Colorado's showcase last Friday marked the final notable event of the pro day season. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders spent an hour throwing routes to his college teammates and showing the crowd of NFL personnel his talents.
Miami's Cam Ward remains the favorite to go No. 1 overall to the Tennessee Titans. Sanders is a near-lock to be the next quarterback up in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft. His high floor as a prospect who uses timing and accuracy to lift an offense makes him a good choice as a day one starter for quarterback-needy teams.
Sanders' performance at the showcase didn't ease all the concerns in his scouting report. There are still questions about his athleticism at the NFL level and his tendency to take on too many sacks.
Still, he showed off with multiple impressive throws, including deep shots down the seam that traveled well once he got in rhythm.
That may have been enough for the Cleveland Browns to decide on taking him. We're exploring that possibility in this week's mock draft.
2025 NFL mock draft
No trades included in this mock draft.
1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward, Miami
The Titans are all but locked into Ward at No. 1. The Miami passer's mix of elite traits provides the means to be an effective passer at the NFL level. He'll need to take fewer risks in the league but has the offensive line in front of him to provide a baseline level of protection.
2. Cleveland Browns: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
The Browns were out in full force for Colorado's showcase and prominent team figures met with both Sanders and teammate Travis Hunter. With the free agent market all but dried up, Cleveland takes the most pro-ready passer in the class with a high floor to lift the Browns' offense.
3. New York Giants: CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
New York makes it two Buffaloes in a row with Hunter at No. 3. Hunter is the consensus best prospect in the class. For a team looking to win now, Hunter can step in immediately as a top-tier cornerback and work in on offense as well to take attention away from Malik Nabers.
4. New England Patriots: Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State
The Patriots need a tackle but Carter is just too talented to pass up. New England invested heavily in the defense in free agency but Carter gives it a premier talent at edge. In this scenario, the Pats will look for the top tackle prospect at the top of Round 2.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: DT Mason Graham, Michigan
Jacksonville needs help on defense and Graham is one of the safest prospects in the class. His high floor as a run defender and presence in the middle should free up edge rushers Joshua Hines-Allen and Travon Walker to wreak havoc in the pass rush.
