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The 2025 NFL draft kicked off Thursday evening with some rapid fireworks in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin, when the Jacksonville Jaguars traded as much as No. 2 general to pick two-way participant Travis Hunter. Two quarterbacks had been drafted within the first spherical — neither of them with the final title Sanders.
The draft continues Friday with the second and third rounds at 7 p.m. ET. The ultimate rounds start Saturday at midday ET, with all rounds airing on ESPN and ABC.
NFL Nation’s staff of 32 reporters will present insights on each draft decide all through the three-day occasion. Plus: We’ve got up to date depth charts for all 32 groups.
Soar to a staff:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
AFC East
Buffalo used the No. 30 decide on Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Basic supervisor Brandon Beane emphasised Hairston’s velocity — 4.28 40-yard sprint, quickest on the NFL mix — and stated he’ll add one thing the Payments do not have. Hairston has versatility, however the 21-year-old’s measurement (5-foot-11, 192-pounds) is one thing to notice, as Beane described him as a “prepared tackler” who bounced off larger gamers at occasions. Evaluation of each Payments decide from Alaina Getzenberg
In want of assistance on its defensive position, Miami chosen Michigan DT Kenneth Grant, who ought to present rapid assist. There have been a number of gamers on the board who match the staff’s wants, however basic supervisor Chris Grier steered the Dolphins may tackle a few of these wants by way of free company; nonetheless, the defensive sort out market is presently naked. Miami determined towards buying and selling down and picked up a participant it hopes may have a Dexter Lawrence II-type influence. Evaluation of each Dolphins decide from Marcel Louis-Jacques
The Patriots used the No. 4 spot to pick LSU offensive sort out Will Campbell, shoring up their safety round quarterback Drake Maye. Campbell matches on the sector with a nasty enjoying model and a team-first perspective. As one offensive line coach advised ESPN main as much as the draft: “You need him in your staff.” The Patriots entered this draft with conviction to come back away with extra assist for Maye, and this can be a decisive first step in doing so. The Patriots ranked final in run block win charge (67%) and forward of solely the Bengals in cross block win charge final season (51%), in accordance with ESPN Analysis. Evaluation of each Patriots decide from Mike Reiss
The Jets used the No. 7 decide to pick OT Armand Membou out of Missouri. Membou is the ultimate piece in an offensive line puzzle that began to take form in 2021. The Jets have a doubtlessly formidable beginning 5, together with two earlier first-round picks (Alijah Vera-Tucker and Olu Fashanu) and a second-rounder (Joe Tippmann) — all below 29. This could enable them to be a bodily, run-powered offense that may deliver out the most effective in operating again Breece Corridor (if he does not get traded) whereas creating play-action probabilities for quarterback Justin Fields. Evaluation of each Jets decide from Wealthy Cimini
AFC North
The Ravens used the No. 27 decide to deepen their secondary, choosing security Malaki Starks out of Georgia. They love gamers who’re movable items within the secondary as a result of it helps them disguise coverages, and Starks epitomizes versatility. He’s the one participant within the FBS to play at the very least 1,500 snaps at security and 500 snaps at slot cornerback over the previous three seasons, in accordance with ESPN Analysis. It is large for Baltimore to achieve a security who can play free security or nearer to the road of scrimmage. The Ravens allowed the fewest factors within the NFL (15.4) in its final eight weeks when Kyle Hamilton moved to deep security. Evaluation of each Ravens decide from Jamison Hensley
The Bengals addressed a key want by drafting Texas A&M protection finish Shemar Stewart at No. 17. Not solely does Stewart give the Bengals rapid depth, however he offers Cincinnati a viable long-term starter it doesn’t matter what occurs with Trey Hendrickson, who was given permission to hunt a commerce. In his name with native media after the decide was made, Stewart stated he plans on being round Hendrickson to be taught as a lot as potential. Evaluation of each Bengals decide from Ben Child
After buying and selling out of the No. 2 general spot, the Browns chosen Michigan DT Mason Graham with the No. 5 decide. Cleveland views Graham as an ideal match for its protection. He lived within the backfield as a penetrating defensive lineman, and Cleveland’s plan is for him to be a constant contributor to a deep and aggressive defensive position. Evaluation of each Browns decide from Daniel Oyefusi
Regardless of quarterback hypothesis swirling, Pittsburgh chosen Oregon defensive sort out Derrick Harmon with the twenty first general decide. In choosing Harmon — particularly over quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart — the Steelers stayed true to their id as a defense-first staff with a strong addition to ease the transition at any time when soon-to-be 36-year-old Cameron Heyward decides to hold it up. Heyward is coming off a robust season, and in addressing the place now, the Steelers set Harmon up for fulfillment with a ready-made mentor. Evaluation of each Steelers decide from Brooke Pryor
AFC South
Texans basic supervisor Nick Caserio made strikes within the first spherical, however he didn’t make any picks. Houston traded out of the No. 25 spot, sending its decide to the Giants for the No. 34 general decide, the No. 99 decide and a third-round choice in 2026. The Giants used the spot to pick quarterback Jaxson Dart. Evaluation of each Texans decide from D.J. Bien-Aime
The Colts chosen Penn State tight finish Tyler Warren with the No. 14 decide. That they had focused Warren for months and had him pegged as one of many gamers on their board they most coveted. There was widespread perception he can be picked earlier than attending to Indianapolis, however the Bears’ determination to go for Michigan TE Colston Loveland left Warren out there to the Colts. Warren can be a multidimensional tight finish for Indy, which has been searching for a participant on the place who can play in all conditions. Evaluation of each Colts decide from Stephen Holder
Jacksonville began the draft off with a significant transfer to get to the second general decide and draft Colorado’s Travis Hunter. First-time basic supervisor James Gladstone admitted his first decide would set the tone for his tenure, and it is exhausting to get extra daring than buying and selling up three spots — and giving up subsequent 12 months’s first-round decide as a part of the deal — and drafting the participant who many consider was the most effective within the draft. And Gladstone upped issues much more when he stated Hunter has the flexibility to change a soccer staff — and the game.. Evaluation of each Jaguars decide from Michael DiRocco
Tennessee used the No. 1 decide of the draft to pick Cam Ward, its subsequent hope for a franchise quarterback. Titans coach Brian Callahan will get to as soon as once more work with a No. 1 decide after discovering success with Joe Burrow because the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coordinator. The warmth can be on Callahan to get probably the most out of Ward shortly after a disappointing 3-14 season final 12 months and fighting quarterbacks Will Levis and Mason Rudolph. Evaluation of each Titans decide from Turron Davenport
AFC West
The Broncos addressed their secondary by drafting Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron at No. 20. He’s a participant many within the league believed was a top-10 participant, and he matches the Broncos’ defensive scheme and may play a number of spots within the formation. He ran a 4.39 within the 40-yard sprint on the mix, is a bodily tackler and performs with reliability and anticipation in protection. In a secondary with the league’s Defensive Participant of the 12 months (Pat Surtain II), Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian at cornerback, the Broncos have solutions at a time when defending the cross is at a premium. Evaluation of each Broncos decide from Jeff Legwold
After swapping spots in a commerce with the Eagles, the Chiefs chosen Ohio State offensive sort out Josh Simmons at No. 32. Simmons may very well be the long-term left sort out the Chiefs have been looking for the previous a number of seasons. The torn patella that prematurely ended his 2024 season at Ohio State is a priority, however the Chiefs did intensive analysis on his harm and concluded it will not be an issue going ahead. Coach Andy Reid stated Simmons can be able to take part when coaching camp begins in July. Evaluation of each Chiefs decide from Adam Teicher
The Raiders chosen Boise State operating again Ashton Jeanty at No. 6, the decide many specialists had going to Las Vegas. Coach Pete Carroll made it clear that he needs a run-heavy offense, and Jeanty shouldn’t be solely the highest operating again on this 12 months’s class however among the finest general gamers. The addition of Jeanty matches Carroll’s expectations of being aggressive straight away. On the similar time, he and tight finish Brock Bowers are strong foundational items to construct on for the long run.. Evaluation of each Raiders decide from Ryan McFadden
Los Angeles used its No. 22 decide on North Carolina operating again Omarion Hampton, who offers the Chargers a again to associate with veteran free agent acquisition and operating again Najee Harris. The doubtless hope for the Chargers is that the Hampton-Harris pairing blossoms into one of many league’s greatest dashing offenses, propelling L.A. to the staff that coach Jim Harbaugh and basic supervisor Joe Hortiz pictured. Evaluation of each Chargers decide from Kris Rhim
NFC East
Choosing No. 12, Dallas used its decide on Alabama guard Tyler Booker regardless of most mocks having the franchise taking a large receiver. However Booker additionally helps the quarterback. When Prescott has been his greatest, the Cowboys have had stout offensive strains, first with Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick and Zack Martin. Now they’ve three first-rounders on the road in Tyler Smith, Tyler Guyton and Booker. He can defend Prescott up the center and in addition vastly assist enhance the operating recreation. Evaluation of each Cowboys decide from Todd Archer
The Giants did not go quarterback with the No. 3 decide — however they did later within the first spherical. New York chosen Penn State defensive finish Abdul Carter with their first decide, addressing defensive wants first. Carter was the form of prospect the Giants could not bypass at No. 3. He was thought-about by some groups the most effective participant within the draft. However later within the night New York traded again into the primary spherical and purchased the Texans’ No. 25 decide. With the choice, they drafted Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart. Evaluation of each Giants decide from Jordan Raanan
The Eagles traded one spot as much as draft Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell at No. 31, including a flexible participant who can assist defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on a few fronts. Campbell, a first-team All-SEC choice final season, racked up 117 tackles in 2024 enjoying primarily as an off-ball linebacker. However he additionally rushed the passer and will contribute to an edge rotation that is led by Nolan Smith Jr. and second-year participant Jalyx Hunt. Evaluation of each Eagles decide from Tim McManus
The Commanders prioritized defending their quarterback with the No. 29 decide, choosing Oregon offensive sort out Josh Conerly Jr. He’s the fourth key addition Washington has revamped the previous 12 months, after including heart Tyler Biadasz, drafting sort out Brandon Coleman within the third spherical in 2024 and buying and selling for left sort out Laremy Tunsil. That group will pair with proper guard Sam Cosmi to kind a robust unit. It needs to be the most effective entrance Washington has had in quite a lot of years. Evaluation of each Commanders decide from John Keim
NFC North
The Bears added one other weapon on offense, drafting Michigan tight finish Colston Loveland at No. 10 general. Chicago went with Loveland over Penn State’s Tyler Warren as a result of the “alignment” from teaching — Loveland and Bears tight ends coach Jim Dray each performed for Jim Harbaugh in school — to scouting “was the most effective match for us,” senior director of participant personnel Jeff King stated. Ben Johnson’s offenses run plenty of 12 personnel (1 RB, 2 WR, 2 TE), so including a decent finish with a top-10 decide foreshadows important utilization for Loveland as a playmaker within the passing recreation. Evaluation of each Bears decide from Courtney Cronin
The Lions used the No. 28 decide to pick defensive sort out Tyleik Williams. There is a chance beginning defensive sort out Alim McNeill may miss the start of 2025 as he recovers from a torn ACL that ended his season, so drafting Williams offers the staff a safety blanket on the place. Williams was a two-year starter at Ohio State. He has expertise in large video games and can be prepared to assist instantly on a Lions defensive position that was worn out by accidents late final season. Evaluation of each Lions decide from Eric Woodyard
The Packers broke a infamous streak with their No. 23 decide, choosing receiver Matthew Golden out of Texas. Quarterback Jordan Love was 3 years previous the final time the Packers drafted a first-round receiver. Higher late than by no means, particularly contemplating all of the questions on whether or not the Packers had a real No. 1 receiver, even earlier than Christian Watson tore his proper ACL within the 2024 regular-season finale. Golden was particularly efficient on deep balls throughout his season at Texas in 2024. He had 10 catches on passes thrown 25-plus yards downfield, most within the SEC and sixth most within the FBS. That is one other space the place the Packers may have been in bother with out Watson, their greatest deep-threat receiver. Evaluation of each Packers decide from Rob Demovsky
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Packers followers amped after Matthew Golden chosen by Inexperienced Bay
The Packers draft Texas WR Matthew Golden with the twenty third decide within the 2025 NFL draft.
Minnesota chosen Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 decide, one month after they dedicated $106 million in free company for brand new heart Ryan Kelly and new proper guard Will Fries. Amongst different issues, this strategy demonstrates the affect coach Kevin O’Connell now has within the group. It was O’Connell, in spite of everything, who stated this within the moments after his staff gave up 9 sacks and struggled to run the ball in its wild-card playoff loss to the Rams: “There is no query we have to discover a approach to solidify the inside of the pocket.” Evaluation of each Vikings decide from Kevin Seifert
NFC South
Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker nonetheless being out there at No. 15 was a little bit of a shock, contemplating he was one of the extremely rated defenders in all the draft. So, Atlanta drafting him will be considered as an enormous win for the Falcons. Walker shouldn’t be the proper match. Atlanta wanted an edge rusher greater than something and Walker can actually fill that function. However he performed principally off the ball for Georgia final season and his measurement — 6-foot-1 and 243 kilos — initiatives extra as an inside linebacker. Anticipate new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to maneuver Walker round a lot and use him in artistic methods. Evaluation of each Falcons decide from Marc Raimondi
Carolina used the No. 8 decide to pick Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan, a brand new weapon for quarterback Bryce Younger and coach Dave Canales. The choice exhibits they consider the defensive additions in free company had been strong sufficient to permit them to stay to their board and take their highest-rated remaining participant. It additionally suggests they don’t seem to be satisfied 2024 first-round decide Xavier Legette is usually a true No. 1 receiver. Evaluation of each Panthers decide from David Newton
With the No. 9 decide, New Orleans picked Texas sort out Kelvin Banks Jr. The Saints did not stray from their current draft historical past, the place they’ve chosen an offensive or defensive lineman in each draft since 2015. That features first-round offensive linemen in 2020, 2022 and 2024. The decide may not excite a fan base determined for a playmaker, but it surely was a secure decide for a staff that should construct on either side of the road. Evaluation of each Saints decide from Katherine Terrell
The Bucs made a considerably stunning alternative with the No. 19 decide, taking Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka. With Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan already on the depth chart, this seems like a luxurious decide once they had extra urgent wants at edge rusher and cornerback. Make no mistake about it, although — Egbuka is worthy of a top-20 decide, and this might turn into a extremely good decide ought to Godwin have a setback in his restoration from an ankle harm, and contemplating Evans is getting into the ultimate 12 months of his contract. Evaluation of each Bucs decide from Jenna Laine
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Shedeur Sanders responds to falling out of first spherical
Shedeur Sanders addresses household and mates after not being chosen within the first spherical of the NFL draft.
NFC West
The Cardinals used the No. 16 decide to pick Ole Miss defensive sort out Walter Nolen, who primarily completes the Cardinals’ rebuild of their defensive entrance. He’ll give Arizona a lift up entrance and as somebody with a nostril for the quarterback, he’ll be an prompt complement to Arizona’s edge rushers. Nolen may also have the ability to be taught from a bevy of veteran gamers round him similar to Calais Campbell, L.J. Collier, Justin Jones and Dalvin Tomlinson, which can assist his development on and off the sector. His 6.5 sacks final season at Ole Miss had been tied for third amongst defensive tackles and his 12 tackles for loss at DT had been second in FBS. Evaluation of each Cardinals decide from Josh Weinfuss
The Rams had been slated to have the No. 26 decide, however they traded it to the Falcons, leaving them with no first-round choice. They acquired a pleasant return, nonetheless, getting Atlanta’s second-round (No. 46) and seventh-round picks (No. 242) this 12 months, in addition to their first-round decide in 2026. Along with the No. 26 decide, Atlanta acquired a third-round decide this 12 months (No. 101). Evaluation of each Rams decide from Sarah Barshop
The 49ers used the No. 11 spot to pick Georgia defensive finish Mykel Williams. They primarily needed to take a defensive lineman with their first decide and can nearly actually want to take action once more within the subsequent few rounds of their seemingly endless seek for a tag staff accomplice for Nick Bosa. Williams is much from a completed product, and this may put the stress on line coach Kris Kocurek to assist him attain his potential, but it surely’s a worthwhile swing on a participant who might need gone a lot increased if not for a left ankle harm in 2024. Evaluation of each 49ers decide from Nick Wagoner
Seattle took an enormous step ahead in addressing its inside offensive line, choosing North Dakota State guard Gray Zabel at No. 18. Zabel fills an enormous want, and his bodily traits make him a superb match for Klint Kubiak‘s outside-zone dashing scheme. He does not should make a Professional Bowl to justify his choice, however Zabel’s explosiveness — he has a 36.5-inch vertical leap — offers him that form of upside. Evaluation of each Seahawks decide from Brady Henderson
