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ChatGPT predicts all 32 first-round picks in 2025
2025 NFL Draft offers tons of offensive and defensive line help
USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon breaks down the deepest part of the 2025 NFL Draft, offensive and defensive lineman.
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Mock drafts can be like steak. Many people love consuming them, but each one is made a little differently.
And just as some people like their steaks with A1 sauce, others like to see what happens when AI completes a mock draft.
USA TODAY Sports consulted OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, for its take on a first-round mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. Artificial intelligence made its selection for each pick and added some of its own justifications for them as well.
Though each pick was one that ChatGPT eventually landed on, a human writer made sure that each selection was a (relatively) realistic pick for each of the 32 teams.
Here’s how the first round of the 2025 NFL draft could go, according to ChatGPT:
2025 NFL mock draft: ChatGPT’s first-round picks
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
With the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, ChatGPT did not stray from the status quo. The AI chatbot pointed to Tennessee’s major need for a quarterback with Will Levis not proving he’s a long-term answer and “a new regime possibly wanting their own guy.”
The Titans hired Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager in January, and head coach Brian Callahan will be entering his second season in charge in Nashville.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Though quarterback is a draft need for Cleveland, ChatGPT ultimately did not go for the No. 2 quarterback in the draft – Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders – with the No. 2 overall pick. Instead, it selected Sanders’ teammate, Hunter, pointing to his versatility to play both wide receiver and cornerback at an “elite level—basically two first-rounders in one,” it wrote.
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
No quarterback for “Big Blue” if ChatGPT has anything to say about it. The chatbot had also considered quarterback Shedeur Sanders and defensive tackle Mason Graham with the third pick, but it ultimately couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pair Carter with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns in the Giants’ pass rush.
“That’s a nightmare for opposing QBs … If you can’t land your QB (like Ward), then ruin other people’s QBs instead.”
The OpenAI product also suggested Sanders’ NFL readiness was too questionable for New York to take that shot: “The Giants might not want to swing and miss again at QB this high.”
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
ChatGPT is not concerned with Campbell’s arm size. It does like his three years of starting tackle experience in the SEC and the idea of getting quarterback Drake Maye better protection up front.
The artificial intelligence also considered defensive tackle Mason Graham to build the trenches on the other side of the ball and receiver Emeka Egbuka. However, the apparent need for help on the O-line was enough to make Campbell the No. 4 pick.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
“He’s the best interior defensive lineman in this class—quick off the snap, disruptive against both the run and pass,” ChatGPT wrote. “Jacksonville’s run defense and interior pass rush have been soft for years. Graham can anchor that front from Day 1.”
It’s hard to disagree with any of that analysis. The Jaguars allowed the second-most total offensive yards in 2024 and were second-worst in expected points added (EPA) per play, only behind the Carolina Panthers. They ranked 32nd in pass-rush win rate and 27th in run-stop win rate, according to ESPN.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Instead of bringing in some wide receiver help with a player like Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan, ChatGPT opted to get a player with “trench cornerstone” upside. The AI chatbot wrote about Membou’s “elite traits” including “great feet, powerful hands and enough athleticism to hold his own against speed rushers off the edge.”
Membou would likely play right tackle or kick inside for Las Vegas in this scenario given Kolton Miller’s excellent play at left tackle, which ChatGPT acknowledged.
7. New York Jets: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
After considering the Raiders as a landing spot for McMillan, ChatGPT ultimately had the Jets draft the big-bodied receiver with the No. 7 pick. The AI pointed to McMillan’s 6-foot-5 frame, body control and ball-tracking ability as parts of what make the Arizona product such an exciting prospect.
ChatGPT also liked pairing a big, downfield threat like McMillan with a veteran presence in Garrett Wilson. “Garrett Wilson is your route-running stud. McMillan gives you a massive red-zone threat and vertical presence,” it wrote.
8. Carolina Panthers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
ChatGPT continues to give the offense a lot of love in its mock draft. This time, it gives the Panthers another weapon for quarterback Bryce Young to throw to.
The AI wrote about Egbuka’s skills as a route-runner and versatility to play in the slot and outside – though mainly in the slot – as reasons for Carolina to bring him in. Given Adam Thielen’s age, adding Egbuka to pair with second-year receivers Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker is a good way for the Panthers to move forward in building its young receiver corps.
9. New Orleans Saints: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Sanders’ brief slide ends within the top 10 as New Orleans takes another swing at bringing in its quarterback of the future. ChatGPT thinks the Saints are getting “tremendous value” by bringing in “a high-upside QB prospect with proven poise and experience” with the ninth overall pick.
The chatbot also wrote that the Saints have the option to let Sanders sit and develop behind incumbent veteran Derek Carr to begin the year if they so choose. “You’ve got options.”
10. Chicago Bears: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Darnell Wright is locked in on the right side for Chicago, but the Bears could still use a longer-term answer at left tackle that isn’t Braxton Jones, who’s missed 13 games across the last two seasons and is a free agent in 2026.
That’s why ChatGPT is bringing in another player with franchise tackle potential across from Wright and in front of franchise-quarterback hopeful Caleb Williams. And as the AI chatbot wrote, “Offensive tackle is always worth a top-10 pick, especially when you have a young QB to protect.”
11. San Francisco 49ers: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
A third wide receiver comes off the board within the first dozen picks. While there is a need for wide receiver help with Brandon Aiyuk recovering from an ACL tear and Deebo Samuel traded to the Commanders this offseason, it is not the team’s most pressing need. That would be on the defensive line, where San Francisco lost three out of its four starters.
Regardless, ChatGPT was a fan of Burden’s yards-after-catch abilities and how he pairs with running back Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle in head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive system.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Once again, ChatGPT went for a depth need for a team rather than a more pressing need at another spot on the roster. It pointed to Dallas’ need for a successor to Zack Martin on the interior following the 34-year-old’s retirement earlier this offseason.
The AI chatbot also pointed to how successful previous Cowboys teams were when they had dominant offensive lines. Booker would be a nice option across from left guard Tyler Smith to fortify Dallas’ line in 2025 and beyond.
13. Miami Dolphins: Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi
For the first time since the Jaguars took Mason Graham with the sixth overall pick, another defensive player comes off the board. ChatGPT did a nice job making this selection for Miami.
Calais Campbell headed to Arizona in free agency, and the Dolphins did not do much to address their interior defensive line earlier this offseason. They currently have four D-linemen on the roster: Zach Sieler, Benito Jones, Matt Dickerson and Neil Farrell. ChatGPT says Nolen has potential to reach “top-5-in-the-NFL type disruption if he continues to develop.”
14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
ChatGPT filled the Colts’ clear biggest need with the No. 14 pick. “He gives the Colts something they don’t have—a legit TE1 with Pro Bowl upside—and makes the offense more dangerous from Day 1,” it wrote.
Indeed, Indianapolis is in dire need of an upgrade at tight end after no player at the position finished with more than 200 receiving yards for the Colts last year. Loveland’s large frame, good hands and route-running prowess were all enough to make him the best pick here, according to the AI chatbot.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
The Falcons have to keep taking swings at pass-rushing talent until they succeed. Even after trading for veteran Matthew Judon last offseason, Atlanta finished 27th in pass-rush win rate, according to ESPN.
ChatGPT appeared to be well aware of the Falcons’ need for a talented young edge rusher, and it sent the nation’s sack leader in 2024 to Atlanta with the 15th pick.
16. Arizona Cardinals: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
Back-to-back edge rusher picks for teams with a need at the position. Arizona was even worse than Atlanta at rushing the passer according to ESPN’s analytics, ranking 28th in the league with a 33% win rate.
ChatGPT gave the Cardinals James Pearce Jr. – “one of the top pure edge rushers in the draft,” it wrote – to swing things in a better direction for the NFC West contender.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
There is a bit of a run-on-edge rushers here through the halfway point of the first round. Walker is a special case because he has the versatility to play both on the edge and as an off-ball linebacker.
The Bengals need some insurance at edge with a disgruntled Trey Hendrickson recently requesting a trade out of Cincinnati. ChatGPT addressed that need and another Bengals need for an off-ball linebacker with a versatile athlete in Walker.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Cornerback is far from the top priority for Seattle in the draft, but there is an argument to be made. Devon Witherspoon is the only corner the Seahawks will have under contract past this year barring any contract extensions. Barron would provide excellent depth that would extend into the team’s future.
ChatGPT wrote that Barron’s versatility and athleticism gave him a high ceiling as a prospect in its justification for the pick.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
After a long stretch of primarily offensive players, ChatGPT has flipped the script with a long run of only defensive players. This time it’s another edge rusher, Stewart, going to Tampa Bay with the 19th overall pick.
The AI chatbot pointed to his “explosive athleticism and ability to disrupt the quarterback” as a good fit for a Buccaneers pass-rush attack that could use enhancing. The team has veteran Haason Reddick for the coming season, but it could use a longer-term answer at the key position.
20. Denver Broncos: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Courtland Sutton got off to a great start building his chemistry with rookie quarterback Bo Nix last year, but the team still needs receiver help to go along with Sutton in the passing game. That’s where Golden comes in, as ChatGPT suggested his “explosive speed and ability to make plays after the catch” were part of what made him a good fit.
The chatbot wrote it was also considering Ashton Jeanty, but his slide continues out of the top 20 instead.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
As of the time of writing, the Steelers would be entering the 2025 season with Mason Rudolph as their starting quarterback and Skylar Thompson backing him up. ChatGPT gave them a younger option – Milroe – to develop before giving him a chance to take over as their future franchise quarterback.
“If the Steelers were to select him at pick No. 21,” the chatbot wrote, “it would be with the intent to develop his potential … aligning with their long-term strategic goals.”
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
The slide finally stops for the best running back prospect in the 2025 NFL draft class. ChatGPT partnered the Heisman Trophy runner-up with head coach Jim Harbaugh in Los Angeles after running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins hit free agency.
“Jeanty offers excellent speed, vision, and versatility as a dual-threat back,” it wrote. “He would add a dynamic element to the Chargers’ offense, complementing the passing game and making the running game much more potent.”
23. Green Bay Packers: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
Despite the Packers’ more pressing need for an edge rusher, there were just too many off of the board at this point in the mock draft. ChatGPT went with a versatile defensive tackle with experience playing at the nose tackle and 3-technique positions on the defensive line.
Given that Green Bay generally needs help rushing the passer, regardless of which position is doing it, it doesn’t hurt to bring in the power conferences’ leader in pressures from the interior.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Grey Zabel, OG, North Dakota State
Minnesota poached a couple of interior offensive linemen – center Ryan Kelly and right guard Will Fries – from the Indianapolis Colts in free agency. However, some extra help could still be needed on the left side of the interior.
Zabel has played four out of the five positions on the offensive line and projects as a guard at the pro level. ChatGPT wrote, “His fit within the Vikings’ zone-blocking scheme and his technical prowess in the run game address a critical gap on the offensive line.”
25. Houston Texans: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
ChatGPT had this to say about why Jackson is a good fit in Houston: “Ultra-athletic, battle-tested interior lineman with positional versatility. He’s great at pulling, climbing to the second level, and would instantly help protect C.J. Stroud—his former college teammate.”
Indeed, Jackson played in all 13 of Ohio State’s games as a freshman with Stroud under center and was named a starter for the team the following year, Stroud’s final one with the Buckeyes. He could immediately replace Shaq Mason on the right side after the Texans released their former guard.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
No player invited to the 2025 NFL combine was faster than Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston. The speedster is a scheme-versatile cornerback with excellent ball skills, tallying five interceptions in a full 2023 season and one in an injury-shortened 2024.
ChatGPT pointed out the Rams’ need to defend excellent receivers in a stacked NFC West: San Francisco’s Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona’s Marvin Harrison Jr. and Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. The AI chatbot envisions Hairston as a rotational corner in Los Angeles’ secondary, if not a potential starter.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
A 16.5-sack season from Ezeiruaku pushed the Boston College star firmly into first-round discussion. His 2024 tape showed a player that has the potential to be a plug-and-play, Week 1 starter for the team that drafts him, making him a great fit for a Ravens squad that needs help in its pass-rush attack.
ChatGPT wrote, “His proven track record of quarterback pressures and sacks positions him as a valuable asset to the Ravens’ defense.”
28. Detroit Lions: Princely Umanmielen, Edge, Mississippi
Given the amount of edge rusher talent off the board at this late stage of the first round, the Lions had to reach slightly to get the next best available. Most analysts project Umanmielen as a second-round pick, but ChatGPT listed him as a “Back-end Round 1 pass rusher with serious juice.”
The AI bot likes his upside and potential to contribute as a rotational pass rusher early on. “Twitched-up pass rusher with great first-step quickness and bend,” it wrote. “Still refining his game, but he’s shown flashes of Round 1 ability. Could rotate early and eventually start opposite Aidan Hutchinson.”
29. Washington Commanders: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
ChatGPT wrote: “With good size (6’1″, 197 lbs) and solid production at Florida State, he could help immediately on Washington’s defense. His physical play style and coverage skills make him a solid pick for a team looking to improve at cornerback.”
Thomas recorded 53 tackles and an interception in 2024, one year after a 2023 season that featured 29 tackles, a forced fumble, 10 passes defensed and 0.5 sacks. ChatGPT pointed to Thomas’ size and coverage ability as major parts of what makes him a good fit for Washington’s defense.
30. Buffalo Bills: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
So many edge rushers are off the board, leaving the Bills almost no choice but to address a different position with the No. 30 pick. So that’s precisely what ChatGPT did, sending one of this draft class’s best athletes to Buffalo to bolster its defensive secondary.
“While players like Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp are on the roster, Emmanwori’s skill set offers a unique blend of coverage ability and physicality,” it wrote. “His proficiency in both zone and man coverage schemes, coupled with his tackling prowess, aligns well with the Bills’ defensive philosophy.”
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
ChatGPT wrote, “He gives KC a future starter at tackle with the athletic profile to thrive in their pass-heavy offense. He’s raw, but that’s what Reid’s staff does best — develop traits into production.”
It is hard to disagree with that logic, especially after Kansas City was forced to lean on left guard Joe Thuney to play at its left tackle spot for several games. The line will need even more help now that Thuney is gone via trade to the Bears.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
“The Eagles value versatility, and Simmons’ ability to play both tackle spots adds value,” the chatbot wrote. “Additionally, having a young, athletic offensive lineman who can be developed into a potential starter when the team needs it fits their long-term strategy. Even though Simmons might not start immediately, his growth potential aligns well with the Eagles’ track record of developing players on the offensive line.”
This is all true. The Eagles greatly value what they have in offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, who has been a massive factor in getting Philadelphia’s O-line to the outstanding level it’s played at in recent years. Simmons only makes the future of the Eagles’ offensive line even more formidable.