As we approach the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ve analyzed each team’s statistical weaknesses from the 2024 season to predict their most pressing needs. Our data-driven approach reveals clear patterns that could influence draft-day decisions.
Methodology
Our mock draft analysis is based on statistical data from the 2024 NFL season. We’ve identified each team’s most significant statistical weakness and matched it with potential draft solutions. While teams don’t always draft solely based on need, understanding these statistical deficiencies provides valuable insight into their potential draft strategies.
Now let’s jump into it and have some fun!
1
Tennessee Titans
Key Weakness
Ranked 31st in interceptions thrown
21 interceptions
Draft Need
A better decision maker at quarterback
Mock Selection
Cam Ward (QB, Miami)
2
Cleveland Browns
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in points scored
scored only 258 points
Draft Need
Some kind of game-changer on offense
Mock Selection
Travis Hunter (WR/CB, Colorado)
3
New York Giants
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in passing touchdowns
15 passing touchdowns
Draft Need
A quarterback or electric wide receiver
Mock Selection
Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado)
4
New England Patriots
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in sacks
28 sacks
Draft Need
A relentless edge rusher
Mock Selection
Abdul Carter (ED, Penn State)
5
Jacksonville Jaguars
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in takeaways
only team to not break 10 takeaways
Draft Need
A playmaker on defense
Mock Selection
Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)
6
Las Vegas Raiders
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in rushing yards
1357 rushing yards
Draft Need
An explosive running back
Mock Selection
Ashton Jeanty (RB, Boise State)
7
New York Jets
Key Weakness
Ranked 28th in rushing TDs allowed
22 rushing touchdowns allowed
Draft Need
An interior defensive lineman to stop the run
Mock Selection
Mason Graham (DI, Michigan)
8
Carolina Panthers
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in passing touchdowns allowed
35 passing touchdowns allowed
Draft Need
A cornerback or safety to stop the bleeding
Mock Selection
Will Johnson (CB, Michigan)
9
New Orleans Saints
Key Weakness
Ranked 31st in rushing yards allowed
2404 rushing yards allowed
Draft Need
A multi-level run stopper
Mock Selection
Jalon Walker (LB, Georgia)
10
Chicago Bears
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in total yards per play
4.5 yards per play
Draft Need
Anything of note on offense
Mock Selection
Will Campbell (T, LSU)
11
San Francisco 49ers
Key Weakness
Ranked 26th in turnover percentage
13.7% turnover rate
Draft Need
A ball-security-focused skill player
Mock Selection
Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Arizona)
12
Dallas Cowboys
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in rushing touchdowns
only 6 rushing touchdowns
Draft Need
A stud lineman or running back
Mock Selection
Tyler Booker (G, Alabama)
13
Miami Dolphins
Key Weakness
Ranked 26th in fumbles forced
only 6 fumbles forced
Draft Need
A ball-hawking defender
Mock Selection
Malaki Starks (S, Georgia)
14
Indianapolis Colts
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in missed tackles
157 missed tackles, 23 more than any other team
Draft Need
A sturdy defender
Mock Selection
Jihaad Campbell (LB, Alabama)
15
Atlanta Falcons
Key Weakness
Ranked 30th in completions allowed
over 400 (404) completions allowed
Draft Need
An athletic corner
Mock Selection
Jahdae Barron (CB, Texas)
16
Arizona Cardinals
Key Weakness
Ranked 27th in qb pressure rate
19.2% quarterback pressure rate
Draft Need
An aggressor to rush the qb
Mock Selection
Shemar Stewart (ED, Texas A&M)
17
Cincinnati Bengals
Key Weakness
Ranked 29th in passing touchdowns allowed
30 passing touchdowns allowed
Draft Need
A lengthy corner to limit the big play
Mock Selection
Shavon Revel JR (CB, East Carolina)
18
Seattle Seahawks
Key Weakness
Ranked T-29th in fumbles recovered
only five fumbles recovered
Draft Need
A defender who can create turnovers
Mock Selection
Nick Emmanwori (S, South Carolina)
19
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Key Weakness
Ranked 29th in passing yards allowed
4147 passing yards allowed
Draft Need
A cornerback or safety to slow down the passing game
Mock Selection
Azareye'h Thomas (CB, Florida St)
20
Denver Broncos
Key Weakness
Ranked 24th in rushing touchdowns
12 rushing touchdowns in a Sean Payton offense
Draft Need
A running back with a nose for the end
Mock Selection
Omarion Hampton (RB, North Carolina)
21
Pittsburgh Steelers
Key Weakness
Ranked 27th in passing yards
only 3264 passing yards
Draft Need
A wide receiver to open the field
Mock Selection
Emeka Egbuka (WR, Ohio State)
22
Los Angeles Chargers
Key Weakness
Ranked 26th in yards per rush
only 4.1 yards per rush in a Jim Harbaugh offense
Draft Need
A mauling offensive lineman or running back
Mock Selection
Donovan Jackson (G, Ohio State)
23
Green Bay Packers
Key Weakness
Ranked 25th in passing first downs allowed
200 passing first downs allowed
Draft Need
An edge or cornerback to get off the field on third down
Mock Selection
Mike Green (ED, Marshall)
24
Minnesota Vikings
Key Weakness
Ranked 28th in passing yards allowed
4,114 yards allowed through the air
Draft Need
A cornerback to help in coverage is a must
Mock Selection
Benjamin Morrison (CB, Notre Dame)
25
Houston Texans
Key Weakness
Ranked 30th in passing touchdowns allowed
31 passing touchdowns allowed
Draft Need
A rangy cornerback or safety
Mock Selection
Xavier Watts (S, Notre Dame)
26
Los Angeles Rams
Key Weakness
Ranked 31st in rushing yards per attempt
3.9 yards per carry
Draft Need
A speedster running back
Mock Selection
Treveyon Henderson (RB, Ohio State)
27
Baltimore Ravens
Key Weakness
Ranked 31st in passing yards allowed
second worst with 4150 passing yards allowed
Draft Need
A cornerback to help in coverage
Mock Selection
Trey Amos (CB, Ole Miss)
28
Detroit Lions
Key Weakness
Ranked 30th in passing yards allowed
4,148 yards allowed through the air
Draft Need
A cornerback to improve their pass defense
Mock Selection
Quincy Riley (CB, Louisville)
29
Washington Commanders
Key Weakness
Ranked 30th in rushing yards allowed
2337 rushing yards allowed
Draft Need
A defensive lineman or linebacker to help against the run
Mock Selection
Kenneth Grant (DI, Michigan)
30
Buffalo Bills
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in yards after catch allowed
2266 yards after catch allowed
Draft Need
A cornerback or safety to limit big plays
Mock Selection
Maxwell Hairston (CB, Kentucky)
31
Kansas City Chiefs
Key Weakness
Ranked T-30rd in average yards per rush
4.0 yards per rush,
Draft Need
A mauling offensive lineman or running back
Mock Selection
Armand Membou (T, Missouri)
32
Philadelphia Eagles
Key Weakness
Ranked 32nd in qb hurried percentage
only 4.7% of qb dropbacks were hurried
Draft Need
An edge rusher to pressure the quarterback
Mock Selection
Mykel Williams (ED, Georgia)