Reid’s new two-round NFL mock draft: Which prospects are rising in the top 64 picks after the combine?

Fri Mar 07 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## NFL Draft Mock: Giants Trade Up for Top QB, Patriots Snag Two-Way Star

**Green Bay, WI** – With the 2025 NFL Combine concluded, the draft landscape is beginning to solidify. ESPN analyst [Analyst’s Name] released a two-round mock draft projecting significant movement, particularly at the quarterback position.

The biggest surprise involves the New York Giants, who, according to sources, are aggressively pursuing a quarterback upgrade. In this mock, the Giants trade their first-round (No. 3) and second-round (No. 34) picks, along with a 2026 third-rounder, to the Tennessee Titans for the No. 1 overall selection. This would give them the choice between top quarterback prospects Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. The last time a team traded up from No. 3 to No. 1 was in 1975.

The mock draft sees Ward landing with the Giants, while Sanders heads to the Cleveland Browns, addressing their quarterback woes following the Deshaun Watson trade. The Titans, meanwhile, opt for the top-ranked edge rusher, [Player’s Name], to bolster their pass rush.

Other notable selections include:

* **Patriots:** Select two-way star Travis Hunter (CB/WR), a rare prospect whose skills make him a potential game-changer.
* **Jaguars:** Choose defensive tackle [Player’s Name], a high-upside prospect despite a surprising weight loss at the combine.
* **Raiders:** Select running back Ashton Jeanty, addressing their need for a strong rushing attack.
* **Jets:** Draft edge rusher Shemar Stewart, known for his impressive combine performance.
* **Panthers:** Select [Player’s Name], a defensive prospect drawing comparisons to Danielle Hunter.

The mock draft also features several other first- and second-round picks that address team needs based on free agency projections and team performances in the 2024 season. The analyst notes that this mock is a snapshot of the current situation, and much can change before the draft. Pro days, free agency signings, and potential trades will undoubtedly shape the final draft order.

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