A Chronicle of Silence, Selections, and the Sacred Lie of Potential

Featuring 4 Rounds, 134 Picks, and the Long March Toward Football Immortality

It begins, as all reckonings do, not in the silence of anticipation but in the noise before the silence—the echo of phones slammed and draft boards scrawled and half-drunk coffee cups clinking against glass conference tables, and in that echo lives the past and the future together, entwined like rival bloodlines at war for a crown. The War Room is not a place, not really—it is a consciousness, a place suspended between hope and consequence, between what is and what could be, and inside it, men wear suits like armor and lie to each other in measured truths, trading players like futures and gambling millions on whispers, knee scans, and 40-yard split times. And the names on the board—Ward, Sanders, Hunter, Graham—are not names but declarations, monuments waiting to be carved from the marble of doubt by the chisel of execution, and as the clock ticks like the metronome of fate, each team stands not at the beginning of a new season but at the mouth of a long and winding mythology where every pick is a ghost and every ghost could be a legend if only they get the right fit, the right scheme, the right coach, the right moment, as if all greatness were merely circumstance made flesh. The draft, then, is not a selection but a scripture—rewritten each spring, erased each autumn, and remembered only by those who understood what it meant to believe before proof, to invest before return, to build before the storm hits—and so they gather, again, under harsh light and sleepless sky, ready to draft not just football players, but future and failure, while changing generational wealth as well as the lens of the game itself.

It begins, as all reckonings do, not in the silence of anticipation but in the noise before the silence—the echo of phones slammed and draft boards scrawled and half-drunk coffee cups clinking against glass conference tables, and in that echo lives the past and the future together, entwined like rival bloodlines at war for a crown. The War Room is not a place, not really—it is a consciousness, a place suspended between hope and consequence, between what is and what could be, and inside it, men wear suits like armor and lie to each other in measured truths, trading players like futures and gambling millions on whispers, knee scans, and 40-yard split times. And the names on the board—Ward, Sanders, Hunter, Graham—are not names but declarations, monuments waiting to be carved from the marble of doubt by the chisel of execution, and as the clock ticks like the metronome of fate, each team stands not at the beginning of a new season but at the mouth of a long and winding mythology where every pick is a ghost and every ghost could be a legend if only they get the right fit, the right scheme, the right coach, the right moment, as if all greatness were merely circumstance made flesh. The draft, then, is not a selection but a scripture—rewritten each spring, erased each autumn, and remembered only by those who understood what it meant to believe before proof, to invest before return, to build before the storm hits—and so they gather, again, under harsh light and sleepless sky, ready to draft not just football players, but future and failure,

1. Tennessee Titans – Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL) | 6’1.5”, 219 lbs

The Titans pull the trigger on their franchise reset by selecting Cameron Ward, the hyper-talented signal-caller out of Miami. With elite arm talent, escapability, and a fearless demeanor, Ward becomes the ignition switch for Brian Callahan’s new-look offense. Tennessee places the weight of a rebooted era squarely on his shoulders—he’s not just their future, he is the program now.

2. Cleveland Browns – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State | 6’3”, 252 lbs

While quarterback chatter surrounds Cleveland, they stick to their philosophy: dominate the line of scrimmage. With Abdul Carter, they get a twitchy, violent edge rusher to pair opposite Myles Garrett. Carter brings unmatched burst and instincts off the edge—he’s the type of player who can tilt games, especially in a division stacked with mobile QBs.

3. New York Giants – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado | 6’1.5”, 212 lbs

Big Blue finds its future face in Shedeur Sanders. Cool under pressure, quick through reads, and media-ready for the Big Apple spotlight, Sanders fits Joe Schoen’s model for a modern quarterback. The Giants don’t just draft Shedeur—they buy into a new identity, one built on precision, leadership, and pedigree.

4. New England Patriots – Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado | 6’0.5”, 188 lbs

With the Bill Belichick era officially in the rearview, New England starts its rebuild with one of the most unique players in college football. Travis Hunter, the rare two-way dynamo, could shine at cornerback or wide receiver. His versatility, competitiveness, and pure ball instincts signal a bold shift in Foxborough: playmakers over prototypes.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan | 6’3.5”, 296 lbs

New GM James Gladstone comes from a Rams philosophy that values trench dominance, and Mason Graham embodies that ideal. Graham is a disruptive, high-IQ interior presence who wins with leverage, technique, and grit. He’s the kind of tone-setter Jacksonville’s front has lacked—and a cornerstone piece in the AFC South arms race.

6. Las Vegas Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State | 5’8.5”, 211 lbs

In a move that surprises many, the Raiders prioritize their ground game with Jeanty—a compact, explosive, contact-balance marvel. With quarterback likely solved through free agency, Jeanty becomes the heart of a power-run identity under Antonio Pierce. This pick is less about flash and more about building a soul.

7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri | 6’4.5”, 332 lbs

New coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey know the Jets must get tougher up front. Membou is a nasty, technically sound blocker with position flexibility and a punishing run-game mentality. This pick screams tone-setting. He’ll protect Rodgers now—or whoever takes the reins after him.

8. Carolina Panthers – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona | 6’4”, 219 lbs

Bryce Young needs weapons—and McMillan is a true X receiver with size, vertical juice, and body control. Carolina gets a dynamic pass-catcher who can win contested catches and stretch the field, allowing Dave Canales to open up his offense and finally give his young QB a fighting chance.

9. New Orleans Saints – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan | 6’2”, 194 lbs

Dennis Allen loves his corners long and instinctive, and Johnson is both. With fluid hips and elite anticipation, Johnson profiles as a future shutdown defender. The Saints quietly begin to reshape their secondary, starting with this high-floor, high-character technician.

10. Chicago Bears – Will Campbell, OT/IOL, LSU | 6’6”, 319 lbs

After loading up in free agency, the Bears add more muscle to the trenches. Campbell is a plug-and-play beast who could start at tackle or kick inside. His athleticism and size are a perfect match for Ben Johnson’s movement-based blocking schemes. Caleb Williams will sleep better knowing Campbell is in town.

Absolutely—here’s Picks 11–20 of The War Room: 2025 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 in cinematic paragraph form, carrying forward the layered narrative and intellectual grit:

11. Atlanta Falcons – Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia | 6’1”, 243 lbs

The Falcons stay in-state and inject pure speed and disruption into their front seven. Jalon Walker is part off-ball linebacker, part edge rusher, part chaos agent. He’s raw but versatile—exactly what new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich wants to mold into a movable weapon. This pick is a bet on upside and homegrown fire.

12. Indianapolis Colts – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas | 6’5”, 315 lbs

Protecting Anthony Richardson is no longer a suggestion—it’s a mandate. Kelvin Banks is a smooth-footed monster with elite traits and a technician’s build. Chris Ballard stays true to his core belief: win in the trenches first, everything else will follow. This pick is Richardson’s insurance policy—and invitation to break out.

13. Los Angeles Chargers – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia | 6’1”, 197 lbs

Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter bring a new defensive ideology to the Chargers: violent, versatile, and unpredictable. Starks is a rangy, high-IQ safety who can disguise coverages, crash the box, and make life hell for AFC West quarterbacks. He’s the chess piece Harbaugh can move at will.

14. Seattle Seahawks – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State | 6’5.5”, 256 lbs

Mike Macdonald wants edge on both sides of the ball. Warren brings it as a tight end who blocks like a tackle and moves like a split end. He’s a culture setter and safety blanket—exactly what Seattle needs to stabilize its offensive identity, regardless of who’s under center.

15. Minnesota Vikings – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M | 6’5”, 267 lbs

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah leans on the board’s value and lands a pass-rusher with top-10 traits. Stewart is long, explosive, and offers terrifying upside once polished. With Danielle Hunter’s future uncertain, this is a long-term investment in chaos off the edge.

16. Baltimore Ravens – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama | 6’3”, 235 lbs

The Bama-to-Baltimore pipeline flows again. Campbell is a freak athlete with closing speed and positional versatility. Eric DeCosta sees a future captain in Campbell—a playmaker who can rush, cover, and call signals in a defense built on multiplicity and pride.

17. Arizona Cardinals – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia | 6’5”, 260 lbs

The Cardinals double down on their front-seven rebuild with Williams, a powerful and lengthy edge rusher who explodes off the line. Jonathan Gannon gets a foundational pass rusher who pairs well with last year’s haul. Quietly, Arizona is starting to cook.

18. New Orleans Saints (from DEN) – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama | 6’4.5”, 321 lbs

Kellen Moore brings tempo and spacing to the Saints, but he needs the interior fortified. Booker is a mauler with elite hand placement and finishing power. If Derek Carr is going to hang on, he’ll need a guard like this clearing the path.

19. Chicago Bears (from TB) – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall | 6’3”, 251 lbs

He led the nation in sacks. His motor doesn’t stop. And he plays like every snap might be his last. Mike Green is the definition of a Bears defender—relentless, overlooked, and angry. Chicago adds teeth to its pass rush in a major way.

20. New England Patriots (from HOU via CLE) – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina | 6’0”, 221 lbs

New England trades back, collects capital, and still grabs their identity pick. Hampton is a punishing, downhill runner with surprising finesse. As Jerod Mayo builds his version of “Patriot Tough,” Hampton becomes the face of that ground-and-pound revival.

Here are Picks 21–32 of The War Room: 2025 NFL Mock Draft 6.0—dripping with drama, detail, and executive calculation. This is where Super Bowl contenders hunt for perfection and rebuilders dig for gold in the margins.

21. Denver Broncos – Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss | 6’2.5”, 223 lbs

Sean Payton is done pretending. With Russell Wilson out and Jarrett Stidham a Band-Aid at best, the Broncos reset the timeline with Dart—an instinctive, twitchy thrower with a gunslinger’s edge. This is a reclamation project, yes, but one Payton believes he can mold. Denver bets on development over desperation.

22. Green Bay Packers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan | 6’6”, 248 lbs

Jordan Love is ascending—and the Packers are determined to keep stacking weapons around him. Loveland is the prototype for the modern tight end: tall, fluid, and terrifying in space. With Luke Musgrave already in the fold, Green Bay goes full 12-personnel chessboard mode. LaFleur’s offense is now a conductor’s dream.

23. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas | 5’11”, 194 lbs

Mike Tomlin wants versatility and physicality in his secondary, and Barron delivers both. A twitchy nickel with boundary upside and instincts that border on clairvoyant, Barron slides right into a Steelers defense that needs glue in the middle of the field. Think: Minkah’s cerebral cousin at corner.

24. Miami Dolphins – Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina | 6’3”, 220 lbs

Chris Grier can’t bank on health in the secondary anymore. Emmanwori is a rare physical marvel at safety—rangy, instinctual, and fearless near the line. Whether it’s insurance for Jevon Holland or a new defensive weapon for matchups, Miami adds a player who turns chaos into structure.

25. Washington Commanders – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas | 5’11”, 191 lbs

With Jayden Daniels at the helm, Washington quietly adds his future best friend. Golden is fluid, reliable, and deadly in the intermediate game. He doesn’t pop off the screen—but he doesn’t drop the ball either. This is a mature move for a franchise trying to evolve past its drama.

26. Los Angeles Rams – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State | 6’5”, 317 lbs

The Rams don’t chase stars anymore. They chase solutions. Simmons is raw but powerful, agile but heavy-handed. With Alaric Jackson a pending free agent, Simmons provides a high-upside answer at left tackle—whether protecting Stafford for one more run or grooming for the next era.

27. Houston Texans (from MIN via JAX) – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan | 6’3.5”, 331 lbs

This is D-line gluttony—and DeMeco Ryans loves it. With Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter on the edge, Grant becomes the hammer in the middle. A freaky mover for his size, Grant turns Houston’s front into a blunt instrument. The AFC South just became more painful.

28. Detroit Lions – Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State | 6’6”, 312 lbs

Dan Campbell has no issue drafting an FCS lineman—if he plays like he’s been in a bar fight. Zabel is nasty, patient, and technically sound. With Jonah Jackson gone, this is a value pick that keeps the Lions’ offensive engine humming.

29. Philadelphia Eagles (from SF via DAL) – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College | 6’2.5”, 248 lbs

Howie Roseman once again weaponizes depth. Ezeiruaku is undersized but absurdly productive. He’s a pass rush specialist with serious twitch, and Philly knows how to rotate, develop, and unleash edge players better than anyone. This is the next rotational assassin in a deep stable.

30. Buffalo Bills – Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon | 6’4.5”, 313 lbs

The trenches broke Buffalo last season. Harmon brings strength, length, and lateral agility to the interior—a disruptive force who can hold gaps or collapse pockets. Sean McDermott gets his fixer, and the Bills continue to rebuild from the inside out.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon | 6’4.5”, 311 lbs

Mahomes needs protection—not just loyalty. Conerly is athletic, well-schooled, and fits Andy Reid’s pass-heavy system to a tee. Donovan Smith wasn’t the long-term solution. Conerly is. The dynasty now has its new blindside protector.

32. Philadelphia Eagles – James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee | 6’5.5”, 245 lbs

Steal of the draft. Pearce slides, and Howie pounces. His burst is elite. His bend, freakish. He’s raw—but Philly doesn’t need him to be perfect. They need him to be relentless. With Brandon Graham aging, the next torchbearer off the edge has arrived.

Let’s dive into Round 2 of The War Room: 2025 NFL Mock Draft 6.0—where contenders retool, rebuilders find starters, and value becomes more dangerous than hype. This is the round where good front offices separate from the reckless.

33. Carolina Panthers – Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss | 6’4”, 296 lbs

Once projected as a first-rounder, Nolen’s slide ends with a thud in Carolina. He’s a disruptive interior force with heavy hands and violent leverage. Pair him with Derrick Brown, and suddenly this front becomes a cage for quarterbacks. The Panthers quietly win Day 2 early.

34. Arizona Cardinals – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State | 6’1”, 202 lbs

Arizona continues to steal value. Egbuka is a polished, high-floor route technician with inside-outside versatility. Kyler Murray finally gets a true No. 2 next to Marvin Harrison Jr., and this offense starts to hum with surgical precision.

35. Washington Commanders – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri | 6’0”, 206 lbs

Jayden Daniels isn’t just getting weapons—he’s getting culture-changers. Burden is electric in space and plays with the kind of confidence that flips momentum. Terry McLaurin, Golden, and Burden make for a nasty trio that can grow together.

36. New England Patriots – Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky | 5’11.5”, 183 lbs

Eliot Wolf builds his secondary the way his mentor did—long-term, disciplined, and opportunistic. Hairston is an ascending corner with sticky coverage skills and a nose for the ball. He’s a future starter who can play early in sub packages.

37. Los Angeles Chargers – Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina | 6’2”, 194 lbs

Harbaugh loves long corners who can press, run, and punish. Revel is raw, but the frame and upside scream prototype. The Chargers lean on coaching and scheme fit, betting they can polish the diamond.

38. Tennessee Titans – Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State | 6’3.5”, 315 lbs

With Ward in the fold, Tennessee fortifies the wall. Jackson is a rugged, mobile guard with experience in a pro-style system. This is an identity pick—clean pockets, angry run lanes, and a quarterback who doesn’t have to run for his life.

39. New York Jets – Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa | 6’1”, 224 lbs

Breece Hall is electric, but he can’t take 300 touches a year. Johnson is a bruiser with underrated feet and can be the closer in fourth quarters. Robert Saleh and Aaron Glenn want to wear teams down—this pick ensures it.

40. Cincinnati Bengals – Darius Alexander, DL, Toledo | 6’4”, 305 lbs

Quiet pick. Big payoff. Alexander flashes disruptive quickness inside and has the frame to handle double teams. Trey Hendrickson may leave, but Cincy quietly builds a nasty new interior core.

41. New Orleans Saints – Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas | 6’6”, 264 lbs

This staff knows how to develop defensive ends. Jackson is long, strong, and violent off the edge. He needs polish, but with the right mentorship, he could become the next Saints edge rusher to make life miserable for NFC South QBs.

42. Minnesota Vikings – Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State | 6’1.5”, 197 lbs

Another premium athlete for a secondary in need. Thomas is twitchy, long, and fluid—a developmental press corner who fits perfectly in Brian Flores’ aggressive scheme. High-ceiling move.

43. Atlanta Falcons – Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State | 6’3”, 334 lbs

Grady Jarrett needs help. Williams brings mass and burst to the Falcons’ interior, offering both gap-plugging ability and surprising pass-rush juice. If he stays in shape, this pick could be a home run.

44. Indianapolis Colts – TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State | 5’10”, 202 lbs

Jonathan Taylor’s status is always in flux. Henderson gives Shane Steichen an explosive, change-of-pace weapon with home-run ability. This is a value swing with serious upside.

45. Philadelphia Eagles – Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA | 6’2.5”, 242 lbs

Howie Roseman grabs a do-it-all linebacker who flies sideline to sideline. Schwesinger has range, coverage instincts, and plays with controlled rage. Philly gets a Day 1 contributor on special teams and a future three-down leader.

46. Buffalo Bills – Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss | 6’1”, 195 lbs

Tre’Davious White is gone. Kaiir Elam is unproven. Amos is tough, battle-tested, and scheme-versatile. He won’t wow you—but he doesn’t flinch, and in Buffalo, that matters.

47. Kansas City Chiefs – Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota | 6’6”, 331 lbs

Mahomes protection priority continues. Ersery is a dancing bear with strong anchor and heavy hands. He could push for reps early on the right side and eventually take over the left. A long-term move in a short-window offense.

48. Chicago Bears – Marcus Mbow, OT, Purdue | 6’4”, 303 lbs

Caleb Williams gets more help. Mbow is technically refined and nasty in the run game. This is trench stacking at its finest—Poles is building a wall.

49. Las Vegas Raiders – Alfred Collins, DL, Texas | 6’5.5”, 332 lbs

Collins is a beast. Raw but unblockable when engaged. The Raiders swing for upside and hope to mold him into their version of Chris Jones-lite.

50. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Taylor, TE, LSU | 6’5”, 251 lbs

Doug Pederson gets his hybrid mismatch. Taylor is raw but fluid, and the son of NFL legend Jason Taylor. He’ll grow into a reliable target for Trevor Lawrence in a pass-heavy scheme.

51. Cleveland Browns – Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame | 6’0.5”, 193 lbs

If the Browns want to maintain elite defense, they need corner depth. Morrison is technically sound and feisty in man coverage. He fits the Dawg Pound mentality.

52. Seattle Seahawks – Jonah Savaiinaea, IOL/OT, Arizona | 6’4”, 324 lbs

Violent hands. Position flexibility. High football IQ. Jonah gives Seattle a potential starting guard or swing tackle. Another brawler added to Macdonald’s rebuilding blueprint.

Picks 53–64—where the smartest teams dig for gold in the shadows of the first round, and champions are quietly built in silence.

53. Detroit Lions – Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State | 6’3”, 195 lbs

Brad Holmes goes back to the well: length, versatility, and competitive toughness. Porter is a rare blend of track speed and physicality—still learning the position, but oozing upside. Detroit doesn’t need polish here. They need clay. Porter brings it.

54. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M | 6’3”, 257 lbs

Tampa finds a gem off the edge. Scourton isn’t flashy—but he’s relentless. A polished hand-fighter with a thick frame and surprising bend, he profiles as a plug-and-play base end with sneaky pass-rush upside. This is Todd Bowles’ kind of guy.

55. New York Giants – Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State | 5’11.5”, 221 lbs

With Saquon now an Eagle, Big Blue reloads with a workhorse. Judkins is built low, runs hard, and keeps defenses honest. Joe Schoen doesn’t flinch—he gets a no-nonsense tone-setter for a Shedeur Sanders-led offense.

56. Dallas Cowboys – Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame | 6’0”, 204 lbs

The Jim Thorpe Award winner lands in Dallas. Watts is instinctive, explosive, and delivers knockout blows. The Cowboys need more consistency on the back end, and Watts is a chess piece for Dan Quinn’s successor. High floor. High motor. Right pick.

57. Green Bay Packers – J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State | 6’4.5”, 265 lbs

Tuimoloau finally hears his name, and the Packers steal value. He’s streaky, but when he hits, he hits like a sledgehammer. Green Bay adds him to a rotation that thrives on depth and lets him develop into the force he should be.

58. San Francisco 49ers – Cameron Williams, OT, Texas | 6’6”, 317 lbs

Trent Williams is mortal, and the Niners are planning for the inevitable. Williams is a moldable, athletic tackle with real starter potential down the line. In the short term, he can back up both sides. In the long term, he’s insurance for a Hall of Fame legacy.

59. Buffalo Bills – Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State | 6’4.5”, 260 lbs

Buffalo keeps investing in the pass rush. Sawyer is a power player—stiff but explosive with a nasty bull rush. He fits perfectly into a rotation that keeps waves coming. The Bills need difference-makers late in games. Sawyer can be that guy.

60. Philadelphia Eagles – Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon | 6’4”, 279 lbs

Another edge. Another body. Another bet. Burch is built like a Greek statue—raw, fast, and flashes brilliance in spurts. Howie Roseman doesn’t care about floor here. He’s taking a swing on traits, and Philly’s coaching staff can take it from there.

61. Kansas City Chiefs – Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State | 6’4”, 214 lbs

Mahomes gets size. Higgins is a chain-mover with massive catch radius and the strength to bully DBs. The Chiefs don’t chase shiny objects—they grab guys who fit roles. Higgins might be their new red zone mismatch nightmare.

62. Cleveland Browns (from BAL) – Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford | 6’2”, 206 lbs

With Amari Cooper aging, the Browns get a cerebral, smooth, and clutch pass-catcher. Ayomanor isn’t a burner, but he wins routes and hauls in everything. Stefanski loves reliability—and this guy is a human third down conversion.

63. Detroit Lions (from MIA via CHI) – T.J. Sanders, DL, South Carolina | 6’4”, 297 lbs

The Lions build their line like a bunker. Sanders is explosive, strong, and plays with leverage. He may never be flashy, but in Dan Campbell’s scheme, he doesn’t have to be. Just violent. He checks that box.

64. San Francisco 49ers (from PHI via NO) – Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee | 6’2”, 291 lbs

The Niners round out Round 2 with another rotational menace. Norman-Lott is slippery off the snap, carries his weight well, and gives them inside-outside versatility. The rich stay ruthless.

Round 2 Final Verdict:

This was the round of steals, starters, and strategic swings. From front-seven firepower to future QB stabilizers, the board shifted fast. Round 3? That’s where the savants shine.

Here’s Round 3 of The War room: 2025 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 — the most underrated battlefield of the NFL Draft. This is where general managers earn their contracts and future captains get their start. Call it the grinder’s round—less flash, more substance.

65. Carolina Panthers – Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M | 6’3”, 290 lbs

Dave Canales is building a defense that punishes you over four quarters. Turner brings the tools—he’s a gap-eater with violent hands and positional versatility. Expect him to rotate early and thrive late.

66. Arizona Cardinals – Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss | 6’4.5”, 244 lbs

The Cards can’t stop adding juice off the edge. Umanmielen is bendy, fast off the snap, and thrives in chaos. He’s not refined—but with Myjai Sanders and Mykel Williams around him, this is becoming a dangerous front.

67. Washington Commanders – Jack Bech, WR, TCU | 6’1.5”, 214 lbs

Jayden Daniels gets another weapon. Bech is a hybrid WR/TE who thrives underneath and in contested spots. He’s a mismatch chess piece that can live in the slot or flex outside when needed. Daniels won’t have to be perfect—Bech makes him right.

68. New England Patriots – Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss | 6’2.5”, 205 lbs

The new Patriots regime finally commits to building a receiving corps. Harris is a ball-winner with a big frame and sharp routes. If the new QB needs a go-to guy in traffic, Harris becomes that chain-mover on Day 1.

69. Los Angeles Chargers – Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State | 6’3.5”, 305 lbs

Harbaugh’s trench obsession continues. Farmer is disruptive, plays low with burst, and can slide across the interior line. A developmental piece now—but he fits perfectly into the rotation alongside Morgan Fox and Sebastian Joseph-Day.

70. Tennessee Titans – Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State | 6’1.5”, 215 lbs

Borgonzi gets his enforcer. Winston Jr. plays like a linebacker in space and can man up against tight ends. He’s smart, physical, and fits in perfectly with a secondary being built to bully.

71. New York Jets – Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami | 6’5”, 250 lbs

The Jets continue to surround Rodgers (or whoever follows him) with weapons. Arroyo is a clean seam-runner with sneaky YAC ability and plus blocking chops. He’s the long-term replacement for Tyler Conklin—and a threat in 12 personnel sets.

72. Cincinnati Bengals – Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky | 6’7.5”, 331 lbs

MASSIVE. That’s the headline here. Walker is a rare physical specimen who can clog lanes, eat double teams, and collapse pockets with leverage. He’s raw—but Lou Anarumo will weaponize him inside.

73. New Orleans Saints – Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State | 6’0”, 205 lbs

Royals is one of the most underrated separators in the class. He plays faster than he tests and knows how to win one-on-one matchups. Kellen Moore’s offense thrives on rhythm. Royals adds another conductor.

74. Minnesota Vikings – Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina | 6’1.5”, 235 lbs

With only a few picks in this draft, Kwesi bets on a modern linebacker with speed and range. Knight is raw but versatile—a Flores mold-breaker who can blitz, cover, and play in chaos.

75. Atlanta Falcons – Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU | 6’3.5”, 255 lbs

Swinson is a relentless pass rusher with a motor that won’t quit. He’s the type of Day 2 pick that doesn’t start right away but ends up with 6 sacks by December. The Falcons are building waves up front.

76. Indianapolis Colts – Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State | 5’10.5”, 194 lbs

Noel is shifty, smart, and fits the slot like a glove. Anthony Richardson’s deep-ball acumen is known, but he needs a short-area technician to complete the picture. Noel fills that void.

77. Philadelphia Eagles – Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia | 6’6.5”, 313 lbs

Milum gives Philly more depth behind Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. Stoutland U. will coach him up into a reliable starter. Another future-proof pick for the offensive line factory.

78. Buffalo Bills – Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan | 6’1”, 249 lbs

Undersized, but electric. Stewart flies off the edge and bends like a vine around corners. Buffalo has their power rushers—now they add a speed demon into the mix.

79. Kansas City Chiefs – Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia | 6’3”, 310 lbs

Built for zone schemes, Wilson is a plug-and-play center/guard with anchor and intelligence. Mahomes doesn’t need a mauler—he needs consistency. Wilson fits the Reid blueprint.

80. Chicago Bears – Charles Grant, IOL/OT, William & Mary | 6’5”, 311 lbs

Small school. Big upside. Grant is athletic, smart, and flexible. Caleb Williams needs layers of protection. Poles builds depth with another trench pick who could be a starter in 2026.

81. Las Vegas Raiders – Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia | 6’6.5”, 308 lbs

The Raiders go trench warfare again. Ratledge is an experienced SEC guard who plays mean and finishes blocks. Antonio Pierce’s offense will run through attitude—and this guy has it.

82. Jacksonville Jaguars – Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas | 5’10.5”, 180 lbs

Explosive. Bond is a track threat with route growth ahead. He doesn’t need to be WR1—he just needs to tilt safeties. Pederson adds dynamism to a suddenly fun WR room.

83. Cleveland Browns – Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State | 5’9.5”, 219 lbs

Skattebo is built like a fire hydrant and runs like his hair’s on fire. With Nick Chubb recovering and Kareem Hunt likely gone, Cleveland adds a tone-setter who’ll be a fan favorite by Halloween.

84. Seattle Seahawks – Chris Paul Jr., LB, Ole Miss | 6’1”, 222 lbs

Sideline-to-sideline, Paul Jr. flies. He’s undersized, but he diagnoses fast and hits harder than you’d think. This is a Mike Macdonald-type role player who could grow into a starter with reps.

Let’s close out Round 3 of The War room: 2025 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 with picks 85–102, where hidden gems live, cult favorites emerge, and real rosters take shape. This is the deep-cut round. This is where legacies begin quietly.

85. Philadelphia Eagles – Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon | 5’10”, 154 lbs

Tez is electric. Undersized? Sure. But he plays with twitch, vision, and a knack for slicing defenses underneath. The Eagles don’t need him to be a volume guy—they need juice on jet sweeps, returns, and 3rd & chaos. Sirianni gets his sparkplug.

86. Buffalo Bills – Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina | 6’4”, 254 lbs

The Bills load up on EDGE again. Kennard is a long-levered rusher with refined hand usage and a ton of experience. Sean McDermott values rotation and fresh legs—Kennard gives them another weapon in a growing stable.

87. Kansas City Chiefs – Jordan Phillips, DL, Maryland | 6’1.5”, 312 lbs

Undersized for a nose, but stout and disruptive. Phillips is a gap shooter who can knife into backfields on early downs. In Kansas City, that’s enough. He gives Chris Jones relief, and the front seven new depth.

88. Detroit Lions – Anthony Belton, OT, NC State | 6’6”, 336 lbs

The Lions continue their obsession with trench bullies. Belton is raw, powerful, and punishes defenders in the run game. With the right coaching, he’s a swing tackle who might push for a job in two years.

89. Dallas Cowboys – Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA | 6’3.5”, 259 lbs

Oladejo has quietly climbed boards with his motor and leverage. Dan Quinn may be gone, but the Cowboys still prize length and versatility off the edge. This is a role-player now—starter candidate in 2026.

90. Green Bay Packers – Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green | 6’3.5”, 241 lbs

Double-dipping at tight end? Maybe. Or maybe the Packers see a hybrid H-back/slot mismatch and trust LaFleur to scheme him into daylight. Fannin is unique—Green Bay gets weird, and that’s usually when they’re right.

91. San Francisco 49ers – Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas | 5’11.5”, 186 lbs

Mukuba’s tape pops with range, angles, and anticipation. A true center fielder who fits perfectly into a Niners defense that thrives on deception. He’ll learn under Hufanga and start sooner than later.

92. Cleveland Browns – Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss | 6’6”, 274 lbs

This is the prototype. Tall, lean, and long. Ivey still needs polish, but Cleveland can afford to redshirt and coach him into a monster. He’s a “bet on tools” pick—and if it works, Myles Garrett gets his long-term wingman.

93. Denver Broncos – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama | 6’2”, 217 lbs

Boom. Milroe is still raw, still inconsistent—but the arm talent and athleticism are real. Payton takes his second quarterback in three rounds and starts the long-term evaluation. A developmental swing with massive upside.

94. Miami Dolphins – Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College | 6’8”, 316 lbs

Trapilo is a skyscraper who moves better than his frame suggests. He may not be a full-time left tackle, but his versatility and reach make him a valuable depth piece. Miami adds insurance and leverage in one move.

95. Baltimore Ravens – Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State | 6’1.5”, 226 lbs

Ollie Gordon is a freight train. The Ravens love their violent runners, and Gordon fits that blueprint. With J.K. Dobbins gone and injuries galore in the backfield, Gordon steps in as the thunder to Keaton Mitchell’s lightning.

96. Philadelphia Eagles – Savion Williams, WR, TCU | 6’4”, 222 lbs

Another wideout? Sure. Why not. Williams brings size and red zone value. Philly stacks traits late in the draft, and this one could give them an X receiver insurance policy behind A.J. Brown’s physical style.

Round 3 – Compensatory Picks

97. San Francisco 49ers – Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA | 6’3”, 186 lbs

Tall, long, and nasty in press. Frazier is a raw corner with shutdown tools and needs only time and technique. San Francisco doesn’t need him right now—but by next season, this could be a steal.

98. Buffalo Bills – Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon | 6’5.5”, 247 lbs

Dawson Knox is solid. Dalton Kincaid is a star. But Ferguson? He’s the insurance. A well-rounded, technically sharp tight end who blocks and catches in rhythm. Bills continue to prioritize flexibility.

99. Kansas City Chiefs – Emery Jones, OT, LSU | 6’5.5”, 315 lbs

Andy Reid adds another swing tackle with SEC pedigree. Jones is strong and consistent, with tackle-guard versatility. Patrick Mahomes won’t notice—but that’s the point. No blindside surprises.

100. Miami Dolphins – Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami | 5’10”, 209 lbs

Slot dynamo. Restrepo has elite hands, elite toughness, and the mind of a quarterback. Tua knows him, trusts him, and Mike McDaniel adds yet another movement piece to his offensive ballet.

101. Philadelphia Eagles – Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State | 5’10”, 191 lbs

Sticky in man, feisty in zone. Parrish lacks ideal size but makes up for it with technique and instincts. He’ll compete right away in Philly’s nickel rotation.

102. Detroit Lions – Ty Robinson, DL, Nebraska | 6’5”, 288 lbs

Dan Campbell’s war room throws a fist pump. Robinson is a tweener—but one who plays violently and can wreck gaps. He’s rotational at first, but the Lions will squeeze every ounce of juice from him.

This was the round where the whispers of stardom begin. Picks 65–102 aren’t just filler—they’re the foundation. Many won’t pan out. But a few? They’ll become household names by 2027.

Here’s Round 4 of The War Room: 2025 NFL Mock Draft 6.0—a round of culture fits, high-floor depth, and specialized talent. This is where playoff teams finish rosters, and rebuilders find tomorrow’s starters. It’s a blue-collar round—no red carpet, just helmets and grit.

103. Carolina Panthers – Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville | 6’2.5”, 264 lbs

Gillotte’s motor never cools, and that alone gets him on the field early in Carolina. He’s not a finished product, but with his power and pop off the edge, he’ll be a rotational factor on Day 1.

104. Arizona Cardinals – Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville | 6’5”, 219 lbs

Shough is a project quarterback with prototypical size and a big arm. Arizona doesn’t need him to play now—but they need insurance. With Kyler’s injury history, this is a calculated stash with upside.

105. Washington Commanders – Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech | 6’1”, 185 lbs

Strong plays with confidence and range. He’s long, smart, and fearless in man coverage—perfect for a Commanders team looking to revamp the back end around youth and speed.

106. New England Patriots – Sai’vion Jones, EDGE, LSU | 6’5.5”, 280 lbs

A long, powerful edge rusher with a thick frame and violent hands, Jones fits the Patriots’ prototype. He’ll need technical refinement, but he plays the run like a vet and brings three-down potential.

107. Los Angeles Chargers – Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville | 5’10.5”, 194 lbs

Jim Harbaugh takes a disciplined, twitchy press corner who fits into the physical mold he covets. Riley brings inside/outside flexibility and could be a long-term nickel.

108. Tennessee Titans – Will Howard, QB, Ohio State | 6’4.5”, 236 lbs

The Titans double up at quarterback after grabbing Cam Ward. Howard is a big, smart, vertical passer who profiles as a developmental backup or trade chip if Ward hits.

109. New York Jets – Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami | 6’4.5”, 258 lbs

A violent hand-fighter with sneaky burst, Baron adds more to an already deep Jets front. He’ll rotate early and push for reps on passing downs. Robert Saleh will love his tenacity.

110. Cincinnati Bengals – Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas | 6’5”, 241 lbs

Helm isn’t flashy—but he blocks, he catches in traffic, and he wins in the red zone. Joe Burrow finally gets a reliable, high-effort tight end who complements their vertical weapons.

111. New Orleans Saints – CJ West, DL, Indiana | 6’1”, 316 lbs

West is a classic space-eater with surprising quickness. The Saints love their interior rotation, and West is the type of grinder who wins ugly. That’s exactly what they want.

112. Minnesota Vikings – Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State | 5’10.5”, 190 lbs

Williams is a gritty slot receiver who creates separation and finds soft spots. He’s a 3rd-and-5 converter by trade—something every young quarterback needs. Vikings get glue.

113. Atlanta Falcons – Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia | 6’0.5”, 206 lbs

Sanker is a heady safety with strong instincts and special teams value. Jeff Ulbrich will appreciate his intelligence and versatility—he can roll down into the box or play over the top.

114. Indianapolis Colts – Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State | 6’0.5”, 206 lbs

Lou Anarumo wants smarter, faster safeties. Ransom is instinctual, technically sound, and battle-tested in the Big Ten. He’ll compete right away for a rotational role in Indy’s changing secondary.

115. Philadelphia Eagles – Aeneas Peebles, DL, Virginia Tech | 6’0.5”, 282 lbs

Peebles is short but explosive—a true disruptor in the gap. Howie Roseman continues to bet on pass-rushing DTs with upside. Peebles becomes a rotational pest behind Jalen Carter.

116. Buffalo Bills – Vernon Broughton, DL, Texas | 6’5”, 311 lbs

Broughton offers long-term rotational value as a run-stuffing 3-tech with length and scheme versatility. The Bills can groom him into a 2-down plug or develop him into more. It’s a clean depth move.

117. Dallas Cowboys – Nohl Williams, CB, California | 6’0.5”, 199 lbs

Williams plays tough and physical with a nose for the ball. Dallas grabs a corner with starting potential, and at worst, a heavy-hitting special teamer who can contribute immediately.

118. Green Bay Packers – Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma | 6’3.5”, 233 lbs

Stutsman is a classic “see ball, hit ball” linebacker. He’ll play special teams early and push for early-down snaps behind Quay Walker and De’Vondre Campbell. This is a Packers-type lunch-pail pick.

119. San Francisco 49ers – Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee | 5’8”, 200 lbs

Sampson runs angry for his size and fits perfectly in Kyle Shanahan’s outside zone scheme. He brings kick return value and a fearless attitude. A fun fit in the right system.

120. Cleveland Browns – Elijah Roberts, EDGE/DL, SMU | 6’3.5”, 285 lbs

Roberts can rush inside or out, depending on the look. Cleveland adds another piece to a front that rotates like clockwork. He’s disruptive and effortful—classic Browns depth pick.

121. Denver Broncos – Miles Frazier, IOL, LSU | 6’5.5”, 317 lbs

Sean Payton loves versatile, physical linemen. Frazier fits the mold. He’ll compete at both guard spots and has the size to eventually anchor the interior. It’s protection, insurance, and competition rolled into one.

122. Baltimore Ravens – Barrett Carter, LB, Clemson | 6’0”, 231 lbs

Ravens steal a high-IQ, high-character linebacker who can cover tight ends and mirror backs. Carter was once a first-round hopeful. Baltimore doesn’t forget talent—they develop it.

123. Detroit Lions – Justin Walley, CB, Minnesota | 5’10”, 190 lbs

A scrappy, aggressive corner who never backs down. Dan Campbell drafts the kind of guy who walks into camp and causes a fight on Day 1. Walley screams “Detroit football.”

124. Miami Dolphins – Drew Kendall, IOL, Boston College | 6’4.5”, 308 lbs

Miami gets a smart, technically sound center/guard hybrid. Kendall brings intelligence and anchor—two things that’ve been missing up front. Tua thanks them later.

125. Philadelphia Eagles – Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State | 6’2.5”, 196 lbs

Yes, another receiver. Horton has the tools, the frame, and the route chops to be developed behind Philly’s top guys. He’s a low-risk, high-upside perimeter threat.

126. Kansas City Chiefs – RJ Harvey, RB, UCF | 5’8”, 205 lbs

Harvey is a lightning-in-a-bottle back who could complement Pacheco or take over third-down duties. He’s a dart throw—but Andy Reid hits bullseyes with guys like this.

127. Dallas Cowboys (comp) – Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky | 6’1”, 238 lbs

JDJ is a thumper with SEC pedigree. He brings physicality and downhill juice. The Cowboys add more punch to their second level—and insurance if LVE can’t return.

128. Green Bay Packers (comp) – Jaylen Reed, S, Penn State | 5’11.5”, 211 lbs

Reed is thickly built, plays with physicality, and can handle strong safety duties in the box. Green Bay is restocking their safety room, and Reed is part of that youth wave.

129. Philadelphia Eagles (comp) – Jonah Monheim, IOL/OT, USC | 6’4”, 302 lbs

Smart, battle-tested, and a great locker room presence, Monheim adds value at multiple OL spots. He’s a quintessential Day 3 Eagle lineman—plug in, coach up, produce.

130. Buffalo Bills (comp) – Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas | 6’0”, 180 lbs

Feisty, competitive, and confident. Bryant is the kind of corner who always believes he’s the best on the field. The Bills add a development CB who could start in a year or two.

131. San Francisco 49ers (comp) – Devin Neal, RB, Kansas | 5’11”, 213 lbs

Another running back? Maybe. Or maybe Shanahan just found his future lead ball carrier. Neal is efficient, instinctive, and explosive through the second level. The rich get richer.

132. Miami Dolphins (comp) – Tommi Hill, CB, Nebraska | 6’0.5”, 213 lbs

Hill is physical, built like a strong safety, and plays like one. He’s raw but interesting—exactly the kind of guy Miami can hide in Year 1 and unleash in Year 2.

133. Dallas Cowboys (comp) – Billy Bowman Jr., S, Oklahoma | 5’10”, 192 lbs

Fast, instinctual, and versatile. Bowman can play center field or rotate down. The Cowboys grab a Day 3 contributor with starting potential down the line.

134. Green Bay Packers (comp) – Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia | 6’2.5”, 224 lbs

Traits. Speed. Range. Mondon Jr. is still learning, but he’s a blur on tape and hits with authority. If he puts it together, this is a major steal for Green Bay.

This is where GMs sleep well—or not at all. These picks win playoff games in November. They’re the nickels, gunners, fourth-string RBs and eventual starters. This is how depth becomes destiny.

And now the dust settles not like snow but like ash, floating in slow, erratic spirals over the exhausted pages of draft cards and fast-fading names once bolded and now blurred, and the men who made these decisions do not cheer—they stare, glass-eyed and marrow-deep in the quiet sickness of possibility, for in the wake of the draft there is no celebration, only calculation, the cruel arithmetic of hope measured in snap counts and failed second efforts and whether or not a fourth-round linebacker from Oklahoma can cover a seam route in Week 15 with the division on the line. And yet they cling to it—the board, the film, the quiet click of tape rewinding at 3:37 a.m.—because what else is there? In this league, this spectacle, this American cathedral of collision and commerce, the draft is not a means to an end but a ritual in pursuit of immortality, a yearly reaffirmation that the right player in the right place at the right time can carve meaning from chaos, that a name on a card can silence a stadium or birth one. And so they leave their rooms not triumphant but tempered, carrying with them new names, new doubts, new dreams etched in dry-erase and desperation, for this is the lie and the truth of it all: that no man knows anything, not truly, but he must act as if he does. Because this is The War Room. And here, the story never ends—it only reloads.

Joseph Angel | Chief NFL Draft Analyst for TheNSR Network