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Sheil, Steven, and Diante put on their GM hats, scan the big prospect boards, and take turns picking, analyzing, and debating their individual selections for The Ringer NFL Show’s no-trade version of their mock 2025 NFL draft.
Picks 1-5 (4:07) 
Picks 6-18 (24:25) 
Picks 19-32 (54:41)
Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee 
Producer: Chris Sutton 
Social: Kiera Givens 
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal

Diante Lee joined The Ringer as an NFL writer and podcaster in 2024. Before that, he served as a staff writer at The Athletic, covering the NFL and college football. He currently coaches at the high school level in his hometown of San Diego.

Diante Lee

Sheil Kapadia writes about the NFL and hosts two podcasts: ‘The Ringer NFL Show’ and ‘The Ringer’s Philly Special.’ Prior to joining The Ringer in 2022, you could find his work at The Athletic, ESPN, and Philadelphia Magazine.

Sheil Kapadia

Steven Ruiz has been an NFL analyst and QB ranker at The Ringer since 2021. He’s a D.C. native who roots for all the local teams except for the Commanders. As a child, he knew enough ball to not pick the team owned by Dan Snyder—but not enough to avoid choosing the Panthers.

The (First) Ringer NFL Show 2025 Mock Draft

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The Ringer’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide