Preparations for this year’s draft started as soon as the New York Jets selected Jaylen Key as 2024’s Mr. Irrelevant. Months of anticipation and buildup led to today. There have been mock drafts, lies, rumors, trade talks, and so much more that have filled the space from last year to now.
Miami’s Cam Ward is expected to be the first name called as he’s expected to head to Tennessee. Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter are expected to go top five, too, while the jury’s still out on when Shedeur Sanders will eventually land. In total, 257 names will be called in three days across seven rounds.
2025 NFL Draft Date and Time
The 2025 NFL Draft will start today and last till Saturday. More than 250 players will be drafted over seven rounds.
- Round 1: 8 p.m. ET | Thursday, April 24
- Rounds 2-3: 7 p.m. ET | Friday, April 25
- Rounds 4-7: Noon ET | Saturday, April 26
2025 Draft Order
This is the current draft order as of April 23, 2025. Teams could still swap picks before or during the draft process.
- Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Giants
- New England Patriots
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers
- New Orleans Saints
- Chicago Bears
- San Francisco 49ers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Miami Dolphins
- Indianapolis Colts
- Atlanta Falcons
- Arizona Cardinals
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Seattle Seahawks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Denver Broncos
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Houston Texans
- Los Angeles Rams
- Baltimore Ravens
- Detroit Lions
- Washington Commanders
- Buffalo Bills
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Philadelphia Eagles
Rumors are also beginning to heat up. It is reported that the Saints could trade down and back up for a quarterback at the end of Round 1. The Saints currently hold the number nine pick, but they could be interested in trading that spot to acquire more draft capital.
The New York Giants are also reported to be very interested in Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, whose stock has risen significantly since the football season ended.
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With Miami’s Cam Ward essentially locked in at number one overall and Travis Hunter potentially going to Cleveland at number two, the remaining picks remain mysteries, as nobody is quite sure who’s going where.
The 2025 NFL Draft promises to be action-packed at Lambeau Field and the Titletown district of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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