The NFL Draft 2025 is almost here. College football’s best players will soon get the chance to join NFL teams. The event is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, right outside Lambeau Field this year. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming event and how it works.

When And Where Will The NFL Draft Happen?
The NFL Draft 2025 kicks off on Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m. ET. That’s when Round 1 begins. On Friday, April 25, Rounds 2 and 3 start at 7 p.m. ET. Then, on Saturday, April 26, Rounds 4 through 7 begin at noon ET. All this occurs in Green Bay, outside the famous Lambeau Field.
You can watch it live on TV or online. Channels like NFL Network, NFL+, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes will feature live coverage.
What’s Going to Happen in the NFL Draft 2025?
The draft is always full of surprises. Over three days, more than 250 players will get picked by NFL teams. Some choices will be huge wins for teams. Others might not work out. That’s what makes it so exciting. Experts have been studying the players for months. You can find “mock drafts” created by experts that can give you an idea about the potential landing spots of the players.
This year, the players getting the most attention include Miami’s quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, and Travis Hunter, as well as Penn State’s pass rusher Abdul Carter and Boise State’s running back Ashton Jeanty.
Who Will Pick First In The NFL Draft 2025?
The draft order for Round 1 is set, but it could change. Right now, the Tennessee Titans have the first pick. The Cleveland Browns are next, followed by the New York Giants. Teams like the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Las Vegas Raiders are also high on the list.
Top Players to Watch
Experts like Dane Brugler, who writes “The Beast,” have ranked the best players. Here are the standout names to keep an eye on:
Quarterbacks
- Cam Ward, Miami
- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
- Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
- Tyler Shough, Louisville
- Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Running Backs
- Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
- Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
- Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
- TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
- Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
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Specialists
- Andres Borregales, Miami
- Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State
- Ben Sauls, Pittsburgh
- Caden Davis, Ole Miss
- Tyler Loop, Arizona
The NFL Draft is about teams planning to find the next big star. Every pick could change a team’s future. So if you don’t want to miss out on the latest chapter of sports history, be sure to watch the NFL Draft 2025.
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