To that end, NFL Mock Drafter extraordinaire Mel Kiper, Jr. revealed his initial mock of the 2025 offseason. What do his selections look like as we come out of the Divisional Roun

The Miami Dolphins are set to draft in the top half of the first round for the first time since 2021 after finishing outside the playoff bracket with an 8-9 record. In addition to the seven picks they own in the 2025 NFL draft, the Dolphins are also likely to get three compensatory selections for net losses in free agency last year.

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)

We're talking about the draft later than usual, but much sooner than anyone expected this year, now that we know where the Lions will pick in Round 1.

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.

There are also special compensatory picks awarded via the NFL’s initiative to promote racial diversity in hiring. The newly awarded picks that qualify are not yet set for 2025, but the 49ers do have one carrying over from 2024 that is already set. A maximum of 32 regular compensatory picks are awarded. These picks can be traded.

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And there there were four. The NFL playoffs have paired down to just four teams left who will duke it out this coming weekend for an opportunity to go to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, 28 teams have