Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter's stock is on the rise in the latest canvassing of first-round forecasts for the 2025 NFL Draft.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 31: Colston Loveland #18 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a second half touchdown with Tyler Morris #8 while playing the Fresno State Bulldogs at Michigan Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Cleveland would sprint to the podium to draft Sanders, who might be an ideal fit in head coach Kevin Stefanski’s offense. You can’t go into 2025 with Cleveland’s QB situation as bad as it is, and Sanders’ accuracy and ability as a distributor over the middle of the field make him a perfect pick.

The Bengals have bigger needs, regardless. The next pick in Kiper’s mock is a guard prospect in Armand Membou. The one after that is a safety, Nick Emmanwori. A few picks later, top tight end Colston Loveland. Later in the round? Pass-rusher Nic Scourton.

The Falcons will get third-round pick Bralen Trice back in 2025 after his year was cut short due to an injury he suffered during the preseason. Atlanta also needs some secondary help with Mike Hughes, Justin Simmons and Dee Alford also set to become free agents.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have become colloquially known as 'Tight End U' thanks to their uncanny ability to churn out tight ends like nobody's business. Whether it has

It's early. But we want to get a feel for players who may be available around the time your favorite team picks. Joe Schad's 2025 NFL mock draft, 1.0.