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Welcome In. We're rolling toward Sunday and the excitement is building. In the meantime, we've got a new Superflex Mock Draft for you. Plus our Cecil Lammey has the News and Notes you need.

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2025 Superflex 2-Round Mock Draft

By Corey Spala - Exclusive to Footballguys

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RELATED: See our prior Superflex Mock Draft here.

2025 Rookie Superflex Two-Round Mock Draft

Drafting before we have draft capital and landing spots may be tricky. When diving into the unknown, you must ensure you have the analysis and cross-referencing ability to make the plunge. This article series will provide updates on touchpoints like the Senior Bowl and the 2025 rookie class. The top-level prospects will be solidified with limited fluctuation in their draft positions as the idea of taking the best player available and team needs are to be considered. The remaining rounds are where we may see the largest shift in values.

The article series started with a one-round mock draft. This article will be a two-round mock draft after the Senior Bowl. This exercise helps provide you with information surrounding various NFL draft prospects as the offseason progresses.

Superflex Mock Draft Round 1

1.01 - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jeff Blaylock - Don't overthink this. If you have Pick 1.01, you take Ashton Jeanty. If you have Pick 1.01 and don't need or want Jeanty, trade down with someone who does. The Boise State running back and Heisman Trophy runner-up rushed for 2,601 yards and scored 29 touchdowns. While Jeanty was not much of a factor in the passing game in 2024, he caught 43 passes for 569 yards and five touchdowns in 2023. He is a three-down back capable of taking on an immediate workhorse role. Jeanty has the patience and lateral explosiveness to evade would-be tacklers, and his elite contact balance makes him hard to bring down even when he gets hit. Some scouts will label him undersized, but Jeanty is the same height as Kyren Williams and De'Von Achane but heavier than either. He has the physicality and talent to be an immediate league winner.

1.02 - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Josh Fahlsing - I don't yet like any quarterback enough to take one here. Maybe that changes as the draft season progresses, but right now, I'll turn my attention to wide receiver. McMillan is currently ranked as the first rookie wide receiver in the Footballguys Staff composite rankings - and just about everywhere else on Planet Earth and Beyond.

When the dust settles on this draft season, I expect him to be the first wide receiver off the board in both NFL drafts and in your rookie drafts at home, though I think it will be closer between him and Luther Burden than many people expect. I expect McMillan and Burden to grade out about the same in my rankings, but I think the NFL will favor McMillan. If I were on the clock today, I would too.

1.03 - Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Corey Spala—I would have preferred to have McMillan here, as I see more safety in him than Cam Ward. Speculation surrounding the strength of the quarterback position relative to other classes does not mean you ignore a potential first-round quarterback. Clouds from Kenny Pickett's and Mac Jones' shadows create shade within Ward's uncertainty. He has the arm talent and improvisational skills desired at the NFL level, but he will need to refine his tools to develop his skill set further.

Ward is expected to be a first-round pick and will likely start games this season. If you are selecting high and this was your draft slot (not traded for), you are likely rebuilding and will need the potential longevity Ward hopes to provide.

1.04 - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Jeff Blaylock - I would have chosen Cam Ward here if he were still available, but Corey sniped me. I'll settle for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who pairs a cannon of an arm with surgeon-like accuracy. In 2024, he completed 74 percent of his passes. Only five quarterbacks in the BCS-College Football Playoff era have achieved a higher single-season completion percentage with a minimum of 400 attempts. His 37 passing touchdowns ranked second only to Ward's. Sanders has the mobility to extend plays, but the downside of his improvisational brilliance is holding the ball too long and moving backward in the pocket under pressure. He has been sacked 90 times over the past two seasons. His NFL success may be directl

y related to his offensive line's ability to protect him. Unfortunately, teams with high first-round picks don't typically have that kind of offensive line. I have seen some grumbling online about nebulous character issues, but I do not share those views. He has the poise and talent to be a superstar if he can stay on the field. One thing Sanders definitely will not stay on for very long is Superflex draft boards.

1.05 - Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

Josh Fahlsing - I wondered whether Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders would slide to the fifth pick, and it turns out the answer is no, you dummy, they won't. If you think one of those guys is your answer at quarterback, you'll probably need to be in the top four.

I'm not sold on either one yet, so I'm glad not to have to make that choice and instead grab the wide receiver I think has the best chance to challenge McMillan as the top rookie at that position. Burden didn't participate in the Senior Bowl, but I have him and McMillan neck and neck at the top of my rankings. Nothing much has changed from when I took him at 1.07 in a super flex draft last week. He sits just a couple of points ahead of Travis Hunter for the wide receiver two in our most recent Footballguys Staff composite rankings, but I like him closer to McMillan.

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1. SF: QB Purdy to get paid $60 MM annually?

Source: Dianna Russini - The Athletic

Dianna Russini, from The Athletic, thinks San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy could "wind up" with a contract worth $55 to $60 million per season.

Our view: The price tag would make Purdy a top-5 quarterback in terms of annual average salary. That sounds about right for the market, and the 49ers will try to make it further with this group of players. Purdy will have gone from the last pick in the draft to one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.

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2. DEN: HC Payton says the team needs to find their 'joker'

Source: Up and Adams Show - Kay Adams

At the Super Bowl on the 'Up and Adams Show' Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton says the team needs to find their 'joker' this offseason. He's looking for elite receivers who play running back or tight end.

Our view: The Broncos did use WR Marvin Mims as their joker at times last year, and he was able to make big plays for them at times. However, a tight end or running back is the true joker in Payton's system. We believe the Broncos will be adding two tight ends and two running backs this offseason - perhaps with all four coming from the NFL Draft. Good news for the Broncos is that this draft class is incredibly deep at both positions.

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3. LAR: Tutu Atwell unlikely to return

Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop

Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent WR Tutu Atwell is unlikely to re-sign with the team.

Our view: A second-round pick in 2021, Atwell's rookie contract is up and he's going to draw interest from teams looking for a deep threat. In 2024, Atwell had a career-high 42 catches for 562 yards but he didn't score any touchdowns. We'll see what kind of market he has when free agency opens.

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📊 POLL RESULTS: In our last issue of the Daily Update, we asked you Footballguys:

Which rookie RB takes control of his backfield first?

And the Footballguy says: I trust TreVeyon Henderson more than the Patriots do.

TODAY: Clayton Gray’s deep dive into how player values are shifting in high-stakes NFFC drafts reveals one clear trend — quarterbacks are climbing.

Among the biggest movers this week: Lamar Jackson surged 6 spots, Jayden Daniels climbed 4, and Bo Nix jumped 8. But which of these rising QBs most deserves the boost?

So today, we ask you Footballguys:

🗳️ POLL: Which rising QB most deserves their recent NFFC ADP surge?

When you vote in the Poll below, you'll see the current standings, and we'll post the final results in the next edition of the Daily Update.

4. DEN: WR Sutton looking for new contract?

Source: The Athletic - Nick Kosmider

Nick Kosmider, from The Athletic, reports that Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton may not intend to play the final year of his contract as currently constructed.

Our view: Sutton wanted more money last year, but the Broncos did not comply. They did give him more incentives on his contract in 2024, and Sutton reached all the numbers he needed to. Set to make $20 million in 2025 (with around $13 million in dead money), Sutton has no years remaining on his deal.

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5. MIA: Marcus Mariota may be option for Miami

Source: DolphinsWire - Adam Stites

Washington Commanders impending free-agent QB Marcus Mariota likely will receive interest from the Miami Dolphins during free agency, in the opinion of ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Our view: The Dolphins and the Raiders could be interested in Mariota. He's got plenty of starting experience, and the Dolphins could use him as veteran insurance behind Tua Tagovailoa. The Raiders might use him as a starter where he could be reunited with his college coach (and current Las Vegas OC) Chip Kelly.

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6. NE: Listening to trade offers for QB Milton?

Source: NESN.com - Greg Bedard

Greg Bedard, from Boston Sports Jorunal, writes the New England Patriots could be contemplating trading second-year QB Joe Milton III.

Our view: Milton was a sixth-round pick out of Tennessee in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he played well in relief of a banged up Drake Maye as a rookie. He's got a huge arm and the mobility to keep plays alive. This is not a great quarterback class, so perhaps the Patriots would be tempted to move on from Milton after just one year.

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7. MIN: J.J. McCarthy hopes for chance to compete

Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy said he hopes to receive the chance to compete for the starting quarterback next season.

Our view: McCarthy is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the knee injury that cut his rookie season short before it started. With Sam Darnold falling apart down the stretch and set to hit free agency, the Vikings should be comfortable turning things over to the 2024 first-round pick.

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That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being a Footballguy.

We'll see you tomorrow with the Update.

Peace,

J

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