 TFLs. At still only 21 years old, his ceiling truly is the sky.
A borderline generational athletic profile and production at one of the most critical positions in the sport. The Browns might already have Myles Garrett, but the idea of pairing him with Carter is too exciting to pass on.
3. New York Giants
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Pick made by Big Blue UK & Ireland, a UK and Ireland based Giants Podcast that can be found on Youtube at www.youtube.com/@BigBlueUKIRL.
With Ward off the board and our number one player in the draft Abdul Carter gone too, the pick is not quarterback, and instead we take Travis Hunter.
With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston both in the building, it would seem that the Giants don’t think that the number three pick is good value for Sanders, and we agree. Hunter will give the Giants a true two-way player who will line up opposite Adebo and allow Deonte Banks to sit and recover from his horrific 2024 season. It also provides that added flexibility of using him as a wide receiver, adding to a room that’s set with Nabers, Robinson and Slayton but needs a shot of variety and unpredictability that will hopefully jumpstart an offense that struggled in 2024.
4. New England Patriots
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Pick made by DJ from @PatsTouchback who run a dedicated YouTube channel and podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@patriotstouchback4265.
I think if I could, I would try to trade out, but Will Campbell has been a standout player at LSU. His performance has positioned him as one of the top offensive linemen in the 2025 draft class.
During the NFL Scouting Combine, Campbell’s arm length measured 32 5/8 inches, slightly below the typical threshold for NFL tackles, which might be an issue.
Given the Patriots’ need to strengthen their offensive line, particularly at the left tackle position, selecting Campbell could provide immediate support for quarterback Drake Maye’s blindside protection.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Pick made by Si Carroll, founder of The Touchdown and also a writer at Big Cat Country.
The Jaguars have very deliberately replaced outgoing talent in free agency so far under the new front office. However the one position group they haven’t addressed might be their biggest need; Jacksonville were porous against the run in 2024, and are desperate for an upgrade on the defensive interior. Graham is the standout run stuffer in this class, and also has the athletic profile to offer interior pass rush too. A front four of Josh Hines-Allen, Arik Armstead, Graham and Travon Walker would be the envy of the AFC South.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Jalon Walker, ED/LB, Georgia
Pick made by Geordie Raider Mark (@stickapininit), a Raiders fan since the late 80’s and regular contributor to a host of podcasts and NFL pages.
If anyone wants to know what this kid is about, go watch the tape of Georgia’s playoff win vs. Texas.
The short story is that Walker destroyed some very good future NFL offensive linemen. The strength of the Raiders team under Carroll will be a young, high-energy defense. Pete Carroll also loves players who will compete and love ball. That is Jalon Walker. He’s a culture setter for the new regime. Last year, we selected Brock Bowers, so this makes back-to-back first round Bulldog picks.
Walker can be used in a number of ways. He will play QB spy in a division featuring three scrambling opposing QBs in Nix, Mahomes & Herbert. He will also be allowed to rush the passer from both inside LB & Edge positions.
7. New York Jets
Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Pick made by Liv from @UKNYJets, a member of the Jets fan club since 2018, the largest outside of the US. Liv is the Jets International Fan of the Year and will be heading to Green Bay for draft weekend.
The Jets have a tonne of needs in this draft, and playmakers such as Tyler Warren or Tet McMillian were tempting. But the Jets have made the sensible pick and chosen Membou out of Missouri. The Jets hope to currently have four out of five pieces on their offensive line on their current roster, so selecting OT1 Membou should make an absolute wall in front of new QB Justin Fields.
8. Carolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Pick made by @PanthersMagpie, a content creator for the Carolina Panthers UK account.
I’ve done a million mock drafts over the past few weeks and have never been in a scenario where Jalon Walker is off the board! This puts the Panthers in a BPA situation. The likelihood is that the Panthers will take a defensive player. Will Johnson would be the odds-on favourite here.
Edge is the biggest position of need, so with Walker off the board, we may see Shemar Stewart, Mykel Williams, Mike Green, or James Pearce Jr. picked at No. 8, or possibly trading back for one of them.
Tyler Warren is still very much in play here too. But adding a true X WR1 to Bryce Young’s arsenal may be an opportunity too good to pass on. Xavier Legette (32nd overall in 2024) is still developing. Although he showed positive signs last year, there was also a lot of criticism from the fan base. Will he ever amount to true WR1 potential or be a high-end WR2? Tetairoa McMillan has all the tools the Panthers’ offense needs to level up.
In the last two seasons, McMillan has had at least 80+ catches, 1,300+ receiving yards, 8+ touchdowns and 15.5+ average yards per reception and set a new school record at Arizona State for career receiving yards (3,423).
At 6’4”, he has the size and ball skills to win deep, playing over the top of cornerbacks, making spectacular catches to add to his already impressive highlight reel.
9. New Orleans Saints
James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tennessee
Pick made by @SaintsReportUK, a writer for Be in the Kneaux and Full 10 Yards.
Under the Dennis Allen regime, the Saints had a type at pash rusher. Massive, unrefined players who didn’t materialise. What they’ve always missed off the edge is speed and burst. They get that in spades with Pearce, someone who has a refined pass rush plan and will give a massive athleticism upgrade that will play a huge role in new DC Brandon Staley’s scheme, which had success with a similar player in Leonard Floyd.
10. Chicago Bears
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Pick made by Ben Issacs, broadcaster and writer – host of the College Daze podcast and author of The American Football Revolution: How Britain Fell In Love With The NFL (pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/american-)”
Despite moves in free agency, the Bears will want to bolster their offensive line at some point in the draft, but with Campbell and Membou both gone, anyone else is quite a reach at 10. This will be addressed in later rounds. Edge/DT is also a need, but again, the value isn’t there. So, instead, I looked to replicate what the Lions did for Ben Johnson when they drafted Gibbs.
Jeanty is the clear RB1 in this class, and there’s a case to be made that he’s the third-best player overall if you ignore positional value. Obviously, the RB class is incredibly deep, and although you may not get someone of Jeanty’s class on Day 2, you can still find consistent starters who may play at a Pro Bowl level. But last season Jeanty played running back better than any player in college football played a single position. If you can get the third-best player in the draft at 10, you take it.
11. San Francisco 49ers
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Pick made by Paul Hope from @49erFaithfulUK, a very active community of passionate UK 49ers fans. Check out their YouTube content here.
Versatility and position of need. I believe Harmon can fill various roles along the interior, switching between various defensive schemes, lending himself to a Robert Saleh defense. He excels against the run (an area we were lacking last season), reads blocking schemes well, reacts quickly and is hard to move. His versatility, football IQ, and leadership qualities will mesh well in our locker room. I know some people may see this as a reach at pick 11, but just like the great Sonny Weaver, I went with the man I wanted in a position of need in a vital draft for my 49ers!
12. Dallas Cowboys
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Pick made by UK Dallas Cowboys Fans, @UK_Cowboysfans on X and available across social media. They host a biweekly podcast on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9pm here in Ireland and the UK, and are the original and only UK-based Dallas Cowboys fan group going strong since 2011. Check them out on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@ukcowboysfans.
With some big holes currently on the Cowboys roster, they address their biggest need and grab a player who can contribute on all three downs. A glaring need for us going into the 2024 draft, which went unaddressed, now gets filled.
Omarion Hampton is a blend of power, patience and balance at the RB position and gives the Cowboys a presence they’ve not had since prime Zeke Elliott. He’s a three-down back who can play out of the backfield. Hampton led the ACC in rushing for the last two seasons, and his NFL-ready body projects well. He has the ability to read blocking schemes, get to the hole and use his footwork and power to blast through the gaps created for him. Once through the gap, the foot hits the acceleration pedal, but his willingness to seek out contact and bounce will not play well at higher levels. This contact issue sees him overbalance and might create fumble issues against better and hungrier linebackers in NFL schemes.
13.Miami Dolphins
Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Pick made by @DolFanUK_Pod who run the Official UK Miami Dolphins podcast at https://www.miamidolphins.com/podcasts/dol-fan-uk.
The Dolphins lost Jevon Holland in free agency and have not re-signed an aging Jordan Poyer. They did sign Ashtyn Davis and Ifeatu Melifonwu from the Jets and Lions respectively, but they have a history of injuries. With Kendall Fuller also having been let go, the secondary looks extremely thin and lacks depth.
Drafting the fast and physical Starks will give them an instant day one starter who can make an immediate impact.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Pick made by Ed from @Colts_GB, a UK fan who keeps you up-to-date with all things Colts on X.
There are a few needs the Colts have currently that they are going to have to address in this draft, which means they could look at various options with the first round pick.
Offensive line is an option here, but they also need to consider upgrading the tight end position. Tyler Warren is the best player at this position, fresh off a brilliant year for Penn State, which included winning the John Mackey Award as the most outstanding tight end in the country. This is an easy decision to make.
He upgrades the room instantly. The entire Colts tight end room combined for 467 yards last year, so adding a player like Warren should see a big improvement in that area. Getting another weapon for whoever wins the quarterback competition in Indianapolis is hugely important going into 2025. The fact that Indianapolis needs players who can come in and play from day one is another key factor in making this decision even easier.
15. Atlanta Falcons
Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
Pick made by Thomas Willoughby (@Willo290592), a Falcons fan and NFL writer here at the Touchdown.
The Falcons manage to block out the voices in their heads for once by breaking the habit of a lifetime and not taking an offensive playmaker. Instead, they choose to address their utterly anaemic pass rush with their first-round pick.
It’s a tough decision because they’ve done some really stupid things over the past few years, and the idea of them taking an OT has been picking up momentum recently. At some point, they have to address the defense, and I feel like Green is the most likely one to be taken, assuming they don’t trade back.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
Pick made by @BritishBirdgang, a Cardinals fan group you can interact with on X.
The way this board has fallen for the Arizona Cardinals has left them with a very tough decision – but a good one, because they have multiple options to add to the defensive side of the ball. CB, LB and EDGE are in consideration here, but the fact that the team has brought Nolen in for a visit has swayed this decision.
The big-name acquisition of Josh Sweat has boosted the Cardinals’ defence, and he will immediately help get to the QB, something which they struggled with mightily last season. The DL get a big upgrade here as, along with veteran additions Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell, an injection of quality youth will help Nick Rallis’ unit become a more feared group.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Jihaad Campbell, LB/EDGE, Alabama
Pick made by Paul Hirons of @WhoDey_UK who can be found on X, BlueSky and Instagram. Paul will also be representing the Bengals as their International Fan of the Year in Green Bay at the draft.
I’m looking for genuine, plug-and-play playmakers on the defensive side of the ball in any position in this draft, and, happily, 17 feels like a spot where need and best player available coalesce. Most big boards suggest I should go for Shemar Stewart here, whose pure athleticism will make plenty drool, but – like others in the cluster of first-round-graded edge rushers and 3-techs in this area – he has some major red flags being waved in his direction to counteract his undeniable athletic ability (it would help if he could tackle for a start).
I toyed with an offensive lineman and a safety here, too, but in the end, I went for someone whose versatility and sheer dynamism would surely interest new DC, Al Golden. Campbell can be used in multiple alignments, and his varied skill set can really affect games – he can rush the passer and also drop into space to be a good off-ball linebacker. Campbell’s own red flag is his health, but if that checks out, I think he could be – if he’s used effectively – the Bengals’ version of Micah Parsons.
18. Seattle Seahawks
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Pick made by Charlie Wilson, NFL Writer for the Daily Mirror US and Seattle Seahawks fan.
I guess I’ll bring a halt to the Will Johnson slide, the Seahawks go best player available here and add a strength to a strength. Will Johnson is the best cornerback in this class not named Travis Hunter, and he is an absolutely perfect fit in their scheme. He’s an off-coverage demon with incredible ball skills who pairs perfectly with Devon Witherspoon on the other side. Trade away Riq Woolen for a third or fourth round pick – he isn’t worth the money that he’s going to command next offseason.
PS: Yes, I know Seahawks fans, interior offensive line help is needed. But no player is worth taking at this point, with Kelvin Banks projecting better as a tackle than guard. This draft is going to have some talent in the second round at guard, where Seattle already has two picks and could move up further by trading Woolen after selecting Johnson.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Pick made by Bucs UK, the longest-running UK NFL Fan Club, having just celebrated their 40th anniversary last year. You can find them at www.bucsuk.org, Facebook, YouTube, and X.
The Buccaneers’ secondary struggled at times in 2024, having lost a few key veteran players and having a few question marks around slot and safety depth, so we’re still looking to strengthen in this area.
Jahdae Barron is a little on the smaller side for NFL CBs at 5’11’’, but what he lacks in height, he certainly makes up for in speed, with a 4.39 40 time! He’s also hugely versatile, having played corner, safety, nickel, dime and outside, reflecting a high football IQ and an ability to recognise opposing offensive schemes.
His stats for Texas were impressive, including five interceptions and 11 pass breakups, and he rises to the big occasions, such as the Peach Bowl game against Georgia.
He plays well in man coverage, but his real strength is in zone, which has often been a weakness in the Buccaneers’ secondary. He can cover any position, receiver, tight end, or running back, reacting to their movements and the quarterback’s play. He also has the agility and burst to get to the ball and break up plays.
In 2024, Barron didn’t allow a single touchdown catch against him at Texas, and we’d love to say the same for the 2025 season in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
20. Denver Broncos
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Pick made by Colum Cronin, Broncos fan, co-host of the Dublin to Denver Podcast and member of the Irish NFL Show.
With Courtland Sutton entering a contract year and Denver’s young receiver corps still unproven, the Broncos secure Emeka Egbuka. A polished, high-floor prospect who perfectly fits Sean Payton’s vision for the “interior triangle” of the passing game. The Ohio State standout rebounded from an injury-marred 2023 to post his second 1,000-yard season in 2024.
Egbuka lacks elite explosiveness but compensates with route-running precision, reliable hands, and elite ball-tracking. His ability to dissect zone coverage and win after the catch makes him an ideal safety valve for Bo Nix, while his experience in a pro-style offense ensures early impact. Though primarily a slot weapon, Egbuka’s clean releases and physicality allow for outside versatility.
For Denver, he represents a day-one starter who stabilises the receiver room and complements Sutton’s contested-catch prowess. With Payton prioritising the “interior triangle” (tight end, RB, slot WR), Egbuka’s football IQ and third-down reliability make him a seamless fit, even if his ceiling isn’t as high as some flashier prospects.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Pick made by the UK & Ireland Steelers fan group, who can be found on X at @UKSteelers.
In this scenario, Aaron Rodgers finally signs with the Steelers after returning from his latest silent retreat, ayahuasca vision quest, or whatever offseason self-discovery novel he’s writing. No longer in desperate need at QB, the Steelers pivot to their second biggest need and select nose tackle Kenneth Grant from Michigan.
Grant is a rare athlete at the position who is much more than just 331 lbs of interior mass. The pick would allow the Steelers to kick Keeanu Benton out to defensive end and round out an impressive trio with All-Pro Cam Heyward. A real classic AFC North pick!
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Pick made by Lee Wakefield, Chargers fan and lead NFL Writer for The Touchdown. Follow Lee on X at @Wakefield90.
Just like pretty much every mock draft you see at the moment, I also opted to reunite Colston Loveland and Jim Harbaugh. I really did want to jazz this pick up a little bit but it just makes too much sense, and on the first night of the draft, I would be delighted if this is where the Chargers went with their selection.
Loveland gives this offense a reliable, pass-catching option over the middle and down the seams. Loveland and McConkey could form a dynamic duo for Justin Herbert for years to come.
As a side note, it’d be fantastic to have a top-tier tight end in a division that Travis Kelce has dominated for so long. With Loveland and Brock Bowers, it’d be nice to see the Chiefs suffer at the hands of a tight end or two for a few years.
23. Green Bay Packers
Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Pick made by Jack Brentnall, Packers fan and Head of NFL Draft Content at The Touchdown. Make sure to grab a copy of Jack’s draft guide before the big day.
I honestly did not expect Stewart to be here, so I would be sprinting this card in if this were how the board fell. I understand the concerns with his production, but that A&M scheme is not conducive to backfield fireworks in the way that some others are. Stewart has an eye-popping blend of traits, with elite upfield burst and the ability to win around the arc at 280 lbs. He’s got bags of power, too, and can implode pockets and set the edge against the run. There’s still a way to go in terms of technical refinement, but I’d trust my coaching staff to get the most out of him.
24. Minnesota Vikings
Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Pick made by Ted Holmes, Vikings fan and co-host of the NFL Draft Punk Pod. You can follow Ted on X at @Ted_Holmes.
The Vikings have a difficult task here. I think on the 24th April, the Vikings are most likely to trade down. Due to the lack of picks and an active free agency period, the majority of holes left in the starting lineup from the 24/25 season have been filled. The biggest hole left is at cornerback. They paid Byron Murphy Jr. to be one of their outside corners for the future. While I prefer Murphy on the inside, he held up well when asked to line up out wide. But the Vikings are still shy a starting corner.
So in this exercise, the Vikings are using their first-round pick to gamble on Shavon Revel from East Carolina. If Revel is fully recovered from the ACL tear he suffered in September, the Vikings might be getting a steal. At 6’1” with legit long speed and fluid hips, Revel has all the physical tools. He’s sticky in man coverage, plays with strength at the line in press, and shows real feel and discipline in zone. That versatility is exactly what Brian Flores will be looking for in a starting corner.
25. Houston Texans
Tyler Booker, iOL, Alabama
Pick made by Houston Texans UK, the official voice of the Houston Texans UK fans. Who can be found at @TexansUK.
The Texans severely need help at the interior line positions, and Booker, who allowed just two sacks in three years, is a great example of a plug-and-play player. He has great size at 6-5 and 321 lbs, and with Pro Football Focus listing him as the best interior college lineman, he could be an absolute steal. He would be a much-welcomed addition for keeping CJ upright next year.
26. Los Angeles Rams
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Pick made by Lewis Wood, a fantasy football analyst and Rams fan who writes for DLF, as well as hosting his own YouTube channel Fantasy Pancake.
With both top TEs off the board, the Rams biggest need for a competitive roster is a boundary corner. Amos lacks some physical tools but offers ideal size and movement for a Rams secondary that’s never even tried to replace Jalen Ramsey.
27. Baltimore Ravens
Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Pick made by UK Ravens (@UKRavens), the official UK Ravens Twitter account, for Baltimore Ravens fans in the UK and Ireland.
Despite Odafe Oweh & Kyle Van Noy each recording 10+ sacks last season, the Ravens take another swing at edge rusher.
Oweh is entering the last year of his rookie deal, and KVN is approaching retirement.
In a division containing Myles Garrett, TJ Watt, and Trey Hendrickson, the Ravens are looking for their own game-wrecker. It hasn’t gone unnoticed that the defense has failed to record a turnover in the last three years of playoff runs.
28. Detroit Lions
Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas
Pick made by @ROTL_UK, the biggest non-US Detroit Lions podcast, who will have 30 hours of streaming over draft weekend. Vist their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@roarofthelionsuk.
The Detroit Lions come into this draft badly wanting to make a pick on the defensive line to back up Aidan Hutchinson. Whilst the best DTs are now off the board, Nic Scourton is very tempting here, as is Mykel Williams. However, regression from Graham Glasgow at guard and Kevin Zeitler moving on means that there is a greater need on the offensive line, enter Banks Jr.
Whilst Kelvin is a projected starting left tackle in the NFL, he projects equally well at guard, where he would be an immediate starter for the Lions, whilst providing a long term solution should Taylor Decker retire at the end of his current deal. Banks is an excellent run and pass blocker, with great pop out of his stance and foot speed. He’s also very adept in the screen game, which the Lions use a lot of for both Gibbs and LaPorta.
29. Washington Commanders
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Pick made by Christian Burt, the founder of UKHTTR (ukhttr.com/blog), where he covers all things Washington Commanders and invites fans to submit their own content for the site. Additionally, Christian co-hosts the Redzone in the UK podcast alongside Deuce and Scouse Andy, offering game previews every Sunday morning during the NFL season.
The Commanders would instantly boast a dynamic receiving trio featuring Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and Luther Burden III. This move not only injects youth into the unit but also brings the versatility that OC Kliff Kingsbury covets. Despite Burden’s quieter year at Missouri, Washington sees beyond that, banking on his potential to develop into an elite NFL WR1 in the coming seasons.
30. Buffalo Bills
Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
Pick made by the UK Bills (@UK_Bills on X), the Official and biggest Buffalo Bills fan group in the UK with their own podcast the Red, White and Buffalo Blues, talking everything Buffalo Bills with a UK Twist.
In an ideal world, the Bills probably would trade out with the top CBs and DTs off the board. An interesting pick here is Emmanwori, a chess piece for this secondary can play deep safety with good coverage and range. He can roll down into the box as a box safety and even fill as a big nickel and cover the TEs. With Kelce still in the NFL, Emmanwori could be a good X Factor. His athleticism and ball skills, tracking the ball effectively and securing it, make him an interesting prospect, but he needs to refine his tackling.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Pick made by Chris White (@DurhamChiefUK on X), who runs the Arrowheads Abroad fan group and can be found on their facebook page here.
I don’t personally believe that Simmons will be available with pick 31. All reports indicate that the medicals have gone ‘very well’, so it’s likely that another franchise will swoop before now.
The Chiefs brought in ex-49er Jaylon Moore to shore up the left side of the line, and are hopeful that he can be a solid piece. That said, left tackles with Simmons’ natural talent don’t come around that often. If not for the injury, Simmons would likely be a consensus top 10 draft pick with a high floor and a super high ceiling.
Simmons’ talent is too good to pass up at this point, and with there being more hope than confidence surrounding Moore’s ability to protect the best quarterback in football, Simmons is the selection.
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
Pick made by British & Irish Eagles (@BritishEagles on X), a fan group, podcast and head of fan engagement in the UK and Ireland.
Williams is the pick here because he fills a need and is a projected Top 15-20 prospect who has slid in this mock. At 6’5 and 267 lbs, he is the ideal type and size for the position. Williams was a three-year starter at UGA and continues the heavy presence of Dawgs on the Eagles roster. As his floor, he can set the edge as a run defender at a very high level, and he has pass rush chops to boot, meaning he is a complete three-down edge prospect. All that comes with the fact that he is only 21 years old in his rookie season.
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