The mock draft. Over 25 years, I have grown to hate it. But, hey, when in Rome.
The process starts after each draft ends, which is beyond ridiculous. Really, any mock draft conducted before free agency is a waste of time. Needs change dramatically based on players signed and players lost.
I stopped personally compiling the PFT mock draft years ago. I rely on someone who enjoys doing it far more than I do, and who is sufficiently plugged in to develop impressions without specifically fishing for information for piecing together a mock draft.
I used to tinker with it a bit. Sometimes, the tinkering made a positive difference. Sometimes, it screwed everything up.
The initial draft typically shows up on Sunday or Monday. Naturally, several tweaks are made prior to posting it. When the completed version comes through, I include it in my to-do list. I aim to tackle it sometime before reviewing the draft. Afterward, I publish the entire piece without further edits.
Here is the 2025 edition. I’m perfectly willing to concede that it’s the
worst mock draft ever
. (Aren’t they all?)
Here’s ours. The newest
worst mock draft ever
If you love it, great. If you despise it, also great. By tomorrow evening around 11:30 p.m. ET, it will be irrelevant. We’ll have discovered the identities of the initial 32 drafted players along with their respective selecting teams.
Next, someone will publish the first round-one mock draft prediction for 2026. It could begin with Arch Manning being selected by either the Giants, Colts, or Saints.
1. Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami.
2. Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado.
3. Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State.
4. Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU.
5. Defensive Tackles: Mason Graham, from Michigan.
6. Raiders: Kelvin Banks, Jr., Offensive Tackle, University of Texas.
7. Tight End: Tyler Warren from Penn State.
8. Panthers: Jalon Walker, Linebacker from Georgia.
9. Saints: Armand Membou, Offensive Tackle, University of Missouri.
10. Running Back Ashton Jeanty from Boise State: bears.
11. 49ers: Shemar Stewart, Defensive End, Texas A&M.
12. Wide Receivers: Matthew Golden, WR, from Texas.
13. Cornerback: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan.
14. Colts: Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle, University of Michigan.
15. Falcons: James Pearce, Defensive End, Tennessee.
16. Cardinals: Tetairoa McMillan, wide receiver, Arizona.
17. Bengals: Tyler Booker, Guard, Alabama.
18. Seahawks: Carson Schoepsinger,LB,UCLA.
19. Buccaneers: Maxwell Hairston, cornerback from Kentucky.
20. Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina.
21. Steelers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan.
22. Defensive Ends: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia.
23. Packers: Malaki Starks, Safety, University of Georgia.
24. Vikings: Nick Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M.
25. Texans: Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver, Ohio State.
26. Rams: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado.
27. Ravens: Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State.
28. Lions: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregan.
29. Commanders: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina.
30. Bills: Luther Burden III, wide receiver, Missouri.
31. Chiefs: Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State.
32. Eagles: Nick Emmanwori, Safety, University of South Carolina.
