Overview
- The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. Central time in Green Bay, Wisconsin, marking the first time the event is hosted in the state in over 85 years.
- Major outlets, including the Star Tribune and NFL.com, have published their final mock drafts, offering predictions for all 32 first-round selections.
- Mark Craig of the Star Tribune forecasts the Minnesota Vikings selecting Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon with the 24th overall pick to address needs in the trenches.
- NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks predicts the Pittsburgh Steelers will draft Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, citing his potential to revitalize their offense.
- Analysts emphasize teams’ focus on addressing positional needs such as secondary, offensive and defensive lines, quarterback, and pass rush in the first round.