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It’s the 2025 NFL draft. We know who is likely going first overall in quarterback Cam Ward. In fact, we have a good idea of who will go in the top three or four picks. But that’s about the only certainty we’ll see.
The talent level of the draft might not be the deepest but the intrigue could be. Where does Shedeur Sanders go? What will teams like the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers do? And will we even get Aaron Rodgers news during the draft?
See? Lots of intrigue.
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The draft is always full of surprises and our draft expert Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz looks at some of the top prospects who could shock as first rounders. One of the names Middlehurst-Schwartz looks at is Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough.
He writes of Shough: “In a vacuum, Shough might seem like an odd candidate to sneak into the first round. The seventh-year senior, who was in the same recruiting class as Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, will turn 26 early in his rookie season. And while he showed plenty of promise in his final season after transferring to Louisville, the 6-5, 219-pound signal-caller also has an extensive injury history, twice breaking his collarbone and suffering a broken fibula in previous stops at Oregon and Texas Tech.”
Middlehurst-Schwartz tackles this as well and his top qualifier are the New York Giants. He notes: “For all of the hyperbole that surrounds the draft every year, few teams typically enter the event with a true mandate. But in keeping coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen for another year, co-owner John Mara made explicit that he’s “just about run out of patience” and expects the current brain trust to find a quarterback of the future.”
This isn’t exactly a shocker. By all counts, this is what the Titans were expected to do. They are also expected to take Cam Ward. If they select another player then the draft will fold in on itself like a black hole. Which actually would be kind of fun to see.
Round 1, pick 1
Round 2, pick 35
Round 4, pick 102
Round 4, pick 119
Round 5, pick 142
Round 5, pick 168
Round 6, pick 180
Round 7, pick 241
One of the best draft stories from 2025 you’ll read comes from USA TODAY Sports’ Josh Peter. He chronicled the story of a former NFL scout who has become a persistent Shedeur Sanders critic. It’s really worth your time.
The general consensus is that they will take offensive tackle Will Campbell at No. 4 overall. But at least one draft expert has a part two for the Patriots.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid says the team, which has a number of other needs, should draft more than one offensive linemen high up in the draft. The Patriots also have the No. 38 overall pick.
“The Patriots should entertain the idea of doubling up on offensive linemen with their first two picks,” Reid wrote. “Jackson is a scheme-versatile blocker who subbed in for Josh Simmons at left tackle last season after playing only guard before that. He projects as a guard, but Jackson’s versatility combined with Will Campbell would give the Patriots’ O-line a significant makeover.”
Tennessee Titans: (3-14)
Cleveland Browns: (3-14)
New York Giants: (3-14)
New England Patriots: (4-13)
Jacksonville Jaguars: (4-13)
Las Vegas Raiders: (4-13)
New York Jets: (5-12)
Carolina Panthers: (5-12)
New Orleans Saints: (5-12)
Chicago Bears: (5-12)
We have a running list here. The names could change but for now this is who is attending the draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2025 NFL draft: Live updates, stories, rumors, predictions
