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Stretch your legs, recline your chair, and get ready for Nerdy analysis and 30-second highlights on 24 of the top NFL Draft prospects for the 2025 rookie class. Our well-versed drafters for this two-round 1QB rookie mock draft include College Content Director Tristan Cook, NFL Draft Nerd Bobby Bishop, Running Backs Nerd Mychal Warno, Quarterbacks Nerd Mike Hicks, NFL Prospects Nerd Mike Johrendt, and Senior NFL Prospects Nerd “Doc” Matthew Mitchell.
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Overview | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft | 2025 NFL Class
The scoring and format for this 1QB Rookie Mock Draft are as follows:
- 6 points per passing touch down (PPTD)
- 1 point per reception (PPR)
- 0.5 additional points for tight end receptions (TEprem)
This is a 12-team, start 9 (QB, RBx2, WRx3, RB/WR/TEx3) mock draft. Please let us know if there are other formats you would like to see!
2025 NFL Draft Rankings | QB | RB | WR | TE | by Tristan Cook
Round One | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft | 2025 NFL Class
No. 1 Selection | Mychal Warno | @DynastyDadMike | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.01 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State | 5’9” | 215 Lbs.
I was lucky enough to get the 1.01 in this 2025 1QB Rookie Mock Draft. I didn’t hesitate at all to select Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty is the runaway favorite to finish first in just about every college rushing statistic this season. Jeanty has elite contact balance and is a touchdown-producing machine.
Through 9 games in the 2024 college football season, Jeanty has 224 rushes for 1,734 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. Jeanty is now just 894 yards short of Barry Sanders’ rushing record of 2,628 yards. Jeanty is worthy of being taken in the 1st Round of the 2025 NFL Draft and my dream landing spot for Jeanty would be the Dallas Cowboys.
No. 2 Selection | Bobby Bishop | @imbobbybish | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.02 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona | 6’5” | 212 Lbs.
For the 2nd overall pick in the 2025 1QB Rookie Mock Draft, I’m taking Tetairoa “Tet” McMillan. He is currently the consensus WR1 in the NFL Draft and virtually a lock to be a top-10 pick. Tetairoa McMillan has already gone over the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the second-straight season.
McMillan is going to be a red zone threat and a touchdown machine in the NFL. At 6’5”, not many corners or safeties will be able to match his size as he climbs the ladder for jump balls in the end zone. I mocked him to the Carolina Panthers in my 2025 Mock Draft 1.0, where he would get a sizable target share from Day 1.
No. 3 Selection | Tristan Cook | @THETristanCook | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.03 | Travis Hunter | WR | CB | Colorado | 6’1” | 185 lbs.
It wouldn’t be a Nerds mock draft if I didn’t seize an opportunity to take the top receiver in my rankings and the top player on a lot of NFL teams’ draft boards. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find new ways to describe Travis Hunter. He has continued to produce exceptional numbers on both sides of the football and is the current frontrunner for the Heisman trophy.
I believe that Hunter is going to play the majority of the time as a wide receiver at the NFL level. If that ends up coming to fruition, getting Hunter with the third pick in a 1QB draft is an absolute steal. We continue to see spectacular plays like the ones above each and every week.
No. 4 Selection Mike Hicks I @dropthemikeFF | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.04 I Luther Burden III I WR I Missouri I 5’11” I 208 Lbs.
It would be hard to pass on the upside of a top WR at this spot in a 1QB dynasty draft. The 1.04 is the pick before a lot of rookie drafts could start going in different directions. So, it’s a no-brainer for me to take Luther Burden III right here.
Why Luther Burden III? Athleticism, Check. Speed, Check. Playmaking ability, check. His instant production through his first two years at Missouri, along with his overall playmaking ability, makes Burden a very intriguing draft prospect. Once Burden gets the ball, he has the ability to take it to the house. As long as he doesn’t end up on a bad NFL fit, he will stay around this spot in mock drafts.
No. 5 Selection | Mike Johrendt | @MJohrendt23 | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.05 | Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State | 6’1” | 206 lbs.
The wide receiver factory keeps churning out NFL prospects at Ohio State, as Emeka Egbuka is next in line. With a blend of speed, athleticism, strong hands, and crisp route running, don’t be surprised to see Egbuka headline the Tier 2 in the 2024 receiver class. Egbuka is the type of receiver that would fit most NFL offenses, and he should factor into the Round 1 discussion in April’s Draft.
As my WR4 in this class, Egbuka falls in line behind the trio of Hunter, McMillan, and Burden. Egbuka could very well be the most impactful WR of the four as he is one of the most pro-ready prospects in this class. With a strong set of skills and college tape, Egbuka is a sure-fire, 1st-round selection in 1QB formats.
No. 6 Selection | Doc Mitchell | @ReflipeWThenuz | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.06 | Quinshon Judkins | RB | Ohio State | 6’0” | 219 Lbs.
This was a tricky pick for me. In a 1QB league, this is the point where I feel you need to take your RB2 for the class. Unlike some past years, this class is actually quite deep at the running back position. I decided to go with Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins.
Judkins has actually seen his productivity dip quite a bit this season. However, that is all due to the transfer to OSU from Ole Miss. Judkins is a multiple-time 1,000-yard RB in the SEC. He is now in a tandem with TreVeyon Henderson. What’s nice is Judkins has been spared some wear and tear on his body and his efficiency has increased with his new role. He has all the skills to be a top-end RB at the NFL level and I am happy to snag my RB2 here at the 6th pick.
No. 7 Selection | Mychal Warno | @dynastydadmike | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.07 | Isaiah Bond | WR | Texas | 5’11” | 180 lbs.
At 1.07, I was thrilled to be able to draft Isaiah Bond. Bond is a playmaking chess piece that can be utilized all over the field. He has elite speed and shiftiness to him that makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses. Before transferring to Texas in 2023, Bond led the Alabama Crimson Tide with 48 receptions for 668 yards and 4 touchdowns.
My player comparison for Isaiah Bond is Jaylen Waddle, and I would love to see him on a team with an offensive-minded head coach. The possibilities are endless if Sean McVay, Kliff Kingsbury, or Ben Johnson can acquire Bond. Bond could possibly be an early starter and a potential featured player in an NFL offense.
No. 8 Selection | Bobby Bishop | @imbobbybish | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.08 | Omarion Hampton | RB | North Carolina | 6’0” | 220 Lbs.
With the 1.08 selection, I snagged my RB3, Omarion Hampton. He looks like he was built in a running back lab with perfect proportions. Hampton has elite speed and was a track guy in high school. He will likely get drafted in the 2nd Round, and my ideal landing spot for Hampton would be the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2024, it only took Omarion Hampton 8 games to go for over 1,000 yards rushing for the second-straight season. From a fantasy perspective, you wish Hampton was utilized more in a receiving role. While he has fine hands and is capable in the screen game, Hampton rarely runs routes out of the backfield. Omarion Hampton may never be a PPR monster, but he is going to be an elite starting running back in the NFL.
No. 9 Selection | Tristan Cook | @THEtristancook | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.09 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State | 5’10” | 208 lbs.
Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson looks like he’s going to be one of the biggest value selections in this 1QB Rookie Mock and in your rookie drafts this coming offseason. The shine seems to have fully faded from the once highly-touted running back prospect. On the surface it makes some sense. He is on pace for his worst rushing total in a season (other than his 2022 injury-shortened campaign).
However, he also is on pace to have his best yards per carry season of his collegiate career. The addition of Quinshon Judkins to the Ohio State backfield has Henderson sliding down draft boards, and I couldn’t be any happier. I would be absolutely thrilled to get my RB2 in the class at the 1.09 in a 1QB draft.
No. 10 Selection | Mike Hicks I @dropthemikeFF I 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.10 I Colston Loveland I TE I Michigan I 6’5” I 245 Lbs.
This is right around the spot in rookie drafts where things will get unpredictable. I thought about going a few different directions when I considered a QB here. But drafting the clear-cut TE1 of the class here at the 1.10 is hard to turn down. Colston Loveland still has a few weeks left in his college career but has already gotten the skill set to be the top TE in the 2025 class.
Not many tight end prospects are known to be good blockers and pass-catching threats in their offenses. Colston Loveland is one of the exceptions. Loveland might not have generational athleticism as some tight end prospects in the past few years, but he has been a top weapon for the Michigan Wolverines for the past couple of years. Through 9 games, he has 53 receptions for 560 yards and 10 touchdowns. In TE-Premium formats, Loveland is a must-draft for this spot.
No. 11 Selection | Mike Johrendt | @MJohrendt23 | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.11 | Nicholas Singleton | RB | Penn State | 6’0” | 227 lbs.
This year’s running back class has a clear-cut leader, but the depth behind him makes this one of the deeper classes in recent memory. While the NFL typically prefers speed at RB, the physicality that Nicholas Singleton brings to the table should be just as valuable. Singleton fits into the NFL equation as a bruiser, but he absolutely can play a role in the passing game.
As my RB3 in this year’s class, Singleton is one the bigger bodies in the RB group. This sets him up to potentially have a regular workload, and have the all-important goal-line role. Singleton should find his place early on in the NFL. If you need depth at RB for your dynasty rosters, Singleton should be on your target list for rookie drafts.
No. 12 Selection | Doc Mitchell | @ReflipeWThenuz | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
1.12 | Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State | 6’6” | 257 Lbs.
At the end of the first round in our 1QB Rookie Mock Draft, I decided to go with my top TE in this year’s class, Penn State’s Tyler Warren. This kid has the look of a dynamic playmaker at the next level. Penn State has put out some really good TEs in recent history, and Warren looks like the best of them all. He has already broken Mike Gesicki’s single-season catches and yards team records. Through the first 9 games of the season, he has 59 receptions for 681 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Warren has proven to be a multi-purpose playmaker—not only catching the ball, but also running and throwing it. He has touchdowns as a passer and a rusher this season. He is big, fast, and a more-than-willing blocker. I believe that Warren will be the first TE off the board at the NFL draft and will have the opportunity to be a true weapon in the passing game for both his NFL team and your dynasty squads.
Format Reminder | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft | 2025 NFL Class
The scoring and format for this 1QB Rookie Mock Draft:
- 6 points per passing touch down (PPTD)
- 1 point per reception (PPR)
- 0.5 additional points for tight end receptions (TEprem)
This is a 12-team, start 9 (QB, RBx2, WRx3, RB/WR/TEx3) mock draft. Please let us know if there are other formats you would like to see!
2025 NFL Draft Rankings | QB | RB | WR | TE | by Tristan Cook
Round Two | 1QB Mock Draft | 2025 NFL Rookie Class
No. 13 Selection | Mychal Warno | @dynastydadmike | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.01 | Cam Ward | QB | Miami | 6’2” | 223 lbs.
At 2.01, I felt it was time to take my QB1 in this draft class by selecting Cam Ward. Ward provides mobility and playmaking arm talent. His ability to throw from different angles is an element to his game that is hard to defend. Ward has shown his ability to thrive in various offensive systems during his time at Incarnate Word, Washington State, and currently Miami.
I expect Cam Ward to be a Top 10 selection in the upcoming draft and would love to see him with an offensive-minded coach. Ward has shown the ability to be a playmaker without needing immediate offensive weapons. My player comparison for Cam Ward is Vince Young.
No. 14 Selection | Bobby Bishop | @imbobbybish | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.02 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | Iowa | 6’0” | 225 lbs.
With my early 2nd round choice in the 1QB 2025 Mock Draft, I selected Kaleb Johnson, record-setting running back for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Last week, Kaleb Johnson tied the record for most rushing touchdowns in a season in Iowa Hawkeyes history with 20. He will definitely break that record and may even break the program record for most rushing touchdowns in a career (4 to tie, 5 to break).
Arm tackles aren’t going to cut it. Kaleb Johnson is a difficult runner to bring down. He shows patience before bursting through holes, then bouncing off defenders. Johnson showcases a powerful stiff-arm that buries safeties into the dirt. Kaleb Johnson is one more reason why the 2025 running back draft class is going to revamp and revolutionize the position in dynasty fantasy football.
No. 15 Selection | Tristan Cook | @THEtristancook | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.03 | Devin Neal | RB | Kansas | 5’11” | 215 lbs.
This selection was a tough one for me. I strongly considered double-dipping from the Colorado Buffaloes and taking Shedeur Sanders here (who was taken next). I also looked heavily at the wide receiver position here. Ultimately, I decided to prioritize positional scarcity and stuck with my 2025 Rookie Big Board and chose Devin Neal from the Kansas Jayhawks.
Neal isn’t the most electrifying athlete at the running back position, but he does an excellent job utilizing his skillset to evade defenders. He has above-average short-area quickness and can be a weapon out of the backfield as a receiver. Neal could have been one of the higher-ranked RBs in the 2024 class, so getting him at pick 15 in 2025 is great value.
No. 16 Selection | Mike Hicks I @dropthemikeFF I 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.04 I Shedeur Sanders I QB I Colorado I 6’2” 215 lbs.
The top weapons are all off the board at this point in the draft. At 2.04, To QB, or not to QB is the decision I have to make. And it’s a no brainer here to take Shedeur Sanders. The value of Sanders over the other players available is worth the risk at this spot.
Through 9 games, Shedeur Sanders has thrown for 2,882 and is averaging 26.6 more yards than he did in 2023. Sanders has the arm talent that every team looks for in a franchise QB. He has the size that fits in today’s NFL. In a 1QB league, I would be hard-pressed to say he’ll last this long very often. I would scoop him up here every time.
No. 17 Selection | Mike Johrendt | @MJohrendt23 | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.05 | Tre Harris | WR | Ole Miss | 6’3” | 210 lbs.
The 2025 rookie class, regardless of position, feels like one of the deepest all-around classes in a few years. This depth is especially felt with the receivers—at least seven names that could factor into the first two rounds of your rookie drafts. While there are the top three household names, grabbing a player like Ole Miss WR Tre Harris in the 2nd round could be a steal.
As my WR5 in this year’s class, Harris is a tall, lanky wideout with strong ball skills and the build to become a future WR1. Helping lead the strong offense for the Rebels, Harris has developed a strong relationship with Jaxson Dart, another NFL prospect who will be in April’s draft. With multiple 100-yard performances this year, Harris’ tape showcases why he could be a fast riser as we draw closer to rookie drafts.
No. 18 Selection | Doc Mitchell | @ReflipeWTheNuz | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.06 | Dylan Sampson | RB | Tennessee | 5’11” | 201 Lbs.
Here in the 2nd round, I am dipping back into the running back pool. At 2.06 I am taking the leading rusher in the SEC. Dylan Sampson has been an overlooked player for most of the year. The stout playmaker has been the driving engine behind the resurgent Volunteers program. He has helped Tennessee to an impressive 8-1 mark with his 201 carries for 1,129 yards and 20 rushing touchdown totals.
Sampson is a solid playmaker who has a knack for showing up when the spotlight is the brightest. Against No. 7 Alabama, Sampson carried Tennessee on his back to the tune of 139 yards and 2 TDs on 26 carries. His lack of production in the passing game is somewhat of a question mark but with his ability to carry heavy workloads against the best completion in the college ranks, I believe he will hear his name called on Day 2 of the NFL draft. Sampson will be a quality player on your dynasty squads.
No. 19 Selection | Mychal Warno | @dynastydadmike | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.07 | Tez Johnson | WR | Oregon | 5’10” | 160 Lbs.
For my final pick of this 1QB Rookie Mock Draft, I decided to go with Tez Johnson. After transferring from Troy to Oregon in 2023, Johnson burst onto the college scene hauling in 86 receptions for 1,182 yards and 10 touchdowns. Johnson plays with good football IQ and can diagnose coverage recognition post-snap.
Ideally, I would like Johnson to put on some size at the next level as he currently weighs 160 lbs. However, Tank Dell has proven to be productive at the next level without a massive body frame. I would like to see Johnson in a West Coast-style offense. Ideally, I would love to see Johnson pair up with his college quarterback Bo Nix and become a playmaking weapon for the Denver Broncos.
No. 20 Selection | Bobby Bishop | @imbobbybish | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.08 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | Oklahoma State | 6’2” | 225 lbs.
With the 2.08 in the 1QB Rookie Mock Draft, I selected Ollie Gordon II. While he has been disappointing for much of 2024, Ollie Gordon II is a solid running back with toughness and breakaway speed. In 2023, Gordon won the Doak Walker Award, as the best running back in the nation. He rushed for 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Ollie Gordon II has gotten back into his groove. Over his last four contests, Gordon has averaged 4.7 yards per carry (getting his season average back above the important 4.0 mark) and has scored 7 touchdowns. If Ollie Gordon II finishes strong and tests well, he could find himself back in the Day 2 conversation for the 2025 NFL Draft.
No. 21 Selection | Tristan Cook | @THEtristancook | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.09 | Evan Stewart | WR | Oregon | 6’0” | 175 lbs.
With this selection, I decided to shoot for the highest upside name on my board. That name is Evan Stewart. Stewart entered the 2024 season as a Tier 1 wide receiver for me. He (and I) had high-hopes for his first season in Eugene, OR. Sadly, the season didn’t get off to the hot-start that was expected.
Stewart struggled quite severely early on, but has turned around his season and in doing so has boosted his draft stock. He still has a ways to go to get back near the top-tier of receivers. However, the raw skills and flashes of excellence are there. If Evan Stewart continues this ascension, I doubt he’ll be available at the end of the 2nd round of 1QB rookie drafts in the summer.
No. 22 Selection | Mike Hicks I @dropthemikeFF I 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.10 I Jordan James I RB I Oregon I 5’10” 210 Lbs.
Here in the back of the 2nd round is the time to get your guy. Jordan James has the upside to become a usable asset in an NFL backfield. The running back position as a whole is deep in this class, but I am willing to take a chance on James at this spot in the 1QB Rookie Mock Draft.
Jordan James has a quick first step and an ability to get moving upfield quickly. James has good hands, which makes him a possible three-down running back in the NFL. In play style, he reminds me of a fellow Oregon Duck, Bucky Irving. If I can get a three-down RB this late in a 1QB rookie draft, I will be ecstatic. A lot will change before our real rookie drafts, but I only see James moving up the ranks at this point in the process.
No. 23 Selection | Mike Johrendt | @MJohrendt23 | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.11 | Kyren Lacy | WR | LSU | 6’2” | 213 lbs.
In my final pick of our 2025 Dynasty 1QB Mock Draft, Kyren Lacy is my choice at pick 2.11. The LSU product is looking to continue the NFL pipeline that the Tigers have with their receivers, and his skill set looks great for a WR-needy team. There are little things you notice in Lacy’s tape that will need to be fixed, but he is polished enough to make an impact right away.
As my WR7 in this year’s class, Lacy has been a fast riser on my prospect board. While needing to show a little more consistency in his route running, Lacy is a moldable prospect that can absolutely grow into a strong NFL wideout. A team that is looking for a receiver who could grow into their WR1 should be targeting Lacy.
No. 24 Selection | Doc Mitchell | @ReflipeWThenuz | 1QB Rookie Mock Draft
2.12 | Tai Felton | WR | Maryland | 6’2” | 181 lbs.
With the last pick in the draft, I am looking for some upside. To that end, I am selecting University of Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton. This kid is big and fast. He has a nice frame to build on at the NFL level. Felton came out of the gates this season scorching hot but has cooled down here as of late.
Despite his late-season dip in production, Felton is still enjoying a record-breaking season at College Park. Felton has already tied D.J. Moore’s single-season catch record and has surpassed Marcus Badgett’s record for receiving yards in a season. He offers some nice upside at the next level, and I would be thrilled to snag him here with the last pick of the 2nd round in the draft.
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