Mel Kiper, draft expert for ESPN, has the Cleveland Browns passing on a quarterback for arguably the best player in the draft.

In the latest 2025 NFL mock draft, the Dallas Cowboys bolster their offense with a College Football Playoff standout.

Which team could land Shedeur Sanders? Will there be more first-round defensive prospects this year? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the opening 32 picks.

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.

Instead of preparing for the conference championship games, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves focused on an urgent matter: figuring out their next head coach. With several issues to address, including roster decisions,

What has begun is the annual rite of the offseason - mock drafts. Yes, they are starting in earnest and we will be tracking some of them as the offseason progresses. One popular m