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After months of mock drafts and projections, in just a few days these college stars will finally know their NFL homes.

2025 NFL Mock Draft 9.0: Steelers Take Unexpected QB at No. 21

The MMQB’s Conor Orr predicts the Raiders will make a pair of trades, the Saints grab Ashton Jeanty and Pittsburgh takes a big swing. Plus, projections for the whole first round.

After months of mock drafts and projections, in just a few days these college stars will finally know their NFL homes.

2025 NFL Mock Draft 9.0: Steelers Take Unexpected QB at No. 21

The MMQB’s Conor Orr predicts the Raiders will make a pair of trades, the Saints grab Ashton Jeanty and Pittsburgh takes a big swing. Plus, projections for the whole first round.

An AFC assistant coach on Cam Ward: “I don’t think the class is very good. I think it’s a lot like the 2022 class, with maybe the exception of Cam Ward. But he’s gonna go first overall. And if you put him in last year’s class, he’s sixth or seventh [overall] for me.”

2025 NFL Draft: This Year’s QB Class Is ‘a Lot Like 2022’

The group is being compared to the 2022 bunch—a bad reference point. Nine QB-adjacent offensive coaches evaluate this year’s crop.

Cam Ward warming up before playing the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium.

Not All NFL Teams Think Highly of Cam Ward

Some NFL teams think Cam Ward would have fallen out of the first round in the 2024 draft class.

Ashton Jeanty Is the Next in Line for the Running Back Renaissance

As he prepares to make the jump to the NFL, the 2,000-yard rusher is making a strong case that he can help revitalize the position.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 3,762 yards and 20 touchdowns during the 2024 season.

Matthew Stafford Reveals He Never Wanted to Leave Rams Despite Testing Market

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty walks off the field after a game.

Ashton Jeanty Gives Honest Assessment About Where He Thinks He'll Land in the NFL Draft

Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens on April 21, 2025.

Eagles Center Has Very Relatable Idea for First Purchase After Signing $68M Extension

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

Jordan Love Weighs in on Tush Push Debate After Packers Proposed to Ban Play

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy on Jan 5, 2025.

Brock Purdy, 49ers Making ‘Some Progress’ Toward Lucrative Multi-Year Extension

Quarterback Jalen Milroe throws for scouts at the University of Alabama Pro Day.

Jalen Milroe Says Malik Nabers 'Might Be' Campaigning For Giants to Draft Him

Flags promoting the 2025 NFL Draft on April 19, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

How to Get NFL Draft 2025 Tickets: Prices, Availability and Event Info

Williams runs for the end zone against the Commanders.

Jameson Williams Could Be Traded From Lions As Contract Decision Approaches

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick throws a ball.

Falcons Add Another QB to Roster With Kirk Cousins Decision Still Looming

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy passes a ball during a preseason game.

J.J. McCarthy Starts Vikings' Offseason Program With No Limitations

Kittle has been an All-Pro in five of the last seven seasons

49ers, All-Pro TE George Kittle Remain 'Far Apart' on New Contract, NFL Insider Says

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter.

Travis Hunter Posts Epic Message to Doubters Days Before NFL Draft

Dart warms up ahead of the Gator Bowl.

Jaxson Dart NFL Draft Destinations: Where Experts Are Saying the Ole Miss QB Will Be Picked

Nik Needham looks during a 2022 game against the Bengals.

Browns Add Ex-Dolphins Cornerback Nik Needham Days Before Draft

Dan Orlovsky has his eye on one quarterback.

Dan Orlovsky Says This Quarterback Could Prove to Be 'Steal' of the NFL Draft

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Green Bay is preparing to host the draft later this week, as 32 teams build for the 2025 season and beyond.

2025 NFL Draft: Needs for All 32 Teams, According to Rival Scouting Departments

Sanders could go in the top 10 of the draft or fall to the second round.

Takeaways: Shedeur Sanders Could Fall Out of the First Round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Carter is the top-ranked prospect on our list.

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings: SI’s Top 200 Players

Maddon has worked directly with some of the most versatile athletes in modern history

Joe Maddon’s Advice to NFL Coaches: Let Travis Hunter Do Something Special

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes calls signals against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Each Team’s Biggest NFL Draft ‘What If’ Since 2000

Where Sanders lands in the top of the draft is still a mystery.

2025 On SI NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Shedeur Sanders Lands In the Top 10

Lane will complete his Naval Academy requirements this spring and pursue a career in the NFL.

The Naval Academy Safety Who’s Ready for War and Ready for the NFL Draft

Travis Hunter

Why Travis Hunter Is the Biggest Fish (and Fisherman) in the Pond

The Eagles built an offense that was perfect for Barkley before they went and got him.

Memo to NFL Teams: Copy the Post-‘Moneyball’ Eagles at Your Own Peril

Daniels completed 69% of his passes and threw for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions, leading the Commanders to the NFC championship game.

2024 NFL Draft Class Could Go Down Among the Best Ever

Hunter wants to play offense and defense in the NFL.

Mailbag: Browns Would Likely Follow Colorado’s Blueprint for Travis Hunter

A mix of legends and current stars get picked in our ultimate mock draft.

Ultimate NFL Mock Draft: Best Pick Ever at Each Slot No. 1 to No. 224

Polk caught only 12 passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns last season.

Biggest 2024 NFL Draft Misses Include Several Linemen

The Giants will do a private workout with Sanders on Thursday.

Why the Giants Are Holding a Private Workout for Shedeur Sanders

Ward has emerged as the frontrunner to be selected by Tennessee next Thursday.

NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings: Titans Set to Wisely Pick Cam Ward

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

Broncos Top 30 Big Board: Who's Worth a First-Round Pick?

Ashton Jeanty falls within a pick of the Bears in a new mock draft put out today but it seems logical Ryan Poles would trade up for him in that case.

Mock draft shows strong hand Bears hold to move up for top back

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) talks to principal owner and chair Sheila Ford Hamp, right, and her husband Steve Hamp before the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

Hutchinson, Joseph Update: Lions Prepared 'To Keep All These Guys'

Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Dallas Cowboys predicted to fill two biggest needs by NFL Draft expert

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Jon Gruden breaks down Commanders' offense with QB Jayden Daniels

Nov 9, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) drops back to pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the third quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Report: Titans Make Decision on No. 1 Pick

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik before an AFC wild card game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium in the 2023 season.

Slowik Gets Strong Endorsement from Stroud

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey makes the touchdown catch against the New England Patriots in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium.

Chargers' Ladd McConkey steal has expert thinking another Round 2 run on WRs

Jan 15, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz (left) and coach Jim Harbaugh.

Los Angeles Chargers' Round 1 pick in final mock draft would be massive mistake