This selection would address a need but it would feel like a waste of a premium selection for the Dallas Cowboys.

In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had Ward going No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans. But in Bucky Brooks’ first NFL.com mock of the season, he had Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders going as the first overall pick to the Titans, with Ward going No. 3 to the New York Giants, who are also desperate for a quarterback.

Here is our sixth NFC North mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, enjoy. Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Rather than going with a flashy pick in Round 1, the Rams play it safe and take a player who could be their future left tackle