2025 NFL Draft · 3 Rounds · Card Values · Portfolio Score · Free
Mock Draft Simulator
Be the GM. Pick your NFL team, draft prospects over 3 rounds, and build the most valuable rookie card portfolio. See projected card values for every pick.
Choose Your Team
Pick an NFL team to control in the 2025 Draft. You draft in 3 rounds against AI GMs. Build the most valuable rookie card portfolio.
How It Works
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Draft 3 Rounds — Pick prospects when your team is on the clock. AI GMs draft based on team needs and player value.
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Build Card Value — Each prospect has a pre-draft card value and estimated post-draft spike. Your score is total portfolio value.
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Beat the AI — Strategy matters: QBs and skill players spike more, but they go early. Find value where others don't look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rookie cards spike most after the NFL Draft?▾
Quarterbacks see the biggest spikes — often 100-300% within 48 hours of being drafted to a good team. Wide receivers and running backs typically spike 50-150%. Defensive players see smaller bumps (20-60%) unless they go to a major market team. Landing spot matters enormously: a QB drafted by Dallas or New York will spike more than the same player drafted by Jacksonville.
When should I buy rookie cards — before or after the draft?▾
Buy BEFORE the draft for players you are confident will be top-10 picks. Pre-draft prices are lower because landing spot uncertainty suppresses demand. After the draft, prices spike immediately — often within minutes of the pick being announced. The optimal strategy is to buy pre-draft and sell within 24-48 hours of the pick for players who land in premium spots.
What are the best rookie card sets to target for NFL Draft picks?▾
For pre-draft: Bowman University, Panini Prizm Draft Picks, and Contenders Draft Picks are the main sets. For post-draft NFL licensed cards: Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, and Mosaic are the premium options. Topps does not currently have an NFL license. Chrome-style cards (Prizm, Optic) consistently hold value better than base paper.
How does the 2025 NFL Draft class compare to recent years for card collectors?▾
The 2025 class is QB-heavy with Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and Jalen Milroe all generating significant hobby buzz. Travis Hunter as a two-way player is a unique hobby asset. The class is considered above-average for card collecting potential, though not as strong as the 2021 class (Lawrence, Lance, Fields, Wilson, Jones) which was historic for QB volume.