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2025 Mock Drafts

I wanted to add a couple of picks mid draft to grab a couple of players I felt would help this team get stronger now and in the future. I proposed no trades and only worked with those offers within reason.

Trade 1:
Giants Get: 25 + 2026 RD2 (WAS)

Texans Get: 34 + 65

Trade 2:
Chargers Get: 85 + 2026 RD6 (MIN)

Texans Get: 86 + 125

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I still see the biggest hole to fill on the OL is be LG. I have absolutely zero trust that Howard will deliver the desired results. Jackson solves this problem from Day 1 or the moment he replaces Howard.

LT will have a couple of new faces to Ty and get the job done. Track records aren’t the greatest, so a backup plan should be in place. I really like LT/RT, Trapilo to be this safety net.

WR’s Higgins and Thornton Jr have been my choices for some time now and my mind hasn’t been changed yet. Both guys are legit weapons and immediately help CJ, Collins, and Kirk.

RB Edwards will be a perfect fit with Mixon and Pierce.

I know Ryans wouldn’t be sitting back and let this draft be all about the offense, so here’s a solid group of talent.

Collins is the young foundational monster for his DL. Same can be said Robinson who would be working behind Anderson and Hunter.

Kiser could be scary good as a LB’er addition. He’s a disruptor in the pass game and offers strong support in the run game. Is a fundamentally sound tackler.

I can’t have Emmanwori b/c he’s typically gone by pick 20. Wright is a 6-4 and 229 pound safety. He’s got things to work on, but should be an instant contributor on ST’s.
Your trade 1 is interesting as I got out of bed around midnight last night to work a trade with Giants.
New York in my opinion would only do this deal if Shedeur Sanders falls to 25 or to try to beat out Cleveland for someone like Jaxon Dart.
Fewer quarterbacks this draft should increase the shark frenzy to get one. My deal did not include any draft picks from 2026.
1.25 720 NYG
2.34 560 + 3.65 265 =825 Texans

Giants eat the 125 to get Sanders.
 
Your trade 1 is interesting as I got out of bed around midnight last night to work a trade with Giants.
New York in my opinion would only do this deal if Shedeur Sanders falls to 25 or to try to beat out Cleveland for someone like Jaxon Dart.
Fewer quarterbacks this draft should increase the shark frenzy to get one. My deal did not include any draft picks from 2026.
1.25 720 NYG
2.34 560 + 3.65 265 =825 Texans

Giants eat the 125 to get Sanders.

I have seen stranger in real life. Or the Manning and Leaf issue.
 
Wondering if this is true. If so, OL will be 25


ChatGPT mocks pick 25

25. Houston Texans: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State​

ChatGPT had this to say about why Jackson is a good fit in Houston: "Ultra-athletic, battle-tested interior lineman with positional versatility. He's great at pulling, climbing to the second level, and would instantly help protect C.J. Stroud—his former college teammate."
Wyatt Milum eval is right there also. Jackson had better stage into play offs but Wyatt was well thought of by end of his season. OSU connection may tip for Donovan.

A question to the board, did Jackson being pushed into left tackle diminish his skill sets he could have improved on if he played left guard the entire season? I know the results at left tackle brought him positive attention.
 
Wyatt Milum eval is right there also. Jackson had better stage into play offs but Wyatt was well thought of by end of his season. OSU connection may tip for Donovan.

A question to the board, did Jackson being pushed into left tackle diminish his skill sets he could have improved on if he played left guard the entire season? I know the results at left tackle brought him positive attention.
I’d say if anything it showed he could be used there in a pinch. Also showed he’s a team-first guy not afraid of impacting his draft stock if he fizzled out there. A confident player who competes his tail off.
 
I wanted to add a couple of picks mid draft to grab a couple of players I felt would help this team get stronger now and in the future. I proposed no trades and only worked with those offers within reason.

Trade 1:
Giants Get: 25 + 2026 RD2 (WAS)

Texans Get: 34 + 65

Trade 2:
Chargers Get: 85 + 2026 RD6 (MIN)

Texans Get: 86 + 125

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I still see the biggest hole to fill on the OL is LG. I have absolutely zero trust that Howard will deliver the desired results. Jackson solves this problem from Day 1 or the moment he replaces Howard.

LT will have a couple of new faces to try and get the job done. Track records aren’t the greatest, so a backup plan should be in place. I really like LT/RT, Trapilo to be this safety net.

WR’s Higgins and Thornton Jr have been my choices for some time now and my mind hasn’t been changed yet. Both guys are legit weapons and immediately help CJ, Collins, and Kirk.

RB Edwards will be a perfect fit with Mixon and Pierce.

I know Ryans wouldn’t be sitting back and let this draft be all about the offense, so here’s a solid group of talent.

Collins is the young foundational monster Ryans would desire for his DL. Same can be said for DE, Robinson who would be working behind Anderson and Hunter.

Kiser could be scary good as a LB’er addition. He’s a disruptor in the pass game and offers strong support in the run game. Also a fundamentally sound tackler.

I can’t have Emmanwori b/c he’s typically gone by pick 20 and I wouldn’t trade up to get him. Wright is a 6-4 and 229 pound safety. He’s got things to work on, but should be an instant contributor on ST’s.
I also traded with the Giants. I traded 25 and 89 for 34 and 65:

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Conerly, Taylor, and Williams can compete for starter roles immediately. Judkins can share the backfield with Mixon a couple of years before becoming the full time starter. Roberts has good potential to eventually become a starter in a few years, but can be a rotational piece while he gets developed. Oliver gives potential for a third down pass rusher and can work on special team. I also picked Wright because I thought he was the best fit for that pick and can contribute on special teams.
 
My Mock went as such...I traded with the Dolphins 1.25 2025 with Round 2 and 4 2026 picks to move up to 13. My round 2 may have been this years round 2. Upon finishing my mock I couldn't see what trade I made. I thought my trade seemed a bit generous as well. lol

Pick 1.13 TE Coleston Loveland (Michigan)

Pick 2.58 OT Ozzy Trupilo (Boston College)

Pick 3.79 DT T.J. Sanders (South Carolina)

Pick 3.89 RB Cam Skattebo (Arizona State)

Pick 5.166 WR Chimere Dike, (Florida)

Pick 7.152 G/C Jonah Monheim (USC)

Pick 7.185 LB Cody Lindenberg (Minnesota)

I drafted BPA
 
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Top 5 picks.
#25 Matthew Golden WR TX
#58 Tate Ratledge OG Geo
#79 Joshua Farmer DL Fl. St.
#89 Cam Skattebo Ar. St.
#166 Chase Lundt OT UConn.

I'm really liking Golden at #25 and the chances Texans take him are very high.
Top three are all SEC experienced.
 
Top 5 picks.
#25 Matthew Golden WR TX
#58 Tate Ratledge OG Geo
#79 Joshua Farmer DL Fl. St.
#89 Cam Skattebo Ar. St.
#166 Chase Lundt OT UConn.

I'm really liking Golden at #25 and the chances Texans take him are very high.
Top three are all SEC experienced.
Farmer at 79 would be great value. I’m expecting him to come off the board closer to 58. Lundt I think is end of round 3/early round 4 range.
 
Top 5 picks.
#25 Matthew Golden WR TX
#58 Tate Ratledge OG Geo
#79 Joshua Farmer DL Fl. St.
#89 Cam Skattebo Ar. St.
#166 Chase Lundt OT UConn.

I'm really liking Golden at #25 and the chances Texans take him are very high.
Top three are all SEC experienced.

Houston is all over the place. I have Golden early 2nd which is where he seems to be on any draft that we don't take him. Before WR we need DT or OL too many very good WRs in this draft to reach on Golden. Yes he has ability but his weaknesses are big and his combine (minus speed) weren't amazing.


Medical issues and concentration drops...Hard pass. 2 things you can't fix easily
 
Houston is all over the place. I have Golden early 2nd which is where he seems to be on any draft that we don't take him. Before WR we need DT or OL too many very good WRs in this draft to reach on Golden. Yes he has ability but his weaknesses are big and his combine (minus speed) weren't amazing.


Medical issues and concentration drops...Hard pass. 2 things you can't fix easily
His '24 season yielded 987 yards at 17 yds per and 9 TDS.
Any more concerns about his post injury performance?
 
My final mock. The guy I think the Texans want in the first (Booker) went at 13 in this mock. As per usual no trades, although I expect 2-4 trades. Nick gets antsy!

25: Egbuka profiles as a high-floor, super high-character, hard-working Swarm WR who will always be in the right spot and make plays. Plays mostly outside this year, although I suspect he and Kirk might be somewhat interchangeable inside/outside in 2025.

58: Savaiinaea. It was between he, Millium and Ratledge. Those are my tier 2 guards, and I chose this guy. I like his overall game, and I plug and play him into RG as a rookie.

79: Sanders. DeMeco gets his new prize pupil to mold and craft into the next DL stud for the Texans.

89: Ferguson. As the draft has gotten closer, the more I like this guy. He's likely not Loveland, but I see him as a good all-around TE, somewhat similar to Dallas' Ferguson. He will push for PT sooner rather than later.

166: B Smith. A little quesy about the ball security. 2% of his carried led to fumbles. But he's a playmaker as a former WR and is killer with the ball in his hands. Great compliment to Mixon.

236: Developmental nickel type CB. For now, he finds his way to the roster via ST and sits and learns. See what happens type.

241: Walker - Another toy for DeMeco. Has some real upside as a pass rusher, but he's not ready...yet. I like his odds on this team to at least be a backup edge pass rusher.


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My final mock. The guy I think the Texans want in the first (Booker) went at 13 in this mock. As per usual no trades, although I expect 2-4 trades. Nick gets antsy!

25: Egbuka profiles as a high-floor, super high-character, hard-working Swarm WR who will always be in the right spot and make plays. Plays mostly outside this year, although I suspect he and Kirk might be somewhat interchangeable inside/outside in 2025.

58: Savaiinaea. It was between he, Millium and Ratledge. Those are my tier 2 guards, and I chose this guy. I like his overall game, and I plug and play him into RG as a rookie.

79: Sanders. DeMeco gets his new prize pupil to mold and craft into the next DL stud for the Texans.

89: Ferguson. As the draft has gotten closer, the more I like this guy. He's likely not Loveland, but I see him as a good all-around TE, somewhat similar to Dallas' Ferguson. He will push for PT sooner rather than later.

166: B Smith. A little quesy about the ball security. 2% of his carried led to fumbles. But he's a playmaker as a former WR and is killer with the ball in his hands. Great compliment to Mixon.

236: Developmental nickel type CB. For now, he finds his way to the roster via ST and sits and learns. See what happens type.

241: Walker - Another toy for DeMeco. Has some real upside as a pass rusher, but he's not ready...yet. I like his odds on this team to at least be a backup edge pass rusher.


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I'd be happy with this. Egbuka will be a top end WR2, Savaiinaea has great feet, Sanders can provide immediate impact in the DT rotation and start next year, Ferguson can be your starter next year after we (god willing) dump Schultz, Smith gives you a multifaceted weapon (RB, WR, KR), and then good developmental depth with Harris and Walker.
 
His '24 season yielded 987 yards at 17 yds per and 9 TDS.
Any more concerns about his post injury performance?

Yes, he is too small for an outside WR in the NFL. Seeing we need another outside. And concentration drops is an automatic pass. If you're dropping passes vs college DBs the NFL is going to eat you alive, it won't be a drop half the time but an INT. I mean fact is fact and every single scouting report says he is small (same with Tank) as well.
 
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My final mock. The guy I think the Texans want in the first (Booker) went at 13 in this mock. As per usual no trades, although I expect 2-4 trades. Nick gets antsy!

25: Egbuka profiles as a high-floor, super high-character, hard-working Swarm WR who will always be in the right spot and make plays. Plays mostly outside this year, although I suspect he and Kirk might be somewhat interchangeable inside/outside in 2025.

58: Savaiinaea. It was between he, Millium and Ratledge. Those are my tier 2 guards, and I chose this guy. I like his overall game, and I plug and play him into RG as a rookie.

79: Sanders. DeMeco gets his new prize pupil to mold and craft into the next DL stud for the Texans.

89: Ferguson. As the draft has gotten closer, the more I like this guy. He's likely not Loveland, but I see him as a good all-around TE, somewhat similar to Dallas' Ferguson. He will push for PT sooner rather than later.

166: B Smith. A little quesy about the ball security. 2% of his carried led to fumbles. But he's a playmaker as a former WR and is killer with the ball in his hands. Great compliment to Mixon.

236: Developmental nickel type CB. For now, he finds his way to the roster via ST and sits and learns. See what happens type.

241: Walker - Another toy for DeMeco. Has some real upside as a pass rusher, but he's not ready...yet. I like his odds on this team to at least be a backup edge pass rusher.


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Minus Smith, we need an Heir to Mixon like Neil or Edwards. Extra points however for maybe the best real TE in Ferguson and if we go 1st round WR...you took my only 1st round WR. I honestly am not looking at any till the 3rd. Draft is deep and we need a DT and OL help first.
 
Hell if all it takes is next years 4th, I’d make that trade today sight unseen with no clue who would even be there. That’s a no brainer. It’s also wildly unrealistic.
I forgot I offered an additional pick, I just couldn't remember what additional pick I added. I believe it was a second round pick as well.
 
My final mock. The guy I think the Texans want in the first (Booker) went at 13 in this mock. As per usual no trades, although I expect 2-4 trades. Nick gets antsy!

25: Egbuka profiles as a high-floor, super high-character, hard-working Swarm WR who will always be in the right spot and make plays. Plays mostly outside this year, although I suspect he and Kirk might be somewhat interchangeable inside/outside in 2025.

58: Savaiinaea. It was between he, Millium and Ratledge. Those are my tier 2 guards, and I chose this guy. I like his overall game, and I plug and play him into RG as a rookie.

79: Sanders. DeMeco gets his new prize pupil to mold and craft into the next DL stud for the Texans.

89: Ferguson. As the draft has gotten closer, the more I like this guy. He's likely not Loveland, but I see him as a good all-around TE, somewhat similar to Dallas' Ferguson. He will push for PT sooner rather than later.

166: B Smith. A little quesy about the ball security. 2% of his carried led to fumbles. But he's a playmaker as a former WR and is killer with the ball in his hands. Great compliment to Mixon.

236: Developmental nickel type CB. For now, he finds his way to the roster via ST and sits and learns. See what happens type.

241: Walker - Another toy for DeMeco. Has some real upside as a pass rusher, but he's not ready...yet. I like his odds on this team to at least be a backup edge pass rusher.


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I like this although there's no way I pick South Carolina trash. Give me a guy like Jordan Phillips or CJ West there.

Great Mock though and very realistic.
 
I like this although there's no way I pick South Carolina trash. Give me a guy like Jordan Phillips or CJ West there.

Great Mock though and very realistic.

Thanks! Now let me ask a dumb question. What makes someone who goes to SC trash? I have never understood this.
 
This says all I need to know:

NFC scout: Golden has speed and that's the (his) game... Footwork, IQ, route tree all need serious work. Size is a worry... kid is thin and has a hard time staying on the field. He is a 2nd day player and don't get me started on his staying healthy...since middle school he hasn't played many full seasons
 
Thanks! Now let me ask a dumb question. What makes someone who goes to SC trash? I have never understood this.
Clowney, Swearinger, Hopkins, the Pervert etc .. I want no part of any player that went to a South Carolina school. That's my personal preference.
 
This says all I need to know:

NFC scout: Golden has speed and that's the (his) game... Footwork, IQ, route tree all need serious work. Size is a worry... kid is thin and has a hard time staying on the field. He is a 2nd day player and don't get me started on his staying healthy...since middle school he hasn't played many full seasons
Where does this quote come from?
 
Where does this quote come from?

Google search and click on the NFL link or it was on PFF. I don’t worry about anything that is said about a player UNLESS it is directly related to the position. Example: WR/RB/TE if drops or fumbles make it to weaknesses I'm worried. You can likely coach a guy to run crisper routes, find a hole (or make one) and go and even block better. As for dropping the ball, it's normally a mental problem and the only way to fix it is...get them unafraid of getting hit. However, having a college player to overcome this when getting hit harder and covered better is not great odds. I would rather pass and get someone who has ball security as a strength or not mentioned at all. Then, you don't have to worry about the ball coming out every time they have it. I mean if that's not a problem in your mind, great. But, to most GMs and scouts it's an important thing. Recall we had a guy with great speed and pretty good route tree. And he dropped passes alot and was in the dog house. He was shipped to NE where he didn't catch on and ended up in Baltimore. His name? Jabar Gaffney. What was a big worry about him? Passes dropped. We ALL said that he would be fine and he would catch on. He kinda did after 4 or 5 years in NE some and as a 4th WR in Baltimore
 
Clowney, Swearinger, Hopkins, the Pervert etc .. I want no part of any player that went to a South Carolina school. That's my personal preference.

Clowney and especially Hopkins were among the best at their position. Hopkins may be a HOF’er.

Swearinger was overly agreesive but carved out a decent career.

If the pervert went to Stanford, would all future Stanford draft picks be Stanford trash?

Do you fully endorse and back every single person who ever went to your High School? If I found a guy that went there who was a rapist, would that make you trash?
 
Clowney and especially Hopkins were among the best at their position. Hopkins may be a HOF’er.

Swearinger was overly agreesive but carved out a decent career.

If the pervert went to Stanford, would all future Stanford draft picks be Stanford trash?

Do you fully endorse and back every single person who ever went to your High School? If I found a guy that went there who was a rapist, would that make you trash?
Just telling you how I feel about the South Carolina trash. Wasted 7-8 yrs on that crap and not going to waste time on that again. I doubt Ryans wants that on his team either. He wants football 1st guys on his team fortunately.

Feel fre to disagree with m on this one, but cant you see the difference in this team and the Pervert/Hopkins/Clowney etc... teams? Football means something to these guys, not so much to the Baby Mama's/Perverts/Clowney types.
 
Google search and click on the NFL link or it was on PFF. I don’t worry about anything that is said about a player UNLESS it is directly related to the position. Example: WR/RB/TE if drops or fumbles make it to weaknesses I'm worried. You can likely coach a guy to run crisper routes, find a hole (or make one) and go and even block better. As for dropping the ball, it's normally a mental problem and the only way to fix it is...get them unafraid of getting hit. However, having a college player to overcome this when getting hit harder and covered better is not great odds. I would rather pass and get someone who has ball security as a strength or not mentioned at all. Then, you don't have to worry about the ball coming out every time they have it. I mean if that's not a problem in your mind, great. But, to most GMs and scouts it's an important thing. Recall we had a guy with great speed and pretty good route tree. And he dropped passes alot and was in the dog house. He was shipped to NE where he didn't catch on and ended up in Baltimore. His name? Jabar Gaffney. What was a big worry about him? Passes dropped. We ALL said that he would be fine and he would catch on. He kinda did after 4 or 5 years in NE some and as a 4th WR in Baltimore
Drops can be coached.
Think Andre Johnson.
 
Google search and click on the NFL link or it was on PFF. I don’t worry about anything that is said about a player UNLESS it is directly related to the position. Example: WR/RB/TE if drops or fumbles make it to weaknesses I'm worried. You can likely coach a guy to run crisper routes, find a hole (or make one) and go and even block better. As for dropping the ball, it's normally a mental problem and the only way to fix it is...get them unafraid of getting hit.
Golden did have issues at Houston. 10 drops to go along with his 76 receptions over 2 seasons. At Texas, Golden cleaned up the drops with 4 vs 58 receptions. I think some of that was due to the improved QB play he enjoyed with the Longhorns.

But if you're looking for glue hands, then Jayden Higgins is your guy. 7 career drops vs 227 receptions. Nico Collins like numbers. Considering Higgins size and speed, the Nico comparisons seem apt. Are draftniks sleeping on this guy? I would not be shocked if Higgins hears his name called Thursday night.
 
Just telling you how I feel about the South Carolina trash. Wasted 7-8 yrs on that crap and not going to waste time on that again. I doubt Ryans wants that on his team either. He wants football 1st guys on his team fortunately.

Feel fre to disagree with m on this one, but cant you see the difference in this team and the Pervert/Hopkins/Clowney etc... teams? Football means something to these guys, not so much to the Baby Mama's/Perverts/Clowney types.

I don’t want to hijack the thread. I’ll just say I judge people at the individual level not based on color, religion, their town, family…or school.
 
I don’t want to hijack the thread. I’ll just say I judge people at the individual level not based on color, religion, their town, family…or school.
I judge them on if they're football 1st guys. The South Carolina/Clemson guys aren't football 1st guys. They're usually some pretty dumb athletes too..Great athlete's though.

I'm just glad that Caserio/Ryans value tough/smart football players that the game means something to them, rather than a bunch of athlete's.
 
I judge them on if they're football 1st guys. The South Carolina/Clemson guys aren't football 1st guys. They're usually some pretty dumb athletes too..Great athlete's though.

I'm just glad that Caserio/Ryans value tough/smart football players that the game means something to them, rather than a bunch of athlete's.

I do agree with the second sentence. This is why Booker is their top target imho. I don’t know that is the case, but he’s as swarm as can be and loves football.
 
Golden did have issues at Houston. 10 drops to go along with his 76 receptions over 2 seasons. At Texas, Golden cleaned up the drops with 4 vs 58 receptions. I think some of that was due to the improved QB play he enjoyed with the Longhorns.

But if you're looking for glue hands, then Jayden Higgins is your guy. 7 career drops vs 227 receptions. Nico Collins like numbers. Considering Higgins size and speed, the Nico comparisons seem apt. Are draftniks sleeping on this guy? I would not be shocked if Higgins hears his name called Thursday night.
A few of the draft simulators I checked had Higgins ranked in the middle part of the first round so there is some consensus for that thinking!
 
My goal was to wheel and deal like Nick. I think he’d be satisfied with this group of talent. Yes, there was some trades:

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I do agree with the second sentence. This is why Booker is their top target imho. I don’t know that is the case, but he’s as swarm as can be and loves football.
My wild speculation is that they'll trade up with the Steelers to draft Booker (maybe 25 and 89 for 21 and 123 or next year's 3rd), for all the reasons you mentioned. Plus he's a Bama guy (Demeco likes Bama guys and NC loves guys from big programs) and he should be a good fit for Caley's offense if it's a Rams style offense.
 
My wild speculation is that they'll trade up with the Steelers to draft Booker (maybe 25 and 89 for 21 and 123 or next year's 3rd), for all the reasons you mentioned. Plus he's a Bama guy (Demeco likes Bama guys and NC loves guys from big programs) and he should be a good fit for Caley's offense if it's a Rams style offense.
If they go OL, it will be a trade ONLY for the absolute top guy. The reason I think that is because they aren't going to indicate what so ever that the OL players they brought in are not good enough
 
nflmockdraftdatabase.com

Pick 1.25 Coleston Loveland TE Michigan

2.58 Jayden Higgens WR Iowa State

3.89 Marcus Mbow OL Purdue

5.155 Vernon Broughton DL Texas

5.166 Chase Lundt OT UConn

7.236 Tyler Baron Edge Miami (Fl)

7.241 Dean Clark S Fresno State

I made a trade in the third round that I forgot. I remember that I did not initiate the trade.

I am not a draftnik but I just went with my gut.
 
If they go OL, it will be a trade ONLY for the absolute top guy. The reason I think that is because they aren't going to indicate what so ever that the OL players they brought in are not good enough
I never considered that about the OL. I wish I would have thought of that before I shared my mock drafts.
 
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