NFL Mock Draft For Teams That Didn't Make The Playoffs

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The NFL regular season has concluded, so it's officially Draft season! The top 18 order has been set, so let's get to it:

1) Tennessee Titans - QB Cam Ward (Miami)

The Titans have a lot of needs but when you boil it down, they could be better with better Quarterback play. I love Will Levis, but he didn't have the year needed to fend off a potential blue chipper with the #1 pick. His arm talent combined with his playmaking and his tendency to take care of the ball (39 TDs to just 7 INTs this year) are needed in Nashville.

2) Cleveland Browns - OT Will Campbell (LSU)

The Browns could certainly take a Quarterback here, but the root of their problem is the Offensive Line, which is abysmal. Will Campbell has the attitude you want to thrive at this level. And the last time the Browns picked an Offensive Tackle at #2 overall, it worked out pretty well in Joe Thomas.

3) New York Giants - QB Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)

I feel like he's trying to tell us something…

But the Giants certainly need a Quarterback who is better than Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock and while some are divided on Sanders' pro potential, he certainly has the pedigree, big arm, demeanor, and drive to succeed.

4) New England Patriots - WR/CB Travis Hunter (Colorado)

The Patriots need playmakers. Having Drake Maye throw to the likes of Demario Douglas, JaLynn Polk, and Kayshon Boutte is gross. Hunter can play both sides, but with Christian Gonzalez being a certified stud, there is more of a need for Hunter on offense, but don't rule him out to go both ways as the Heisman winner can truly do it all.

5) Jacksonville Jaguars - CB Will Johnson (Michigan)

The Jags have holes all over the place, but they need to stop the bleeding on defense. At Cornerback, Tyson Campbell is a good player, but they really don't have another guy with him to slow offenses down and Will Johnson can step in and immediately be an upgrade at CB.

6) Las Vegas Raiders - WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona)

Much like the Patriots, the Raiders just need playmakers on Offense. Brock Bowers is great, but Jakobi Meyers as a #1 WR is a stretch. McMillan has great size at 6'5" 215 lbs. and can finally give Las Vegas a good boundary WR.

7) New York Jets - OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas)

The Jets get the versatile Banks who can play both Tackle and Guard at the next level. Their team was a disaster this year and despite having an embarrassment of riches at the skill positions, their Offensive Line was very leaky. Banks can start to help change that in 2025.

8) Carolina Panthers - DT Mason Graham (Michigan)

The Panthers give up 184 total yards/game to opposing Runningbacks. That is league worst by about 30 yards. It's not a sexy pick, but big Mason Graham from Michigan can help shore up their run defense so Bryce Young can have the ball more.

9) New Orleans Saints - EDGE Abdul Carter (Penn State)

Cam Jordan is a shell of his former self and the Saints let Trey Hendrickson walk a few years ago and haven't been able to replace him. Carter is great value at #9 and can start to begin to build that ever important EDGE position up in the Big Easy.

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10) Chicago Bears - EDGE Mykel Williams (Georgia)

Mykel Williams didn't have as good of a year as his teammate Jalon Williams, but he's the better pro prospect in my mind. He's the bigger of the two and having an extra 20+ lbs. in the rough and tumble NFC North where stopping the run is ever so important is going to pay dividends. 

11) San Francisco 49ers - RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)

What if the best Runningback in football can't stay healthy so they just draft the next best guy up? The Heisman runner up is pure electricity with the ball in his hands. Image this in Kyle Shanahan's system?!

12) Dallas Cowboys - LB Jihaad Campbell (Alabama)

The Cowboys need a lot of help, but Campbell can immediately upgrade their defense with an athletic do-it-all LB that can both stop the run and cover Tight Ends.

13) Miami Dolphins - EDGE Jalon Walker (Georgia)

The Dolphins have Jaelen Phillips and Bradley Chubb who are both recovering from injury. But you can never have too many pass rushers and Williams fits the bill.

14) Indianapolis Colts - S Malaki Starks (Georgia)

The Colts most glaring need might just be Safety and Starks is the cream of the crop in this class. His IQ and ball skills are both elite.

15) Atlanta Falcons - EDGE James Pearce Jr. (Tennessee)

The Falcons need more juice off the EDGE next to Matt Judon and Big T gets his guy.

16) Arizona Cardinals - DT Walker Nolen (Ole Miss)

The Texas A&M transfer had 6.5 sacks this past season and could help shore up the Cards run defense while also providing a rush element from the interior on 3rd downs.

17) Cincinnati Bengals - OT Jonah Savaiinaea (Arizona)

It's no secret the Bengals Offensive Line wasn't very good this year. At 6'5" 336 lbs. and a nasty playing style, Savaiinaea can help.

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18) Seattle Seahawks - TE Tyler Warren (Penn State)

It's rare to see a 6'6" 260 lbs. freak show be able to split out wide and catch passes and also block like this. Warren would be a massive upgrade over Noah Fant.

Thanks for reading - enjoy the playoffs and stay tuned for more Draft content after the Super Bowl.