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)

The Seattle Seahawks own the No. 18 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper is a legend in the draft space. When he releases a mock draft, you pay attention. Luckily for Seahawks fans, Kiper unleashed his debut first-round projection of the 2025 cycle on Wednesday.

The Eagles are heading to the NFC Championship game and will face the Washington Commanders for the third time this season. Even with the Birds locked in a playoff run, it's never too early for a look

As the Lions now look to the offseason following their division round upset loss to Washington, they’re indeed projected to look to add depth to their defense. ESPN’s Mel Kiper mocked the Lions to pick Tennessee linebacker James Pearce Jr.

ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper connects the Panthers to an increasingly-familiar name in his very first mock of 2025.

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 Houston Texans bulk up their offensive line with the selection of a former Buckeye in Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft.

Michigan finished the college football season strong, and the program is poised is to carry that momentum into the NFL draft. ESPN’s draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. released his first mock for the 2025 draft on Wednesday,