I thought I would be fun with this draft. Instead of writing another Minnesota Vikings mock draft article, I decided to include the entire NFC North Division in this one. I studied the draft needs of all four teams and conducted my draft as such.
It was interesting to chart not only what the Vikings need are, but also those of the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. To simplify this version, it is again, a tradeless draft. This was my intent to get into the minds of the division’s GM”s to see what they may be cooking up for April 24-26.
NFC North Division 2025 seven-round mock draft
Round 1, Chicago Bears pick No. 10 overall
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State (6-6, 256 pounds)
New coach Ben Johnson has found a new target for quarterback Caleb Williams with the big tight end from “Happy Valley.”
Round 1, Green Bay Packers pick No. 23 overall
Mike Green, Edge, Marshall (6-3, 251 pounds)
Coach Matt LaFleur has put a premium on improving the pass rush and the high energy Green should fit the bill nicely from the get-go.
Round 1, Minnesota Vikings pick No. 24 overall
Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina (6-3, 220 pounds)
With the loss of Cam Bynum and with Harrison Smith on his last legs, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will love working with the top safety in the draft.
Round 1, Detroit Lions pick No. 28 overall
James Pearce Jr.,Edge, Tennessee (6-5, 245 pounds)
Coach Dan Campbell has been looking for the perfect bookend opposite Aidan Hutchinson and they strike gold with the speed rushing Pearce.
Round 2 Chicago Bears pick No. 39 overall
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College (6-3, 248 pounds)
Bears’ General Manager Ryan Poles pulls a gem out of the draft with this powerful disruptor from BC. Should see work immediately in passing situations.
Round 2, Chicago Bears pick No. 41 overall
Xavier Watts ,S, Notre Dame (6-0, 205 pounds)
Injury-prone Jaquan Brisker is entering the final year of his contract and who better to step in than the aggressive playmaker from the “Golden Dome.”
Round 2, Green Bay Packers pick No. 54 overall
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss (6-1, 195 pounds)
The troublesome Jair Alexander is likely on his way out of “Titletown” and the pesky corner from Ole Miss would be the perfect draft pick here.
Round 2, Detroit Lions pick No. 60 overall
Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia (6-7, 308 pounds)
With the goal of keeping quarterback Jared Goff upright, the Lions select this physical interior offensive lineman from the Bulldogs.
Round 3, Chicago Bears pick No. 72 overall
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State (6-0, 221 pounds)
Coach Johnson, in search of a back to pair with D’Andre Swift finds just what he is looking for in the tough, quick Judkins.
Round 3, Green Bay Packers pick No. 87 overall
Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State (6-3, 299 pounds)
Looking to beef up the interior of their defensive line, they choose Buckeye Hamilton to wreak havoc with opposing ball carriers.
Round 3 Minnesota Vikings pick No. 97 overall
Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville 5-11, 194 pounds)
With the revolving door that is the Vikings cornerback unit this versatile draft pick can help them in the slot or on the outside.
Round 3, Detroit Lions pick No. 102 overall
Alfred Collins, DT, Texas (6-6, 332 pounds)
With Alim McNeil unlikely to be ready at the start of the 2025-26 season due to his recovery from surgery to repair a torn ACL, this disruptor will be a great addition to the Lion’s physical front four.
Round 4, Green Bay Packers pick No. 124 overall
Savion Williams, WR, TCU (6-4, 222 pounds)
With Christian Watson recovering from his ACL tear, depth at wide receiver is a clear need this offseason. The versatile Williams (he also played running back and wildcat quarterback in college), should be a dynamic new target for Packers’ quarterback Jordan Love.
Round 4, Detroit Lions pick No. 130 overall
Keandre Lambert-Smith, WR, Oregon (6-1, 190 pounds)
Detroit needs a good third receiver to take some of the pressure off of Jameson Willams. Smith, the speedy draft pick out of Eugene should be just what the doctor ordered.
Round 5 Minnesota Vikings pick No. 139 overall
Rylie Mills, DT, Notre Dame (6-5, 296 pounds)
Even with the free agent additions of Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, the Vikings still would like more pressure up the middle on passing downs. Who better than Mills who was s three-year starter for the Irish who also played some defensive end for head coach Marcus Freeman.
Round 5, Chicago Bears pick No. 148 overall
Logan Brown, OT, Kansas (6-6, 311 pounds)
Left tackle Braxton Jones has one more year left on his contract so the Bears would like to add some depth here. Brown is a development project draft pick, but his combination of size and quickness make him worth the risk.
Round 5, Green Bay Packers pick No. 159 overall
Jack Kiser LB, Notre Dame (6-2, 229 pounds)
The leading tackler for the Irish last season, Kiser has a good eye for the football. Limited athletically, he should still find a long-term niche as a competent backup and special teams’ performer.
Round 6 Minnesota Vikings pick No. 187 overall
Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina (6-0, 217 pounds)
Even with the offseason signing of ex-49er Jordan Mason, Minnesota still desires more depth at the running back position. Ex-Gamecock Sanders combines great field vision and receiving skills which should serve him well at the next level.
Round 6, Detroit Lions pick No. 196 overall
Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota (6-2, 236 pounds)
Three-year starter for the Gophers, Lindenberg is a heady player who processes the action in front of him very well. He sometimes gets left behind when the play speeds up. Slated for special team work with a possible upgrade as he develops.
Round 6, Green Bay Packers pick No. 198 overall
Clay Webb, G, Jacksonville State (6-4, 312 pounds)
Webb combines excellent hand and foot work which make him effective when he is blocking on runs. The key for him will be showing more consistency in his balance and some versatility to also play center.
Round 7, Detroit Lions pick No. 228 overall
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT, Florida (6-7, 316 pounds)
With his long arm Crenshaw-Dickson does a good job at keeping defenders at bay. Active blocker who will need to improve his footwork. Development project with an upside.
Round 7, Chicago Bears pick No. 233 overall
Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina (6-3, 284 pounds)
Winner of best name in the draft, Hemingway moves well and plays with a toughness that keeps him involved in plays. Undersized at tackle, he may have the most success as a rotational edge rusher.
Round 7, Green Bay Packers pick No. 237 overall
Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware (5-11, 193 pounds)
Undersized back with good speed and advanced pass catching skills, His best chance to stick long-term will be as a complementary back and special teamer.
Round 7, Chicago Bears pick No. 240 overall
Elijhah Badger, WR, Florida (6-1, 200 pounds)
Badger possesses great speed and tracks the ball well. Needs to work on his route running but is athletic and with his good-sized hands drops few balls.
Round 7, Detroit Lions pick No. 244 overall
Mello Dotson, CB, Kansas (6-1, 183 pounds)
Second place for best name in the draft, Dotson has good instincts that allow him to track plays well. He could find a niche in a defense that plays a lot of zone coverage.
Round 7, Green Bay Packers pick No. 250 overall
R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson (6-0, 199 pounds)
Three-year starter at “Death Valley” who played all over the field. Father was an NFL player, and he plays with great depth and intelligence. Not speedy, but due to his keen football sense, could carve out a career as a backup and special teams’ standout.
Final Thoughts
Well, there you have it. Hopefully this gives you some nuggets to chew on as you watch next week’s draft. I will have one more Vikings’ mock draft for you all next week.
