Tony Mario's 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Final Mock 7 Rounds
Round 5
Tony Mario follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: April 24, 2025.
Minnesota Vikings: Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska
- The Minnesota Vikings are gonna keep Byron Murphy Jr. an Mekhi Becton as their top two cornerbacks. Isaiah Rodgers and Jeffrey Okudah should compete for the nickel cornerback job. Tommi Hill is basically a number five cornerback in this scenario.
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Carolina Panthers: Jeffrey Bassa, 3-4 MLB, Oregon
- Carolina gets a 3-4 middle linebacker for depth behind Josey Jewell and Trevin Wallace. Jeffrey Bassa is a nice depth piece in the fifth round.
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Tennessee Titans: Oronde Gadsden II, TE, Syracuse
- Tennessee currently has Chigoziem Okonkwo as their starting tight end and Josh Whyle as the backup tight end with Okonkwo entering the final year of his rookie deal. Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II could start out as a third string tight end, but he could also end up becoming Cam Ward's starting tight end by the end of Cam Ward's rookie season too.
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
- Some believe Jake Briningstool is the worst tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft. Others said the same thing about Brenton Strange two years ago before the Jaguars spent a day 2 pick on Strange in the 2023 NFL Draft. Tight end could still be a problem for Jacksonville since their track record with tight ends that were drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars is not great.
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Las Vegas Raiders: Sebastian Castro, FS, Iowa
- Las Vegas gets a starting free safety in the fifth round. Sebastian Castro was seen as a day 2 pick before the 2025 NFL Combine. Sebastian Castro would compliment Free Agent Jeremy Chinn quite well at strong safety.
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New England Patriots: Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
- Joshua Dobbs is just a stop gap as the backup to Drake Maye. Will Howard has potential to be a starter on the right team. His arm isn't as strong as Drake Maye's, but this is a perfect opportunity for Will Howard to develop as a backup quarterback.
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New York Jets: Jack Kiser, MLB, Notre Dame
- The New York Jets get a middle linebacker for depth. Jamien Sherwood will play middle linebacker and Quincy Williams plays right outside linebacker in a 4-2-5 nickel defense. Jack Kiser can play 4-3 middle linebacker situationally with Quincy Williams and Jamien Sherwood as the outside linebacker when Aaron Glenn deploys personnel for a 4-3 defense. If Glenn runs the 4-2-5 like Detroit did, Kiser will most likely begin as a backup even if his ceiling is higher than Jamien Sherwood down the road.
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Carolina Panthers: Craig Woodson, FS, California
- Carolina drafts a free safety that can start next to Tre'von Moehrig. Craig Woodson is one of the better gems at safety in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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San Francisco 49ers: Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland
- San Francisco owns the Saints fifth round pick, but lost their pick for tampering. San Francisco is gonna need multiple defensive tackles with Jordan Elliott and Evan Anderson who went undrafted after playing college at Florida Atlantic starting. Jordan Phillips may project as a backup on most teams, but if San Francisco drafts Jordan Phillips he will be a day 1 starter.
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Chicago Bears: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
- Chicago might be able to get a slot receiver to pair with D.J. Moore and Rome Oduzne at this point in the fifth round. Pat Bryant is a local player that the Chicago Bears will have more intel on than any other NFL team. If the Bears wait until the fifth round to draft a wide receiver there's a chance Pat Bryant ends up as Chicago's slot receiver in week 1.
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Dallas Cowboys: Ollie Gordon IV, RB, Oklahoma State
- Dallas drafts a running back. Ollie Gordon IV could end up being the starting running back for the Dallas Cowboys since the Dallas Cowboys do not have a number one running back at the moment.
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Miami Dolphins: Jackson Hawes, TE, Georgia Tech
- Miami needs a tight end that will complimentJonnu Smith as a backup tight end. One player Miami could consider here is Georgia Tech tight end Jackson Hawes.
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Indianapolis Colts: Caleb Ranstraw, SS, Tulane
- Indianapolis drafts a defensive back for depth. Caleb Ranstraw can play cornerback, strong safety, or free safety with his versatility.
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Arizona Cardinals: Maxen Hook, SS, Toledo
- Arizona grabs a safety for depth behind Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson. There's a chance Maxen Hook might be able to take over for Jalen Thompson when Thompson becomes a UFA in 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals: Charles Grant, LT, William & Mary
- Cincinnati drafts a swing tackle for depth behind Orlando Brown Jr. and Armarius Mims. Charles Grant would be a great addition at swing tackle and has potential to develop into an above average starter.
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New York Giants: Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas
- New York drafts a cornerback for depth. Right now, Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks, and last years nickel cornerback Dru Phillips enter next year as the three projected starting cornerbacks on the New York Giants.
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Miami Dolphins: Alijah Huzzie, CB, North Carolina
- Miami drafts a cornerback. Miami needs a number two cornerback next to Jalen Ramsey.
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Pittsburgh Steelers: Barryn Sorrell, 3-4 LOLB, Texas
- Pittsburgh has Alex Highsmth at 3-4 right outside linebacker, T.J. Watt at 3-4 left outside linebacker, and Nick Herbig as a situational pass rusher that can play either 3-4 right outside linebacker when Highsmith is injured or 3-4 left outside linebacker when T.J. Watt is injured. Barryn Sorrell simply gives Pittsburgh a fourth pass rusher.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
- Tampa Bay is loaded at wide receiver with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan back. The problem is Trey Palmer may get demoted to third string and Mike Evans is a 2026 UFA. Tampa Bay may end up drafting someone like UNLV wide receiver Ricky White III if the value is there.
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Los Angeles Chargers: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
- The Los Angeles Chargers get a running back for depth behind Najee Harris. DJ Giddens would compete with Kimani Vidal for the third string running back job.
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Green Bay Packers: Devi Neal, RB, Kansas
- Green Bay drafts a running back for depth. Devin Neal is a really good value pick at this point in the fifth round.
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San Francisco 49ers: Mac McWilliams, CB, Central Florida
- San Francisco drafts another defensive back for depth. Mac McWilliams can play cornerback, strong safety, or free safety with his versatility.
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Philadelphia Eagles: JJ Pegues, 3-4 LE, Ole Miss
- Philadelphia gets a 3-4 left end to replace Milton Williams. JJ Pegues is a good value pick in the fifth round.
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New York Jets: Jabbar Muhammad, CB, Oregon
- New York gets a cornerback that compliments Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner well. Jabbarr Muhammad could end up being a godo number two cornerback in New York.
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Carolina Panthers: Drew Kendall, C, Boston College
- Carolina brings in competiton for Austin Corbett and Cade Mays at center. Boston College center Drew Kendall is the son of Pete Kendall. He might end up being Carolina's starting center at some point. Carolina has Ikem Ekwonu at left tackle, Damien Lewis at left guard, Austin Corbett at center, Robert Hunt at right guard, and Taylor Moton at right tackle.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State
- The Philadelphia Eagles draft a wide receiver to stash. Philadelphia will have A.J. Brown as the number one receiver with DeVonta Smith as the number two receiver. Slot receiver Jahan Dotson enters a contract year. San Jose State wide receiver Nick Nash won the triple crown in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in College Football. Nick Nash would probably be Philadelphia's slot receiver in 2026 as I believe he can beat out both Johnny Wilson and Ainis Smith for the number four wide receiver job as the main backup who would enter Philadelphia's starting lineup if an injury occurs.
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Philaelphia Eagles: Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky
- Philadelphia gets a defensive back for depth. Upton Stout has the versatility to play cornerback, strong safety, or free safety. Upton Stout can provide depth in all three of those roles for the team that drafts him.
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Houston Texans: Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame
- Houston has Dalton Schultz locked up at tight end and Cade Stover on a rookie contract. Houston drafts Mitchell Evans as a replacement to Brevin Jordan who will be a UFA in 2026.
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Tennessee Titans: CJ West, NT, Indiana
- Tennessee drafts a nose tackle for depth behind T'Vondre Sweat. CJ West would be a nice backup nose tackle behind T'Vondre Sweat.
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Philadelphia Eagles: Hollin Pierce, RT, Rutgers
- Philadelphia drafts a right tackle for depth. Hollin Pierce would be a nice backup right tackle to Lane Johnson.
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Buffalo Bills: Jalen Rivers, LG, Miami FL
- The Buffalo Bills use this fifth round compensation pick to get a left guard for depth. Jalen Rivers has the versatility to play left tackle, left guard, right guard, and right tackle.
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Buffalo Bills: Ahmed Hassanein, RE, Boise State
- The Buffalo Bills use this fifth round compensation pick to get another pass rusher for depth. Ahmed Hassanein will be the third string 4-3 right end.
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New England Patriots: Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss
- New England uses this fifth round compensation pick in the Joe Milton trade to get another weapon for Drake Maye. Antwane Wells Jr. would be a nice addition for New England.
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Seattle Seahawks: Carson Vinson, LT, Alabama A&M
- The Seattle Seahawks use this fifth round pick on a swing tackle to replace Stone Forsyth. Carson Vinson is the best offensive tackle available.
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Buffalo Bills: Kitan Crawford, FS, Nevada
- The Buffalo Bills get a free safety for depth that will eventually be a backup to Cole Bishop. Kitan Crawford is a nice addition at free safety if you are looking for a backup.
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Dallas Cowboys: Jamon Dumas-Johnson, MLB, Kentucky
- The Dallas Cowboys use this fifth round compensation pick on a third string 4-3 middle linebacker. Jamon Dumas-Johnson can start out as a third string middle linebacker behind Marist Liufau and Kenneth Murray who will be the backup 4-3 middle linebacker. Dallas also has DeMarvion Overshown at 4-3 right outside linebacker and Jack Sanborn as the backup 4-3 right outside linebacker with Damone Clark as the third string 4-3 right outside linebacker. This means Jamon Dumas-Johnson would be the third string 4-3 middle linebacker.
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Seattle Seahawks: Kobe Hudson, WR, Central Florida
- The Seattle Seahawks use this fifth round compensation pick on a wide receiver for depth. Central Florida wide receiver Kobe Hudson does have the ceiling to beat out slot receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for playing time.
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Baltimore Ravens: Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland
- The Baltimore Ravens use this fifth round pick on a wide receiver for depth. Baltimore has Zay Flowers as their number one wide receiver, Rashod Bateman is their number two wide receiver, and DeAndre Hopkins is the slot receiver. Both Rashod Bateman and DeAndre Hopkins are UFA's in 2026. Maryland wide receiver Kaden Prather is a hometown guy and maybe Baltimore believes they can mold a wide receiver that many view as a backup into a potential starter down the road.
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