The 2025 NFL draft order is starting to take shape as the 2024 NFL season nears its end. The Las Vegas Raiders recently demonstrated that the order can still fluctuate, even with only a few games remaining in the regular season. In a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Raiders emerged victorious with a 19-14 win, reshuffling the top picks for the 2025 NFL draft. Prior to this game, Las Vegas was in contention for the No. 1 pick, but now the New York Giants have a clear path to it, and several other teams have also moved up in the draft rankings.
The Raiders’ drop from the projected No. 2 pick to No. 6 could have significant implications for the draft order. The New England Patriots now hold the No. 2 spot, and with no immediate need for a quarterback, they could potentially target Travis Hunter. This pick could also be a valuable trading asset, as teams interested in selecting either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders might be willing to offer the Patriots a favorable deal for the pick.
With fewer standout quarterbacks and blue-chip players available in this year’s draft class, the 2025 draft is expected to be full of surprises. Teams may have diverse draft boards, especially when evaluating potential first-round selections. The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is anticipated to be unpredictable, with experts from USA TODAY Sports, The Draft Network, The 33rd Team, and CBS Sports offering their predictions.
Here is a breakdown of the current draft predictions for the top picks:
1. New York Giants
– USA TODAY Sports: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
– The Draft Network: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
– The 33rd Team: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
– CBS Sports: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
2. New England Patriots
– USA TODAY Sports: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
– The Draft Network: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
– The 33rd Team: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
– CBS Sports: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
3. Jacksonville Jaguars
– USA TODAY Sports: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
– The Draft Network: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
– The 33rd Team: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
– CBS Sports: Mason Graham, DL, Michigan (projected trade down to 6)
And so on for the upcoming picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Stay tuned for more updates as the draft approaches.
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Draft Picks by Various Sources:
11. San Francisco 49ers
– USA TODAY Sports: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
– The Draft Network: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
– The 33rd Team: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
– CBS Sports: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
12. Miami Dolphins
– USA TODAY Sports: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
– The Draft Network: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
– The 33rd Team: Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon
– CBS Sports: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
13. Indianapolis Colts
– USA TODAY Sports: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
– The Draft Network: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
– The 33rd Team: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
– CBS Sports: Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
14. Cincinnati Bengals
– USA TODAY Sports: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
– The Draft Network: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
– The 33rd Team: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
– CBS Sports: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
15. Dallas Cowboys
– USA TODAY Sports: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
– The Draft Network: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
– The 33rd Team: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
– CBS Sports: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
16. Arizona Cardinals
– USA TODAY Sports: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
– The Draft Network: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
– The 33rd Team: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
– CBS Sports: Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
– USA TODAY Sports: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
– The Draft Network: Jalon Walker, LB/EDGE, Georgia
– The 33rd Team: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
– CBS Sports: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
18. Seattle Seahawks
– USA TODAY Sports: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
– The Draft Network: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
– The 33rd Team: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
– CBS Sports: Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky
19. Atlanta Falcons
– USA TODAY Sports: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
– The Draft Network: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
– The 33rd Team: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina
– CBS Sports: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
20. Los Angeles Chargers
– USA TODAY Sports: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
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Draft Network: Cameron Williams, Offensive Tackle from Texas. The 33rd Team selects Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge Rusher from Boston College. CBS Sports goes with Omarr Norman-Lott, Defensive Lineman from Tennessee. Buffalo Bills pick Nick Emmanwori, Safety from South Carolina according to USA TODAY Sports. Kenneth Grant, Defensive Lineman from Michigan, is the choice by The Draft Network. Alfred Collins, Defensive Lineman from Texas, is selected by The 33rd Team. CBS Sports opts for Landon Jackson, Edge Rusher from Arkansas.
Minnesota Vikings choose Trey Amos, Cornerback from Ole Miss as per USA TODAY Sports. The Draft Network picks Omarr Norman-Lott, Defensive Lineman from Tennessee. Xavier Watts, Safety from Notre Dame, is the selection from The 33rd Team. T.J. Sanders, Defensive Lineman from South Carolina, is the choice by CBS Sports.
Detroit Lions select Kyle Kennard, Edge Rusher from South Carolina, according to USA TODAY Sports. Tyler Booker, Offensive Lineman from Alabama, is the pick from The Draft Network. Mike Green, Edge Rusher from Marshall, is chosen by The 33rd Team. CBS Sports selects Jack Sawyer, Edge Rusher from Ohio State.
Kansas City Chiefs go with Jonah Savaiinaea, Offensive Lineman from Arizona, as reported by USA TODAY Sports. Tyler Warren, Tight End from Penn State, is the selection from The Draft Network. Armand Membou, Offensive Lineman from Missouri, is picked by The 33rd Team. CBS Sports opts for Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver from Ohio State.
