Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this 2025 NFL mock draft thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I started off thinking, “Oh, this will be easy, I’ll just slap some names on a list and call it a day.” Boy, was I wrong.
First, I had to figure out the draft order. I went with the current standings, but that felt a little too predictable, you know? Then I started looking at team needs. Like, the Tennessee Titans, they’re probably gonna be at the top, and everyone’s saying they need a quarterback. So, I spent hours reading up on all these college players, especially the QBs, like this Cameron Ward and Shedeur Sanders.
Digging into Players
I started watching highlights, reading scouting reports, all that stuff. It is a total rabbit hole. You start with one player, then you find another, and before you know it, you’re three hours deep into some random college game from two years ago. It really got me hooked.
I felt like I got some pretty good ideas on who to put on my mock draft after doing all the research.
- Quarterbacks are Hot: Everyone’s talking about quarterbacks, especially with the Titans needing one.
- Defensive Stars Shine: I noticed a ton of buzz around defensive backs and interior defenders. So I really studied those positions as well.
- Some Big Names Dropped: Some of these guys that were hyped up are not at the top of the draft board anymore.
Trying to Make Sense of It All
Then came the hard part – actually putting the draft together. I tried to balance team needs with the best players available, but it’s tough! One minute I’m convinced a team will go for a certain position, the next I’m second-guessing myself. I’ve moved players up and down so many times, my head’s spinning.
I kept seeing how these college guys were doing week to week. It’s crazy how much things can change based on one game. Players rise, players fall, and it all impacts where they might land in the draft. I felt like I had to keep adjusting my mock draft based on these real-time changes.
The Ever-Changing Landscape
And let’s not forget about the underclassmen who are declaring early. Like, Travis Hunter from Colorado and Ashton Jeanty from Boise State, they’re already in the mix. Then you got guys like Abdul Carter from Penn State, who’s supposed to be a top-10 pick. It is a lot to keep track of. I kept finding new players, and I’d have to see where they fit into the puzzle.
Honestly, I’ve gone through so many versions of this mock draft, I’ve lost count. But it’s been fun, even though it’s way more complicated than I thought. I can see why people get so obsessed with this stuff. It’s like a giant, ever-changing puzzle, and I’m just trying to put the pieces together.
Anyway, I will keep working on my mock draft and will share my final version once it’s ready. I am no expert by any means, but I have done a lot of research and feel pretty good about it. Maybe I’ll look like a genius, or maybe I’ll be way off. Either way, it’s been a fun project.
