Wednesday was the final day for prospects to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, so another piece to the puzzle is now known. Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was the last notable name to throw his name into the pool,

Kiper has released his first official NFL mock draft of 2025, and has predicted where one of the most talked about players will land. That player is Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sander.

To that end, NFL Mock Drafter extraordinaire Mel Kiper, Jr. revealed his initial mock of the 2025 offseason. What do his selections look like as we come out of the Divisional Roun

There are also special compensatory picks awarded via the NFL’s initiative to promote racial diversity in hiring. The newly awarded picks that qualify are not yet set for 2025, but the 49ers do have one carrying over from 2024 that is already set. A maximum of 32 regular compensatory picks are awarded. These picks can be traded.

The Eagles are heading to the NFC Championship game and will face the Washington Commanders for the third time this season.  Even with the Birds locked in a playoff run, it’s never too early for a look ahead at the 2025 NFL draft.

NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with less than 100 days left. As the pre-draft process heats up, college football All-Star games and the NFL Combine

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 31: Colston Loveland #18 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a second half touchdown with Tyler Morris #8 while playing the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had the Browns taking Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. But in Mel Kiper Jr.’s first mock of the year for ESPN, he had Sanders’ teammate Travis Hunter going to Cleveland and Sanders going to the New York Giants at No. 3.

The Bengals have bigger needs, regardless. The next pick in Kiper’s mock is a guard prospect in Armand Membou. The one after that is a safety, Nick Emmanwori. A few picks later, top tight end Colston Loveland. Later in the round? Pass-rusher Nic Scourton.

It's early. But we want to get a feel for players who may be available around the time your favorite team picks. Joe Schad's 2025 NFL mock draft, 1.0.