Draft season is about to hit overdrive.

There are still a number of unsigned players who can make a difference for teams in 2025 — nine of the 10 edge defenders and guards we highlighted last week are still out there — but the vast majority of impact signees are off the board at this point.

With free agency nearly wrapped up, and the draft less than a month away, we present our third mock draft of the offseason.

Here’s the twist: Our first couple of mock drafts (Version 1.0 and Version 2.0) saw beat writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva alternating picks; this time around, they worked together to come to a joint decision on every selection.

The result of this experiment saw the Detroit Lions land one of the draft’s best defensive lineman at pick No. 28. Let’s explore how we got there.

1. Tennessee Titans — Cam Ward, QB, Miami

The Titans spent free agency building up their offensive line, signing left tackle Dan Moore Jr. (Pittsburgh Steelers) and right guard Kevin Zeitler (Lions). Now, it’s time to inject a rookie quarterback. (Silva)

2. Cleveland Browns — Abdul Carter, edge, Penn State

Cleveland doesn’t have to worry about losing Myles Garrett any time soon, but a quick way to leap back into relevancy — outside of hitting on a quarterback — is by having a dominant edge-rushing duo that can terrorize offenses for years to come. We thought about giving them Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders here, but ended up going with a player that’s believed to be the better overall prospect. (Bianchi)

3. New York Giants — Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen need to give ownership a reason for optimism if they want to keep their jobs in 2026. We’ve got them taking a swing on Sanders, who doesn’t necessarily have to start Week 1 — that’s why they inked Jameis Winston. (RS)

4. New England Patriots — Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Hunter might end up as the most talented player in this class, but other teams’ needs at quarterback help the Patriots tremendously. With New England, Hunter projects to have a more consistent role on offense as a dynamic weapon for quarterback Drake Maye. (NB)

5. Jacksonville Jaguars — Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

With both Carter and Hunter off the board, Jacksonville simply chooses the best player available. The offense needs some more juice, especially after pass-catchers Christian Kirk and Evan Engram were let go, but that’s a need that can be addressed on Day 2. (RS)

6. Las Vegas Raiders — Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Raiders need help everywhere on offense after trading for quarterback Geno Smith. They’re a candidate to take an offensive lineman or running back (namely, Ashton Jeanty), but we’re giving them a receiver to help ease Smith’s transition to the Silver and Black. (NB)

7. New York Jets — Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

New York’s projected starters at tackle (Olu Fashanu and Chukwuma Okorafor) started a combined eight games in 2024. Head coach Aaron Glenn was the defensive coordinator in Detroit, but he got a front-row seat to the importance of building a strong offensive line. (RS)

8. Carolina Panthers — Jalon Walker, OLB, Georgia

The Panthers need a little bit of everything, but their lack of young talent on the edge is probably their most glaring deficiency. Walker brings a ton of versatility and projects as an impact player from the jump. (NB)

9. New Orleans Saints — Will Campbell, OL, LSU

There are needs all over the place in New Orleans, so we opted to play it safe with one of the draft’s best offensive linemen. Campbell played tackle at LSU, but his short arms (32? inches) have some thinking he’s a guard at the next level. Regardless, he can help the Saints. (RS)

10. Chicago Bears — Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

The Bears solved their OL deficiencies in free agency by adding three quality interior players, which frees them up to take Jeanty, the Heisman runner-up, off the board at No. 10. (NB)

11. San Francisco 49ers — Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Nolan and I worked together on every pick, but we were both allotted one pound-the-table selection, essentially taking full control. I used mine here. Johnson has some injury concerns, but he might be the best cornerback in the draft when he’s on the field. The 49ers, after losing Charvarius Ward in free agency, could use that type of talent. (RS)

12. Dallas Cowboys — Mike Green, edge, Marshall

Green’s off-the-field issues could cause him to fall on draft day, but with Jeanty off the board, I have a feeling that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won’t be afraid to roll the dice. It’s a good fit, too, with Micah Parsons barrelling toward a contract dispute and DeMarcus Lawrence departing for Seattle in free agency. (NB)

13. Miami Dolphins — Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Jalen Ramsey is still playing well, but his presence shouldn’t preclude the Dolphins from investing a first-rounder at the position. Barron has some inside-out versatility, too, which should only help his chances of playing in Year 1. (RS)

14. Indianapolis Colts — Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Warren to the Colts continues to be one of the most apparent fits in the class. The 2024 John Mackey Award winner has the potential to be the league’s next great rookie tight end. (NB)

15. Atlanta Falcons — Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M

There are no questions about it: Stewart is the most physically gifted pass rusher in the class. His lack of collegiate production (4.5 sacks over three seasons) is troublesome, but his ceiling is sky-high if someone can unlock his potential. (RS)

16. Arizona Cardinals — Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss

The Cardinals made a splash by bringing in defensive linemen Josh Sweat and Dalvin Tomlinson. How about some more beef? Nolen is a two-phase disruptor, bringing excellent production in both the run and pass game. (NB)

17. Cincinnati Bengals — Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

After tying up so much money on the offensive side, the Bengals need cost-controlled players on defense. Campbell, who called himself “Mr. Can-Do-It-All” at the combine, can wear multiple hats for Cincinnati. (RS)

18. Seattle Seahawks — Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

If we allowed trades, we might be inclined to move Seattle back a few spots before making this selection. But Zabel’s rise seems likely to stick, and drafting an interior lineman this high is a fine move as long as the player ends up hitting — just ask Frank Ragnow. (NB)

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Donovan Ezeiruaku, edge, Boston College

The Buccaneers don’t have many glaring holes, but they could use someone as a complement to pass rusher Yaya Diaby. Ezeiruaku’s 16½ sacks at Boston College in 2024 ranked second in the country, behind only Green. (RS)

20. Denver Broncos — Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

There’s a case to be made for going with a receiver — or even Michigan tight end Colston Loveland — at this spot, but the Broncos’ top two pass-catching options are solid, and Troy Franklin is still developing. Hampton totaled 3,759 scrimmage yards and 33 touchdowns over his last two seasons, making him an excellent addition to a running back room that could really use an infusion of high-end talent. (NB)

21. Pittsburgh Steelers — Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan

Another team without a major weakness — assuming Aaron Rodgers eventually fills the need at quarterback — the Steelers add some more beef to their defensive line with Grant, one of the nation’s best run defenders. (RS)

22. Los Angeles Chargers — Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

This is a pick that just makes too much sense. The Chargers’ top option at tight end is currently Will Dissly, and Loveland’s skillset — and his experience playing under coach Jim Harbaugh — make him a slam-dunk at pick No. 22. (NB)

23. Green Bay Packers — Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

What a gift this would be for the Packers. Golden broke out at Texas last season, tallying 987 yards and an SEC-high nine touchdowns on 58 catches. Golden and Jayden Reed, who does most of his work from the slot, is a formidable one-two punch at receiver. (RS)

24. Minnesota Vikings — Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Our previous mock drafts had Starks going much higher, but we’ve repeatedly seen safeties fall later than expected (see: Branch, Brian). His wait is the Vikings’ gain, as they add a terrific prospect to a secondary that just lost Cam Bynum to the Colts and will soon need to replace 36-year-old Harrison Smith. (NB)

25. Houston Texans — Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

Similar to Campbell, Banks can seemingly play tackle or guard in the NFL. That type of versatility is important for a Texans team that’s worked this offseason to overhaul the offensive line. (RS)

26. Los Angeles Rams — Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

The Rams quickly developed one of the best homegrown defensive lines in the league, and now it’s time to focus on the offensive trenches. Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury last year but was solid when available, especially in pass production. (NB)

27. Baltimore Ravens — Mykel Williams, edge, Georgia

Williams gives the Ravens a long-term answer on the edge, though he doesn’t need to play too much right away; Kyle Van Noy (12½ sacks) and Odafe Oweh (10) are coming off impressive seasons. (RS)

28. Detroit Lions — Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon

The Lions could explore a number of different positions and players with this pick, but once Simmons came off the board at 26, it became apparent there were two players along the defensive line who would be perfect fits for Detroit. With Williams headed to Baltimore, we took Harmon (6-foot-5, 310 pounds), who’s begun to fall a little bit on consensus boards but would be an excellent addition at the back end of the first round.

Harmon, a Detroit native (Loyola High School) who began his college career at Michigan State, exploded onto the scene in 2024, making Second-Team All-Big Ten for an Oregon squad that went undefeated in the regular season. Harmon tallied five sacks on 55 pressures with a pass-rush win rate of 17.6%.

With the immediate availability of Lions defensive tackles Alim McNeill and Mekhi Wingo uncertain, Harmon has the chance to make a Day 1 impact in the trenches. (NB)

29. Washington Commanders — Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina

Marshon Lattimore, added in a midseason trade last year, struggled toward the end of the regular season and into the playoffs. Revel, who missed 2024 due to a torn ACL, can learn behind Lattimore before taking over in a No. 1 capacity down the road. (RS)

30. Buffalo Bills — Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame

The Bills went to the AFC Championship in a retooling year but could still use some help in the secondary with Rasul Douglas’s imminent return. If everything comes back clean on Morrison’s medicals, he should be able to compete for a starting job sooner rather than later. NB)

31. Kansas City Chiefs — Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

The Chiefs are pretty set along the interior of their offensive line, with Mike Caliendo (left guard), Creed Humphrey (center) and Trey Smith (right guard) holding things down. Conerly, a true left tackle, can jump in next to Caliendo and protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes. (RS)

32. Philadelphia Eagles — James Pearce Jr., edge, Tennessee

Pearce has been dinged for character concerns for most of the spring, and his draft stock seems extremely volatile. If he lasts until the end of the first round, make no mistake: He will be an Eagle, and he’ll probably be a heck of a player, too. (NB)