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<p><em>theScore's NFL draft prospect rankings series gives you everything you need to know about the top players on the board. You can revisit the comprehensive position rankings using the links below.</em></p><h3>
<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3249735" href="https://thescore.com/news/3249735">QB</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3251560" href="https://thescore.com/news/3251560">RB</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3253752" href="https://thescore.com/news/3253752">WR</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3255783" href="https://thescore.com/news/3255783">TE</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3257475" href="https://thescore.com/news/3257475">OL</a>
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</script></figure><p><em>Dan Wilkins is theScore's senior NFL writer.</em></p>

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<p>Draft day is one week away. Let's celebrate with another mock.</p><p>It's getting increasingly difficult to avoid chalk selections up top, as the first three picks are starting to seem like locks. We'll try to make up for it by getting creative further down the board, including a pair of big trades for quarterbacks.</p><h3>The picks</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Mock draft - 1 week out" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-AaCpw" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/AaCpw/2/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="1382" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><h3>Giants do both</h3><p>The Giants passing on Shedeur Sanders at No. 3 would be a tough decision, but it's probably the right one with Abdul Carter still on the board. This doesn't have to be an either-or situation, though.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>There should be no shortage of teams in the back half of the first round looking to trade down and stockpile picks. The Broncos, who happen to be selecting one spot in front of the quarterback-needy Steelers, are probably one of them. The Giants could put together a package of Day 2 picks, or perhaps a deal involving Kayvon Thibodeaux (who would likely be shopped after the Carter pick) to entice the Broncos to move back to the second pick of the second round.</p><p>It'd be an expensive move, but moving back up for Sanders is a reasonable gamble for the Giants to lock down a quarterback of the future. It makes plenty of sense for the Broncos, too. Denver gets a bunch of assets to slide back and take TreVeyon Henderson, a perfect Sean Payton running back who is probably a sneaky candidate to be picked at No. 20, anyway.</p><h3>Saints follow suit</h3><p>Quarterback is going to be a popular pick for the Saints at No. 9 after the news that a shoulder injury could keep Derek Carr out for the entirety of the 2025 season. Perhaps that's the route they go. But they probably don't have to force it that early.</p><p>Investing in a player such as Mykel Williams, a far more safe pick at another position of significant value, is the smarter move at ninth overall. Coming all the way up from No. 40 to get back into the first round for the quarterback won't be cheap, but the Saints have a pair of picks in both the third and fourth rounds to dangle in trade talks. While you can certainly argue against spending so much draft capital on a developmental quarterback such as Dart, that's never stopped this team from going bold before.</p><p>The Vikings would presumably be happy to move all the way back to the No. 8 pick of the second round because they've got only four picks currently at their disposal. Adding to that total and still landing a talented cornerback such as Shavon Revel Jr. would be the latest stroke of genius from this front office.</p><h3>Steelers pass on QBs?</h3><p>The Giants jumping up for the falling Sanders creates an interesting scenario for the Steelers. Reaching for one of the other quarterbacks is certainly an option. That could be either Dart or Jalen Milroe who have accepted invitations to the NFL draft green room - an apparent indicator of the league's confidence they'll be selected on Day 1.</p><p>But we're still operating under the assumption the Steelers will eventually get a deal done with Aaron Rodgers. With that in mind, there's a real argument to be made for doing everything they can to build around the future Hall of Famer for as long as he's playing - especially with the top two passers off the board. Hampton, an explosive three-down back, fills a major need in the backfield after the free-agent departure of Najee Harris.</p><h3>Dolphins replace Ramsey</h3><p>Miami has agreed to explore trade options for Jalen Ramsey, which would leave a glaring need at cornerback. While questions about Will Johnson's long speed won't go away after he opted against running the 40-yard dash at a pre-draft workout this week, the playmaking traits still make him a borderline top-10 talent. If the first round goes anything like this mock scenario, the starting-caliber depth at corner could be long gone by the time the Dolphins are back on the clock in the second round. They might not have as much trouble finding a way to upgrade the offensive line in that spot.</p><p><em>Dan Wilkins is theScore's senior NFL writer.</em></p>

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<p><em>theScore's NFL draft prospect rankings series gives you everything you need to know about the top players on the board. You can revisit other position rankings using the links below.</em></p><h3>
<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3249735" href="https://thescore.com/news/3249735">QB</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3251560" href="https://thescore.com/news/3251560">RB</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3253752" href="https://thescore.com/news/3253752">WR</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3255783" href="https://thescore.com/news/3255783">TE</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3257475" href="https://thescore.com/news/3257475">OL</a>
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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3259627" href="https://thescore.com/news/3259627">EDGE</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3261410" href="https://thescore.com/news/3261410">DL</a> | LB | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3264831" href="https://thescore.com/news/3264831">CB</a> | <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3267611" href="https://thescore.com/news/3267611">S</a>
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</script></figure><p>Campbell is the top linebacker in this draft and a slam-dunk first-round talent. He's an explosive athlete who is relentless in pursuit, demonstrating speed and range from the second level. He offers an ideal skill set in the passing game, as he plays with good instincts in coverage, provides pass-rush value as a blitzer, and even has the ability to kick out and get after the quarterback off the edge.</p><p>Campbell navigates traffic well as a run defender and has the lateral agility and hand usage to defeat blocks and make a play on the ball. He also plays with the physicality and tenacity to take on climbing linemen. He'll likely need to improve his processing speed in the run game to consistently get downhill on time. A post-combine surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder could put his summer availability in question, but there's just so much to like here. Campbell could be a Pro Bowl regular before long.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Carson Schwesinger" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-6oLCI" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/6oLCI/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="103" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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</script></figure><p>Schwesinger might be the ideal modern linebacker. The UCLA product is an excellent athlete with the fluidity and coverage instincts to be a real plus contributor in the passing game. His physical gifts were also put to use as a blitzer from the second level, as he finished the 2024 season with 4.5 sacks. Schwesinger isn't the most physical presence at the position, so he likely won't be the kind of player to stack against opposing offensive linemen. He still finds a way to make it work in the run game, though, making good reads and using his agility to navigate confined spaces and work around blocks. Tackling isn't an issue, either, as he consistently wraps up the ball-carrier with good technique. Schwesinger has a chance to be an impact pro who plays every down.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Danny Stutsman" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-4U94U" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/4U94U/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="103" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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</script></figure><p>Stutsman is a highly productive run defender. He processes the game well, reading his keys efficiently and getting downhill. He shows the ability to either take on and shed blocks from offensive linemen or slip past them laterally to put himself in a position to make a play. And he's a reliable finisher when it comes to tackling. But Stutsman likely won't be a big-time playmaker in coverage. His instincts in that regard aren't quite in line with what he's shown in the run game, and he may not have the short-area quickness to match running backs in man-to-man assignments. That said, he's still more serviceable than you might expect as a zone dropper, and an impressive combine performance confirmed that he's got plenty of speed for the position. He's got the ability to impact the game as a blitzer, too. Stutsman should be a key contributor on early downs while also doing enough to stay on the field in passing situations.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Smael Mondon Jr." aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-axlZ5" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/axlZ5/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="103" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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</script></figure><p>Mondon is a really interesting linebacker prospect. The Georgia product is an impressive athlete with coverage skills that could immediately make him an impact player in the passing game. He's fluid and instinctive in zone while also offering the ability to match up with tight ends and running backs in man-to-man. He even held his own with some occasional work lined up in the slot in college. Mondon is also a physical and reliable tackle who can offer some upside as a blitzer from the second level. He doesn't quite have the size to be taking on blocks between the tackles, and he could stand to improve when it comes to making reads and getting downhill more efficiently in the run game. But the coverage ability will play in sub packages from Day 1. Any development in other areas could make Mondon one of this year's best value picks at the position.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Demetrius Knight Jr." aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-VJZZM" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/VJZZM/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="103" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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</script></figure><p>Knight brings the energy and physicality you want from your leader in the middle of the defense. The South Carolina standout is a good athlete with sideline-to-sideline range and impressive burst in pursuit. He reads his keys well in the run game and is eager to throw his weight around. He's one of the few college linebackers who can stack and shed against linemen, and he's a consistent finisher when he has the opportunity to make a play on the ball-carrier. Knight is smooth in coverage drops, but the lateral quickness and an apparent lack of feel for routes developing behind him could limit his playmaking ability on passing downs. It's also worth noting that he's older than the average prospect, as he'll turn 26 near the end of his rookie season. The traits should translate, though, making Knight a potential starter who does his best work in the run game.</p><p><em>Dan Wilkins is theScore's senior NFL writer.</em></p>

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<p>The 2025 NFL Draft gets underway two weeks from today.</p><p>Uncertainty over the draft stock of Shedeur Sanders, among other factors, figures to make this one of the most unpredictable classes in recent memory. And might there be some momentum for a third quarterback to hear his name called on Day 1?</p><p>Let's dive in with another first-round thought experiment. Surely, this is the one that'll send every fan base home happy.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>The picks</h3><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="Mock draft - 2 weeks out" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-0G4Lb" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/0G4Lb/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="1264" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
</script></figure><h3>Highlights</h3><p><strong>Sanders ➡️ Saints</strong></p><p>Sanders falling to the Saints at No. 9 might seem too far. Or is it not far enough? The Colorado star is the consensus <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3249735" href="https://thescore.com/news/3249735">No. 2 passer</a> in the draft, but that won't guarantee him a spot at the top of the first round. Recent reports suggest the Browns and Giants, who are more desperate than anyone for a young quarterback, will look elsewhere with their first picks.</p><p>Any such rumors may prove to be little more than standard pre-draft gamesmanship. If the Giants take Abdul Carter, that would probably require trading former first-rounder Kayvon Thibodeaux. But if Sanders isn't seen as a clear top-10 overall talent, which may be the case, it's easy to understand why Cleveland and New York would prefer to mitigate the risk and instead opt for the two best players in the draft.</p><p>The Saints are a complete wild card at No. 9. This front office has a habit of operating in a win-now mode no matter what, so it's possible New Orleans wouldn't be the one to end a potential Sanders slide. However, this could also be a unique opportunity to set the club up to move on from Derek Carr by 2026. It's at least something to consider.</p><p>If the Saints pass, we could be looking at a free-fall scenario that leads to teams like the Browns and Giants competing to trade back into the end of the first round to get Sanders. Interestingly enough, that would open the possibility that Sanders and Travis Hunter become teammates again at the next level.</p><p><strong>Milroe ➡️ Steelers</strong></p><p>The Steelers' pick is the other one bound to create a stir. Jalen Milroe has the best physical traits of any quarterback in the draft, but he's got a long way to go as a passer. Someone is going to take a chance on that upside, though. And it suddenly seems it could be earlier than anyone thought possible.</p><p>We should note that Milroe reportedly accepted an invitation to attend the draft this week. Maybe that proves meaningless when draft weekend rolls around. But it could indicate the NFL and Milroe believe he won't have to worry about awkwardly sitting in the green room well into Day 2.</p><p>There's a strong case that the Steelers should use every resource to build a contender around Aaron Rodgers, assuming they can eventually close that deal. At the same time, Pittsburgh doesn't want to be back in quarterback purgatory when he retires. Milroe would at least give the team a succession plan. And sitting behind a future Hall of Famer for a year or two wouldn't hurt his development.</p><p><strong>McMillan ➡️ Cowboys</strong></p><p>Tetairoa McMillan is starting to feel like a great option for the Cowboys at No. 12. This offense desperately needs to add playmakers alongside CeeDee Lamb. With Ashton Jeanty presumably off the board, it might make sense to wait until Day 2 to take advantage of a loaded running back class. The receiver group isn't quite as deep. McMillan is one of the few with true star potential, and his big-play ability on the boundary could be an outstanding complement to Lamb.</p><p><strong>Loveland ➡️ Rams</strong></p><p>The Rams could certainly add to the defense in this spot, but it's worth remembering they were reportedly exploring the possibility of trading up for tight end Brock Bowers last year. Colston Loveland is another dynamic target who can also hold his own as an in-line blocker. Los Angeles' offense could be tough to stop with the Michigan product stepping in as a third option in the pass game alongside Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.</p><p><em>Dan Wilkins is theScore's senior NFL writer.</em></p>

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