Colin Cowherd· Apr 24, 2025
Cowherd laid out his prediction mock draft of what he believes will actually happen, naming picks 1 through 15 including a Rams trade-up with Miami for Colston Loveland. He also predicted Ashton Jeanty would average 100 rushing yards a game and that the Chiefs would not equal last season's record.
“Here is what I believe will happen. Number one cam Ward.”
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16 checkable claims — 15 mock draft picks and 1 player season number — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 29 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
All 16 have settled, averaging 77.7 out of 100, against 46.9 for a naive guess at the same calls.
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Who this take is about
- Travis Hunter
- Cleveland Browns
- Mykel Williams
- New Orleans Saints
- Ashton Jeanty
- Jihaad Campbell
- Atlanta Falcons
- Colston Loveland
- Los Angeles Rams
- Omarion Hampton
- Dallas Cowboys
- Kelvin Banks Jr.
- Will Johnson
- Chicago Bears
- Jalon Walker
- Carolina Panthers
- Tyler Warren
- New York Jets
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Armand Membou
- Indianapolis Colts
- Mason Graham
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Will Campbell
- New England Patriots
- Abdul Carter
- New York Giants
- Cam Ward
- Tennessee Titans
16 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Mock Draft PicksTravis HunterCleveland BrownsApr 24, 2025
Travis Hunter to be picked at number 2
“Number two, most talented athlete in the draft... Travis Hunter, goes to Cleveland.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Travis Hunter
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 2
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 2
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksMykel WilliamsNew Orleans SaintsApr 24, 2025
Mykel Williams to be picked at number 9
“And number nine the Saints... I think they go with Mikel Williams from Georgia.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Mykel Williams
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 11
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 9
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Player Season NumbersAshton JeantyApr 24, 2025
Ashton Jeanty to record 1,700 rushing yards
“Ashton genty is going to average one hundred yards a game, very possibly if he goes to Jacksonville at five or Raiders at six.”
Miss · 15Scored 14.71a naive guess scored 0+29.41 skillHow this was scored
- naive:
- 378.78
- skill:
- 29.41
- what happened:
- 975
- player:
- Ashton Jeanty
- season:
- 2025
- accuracy:
- 14.71
- baseline:
- 0
- predicted:
- 1700
- statistic:
- rushing_yards
- difficulty:
- 2
- last season:
- no prior season
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- position average:
- 378.78
- zero at percent out:
- 50
- Mock Draft PicksJihaad CampbellAtlanta FalconsApr 24, 2025
Jihaad Campbell to be picked at number 15
“then number fifteen the Falcons take Jahad Campbell.”
Close · 50Scored 50 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Jihaad Campbell
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 50
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 31
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 50
- predicted pick:
- 15
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksColston LovelandLos Angeles RamsApr 24, 2025
Colston Loveland to be picked at number 13
“I think number thirteen we have our first trade up. I think the Rams trade up with Miami... and get Colston Lovelin the tight end”
Hit · 88Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Colston Loveland
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 87.81
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 10
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 87.81
- predicted pick:
- 13
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksOmarion HamptonDallas CowboysApr 24, 2025
Omarion Hampton to be picked at number 12
“Number twelve Cowboys Omario Hampton.”
Close · 65Scored 64.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Omarion Hampton
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 64.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 22
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 64.84
- predicted pick:
- 12
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksKelvin Banks Jr.Apr 24, 2025
Kelvin Banks Jr. to be picked at number 11
“Number eleven nine Ers, I think they get Kelvin Banks left tackle.”
Hit · 92Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Kelvin Banks Jr.
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 91.7
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 9
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 91.7
- predicted pick:
- 11
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksWill JohnsonChicago BearsApr 24, 2025
Will Johnson to be picked at number 10
“Number ten the Bears... I think the Bears are gonna get will Johnson the corner.”
Miss · 20Scored 20.13 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Will Johnson
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 20.13
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 47
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 20.13
- predicted pick:
- 10
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksJalon WalkerCarolina PanthersApr 24, 2025
Jalon Walker to be picked at number 8
“Number six the Panthers Jaylon Walker. I mean again, it's another Georgia pass rusher.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Jalon Walker
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 15
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 8
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksTyler WarrenNew York JetsApr 24, 2025
Tyler Warren to be picked at number 7
“number seven, the Jets go for Tyler Warren.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Tyler Warren
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 14
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 7
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksAshton JeantyLas Vegas RaidersApr 24, 2025
Ashton Jeanty to be picked at number 6
“Number six the Raiders. I believe they're going to get Ashton Genty.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Ashton Jeanty
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 6
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 6
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksArmand MembouIndianapolis ColtsApr 24, 2025
Armand Membou to be picked at number 14
“number fourteenth pick. The Colts will take, in their eyes, the best player available. Armand Membo from Missouri.”
Close · 74Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Armand Membou
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 73.84
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 7
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 73.84
- predicted pick:
- 14
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksMason GrahamJacksonville JaguarsApr 24, 2025
Mason Graham to be picked at number 5
“Number five, the Jaguars go for one of the cleaner players in the draft Mason Graham.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Mason Graham
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 5
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 5
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
Will Campbell to be picked at number 4
“Patriots go offensive tackle Will Campbell. LSU.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Will Campbell
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 4
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksAbdul CarterNew York GiantsApr 24, 2025
Abdul Carter to be picked at number 3
“I think the New York Giants are gonna go get Abdul Carter.”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Abdul Carter
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 3
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
- Mock Draft PicksCam WardTennessee TitansApr 24, 2025
Cam Ward to be picked at number 1
“Number one cam Ward. This is an easy one, good fit with Brian Callahan's offense”
Hit · 100Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skillHow this was scored
- draft:
- 2025
- naive:
- a shuffled mock scores 50
- skill:
- 38.04
- player:
- Cam Ward
- season:
- 2025
- zero at:
- 32
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 50
- actual pick:
- 1
- difficulty:
- 1
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- pick accuracy:
- 100
- predicted pick:
- 1
- weeks left when called:
- 0
- mock ordering score:
- 88.04
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