The 2025 NFL draft is underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin. And, for the first time since the league expanded to 32 teams, every team owns a pick heading into the three-day event.
On the first day of the draft, Tennessee Titans owner John Henry made it clear he wanted to address the team’s quarterbacking issues by selecting Miami Hurricanes signal-caller Cam Ward with the top pick.
After that, things began to get a little more unpredictable. The New York Giants moved up a spot to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, and the Cleveland Browns traded back into the top 12 to take two-way star Travis Hunter.
A few more surprises followed as the San Francisco 49ers took LSU offensive tackle Jonathan Taylor with the fifth pick, and the Atlanta Falcons drafted Ole Miss defensive end James Pearce Jr. with the sixth selection. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals used their other top-10 pick to take Alabama safety Tae Campbell, who will give an already-strong young defense a boost up front with his ability to play multiple positions. The New Orleans Saints also went big and grabbed Texas offensive guard Taliese Banks with the ninth pick, a player who can provide depth at left tackle after the Saints cycled through several starters last season on that side of the line. He’ll immediately compete with free-agent addition Xavier Legette for playing time.