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2025 NFL Draft Set to Begin with Cam Ward Favored as Top Pick

The draft, hosted at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin, highlights a deep talent pool and ongoing trade discussions for key prospects.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs with the football in action during the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Boise State Broncos at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and general manager Mickey Loomis pose with the new head coach Kellen Moore at Ochsner Sports Performance Center.
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Overview

  • The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on April 24 at 8 p.m. ET, with Rounds 2-3 on April 25 and Rounds 4-7 on April 26, broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network.
  • Cam Ward, Miami's quarterback, is widely expected to be selected first overall by the Tennessee Titans, with Shedeur Sanders also projected as a top quarterback prospect.
  • Teams like the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, and Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly exploring trades to secure players such as Ashton Jeanty, Will Johnson, and Josh Simmons.
  • This draft class is noted for its depth, particularly in traditionally undervalued positions like running back, tight end, and defense, leading to a more unpredictable draft landscape.
  • This marks the first NFL Draft in Wisconsin in over 85 years, further elevating interest alongside speculation fueled by betting markets and insider analysis.