The 2025 NFL Draft is coming up, and it looks to be more exciting than ever. This year’s class is loaded with talent from elite defenders, to game-changing quarterbacks, to star wide receivers. Here is our projection for how we believe the top 10 picks for this year’s draft should go.
- Tennessee Titans – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
By far the best talent in this year’s draft class. Although we believe the Titans should move on from Will Levis, they could hold out for one more year before drafting their franchise guy. In the meantime, they will have the best defensive player in college football, Abdul Carter, who racked up 13 sacks this past season. We think he should end up in Nashville with the first overall pick.
- Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
The Browns, quite frankly, need a lot. Similar to many teams in this draft, Cleveland needs a quarterback. However, their current quarterback, Deshaun Watson, is tied to an expensive five-year, $230 million contract. This is why they should go for Travis Hunter. The current Heisman winner is strong as both a wide receiver and a cornerback. We’re unsure where the Browns will play him, but he’s a much-needed talent for Cleveland.
- New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Giants have been in quarterback purgatory for the past six years since Eli Manning retired in 2019. Cam Ward has shown off his talents this year, passing for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns. He has improved a lot since his FCS days, and his improvement in the FBS from Washington State to Miami is something that the Giants should look for in a quarterback.
- New England Patriots – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The Patriots have not had a true X receiver since Randy Moss. They want to take advantage of Drake Maye’s new weapons this season. While the O-line is a concern, this year’s free agency has a deep talent pool. McMillian is 6’5 and 210 lbs. He is the guy who will finally give New England their X receiver.
- Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DI, Michigan
Jacksonville’s run defense ranked 22nd this year. This is far from 2017, when their D-line dominated the NFL trenches. Mason Graham dominated the Big Ten at Michigan. His high-motor play and leadership on those Michigan teams will help the Jaguars restore their D-line.
- Las Vegas Raiders – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
When the Raiders parted with Derek Carr, they were put in an unstable quarterback situation. They rotated from Jimmy Garrapolo, to Aiden O’Connell, to Gardner Minshew, then back to Aiden O’Connell. In Pete Carroll’s first year, it is best to get your guy at the position and build from there. A strong arm and a rushing upside are exactly what it takes to be a modern-day quarterback.
- New York Jets – Will Campbell, T, LSU
Despite quarterback Aaron Rogders’ expected departure from the Jets, selecting Will Campbell is the best course of action for the team. The Jets have struggled with O-line injuries and inconsistencies, and Will Campbell should aid their problems. If the Jets select Will Campbell, whoever plays quarterback for them this upcoming season should be better-protected.
- Carolina Panthers – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Even though Carolina’s record could not show it these past few years, their defense has been in the top half of the NFL. This year, they must take Will Johnson to pair with other corner Jaycee Horn. With the offense taking a huge step with the emergence of Bryce Young, this team needs to take a step to make their defense a top-five unit.
- New Orleans Saints – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
The Saints need a corner. With their limited cap space, it is unlikely that they will trade for someone already in the league. We think that they should select Jahdae Barron from Texas. Having played both nickel and corner, he gives New Orleans a much-needed flexible defensive option. Seeing how the Saints have struggled against slot receivers, Barron’s quickness and instincts allow him to disrupt these short and intermediate routes.
- Chicago Bears – Kelvin Banks Jr., T, Texas
With Caleb Williams looking like the right choice following his strong 2024 season, the Bears must protect him more. Despite the Bears already trading a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Chiefs for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, we still believe that drafting Kelvin Banks Jr. is the needed choice for Chicago. The 6′ 4, 320 lbs. tackle is exactly the profile the Bears need should they reach their fans’ lofty standards.
