The NFL regular season has wrapped up, signaling the start of NFL draft season for more than half of the league’s teams. For 18 teams, the conclusion of the 2024 NFL regular season marks the beginning of a lengthy offseason. Each of these teams is already locked into one of the first 18 picks of the 2025 NFL draft and now faces critical decisions.
Among the teams facing significant choices are the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants, the top three franchises in the 2025 draft order. All three teams may be seeking a new starting quarterback and have favorable draft positions to address this need in the coming months.
Experts from USA TODAY Sports, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Pro Football Focus, and The 33rd Team have offered their predictions for each of the 32 first-round picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft. Below is an overview of the current projected selections:
1. Tennessee Titans
– USA TODAY Sports: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.)
– Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
– Pro Football Focus: Cam Ward
– The 33rd Team: Cam Ward
2. Cleveland Browns
– USA TODAY Sports: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
– Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (Fla.)
– Pro Football Focus: Travis Hunter
– The 33rd Team: Travis Hunter
3. New York Giants
– USA TODAY Sports: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
– Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
– Pro Football Focus: Shedeur Sanders
– The 33rd Team: Shedeur Sanders
This is just a glimpse of the predicted first-round picks; the full list includes prospects from various positions and teams.
Atlanta Falcons: Shavon Revel Jr., Cornerback from East Carolina
Pro Football Focus: Tyler Warren, Tight End from Penn State
The 33rd Team: Shavon Revel Jr.
Arizona Cardinals: James Pearce Jr., Edge from Tennessee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Nic Scourton, Edge from Texas A&M
Pro Football Focus: James Pearce Jr.
The 33rd Team: James Pearce Jr.
Cincinnati Bengals: Jalon Walker, Linebacker from Georgia
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Mason Graham, Interior Defensive Lineman from Michigan
Pro Football Focus: Walter Nolen, Interior Defensive Lineman from Mississippi
The 33rd Team: Kenneth Grant, Interior Defensive Lineman from Michigan
Seattle Seahawks: Shavon Revel Jr., Cornerback from East Carolina
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: James Pearce Jr., Edge from Tennessee
Pro Football Focus: Luther Burden III, Wide Receiver from Missouri
The 33rd Team: Nic Scourton, Interior Defensive Lineman from Texas A&M
Houston Texans: Josh Conerly Jr., Offensive Tackle from Oregon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Jonah Savaiinaea, Offensive Lineman from Arizona
Pro Football Focus: Shemar Stewart, Edge from Texas A&M
The 33rd Team: Josh Conerly Jr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Harmon, Interior Defensive Lineman from Oregon
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Tyler Booker, Offensive Guard from Alabama
Pro Football Focus: Cameron Williams, Offensive Tackle from Texas
The 33rd Team: Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver from Ohio State
Denver Broncos: Shemar Stewart, Interior Defensive Lineman from Texas A&M
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver from Ohio State
Pro Football Focus: Malaki Starks, Safety from Georgia
The 33rd Team: Jihaad Campbell, Edge from Alabama
Pittsburgh Steelers: Tyler Warren, Tight End from Penn State
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Colston Loveland, Tight End from Michigan
Pro Football Focus: Colston Loveland
The 33rd Team: Ashton Jeanty, Running Back from Boise State
Los Angeles Rams: Jalen Milroe, Quarterback from Alabama
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Benjamin Morrison, Cornerback from Notre Dame
Pro Football Focus: Benjamin Morrison
The 33rd Team: Luther Burden, Wide Receiver from Missouri
Green Bay Packers: Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle from Ohio State
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Jalon Walker, Linebacker from Georgia
Pro Football Focus: Wyatt Milum, Offensive Tackle from West Virginia
The 33rd Team: Aireontae Ersery, Offensive Lineman from Minnesota
Los Angeles Chargers: Landon Jackson, Edge from Arkansas
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Shemar Stewart, Edge from Texas A&M
Pro Football Focus: Sharon Revel, Cornerback from East Carolina
The 33
In the latest NFL mock draft, the Kansas City Chiefs made a selection that turned heads across the league. With the 31st overall pick, the Chiefs chose Aireontae Ersery, an offensive tackle from Minnesota, according to USA TODAY Sports. This pick was followed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s prediction of Derrick Harmon, a defensive lineman from Oregon, going to Kansas City.
Pro Football Focus had a different take on the Chiefs’ draft strategy, selecting Mike Green, an edge rusher from Marshall, as their top choice for the team. The 33rd Team, however, predicted that Colston Loveland, a tight end from Michigan, would be the ideal pick for the Chiefs at number 31.
Moving on to the Detroit Lions, USA TODAY Sports projected that they would select Tyler Booker, an offensive guard from Alabama, with the 32nd overall pick. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, on the other hand, suggested J.T. Tuimoloau, an edge rusher from Ohio State, as the Lions’ top choice in the draft.
Pro Football Focus took a different approach by selecting Landon Jackson, an edge rusher from Arkansas, as the best fit for the Lions at number 32. Interestingly, The 33rd Team also predicted Tyler Booker as the Lions’ top choice in the draft.
These expert predictions offer a glimpse into the potential outcomes of the upcoming NFL draft. Each analyst brings a unique perspective to the table, considering player performance, team needs, and draft trends in their evaluations.
As the draft approaches, football fans eagerly await to see how these predictions will unfold on draft day. The NFL draft is always full of surprises, with teams making unexpected picks and trades that can change the course of a franchise.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the NFL draft draws near. With talented prospects and strategic decisions on the horizon, the 2025 draft promises to be an exciting event for football fans everywhere.
