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 from this

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 Picks Travis Hunter Cleveland BrownsApr 24, 2025
“Number two, most talented athlete in the draft... Travis Hunter, goes to Cleveland.”
Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Mykel Williams New Orleans SaintsApr 24, 2025
“And number nine the Saints... I think they go with Mikel Williams from Georgia.”
Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Player Season Numbers Ashton JeantyApr 24, 2025
“Ashton genty is going to average one hundred yards a game, very possibly if he goes to Jacksonville at five or Raiders at six.”
Scored 14.71a naive guess scored 0+29.41 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Jihaad Campbell Atlanta FalconsApr 24, 2025
“then number fifteen the Falcons take Jahad Campbell.”
Scored 50 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Colston Loveland Los Angeles RamsApr 24, 2025
“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”
Scored 87.81 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Omarion Hampton Dallas CowboysApr 24, 2025
“Number twelve Cowboys Omario Hampton.”
Scored 64.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Kelvin Banks Jr.Apr 24, 2025
“Number eleven nine Ers, I think they get Kelvin Banks left tackle.”
Scored 91.7 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Will Johnson Chicago BearsApr 24, 2025
“Number ten the Bears... I think the Bears are gonna get will Johnson the corner.”
Scored 20.13 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Jalon Walker Carolina PanthersApr 24, 2025
“Number six the Panthers Jaylon Walker. I mean again, it's another Georgia pass rusher.”
Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Tyler Warren New York JetsApr 24, 2025
“number seven, the Jets go for Tyler Warren.”
Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Ashton Jeanty Las Vegas RaidersApr 24, 2025
“Number six the Raiders. I believe they're going to get Ashton Genty.”
Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Armand Membou Indianapolis ColtsApr 24, 2025
“number fourteenth pick. The Colts will take, in their eyes, the best player available. Armand Membo from Missouri.”
Scored 73.84 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Mason Graham Jacksonville JaguarsApr 24, 2025
“Number five, the Jaguars go for one of the cleaner players in the draft Mason Graham.”
Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Will Campbell New England PatriotsApr 24, 2025
“Patriots go offensive tackle Will Campbell. LSU.”
Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Abdul Carter New York GiantsApr 24, 2025
“I think the New York Giants are gonna go get Abdul Carter.”
Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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
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Mock Draft Picks Cam Ward Tennessee TitansApr 24, 2025
“Number one cam Ward. This is an easy one, good fit with Brian Callahan's offense”
Scored 100 on this pickthis mock ordered the draft 88.04 against a shuffle’s 50+38.04 skill
How 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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