This year’s draft isn’t shaping up to be the whirlwind we’ve seen in the past. Unlike 2022, when late odds shifts tipped off Travon Walker overtaking Aidan Hutchinson at the last second, the top picks in 2025 seem largely locked in.
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At the top, Tennessee appears set on Cam Ward, the dynamic quarterback from Miami. His name has been penciled in for months and nothing—short of a major shock—will change that. Vegas odds heavily reflect that certainty.
Right behind him, the Browns are expected to go with two-way threat Travis Hunter, a player drawing Shohei Ohtani-like comparisons due to his rare ability to contribute on both sides of the ball. The Giants likely grab pass rusher Abdul Carter at third, another top-tier talent, while New England shores up protection for its quarterback with offensive lineman Will Campbell.
Beyond those picks, the field begins to blur. The Jaguars may spark the night’s first surprise, perhaps shifting focus to a wide receiver like Tetairoa McMillan instead of sticking to early projections. The Raiders are eyeing offensive lineman Armand Membou, a pivot from earlier assumptions about taking a skill player.
Tight end Tyler Warren is a likely fit for the Jets, giving their offense a solid intermediate threat. Meanwhile, the Panthers could swoop in for Mason Graham, though linebacker Jalon Walker remains a strong possibility. As the draft reaches the Saints and Bears, decision-making gets murkier. Kelvin Banks and Ashton Jeanty are prime names here, but each pick feels more uncertain than the last.
Even if the top few picks seem cemented, everything after could easily unravel if just one unexpected name is called early. The scouting community has been tight-lipped and cautious, suggesting a lack of consensus on mid-to-late first-round grades.