The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here.
Fans gather in Green Bay on Thursday evening for the first round of the NFL Draft. The expectation is that Miami's Cam Ward will be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans, but we won't know anything for certain until the festivities unfold.
The NFL Draft will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. E.T. on ESPN. All 32 picks of the first-round will be selected and it will be interesting to see how it all plays out. Following the Titans, it will be the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, New England Patriots, and Jacksonville Jaguars rounding out the top-5, assuming there aren't some major trades along the way.
Round 1 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
Stay tuned here for updated NFL Draft selections from the first-round, as well as grades for some of the top prospects and the team that selects them.
Here's a look at the draft order for Thursday night:
1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward (Miami) — Grade & In-Depth Reaction
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (via trade from the Browns): WR/CB Travis Hunter (Colorado) — Grade & In-Depth Reaction
3. New York Giants: DE Abdul Carter (Penn State) — Grade & In-Depth Reaction
4. New England Patriots: OT Will Campbell (LSU) — Grade: B+.
Will Campbell, in my opinion, is the best offensive tackle in the draft and will make a big-time splash on New England.
5. Cleveland Browns (via trade from the Jaguars): DT Mason Graham (Michigan) — Grade: A.
It's not just the fact that the Browns got Mason Graham, filling a big need. It's also the fact that they got a future first-round pick in the process. You can't ask for much more than that.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) — Grade: A+
Ashton Jeanty is one of the most explosive players in the draft, and the Raiders need a playmaker like him.
7. New York Jets: OT Armand Membou (Missouri) — Grade: B-
While Armand Membou has the measurables, there are still questions about him in my mind.
8. Carolina Panthers: WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — Grade and In-Depth Reaction
9. New Orleans Saints: OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas) — Grade: A-
The Saints needed an offensive tackle, and Kelvin Banks was the right pick here.
10. Chicago Bears: TE Colston Loveland (Michigan) — Grade: C
Colston Loveland is a great tight end, but he wasn't the best tight end in the draft.
11. San Francisco 49ers: DE Mykel Williams (Georgia) — Grade: B+
Mykel Williams is a solid defensive end and will add to that 49er defensive line.
12. Dallas Cowboys: OG Tyler Booker (Alabama) — Grade: A
Tyler Booker is the best interior offensive lineman in this draft, in my opinion, and the Cowboys ended up with him.
13. Miami Dolphins: DT Kenneth Grant (Michigan) — Grade: A
Kenneth Graham is a talented defensive tackle and likely the best interior defensive linemen in the draft.
14. Indianapolis Colts: TE Tyler Warren (Penn State) — Grade: A
Tyler Warren is the best tight end in this draft and the Colts needed a playmaker. They got hiim.
15. Atlanta Falcons: LB Jalon Walker (Georgia) — Grade: A
Jalon Walker may end up being the best pass-rusher in this draft, and he's certainly a big-time pickup for the Falcons at No. 15.
16. Arizona Cardinals: DT Walter Nolen (Ole Miss) — Grade: C+
Walter Nolen is a talented piece, but you probably could've picked him up later in the draft.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: DE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) — Grade & In-Depth Reaction
Shemar Stewart is a crazy athlete, but he only ended up with 4.5 sacks during his career and the production is simply not there. Maybe that can be coached, but this seems like a reach.
18. Seattle Seahawks: OG Grey Zabel (North Dakota State) — Grade: A-
Grey Zabel is strong and everything you want to see from an offensive lineman. He's versatile and a hardworker.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — Grade: A
Emeka Egbuka is a massive target and great athlete. He's going to be a major piece of that Buccaneers' offense moving forward.
20. Denver Broncos: CB Jahdae Barron (Texas) — Grade: A
The Broncos will now have one of the best cornerback pairs in the league with Barron joining Pat Surtain II.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: DT Derrick Harmon (Oregon) — Grade: B+
Derrick Harmon is a strong force on the inside and he'll be a solid plug-and-play option for the Steelers.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: RB Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — Grade: A
The Chargers found a good fit with Omarion Hampton, who has the explosiveness to come in and be paired with Najee Harris.
23. Green Bay Packers: WR Matthew Golden (Texas) — Grade: A
The Packers add another weapon to their offense, and Matthew Golden is one of the fastest and best playmakers in the draft class.
24. Minnesota Vikings: OG Donovan Jackson (Ohio State) — Grade: B+
A solid pickup for the Vikings as Jackson should help anchor that interior. He is versatile and can play outside if they need him to, as well.
25. New York Giants (trade via Houston Texans): QB Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) — Grade & In-Depth Reaction
26. Atlanta Falcons (trade via Los Angeles Rams): DE James Pearce Jr. (Tennessee) — Grade: C+
I'm honestly surprised that James Pearce Jr. made it this fard down the draft board. He is an excellent pass-rushers and the Falcons being able to combine him with Jalon Walker is a big deal. However, it does beg the question: Did they give up too much to trade back up into the first round? I'd say yes and that's why this grade is so low.
27. Baltimore Ravens: S Malaki Starks (Georgia) — Grade: A-
Starks was the best safety in the draft and he does a great job in coverage.
28. Detroit Lions: DT Tyleik Williams (Ohio State) — Grade: A
Tyleik Williams is an enforcer on the inside, and this is perfect because now Michigan fans will have to pull for a Buckeye.
29. Washington Commanders: OT Josh Conerly Jr. (Oregon) — Grade: B+
Conerly Jr. is a very consistent offensive tackle and one of the most athletic tackles in the draft.
30. Buffalo Bills: CB Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky) — Grade: C+
Maxwell Hairston could prove to be a solid pick for the Bills, but it feels like a little bit of reach, especially considering Will Johnson (even with injury concerns) and Trey Amos were still on the board.
31. Philadelphia Eagles (trade via Kansas City Chiefs): LB Jihaad Campbell (Alabama) — Grade: A
Jihaad Campbell fell because of injury concerns, but make no mistake, if he can get healthy, he'll be one of the best linebackers in this draft class.
32. Kansas City Chiefs (trade via Philadelphia Eagles): OT Josh Simmons (Ohio State) — Grade: A
Another Ohio State pick — should you be surprised? Simmons has talent, but he is also coming off an injury. If he is healthy, though, he might be the best offensive tackle in this draft.