Former League Scout Unveils Closing Listing of Projected Draft Picks for Every Staff

Daniel Jeremiah has a shocking 2025 NFL mock draft only a day earlier than the massive day. The former NFL scout made one final ultimate push to share what’s on his thoughts in regards to the new prospects within the league. The ultimate checklist is stuffed with twists, loopy predictions, and draft board risers.

Known for his sharp perception and spectacular accuracy, Jeremiah’s take might set off curiosity for followers forward of this yr’s extremely anticipated NFL Draft.

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Offensive Linemen Surge in First-Round Picks

Among the highlights of Jeremiah’s new mock is a surge within the demand for offensive linemen. SB Nation stories that Texas phenom Kelvin Banks, initially estimated at No. 13 on the consensus boards, shot as much as No. 6 general.

More jarring was the soar of North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel from twenty eighth on the board to eleventh on the projection. This change might point out an elevated league-wide give attention to holding quarterbacks protected and beefing up the offensive trenches.

Wide Receivers Remain in Demand

While the offensive line grabbed early alternatives, elite broad receiver prospects weren’t forgotten. Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan dropped solely to the twelfth general to the Dallas Cowboys, who’ve him, or Texas’ Matthew Golden reportedly focused. Elite pass-catchers are in demand as offenses proceed to get extra pass-heavy.

Green Bay Packers Prioritize Speed Over Consensus Ranking

At No. 23, Jeremiah projected Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston to the Green Bay Packers — a transfer that might lose the minds of each Packers fan.

As higher-ranked corners Will Johnson, Jahdae Barron, and Trey Amos remained on the board, Jeremiah defaulted to Green Bay’s well-documented affinity for SEC defenders. Hairston, who had a scorching 4.28-second 40-yard sprint, is their prototype for athletic, high-ceiling corners.

Nonetheless, off-field points dogged Hairston once more after a mixed week, with sealed fees of sexual misconduct relationship again to 2021. Though specifics haven’t been disclosed since he was underage on the time, the scandal could harm his ultimate draft worth regardless of having superior bodily traits.

Controversial Fallers Highlight Draft Uncertainty

Jeremiah additionally predicted a number of high-level prospects falling out of the primary spherical, together with Michigan’s Will Johnson (due to accidents and never being examined) and Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen (due to effort points).

Interestingly, ESPN’s Peter Schrager had Nolen going as excessive as No. 11 earlier in the identical day. That would solely present simply how cut up the knowledgeable opinions are outdoors of the highest 5 picks.