In the unchecked world of artificial intelligence (AI), possibilities are endless.
Years after Apple broke through with Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home have continued to push on. People drive around in cars that are essentially computers on wheels. Ovens are now Bluetooth compatible, doorbells double as security cameras and televisions are smarter than we are.
Ads appear for items that we are only just beginning to think about, and surveillance is at an all-time high.
The overreliance on technology and its impact on communication has blurred lines – not like Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams though. It begs the question, how much is too much?
That’s a story for a different day, but there is a positive takeaway. At the end of the day, AI is certainly artificial in terms of intelligence. With the NFL draft approaching in just a few weeks, we wanted to get a look at how Grok, X’s AI chatbot, would predict the first round.
The mock draft, especially in this case, is appropriately named. Four quarterbacks snuck into the top-10 and there were more than a few reaches throughout.
Welcome to the robot revolution. Here’s a look at Grok’s 2025 NFL first-round mock draft.
2025 NFL mock draft: First-round AI picks
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Grok has taken notice of the Titans’ quarterback need, saying, ‘Will Levis has been inconsistent,’ before electing to make Ward the top pick in the draft. The Miami quarterback is widely considered to be the best at the position in this draft, so it comes as no surprise that Ward heads to the Music City in Grok’s imaginary eyes.
2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
Hunter is easily the most interesting player in this class as he tries to play both sides of the ball. While Grok takes a trip down easy street with this pick, it’s not for the right reason. It acknowledged the uncertain quarterback situation in Cleveland but used Deshaun Watson’s contract as the reason to pivot elsewhere. Watson’s ability to play this season is in doubt after tearing his Achilles again. Still, Grok is on a roll to start.
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Grok isn’t falling for the Giants’ tricks following their signing of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, instead predicting the G-Men will bring Deion Sanders’ son to the Big Apple. It’s another pick that makes sense, especially after factoring in the job security for Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. Both could be given a pink slip if the Giants struggle again, so expect them to swing for the fences with nothing left to lose – besides their jobs, of course.
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Campbell went from being a short-armed man at the NFL combine to suddenly having acceptable arm length at his pro day. Grok is buying some stock in the offensive lineman who either has a great stretching routine or a taffy puller at home. Regardless, those concerns are now a thing of the past and make Campbell a fit on a team with a young quarterback to protect in Drake Maye.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Grok continues to play it safe, predicting Graham to land with the Jaguars. Jacksonville’s defense needs some reinforcements and they land a player with a high floor who doesn’t carry much risk.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Now let’s get funky, apparently. Milroe hasn’t been thought of as a first-round pick, but he did notably accept an invite to the green room for the draft. That must’ve been enough for Grok, who says the Raiders will let Milroe develop behind Geno Smith. There is no question he has the traits, but it’s a shocking pick at No. 6. Anyway, the Raiders will choose to take a dynamic dual-threat prospect rather than fill other glaring needs. Bold strategy, Grok.
7. New York Jets: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
Another offensive lineman sneaks into the top-10, with Grok calling for the Jets to continue investing in their offensive line. Opting for Banks is a bit of a surprise this early, but at least the logic of building the trenches lines up. Aaron Glenn saw how an offensive line significantly improved the Detroit Lions. He could use the same formula to build a team in New York.
8. Carolina Panthers: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
Conventional wisdom suggests that the Panthers will continue to work on improving their offense led by Bryce Young. Grok decided to avoid making a conventional pick with any wisdom here, opting to improve Carolina’s defense with Pearce. The pick is a real head-scratcher, but passing on Abdul Carter, who plays the same position, would lead to an uprising in the Queen City.
9. New Orleans Saints: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
‘It’s a weak quarterback class,’ they say. When we zig, Grok is busy zagging. The bot managed to sneak four quarterbacks into the top-10, this time sending Dart to the Big Easy. It’s an interesting landing spot for Dart, who has been rising up draft boards all offseason. Paired with new head coach Kellen Moore, a new era would be underway for the Saints.
10. Chicago Bears: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Bears continue their offseason remodel by drafting McMillan. Grok says that adding a third weapon for Caleb Williams on offense will help with his development. Keenan Allen is currently a free agent, meaning there is plenty of room for McMillan to fit in alongside DJ Moore and Rome Odunze.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The 49ers need some offensive line help, especially at the tackle spot. Grok found a landing spot for Membou in the Bay Area and that scenario would probably make for some happy Niner fans. Membou is considered to be arguably the top offensive lineman in the class and they would likely pounce if he slipped to them outside the top-10. In the current scenario, however, San Francisco continued the trend of passing on Penn State’s Carter.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Grok has taken notice of the Cowboys’ issues at running back, calling it the ‘most pressing need’ for the team in the draft. After calling the Dallas offense ‘anemic’ in 2024, the frisky robot picked Jeanty for ‘America’s Team.’ It seems unlikely that Jeanty will reach this point, but the Cowboys should be thrilled with this result if it comes to fruition. Landing one of arguably the top three talents in the class is enough reason to punt on other needs.
13. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Starks fits in seamlessly in a Dolphins defense that lost Jevon Holland to free agency. This felt like a prime landing spot for Jahdae Barron given the Texas star’s versatility and seemingly more important position. Starks is a luxury pick, but Grok argues it’s a worthy selection with the Dolphins having nine more picks throughout the draft.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Colts are entering a make-or-break year for Anthony Richardson. They need to improve their weapons on offense and notably have a massive hole at tight end. Grok believes Warren would represent a ‘perfect safety valve’ for Richardson while doubling as a ‘Dallas Clark reboot in Shane Steichen’s offense.’
15. Atlanta Falcons: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Carter shockingly plummeted down the board, but he landed safely in Atlanta. The Falcons pick up arguably the best player in the draft at No. 15 while filling its biggest need and is the second straight Nittany Lion to find an NFL home. Grok called Carter a ‘top-10 lock based on talent,’ but he ultimately fell because of the earlier run on quarterbacks and offensive lineman. Needless to say, Grok now has a lot of fans in the Peach State.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
The run on edge rushers is here, apparently. Williams joins a pass rush that just added Josh Sweat in free agency, with the chatbot saying the Cardinals will opt for high-upside, impact players thanks to their minimal collection of picks. An offensive lineman would’ve also made sense, but Williams figures to be another Georgia Bulldog to wreak havoc as a pass-rusher at the next level.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
It would’ve made sense to continue the run on edge rushers here given the uncertainty surrounding Trey Hendrickson’s future in Cincinnati, but the Bengals instead opt to add interior reinforcements. Regardless, he takes up plenty of space and possesses plenty of athleticism with some potential pass-rush upside to make this an interesting pick, even if it’s not the one we’d expect.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Some things never change and that includes the Seahawks need for offensive line help. However, Mike Macdonald and crew want to avoid continuing that mistake going forward, which they accomplish by taking Booker. He helps build the interior of the line, which is a significant need if they want to keep Sam Darnold standing. Grok called the need ‘priority one’ and likes the physicality that Booker would bring to the Pacific Northwest.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia
Much like Carter earlier, Walker slid down the board thanks to Grok’s projection of a run on quarterbacks and other edge rushers. The Buccaneers have a clear need at the position and jump at the chance to take the former Georgia Bulldog. Head coach Todd Bowles would love to land someone with Walker’s versatility here, even if it’s unlikely he gets this far.
20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Denver’s running game was mostly nonexistent in 2024, meaning that is a need to be addressed at the draft. The Broncos ignored the position in a weak free-agent class but strike in Round 1 by taking Hampton here. Grok likes Hampton’s fit in Sean Payton’s scheme and the balance he’d provide to the offense.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
With the law firm of Grant and Graham off the board, the Steelers elect to pivot to Nolen to fill their need at defensive tackle. Pittsburgh is an interesting team that wants to contend but doesn’t have a quarterback. They’re stuck playing the waiting game for Aaron Rodgers, but it’s another ‘Aaron’ that’s on Grok’s fictitious mind here. The robot mentions Nolen has been called ‘the next Aaron Donald,’ making him an excellent piece for the Steelers defense.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Jim Harbaugh lands himself another Michigan man by filling the Chargers’ need at tight end with Loveland. There are other needs for Harbaugh’s squad, but you can only do so much with one pick. The Chargers’ loss in the playoffs proved that Ladd McConkey can’t be the only pass-catcher to fear in this offense. Loveland is a great fit and an even better value with this pick. Well done, Grok.
23. Green Bay Packers: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
24. Minnesota Vikings: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
Despite adding Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave this offseason, the Vikings are still on the hunt for defensive line help. As the Eagles proved last season, you can never have too much of a good thing and Grok is all-in on adding to that position group here. Williams is a reach at this spot, but perhaps the all-knowing AI knows something we don’t.
25. Houston Texans: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
Heads have been scratched all offseason in Houston, but the itchy feeling isn’t going away yet. The Texans traded away their best offensive lineman, Laremy Tunsil, and simply haven’t done enough to make the team better. Offensive line remains a huge need and Grok understood that with the Ersery selection. If nothing else, they have to protect C.J. Stroud going forward.
26. Los Angeles Rams: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Cornerback has been a need for the Rams since Jalen Ramsey left and Sean McVay’s team now fills it by taking Revel at 26. Grok said the cornerback is a Day 1 starter and a steal for the Rams.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
Ezeiruaku finds himself a home in Baltimore and steps right in as a pro-ready pass-rusher. Grok highlighted the senior’s motor and seamless fit in John Harbaugh’s team as someone who will ‘Play like a Raven.’
28. Detroit Lions: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
In Grok’s estimation, Johnson will be in for a long evening. Provided he’s wearing something comfortable and in the presence of good company, it will all be worth it for the former Michigan Wolverine. The cornerback stays in the state and joins the Super Bowl contending-Lions, filling a need at cornerback. He is one of the best in the class but experienced quite the fall in this exercise.
29. Washington Commanders: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Commanders are the beneficiary of another draft fall, pouncing on the potential that Stewart offers off the edge. Washington went into the Detroit pick likely feeling good about filling their needs with Johnson or Stewart, but Dan Quinn’s defense would get a much-needed injection of youth and potential in their pass rush with the Texas A&M product.
30. Buffalo Bills: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The Bills didn’t skip a beat after trading away Stefon Diggs last offseason and dive into the receiver market in this draft for some reinforcements. Egbuka is only the second receiver off the board for Grok but steps in as a pro-ready option for Josh Allen and company. Primarily a slot receiver, it’s an interesting fit considering the presence of Khalil Shakir, but like ranch and bleu cheese, both players can apparently coexist in Buffalo.
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The Chiefs were eyeing a three-peat in Super Bowl 59. Instead they took a trip down memory lane to relive Super Bowl 55. As a result, the Chiefs are, once again, forced to rebuild the offensive line. That brings them to Conerly with the penultimate pick of the first round. Kansas City couldn’t keep Patrick Mahomes upright in the Super Bowl. Grok is making sure that will be addressed heading into next season.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
For Grok’s grand finale, it is picking Umanmielen to land in Philadelphia. The Super Bowl champions secure more help on the edge, which became a priority after watching Sweat leave for Arizona. The Eagles love to flex their depth and this is arguably the biggest reason for their postseason success. Grok couldn’t resist one more reach on paper, but this is a draft that doesn’t rely as heavily on ’round grades,’ meaning we could see some surprises throughout.