The NFL Draft is quickly approaching as teams look to fill the biggest holes on their rosters before the 2025 season.

While many players could surprise experts and either jump into or slide out of the first round, others have already solidified themselves as first-round talents.

With that said, the most recent The Dallas Express mock draft has arrived.

1. Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami
Tennessee has reportedly been locked on Ward for some time, and this choice is not surprising. Ward has a talented arm and can make nearly any throw on the field, making him worthy of the top pick for a team desperate for stability at the position.

2. Cleveland Browns
Travis Hunter, Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Colorado
The Browns have concerns at both cornerback and wide receiver, meaning Hunter can immediately step in and fulfill his wish of playing both ways in the NFL. While Hunter may not reach his full potential at either position if he plays both, he has a chance to be among the top players at whichever spot he plays more consistently.

3. New York Giants
Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
The Giants would have likely preferred to select Hunter to address a direct need at wide receiver, but Carter is too talented to pass up with the third overall pick. Carter has the best bend of any player in the class and is incredibly explosive. As a result, the Giants take a player with one of the highest ceilings in the entire draft.

4. New England Patriots
Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle, LSU
Campbell is the player most consistently mocked to the Patriots due to the massive holes along their offensive line. Despite concerns about his arm length, New England has a chance to solidify at least one spot on the offensive line for years to come with this selection.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham, Defensive Tackle, Michigan
Jacksonville struggled all season in 2024 to pressure the quarterback and stop opposing teams’ rushing attacks. While Graham may need to add some weight to consistently impact run defense, he already has many of the skills needed to pressure the quarterback on true passing downs.

6. Las Vegas Raiders
Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas
The Raiders recently released cornerback Jack Jones and now have major concerns at the position, which has always been a staple of a Pete Carroll-led defense. Barron is a versatile player who can match up anywhere in the secondary based on various defensive sets. As a result, Carroll adds an immediate-impact player to a position group that needs more juice.

7. New York Jets
Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
New York is reportedly considering trading running back Breece Hall if Jeanty is available with the seventh pick in this draft. In this scenario, Jeanty is available, and New York chooses to send Hall to another team for a Day 2 pick. Jeanty is a potentially generational running back, and New York will create the most rush-heavy duo in the league with Justin Fields and Jeanty next season.

8. Carolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan, Wide Receiver, Arizona
Carolina needs more offensive playmakers and manages to pick up arguably the best receiver in the entire draft. McMillan is a big-bodied receiver who has shown impressive hands and a solid feel for finding soft spots in defenses. Although his route running and overall athleticism could still use some improvement, McMillan is the perfect target for Bryce Young over the coming seasons.

9. New Orleans Saints
Shedeur Sanders, Quarterback, Colorado
The Saints are entering next season with a new head coach and may not have another chance to draft one of the top two quarterbacks anytime soon. For a team perpetually stuck in NFL purgatory, selecting the second-best quarterback in the draft with the ninth pick could be the best option. Sanders has already shown an ability to turn around multiple collegiate programs and will now look to do the same in the NFL with New Orleans.

10. Chicago Bears
Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State
Warren exploded during his final season with Penn State and is a big-bodied receiving option at tight end—exactly the type of player new Bears head coach Ben Johnson utilized during his time in Detroit. Warren will immediately see touches with Chicago and could quickly evolve into one of the most unique tight ends in the league during his rookie season.

11. San Francisco 49ers
Armand Membou, Offensive Tackle, Missouri
The 49ers’ left tackle Trent Williams is much closer to retirement than many realize, and San Francisco must start planning for his eventual departure. Membou has the size and athleticism necessary to quickly take over for Williams at left tackle and could see time at either right tackle or guard in his rookie season.

12. Dallas Cowboys
Will Johnson, Cornerback, Michigan
Dallas is desperate for offensive playmakers and could use this pick to reach for one; however, the most likely selections for Dallas were taken earlier in the draft, and the team chooses to address its biggest defensive need. The Cowboys have an intriguing duo at cornerback when both DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs are healthy, but that’s a rare occurrence at this point in their careers. Dallas selects Will Johnson, a cornerback many expected to go in the top 10 before injuries derailed his final season at Michigan. Johnson could easily take over for Diggs in his rookie season and should remain with the franchise for years to come.

13. Miami Dolphins
Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
The Dolphins’ biggest focus in this draft should be improving the offensive line and keeping quarterback Tua Tagovailoa upright. Simmons spent his entire career at Ohio State at left tackle and was widely considered one of the best offensive linemen in the country before tearing his ACL. Although Simmons won’t be blocking Tua’s blindside, it’s still critical to secure the tackle position for a quarterback who is one of the least mobile in the league.

14. Indianapolis Colts
Jihaad Campbell, Linebacker, Alabama
Indianapolis could have gone in multiple directions with this pick but chooses a linebacker who could solidify the position long-term. Campbell isn’t fantastic in pass coverage—which isn’t surprising, as he hasn’t been asked to do much of it in his career—but he’ll enter the league as one of the best pursuit linebackers at his position. His size and speed will allow him to see the field early while growing into a potential top linebacker in the league.

15. Atlanta Falcons
Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
Atlanta continues adding to a defensive line that struggled to create pressure on the quarterback last season. Green dominated at Marshall and is already proficient in both run and pass defense, though he’ll benefit from improvements in both areas as his career progresses.

16. Arizona Cardinals
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
The Cardinals, another team needing help pressuring opposing quarterbacks, select Ezeiruaku with the 16th overall pick. He’s already a technical player with the physical tools to make an early impact. Ezeiruaku has multiple pass-rush moves and some of the longest arms at his position in the draft, giving him major room for growth in his rookie season.

17. Cincinnati Bengals
Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
The Bengals have continually claimed they’re working with Trey Hendrickson to get a new deal done, but recent comments from team officials suggest this is less likely, and the team could benefit from more help along the defensive line. Williams is a solid run defender but will need to develop more pass-rush moves to make an impact during true passing sets in his rookie season.

18. Seattle Seahawks
Grey Zabel, Offensive Line, North Dakota State
Seattle once again selects Zabel in a mock draft due to the need for offensive line help at multiple interior positions. Zabel can slide into either guard spot or potentially center next season, with his athleticism and versatility helping him rise up the rankings as the draft process continues.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jalon Walker, Linebacker, Georgia
Tampa Bay needs meaningful contributors at both linebacker and edge, positions Walker could eventually fill. He’s an athletic freak who could play snaps at both linebacker and edge, though he’ll need to develop more in pass coverage to consistently play away from the ball.

20. Denver Broncos
Luther Burden III, Wide Receiver, Missouri
The Broncos need to add explosive players to an offense that often lacked juice against more athletic defenses. Burden could immediately become the best receiving option on this Broncos offense and should fit well into the offensive game plan used by head coach Sean Payton.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle, Texas
The Steelers are likely to sign Aaron Rodgers to handle quarterback next season, making the offensive line a priority for a team with the oldest quarterback in the league. Pittsburgh opts to select Banks to potentially manage the left tackle position, as he offers the size and hand placement needed to handle both fast and strong edge rushers.

22. Los Angeles Chargers
Colston Loveland, Tight End, Michigan
The Chargers need another pass-catcher, and a former Michigan player with experience under Jim Harbaugh is available with this pick. Loveland has natural hands as a pass-catcher and should already be comfortable with many of the sets used in the Chargers’ offense.

23. Green Bay Packers
Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Green Bay loves athletic defenders, and Stewart fits that mold perfectly. More technical players were available with this selection, but Packers GM Brian Gutekunst won’t be able to pass up the potential Stewart brings after testing as one of the most athletic players in NFL Combine history. Stewart didn’t have impressive stats with the Aggies but has more potential than nearly any player in the draft.

24. Minnesota Vikings
Walter Nolen, Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss
Minnesota signed multiple defensive tackles in free agency but should still look to improve the position for the future with this selection. Nolen is a strong run defender but needs work on his pass-rush moves, which he can refine during his rookie season alongside the veterans on the roster.

25. Houston Texans
Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver, Ohio State
Wide receiver has quietly become a major concern for Houston next season, and Egbuka now gets to reunite with former Ohio State teammate C.J. Stroud. Egbuka has been one of the most consistent players in college football over the past few seasons and should be ready early in his career to become the Texans’ secondary wide receiver.

26. Los Angeles Rams
Shavon Revel, Cornerback, East Carolina
Cornerback is seemingly the final defensive position the Rams need to secure for the future, and Revel is a perfect contender to fill that role. At 6-foot-3, Revel has ideal height for the position and the speed to keep up with many of the league’s top receivers.

27. Baltimore Ravens
Malaki Starks, Safety, Georgia
Baltimore will look to create one of the most dynamic safety rooms in the league with Starks and Kyle Hamilton filling the strong and free safety positions. Starks is underrated physically, with solid ball skills and exceptional football IQ, making him well-equipped to immediately start at free safety for a defense that allowed the second-most passing yards of any team last season.

28. Detroit Lions
James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
Pearce has consistently been mocked to Detroit after various executives said they expect him to fall to the back half of the first round. Detroit is too smart a franchise to pass on his talent despite reported character concerns. Pearce plays snaps well at the line of scrimmage and is perfect for a Lions team that lost multiple pass rushers to injuries and free agency in recent months.

29. Washington Commanders
Trey Amos, Cornerback, Ole Miss
Washington selects Amos to bolster a secondary that needs one more consistent contributor. Amos has experience playing at the highest collegiate level and was effective in both man and zone sets, displaying impressive ball skills when quarterbacks threw his way.

30. Buffalo Bills
Maxwell Hairston, Cornerback, Kentucky
The Bills had a solid defense last season but must still add players to the secondary, with cornerback Rasul Douglas expected to join another team. Hairston is slightly undersized compared to many top cornerbacks but makes up for it with speed and awareness.

31. Kansas City Chiefs
Donovan Jackson, Offensive Line, Ohio State
Kansas City needs to find consistency on the offensive line for Patrick Mahomes moving forward. Jackson has spent most of his career at left guard but took over at left tackle for Ohio State and performed exceptionally well. The Chiefs can enter next season planning to start Jackson at guard while he settles into the NFL, potentially moving him to left tackle if needed in the future.

32. Philadelphia Eagles
Tyler Booker, Offensive Line, Alabama
The Eagles have built their current team around a strong offensive line and continue to bolster this unit following the departure of Mekhi Becton in free agency. Booker is unlikely to play tackle but should be a solid starter at guard early in his career and for years to come. Though not the most athletic player in the draft, Booker has the technical skills needed to slide into the interior offensive line.