The 2025 NFL mock draft for rounds two and three projects various teams bolstering their rosters with strategic selections, addressing specific needs on both offense and defense. The Cleveland Browns aim to enhance their transitional offense by selecting wide receiver Luther Burden III and quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints secure quarterback Quinn Ewers to potentially strengthen their future QB lineup, and the Miami Dolphins add Jalen Milroe for depth behind Tua Tagovailoa. Defensive selections are also pivotal, with teams like the Texans and Bears reinforcing their secondary and linebacker corps to improve defensive capabilities. These selections reflect a balance between immediate needs and future potential, as teams navigate the complexities of player development and team dynamics in the draft process.

The Cleveland Browns, looking to enhance their offense, draft wide receiver Luther Burden III and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, addressing key transitional needs in their lineup.

The New Orleans Saints, focusing on their future quarterback strategy, select Quinn Ewers, adding depth and potential to their QB roster while considering future draft prospects like Arch Manning.

The Miami Dolphins make a strategic move by selecting quarterback Jalen Milroe, providing an alternative to Tua Tagovailoa and adding a dynamic element to their quarterback rotation.

Defensive reinforcements play a crucial role in the draft, with the Houston Texans selecting safety Nick Emmanwori and the Chicago Bears picking EDGE Nic Scourton to enhance their defensive capabilities.

The draft reflects a broader strategy of balancing immediate team needs with the potential for future development, as teams like the Jets and 49ers make calculated picks to strengthen both their offensive and defensive lines.

Key selections across various teams demonstrate a focus on building robust rosters, with a mix of seasoned talents and promising rookies to cater to evolving team strategies and league demands.

This draft showcases the intricate decision-making process involved in selecting players that align with specific team philosophies, addressing current gaps while preparing for future challenges.

With the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft complete, it's time to take a look at what might happen with every pick on Day 2. 

Friday night's selections will begin an hour earlier (7 p.m. ET) from Green Bay and see more than double the action with the second and third rounds getting into the books.

Here are the updated projections, mocking the picks from No. 33 through No. 102.

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Round 2

 33. Cleveland Browns

• Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri (6-0, 206 pounds)

The Browns still need some key receiving support for Jerry Jeudy in their transitional offense with a new QB. Burden is a dynamic, versatile playmaker who can help them better stretch the field inside or outside.

34. Houston Texans (from Giants)

• Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina (6-3, 220 pounds)

The Texans need some more clean-up help on the back end. Emmanwori's standout combine athleticism will allow him to cover a ton of ground vs. the run and pass for DeMeco Ryans.

35. Tennessee Titans

• Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State (6-4, 215 pounds)

The Titans must give new franchise QB Cam Ward some extra help at wide receiver, and Higgins can be his nice-sized, field-stretching alpha over Calvin Ridley in a hurry.

36. Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars)

• Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (6-1, 212 pounds)

The Browns have the extra draft capital from not taking Sanders' teammate Travis Hunter in the first round, and they should use it to take a shot on his strong pocket passing upside for Kevin Stefanski's scheme.

37. Las Vegas Raiders

• Jack Bech, WR, TCU (6-2, 215 pounds)

The Raiders, after getting Ashton Jeanty for the backfield, should also invest in an extra offensive playmaker for Geno Smith to help replace Davante Adams. Bech is the ideal outside fit to complement Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers.

38. New England Patriots

• Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College (6-2, 248 pounds)

The Patriots need to improve a terrible pass rush for defensive-minded Mike Vrabel after getting Will Campbell to bolster offensive tackle. Ezeiruaku gives them some high-upside with local flavor who can help them as a situational sack artist at first.

39. Chicago Bears (from Panthers)

• Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M (6-2, 257 pounds)

The Bears went for a tight end, Colston Loveland, in the first round, and they should want to look more at complementary pass rusher next to Montez Sweat. Scourton offers a good blend of relentless and explosiveness to get to the QB.

40. New Orleans Saints

• Will Johnson, CB, Michigan (6-2, 202 pounds)

The Saints can stop the injury-related fall of Johnson, as they need to replenish corner after the Marshon Lattimore trade and losing Paulson Adebo in free agency. Johnson has some shutdown potential with his big frame.

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41. Chicago Bears

• Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina (6-2, 245 pounds)

The Bears will be looking to round out their linebacker corps better after some free-agent whiffs. Knight can be moved around and make a lot of plays for Dennis Allen in the Demario Davis mold.

42. New York Jets

•  Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo (6-4, 304 pounds)

The Jets added former Chief Derrick Nnadi to help next to Quinnen Williams, but Alexander has intriguing all-around upside for the position. This would be the right follow-up after the offensive line selection of Armand Membou.

43. San Francisco 49ers

• T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina (6-4, 290 pounds)

The 49ers can keep adding to Robert Saleh's defensive front by drafting Sanders to provide some versatile, upfield pop inside to help Nick Bosa and rookie first-rounder Mykel Williams.

44. Dallas Cowboys

• Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall (6-3, 251 pounds)

The Cowboys need to upgrade their pass rush, too, after addressing their concern at right guard with Tyler Booker in the first round. Jerry Jones should be willing to take a calculated chance on Green's on-field upside and recent production.

45. Indianapolis Colts

• Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame (6-0, 203 pounds)

Watts can give the Colts' defense a much-needed clean-up man who can deliver big plays in every aspect after they addressed offense with tight end Tyler Warren in the first round.

46. Los Angeles Rams (from Falcons)

• Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss (6-1, 190 pounds)

The Rams could use this smart corner with nice size and technique to be an intriguing near-future upgrade given their top veteran options are Darious Williams and Ahkello Witherspoon.

47. Arizona Cardinals

• J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (6-4, 270 pounds) 

The Cardinals got some serious inside upside with Walter Nolen for Jonathan Gannon's front. They've been targeting Tuimoloau's big, powerful frame to build on the goal of beefing up vs. the run and pass.

48. Miami Dolphins

• Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas (6-7, 281 pounds)

The Dolphins need to add a little more freakish size to their pass rush, and they will love Jackson's versatility for their 3-4 front after landing Kenneth Grant at defensive tackle in the first round.

49. Cincinnati Bengals

• Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M (6-4, 300 pounds)

The Bengals, after going to the Aggies for first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart, need to beef up their depth behind re-signed B.J. Hill. Turner can maintain their run-stopping strength.

50. Seattle Seahawks

• Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA (6-2, 225 pounds)

The Seahawks can turn to more defensive help for Mike Macdonald after getting starting interior offensive lineman Grey Zabel. Schwesinger can give them a coverage linebacker to match Ernest Jones and also add to their upfield pop.

51. Denver Broncos

• Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State (6-0, 221 pounds)

The Broncos can land their new feature back to replace Javonte Williams. Judkins is a strong power runner for early downs and has some untapped receiving upside, too.

52. Seattle Seahawks (from Steelers)

• Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford (6-2, 206 pounds) 

The Seahawks added Cooper Kupp to offset one wide receiver loss but can benefit from Ayomanor's big-play and red-zone juice to provide an alternative outside to Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina (6-2, 193 pounds)

The Buccaneers need to think about adding some cornerback help after moving on from Carlton Davis. Revel's size and physicality are hard to ignore opposite Jamel Dean.

54. Green Bay Packers

• Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss (6-5, 255 pounds)

The Packers can go for their pass-rush boost here, as they have been attached plenty to Umanmielen for his ability to move around well and produce everywhere for Jeff Hafley.

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55. Los Angeles Chargers

• Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami (6-4, 245 pounds)

The Chargers are still in the market for an upside tight end after adding Tyler Conklin for Justin Herbert, and Arroyo has some athletic go-to guy potential.

56. Buffalo Bills (from Vikings through Texans)

• Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee (6-2, 291 pounds)

The Bills can find another ideal defensive prospect for their front with Norman-Lott, who has great inside pass-rush upside.

57. Carolina Panthers (from Rams)

• Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss (6-6, 280 pounds)

The Panthers need to upgrade their pass rush big-time, and Ivey gives them a high-floor building block after choosing to go with wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan early.

58. Houston Texans

• Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss (6-2, 205 pounds)

The Texans have been watching Harris closely as the ideal complementary target next to No. 1 Nico Collins.

59. Baltimore Ravens

• Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame (6-0, 190 pounds) 

Morrison is a technically sound playmaker. The Ravens can steal him as a potential starter down the road, adding to the terrific pick of first-round safety Malaki Starks.

60. Detroit Lions

•  Aireontae Ersery, OT, Texas (6-6, 331 pounds)

The Lions need to think of the future at left tackle beyond Taylor Decker, and in the meantime, they can get a strong backup in Ersery given his power and athletic upside.

61. Washington Commanders

• Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State (6-5, 260 pounds)

The Commanders could afford to finish boosting offensive tackle in the first round knowing the pass-rush depth of his class. Sawyer would be a solid, high-energy fit for Dan Quinn's defense.

62. Buffalo Bills

• Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon (6-4, 279 pounds)

The Bills can turn their attention to adding a little more pass-rush depth for their rotation after going cornerback in the first round. They will like what Burch can do all-around with his massive frame.

63. Kansas City Chiefs

• Alfred Collins, DT, Texas (6-5, 320 pounds)

The Chiefs lost some key pieces in their defensive interior. Collins can give them a little bit of everything with power and strength.

64. Philadelphia Eagles

• Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State (6-1, 197 pounds)

With Darius Slay gone, the Eagles need to think about more options outside should Kelee Ringo, Adoree Jackson, or Eli Ricks struggle. Thomas is worthy potential shutdown stash.

Round 3

 65. New York Giants

• Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State (5-9, 219 pounds)

The Giants have shown a surprising amount of heavy interest in Skattebo, but he can be an important cog to support Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Malik Nabers in the offense. He would be a strong follow-up pick to Dart.

66. Kansas City Chiefs (from Titans)

• Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State (6-3, 195 pounds)

The Chiefs need to also add some defensive help in the form of a big corner to put behind Trent McDuffie.

67. Cleveland Browns

• TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State (5-10, 202 pounds)

The Browns can bring Henderson from Columbus to Cleveland to give them a new dynamic workhorse to replace Nick Chubb and keep up their strong second-round offensive theme.

68. Las Vegas Raiders

• Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas (6-5, 311 pounds)

The Raiders splurged for Christian Wilkins in free agency but are weak at the other tackle. Broughton's size and power can give them some extra inside pass rush in the rotation.

69. New England Patriots

• Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State (6-1, 215 pounds)

The Patriots should like how Winston can cover a lot of ground and move around well as a playmaking chess piece in their secondary.

70. Jacksonville Jaguars

• Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College (6-8, 316 pounds)

The Jaguars need to upgrade offensive tackle for Trevor Lawrence and should be intrigued by Trapillo's size for pass protection.

71. New Orleans Saints

• Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas (6-2, 214 pounds)

The Saints may be thinking about holding out at QB, hoping to take a shot at Arch Manning early in the 2026 draft, but they need to at least address the position once in this draft. It makes sense to take the current Longhorns draft option, as his brand of athletic passing fits well for Kellen Moore.

72. Chicago Bears

• Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa (6-1, 224 pounds)

The Bears need their version of David Montgomery to fit in former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's scheme to complement D'Andre Swift well with their upgraded run blocking.

73. New York Jets

• Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (5-10, 209 pounds)

The Jets need to restore some luster to their slot receiver spot for Justin Fields. Restrepo's savvy route running and hands back up his big college production.

 74. Carolina Panthers

• C.J. West, DT, Indiana (6-1, 316 pounds)

The Panthers need help on the inside, too. West is a hard-working, interior run-stuffer with unique pass-rush juice.

75. San Francisco 49ers

• Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss (6-1, 222 pounds)

The 49ers lost Dre Greenlaw in free agency and can look at his replacement in this very active and athletic playmaker.

76. Dallas Cowboys

• Mason Taylor, TE, LSU (6-5, 251 pounds)

The Cowboys will be comfortable taking Jason's son and Zach Thomas' nephew to give Dak Prescott some potential to be a lot more effective in 12 personnel throwing to Taylor and Jake Ferguson to help CeeDee Lamb.

77. New England Patriots (from Falcons)

• Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida State (6-3, 305 pounds)

The Patriots have been looking at his quickness and versatility up front — two big assets in Vrabel's scheme.

78. Arizona Cardinals

• Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia (6-6, 308 pounds)

The Cardinals can further go to work on the offensive line after addressing Gannon's defensive front. Ratledge can end up being their version of Cam Jurgens.

79. Houston Texans (from Dolphins through Eagles and Commanders)

• Cameron Williams, OT, Texas (6-6, 317 pounds)

The Texans are rebuilding their offensive line with new pieces. Williams would give them a strong contingency at either tackle with untapped athletic potential.

80. Indianapolis Colts

• Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee (5-8, 200 pounds)

The Colts can upgrade their backup situation for Jonathan Taylor with this dynamic change-of-pace with good receiving upside.

81. Cincinnati Bengals

• Jonah Savaiinaea, G/OT, Arizona (6-4, 324 pounds)

The Bengals have had their eye on this nice-sized, versatile prospect to give them depth and contingency across four positions.

82. Seattle Seahawks

•  Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green (6-3, 241 pounds)

The Seahawks need more receiving impact from the position behind Noah Fant for Klint Kubiak's offense to further help Sam Darnold.

83. Pittsburgh Steelers

• R.J. Harvey, RB, UCF (5-8, 205 pounds)

The Steelers have Jaylen Warren with Najee Harris walking in free agency, but they may be pivoting to more speed and quickness overall in their backfield, which Harvey has in spades.

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Marcus Mbow, G/C, Purdue (6-4, 303 pounds)

The Buccaneers moved on from Ryan Jensen well with Graham Barton, and they now need to consider their inside depth with a strong, mean prospect who can possibly replace left guard Ben Bredeson sooner rather than later.

85. Denver Broncos

• Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland (6-2, 312 pounds)

The Broncos can use this pick to bolster depth for their three-man base front, and Phillips can give them a little of everything with his blend of power and agility.

86. Los Angeles Chargers

• Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina (6-4, 254 pounds)

The Chargers need to tap into pass-rush support early given Joey Bosa is gone and Khalil Mack is coming back at 34. Kennard's high energy will be loved by Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter.

87. Green Bay Packers

• Wyatt Milum, G/OT, West Virginia (6-6, 313 pounds)

The Packers are rather thin at tackle and could also use a promising guard prospect, making Milum's athletic frame a good value for them.

88. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Vikings)

• Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State (5-10, 194 pounds)

The Jaguars added Travis Hunter in the mix with Dyami Brown and Gabe Davis behind second-year superstar Brian Thomas Jr., but Noel would be the ideal quick slot replacement for traded Christian Kirk.

89. Houston Texans

• Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas (6-0, 180 pounds)

Bryant, along with Emmanwori, has been eyed by the Texans to raise the playmaking quotient of their secondary behind a solid pass rush.

90. Los Angeles Rams

• Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville (6-3, 264 pounds)

The Rams don't have much pass-rush depth behind Jared Verse and Byron Young, and Gillotte can play anywhere outside in their front seven.

91. Baltimore Ravens

• Charles Grant, OT, William & Mary (6-5, 311 pounds)

The Ravens will like his developmental upside given his size, hands, and feet, making Grant an ideal swing backup after their offseason re-signing of Ronnie Stanley.

92. Seattle Seahawks (from Lions through Jets and Raiders)

• Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky (6-7, 331 pounds)

The Seahawks went with interior offensive line in the first round and could use this massive, strong presence for Mike Macdonald.

93. New Orleans Saints (from Commanders)

• Andrew Mukuba, S, Texans (5-11, 186 pounds)

The Saints are in the market for an upgrade next to Tyrann Mathieu. Mukuba is the ideal thumping clean-up man they need at the other safety.

94. Cleveland Browns (from Bills)

• Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan (6-1, 249 pounds)

The Browns should turn back to the Wolverines and the defensive line after taking Graham in the first round. Stewart has high untapped pass-rushing upside.

95. Kansas City Chiefs

• Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State (6-1, 205 pounds)

The Chiefs can work to keep adding more big-play threats for Patrick Mahomes, making them very tough to cover with another dose of downfield speed.

96. Philadelphia Eagles

• Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas (6-5, 241 pounds)

The Eagles also could develop a tight end to potentially take over from Dallas Goedert. Helm is a well-rounded option who can start in time.

97. Minnesota Vikings (compensatory)

• D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State (6-0, 212 pounds)

The Vikings could use this powerful back to complement Aaron Jones after further upgrading their offensive line with Donovan Jackson.

98. Miami Dolphins (compensatory)

• Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama (6-2, 217 pounds) 

The Dolphins might shock some by taking another Tide QB behind Tua Tagovailoa, but this improves the No. 2 situation well and also gives a Jalen Hurts-like contingency to Tua's potential sequel to Carson Wentz.

99. New York Giants (compensatory)

• Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson (6-1, 225 pounds)

The Giants go back to the Tigers' defense, where they got Dexter Lawrence. Carter can boost their run defense right away with untapped coverage potential. 

100.  San Francisco 49ers (special compensatory)

• Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State (5-11, 186 pounds)

The 49ers couldn't retain Charvarius Ward in free agency. Burke gives them a potential all-around coverage steal.

101.  Atlanta Falcons (from Rams, special compensatory)

• Anthony Belton, OT, NC State (6-6, 336 pounds)

The Falcons need to target an athletic developmental backup, and Belton would be ideal in that capacity.

102.  Detroit Lions (special compensatory)

• Sebastian Castro, CB/S. Iowa (5-11, 202 pounds)

Castro can provide key depth at multiple secondary positions with some upside as a nickel or dime cover man.