As the 2025 NFL Draft inches closer, we’re dedicated to ensuring our Vikings supporters are ahead of the game in understanding their competition. With this in view, we aim to launch a weekly mock draft for the NFC North every Friday leading up to the draft week. Our intent is to offer you a clear perspective on the potential draft recruits, targets, and draft pick locations that the NFC North teams could be grappling with.
The Bears are arguably the team requiring the most replenishment within the division, although most other teams seem to be fairly well-rounded. The Lions are grappling with some issues around depth, while the Packers need to bolster their defense. The Vikings are mostly smooth sailing at this point, although the free agency could bring about some changes in requirements.
In this week’s NFC North mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, we’re diving into each pick’s breakdown. It’s interesting to note that the Bears and Packers claim the most draft picks (7), while the Vikings have the fewest (5). The total count of draft picks across all four teams sums up to 26.
In the first round, the prediction sees Josh Simmons, an Offensive Tackle from Ohio State, making the cut. The second round highlights two hopefuls: Wyatt Millum, an Offensive Lineman from West Virginia, and Princely Umanmielen, an Edge from Ole Miss.
The third round pick might be Jalen Royals, who plays Wide Receiver at Utah State. The fifth round could have Jonah Monheim, an offensive lineman hailing from USC, as a potential choice. There’s a possibility for Bucky Marks, a Running Back from USC, to be chosen in the sixth round.
Concluding the list in the seventh round prediction is Nazir Stackhouse, a defensive lineman from Georgia. Moving on, according to our predictions, the NFC North draft might have some other notable mentions. Another possible inclusion in the first round could be Jahdae Barron, a CornerBack from Texas.
The second round of the draft may introduce Jack Bech, a Wide Receiver from TCU. Following him, in the third round, we foresee Derrick Harmon, a Defensive Lineman from Oregon. The fourth round could see Connor Colby, an Offensive Lineman from Iowa, being picked.
In the upcoming rounds, particularly the fifth, Seth McLaughlin, a Center from Ohio State, may make his breakthrough. Round six could feature Malachi Moore, a defensive back from Alabama. The seventh and final round might bring in Collin Oliver, an Edge from Oklahoma State.
Our predictions for the first round suggest Omarion Hampton, a Running Back from North Carolina, might get chosen. In the third round, Billy Bowman Jr, a Safety from Oklahoma could be the potential selection. The fifth round could include Cody Lindenberg, a Linebacker from Minnesota, and Quincy Riley, a CornerBack from Louisville.
Last but not least, the seventh round predicts Thor Griffith, a Defensive Lineman from Louisville to be picked. Another strong candidate, Nic Scourton, an Edge from Texas A&M, possibly could join the draft in the first round.
The second round may spotlight Tyler Booker, a Guard from Alabama. The fourth round could welcome Cody Simon, a Linebacker from Ohio State. Ty Robinson, a Defensive Lineman from Nebraska, might be seen in the sixth round.
The seventh round prediction captures Jabbar Muhammad, a CornerBack from Oregon, and LaJohntay Wester, a Wide Receiver from Colorado. Overall, these are our mock draft predictions for the NFC North in the 2025 NFL Draft, proving insightful for discerning fans looking forward to understanding their competition and planning ahead.