It's NFL draft season, and after a successful start to the free agent frenzy, things are starting to ratchet up following a blockbuster deal that saw veteran quarterback Russell Wilson join the New York Giants on a one-year contract. The move gives the Giants two veteran quarterbacks and could move the franchise away from selecting a signal-caller, with GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll needing success in 2025 to avoid being fired.
The Tennessee Titans are on the clock, and outside of an earth-shattering deal for the No. 1 pick, Cam Ward seems to be the guy, especially after the Giants, the most likely trade partner, signed Wilson and Jameis Winston.
With the draft now 25 days away, we're looking at an updated two-round mock draft that will see the Giants land the Heisman Trophy winner and a two-way star.
Round 1
Rd 1 Pick 2: Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Ward had a dazzling Pro Day, and the Titans get their quarterback of the future.
Rd 1 pick 2: Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State
The Browns address the defensive side of the ball and select Abdul Carter, creating a lethal pass-rushing duo that combines the former Penn State star and Myles Garrett
Rd 1 pick 3: New York Giants: Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado
The Giants have pieces, and with the current regime looking to avoid a firing, they select the Heisman Trophy winner and a two-way player who improves both sides of the football.
Rd 1 Pick 4: New England Patriots: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The 6-foot-3 and 320-pound Graham earned first-team All-Big Ten honors again in 2024 after posting career highs in total tackles (45) and sacks (3.5). He also had at least seven tackles for loss in his second consecutive season.
Rd 1 Pick 5: Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Campbell, OL, LSU
Campbell is an athletic marvel who can play multiple positions, and the Jaguars get Trevor Lawrence added protection. During Campbell’s 37 games at LSU, he allowed only 45 pressures and only three sacks, with one coming in his first game and one coming in his last game. Campbell was awarded LSU’s coveted No. 7 this year, which is given by the coaching staff each season to the player deemed the team’s best playmaker (because of NCAA rules, Campbell wore No. 66 with a No. 7 patch on his jersey).
Rd 1 Pick 6: Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The Raiders have their new quarterback in Geno Smith, and a home run hitter at running back in Ashton Jeanty.
Rd 1 Pick 7: New York Jets: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
McMillan is ranked by ESPN's Mel Kiper as the No. 2 wide receiver prospect for the draft and No. 11 overall. McMillan continued to produce even as the Wildcats struggled to a 4-8 record, finishing top five nationally with 84 catches and 1,319 yards receiving to earn first-team AP All-Big 12 honors.
He is Arizona's all-time leader in receiving yards, ...
