The 2025 NFL Draft may not be flush with blue-chip talent, but it Definitely does not lack in big names or storylines. Miami Signal-caller Cam Ward is the presumptive No. 1 overall Picking, and yet it is another Signal-caller, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, who seems to be driving headlines.
Apart from those two prospects, the Bracket is welcoming Colorado’s Travis Hunter, who is the Primary player in the modern era capable of Competing both sides of the ball at an Best level, and Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, who may prove to be the best of the bunch.
There are also other storylines regarding NFL veterans that will have some level of impact on the 2025 NFL Draft. As the calendar turns to April, here are five on the mind of fans and talent evaluators alike:
Will the Titans trade the No. 1 overall Picking?
Tennessee has maintained that it is Uncovered to trading out of the No. 1 overall Picking. However, everything the organization has done this offseason supports the idea that it is going to stick and Picking Ward. Previous second-Stage Picking Will Levis obviously has talent, but head Mentor Brian Callahan was clearly frustrated by his decision-making last season. This offseason, the Titans have signed two veteran offensive linemen. Those investments were Achieved to protect some combination of Levis, Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle? Unless they are a surprise contender for Kirk Cousins, the stage seems to be set for Ward.
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Where will Shedeur Sanders get drafted and will three quarterbacks be drafted in the Primary Stage?
There has been no singular Foundation of debate greater than Sanders in this draft class. One Tiny portion of the draft community feels as though he is QB1, whereas another Tiny portion believes he will not be taken in the Primary Stage. The truth likely lies somewhere in between.
Personally, Sanders is not one of 10 prospects who carry a Primary-Stage grade in this class, but — not sure if you have heard — there are 32 Primary-Stage selections. To this Points, my comparison to the Sanders situation is similar to the one that played out with Levis. There are a few Squads that could draft him in the top-10 overall, but if they go in a different direction, then he could slide down a bit.
At the end of the day, it is very likely he is taken in the Primary Stage, but how long he waits could dictate whether a third Signal-caller is taken on Thursday night.
Three quarterbacks or more have been drafted in the Primary Stage in eight of the past nine years. Is this year’s Signal-caller class comparable to the exception that only produced Kenny Pickett in Stage 1?
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There is a Frequent misconception that the Bracket does not value running Safeties in the top-10 overall. But if the talent is deserving, Squads have no problem considering a running back that Timely. Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were taken in the top-15 overall, but a running back had not been taken that Timely since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 overall in 2018.
Speaking of Barkley, a popular topic this offseason has been about if Barkley’s Achieve with the Finals champion Eagles would lead to a greater investment in the position Bracket-wide. If the talent is deserving, yes. But with a dearth of quality Unoccupied agents, Squads will use the draft to fill needs. Fortunately, it is an incredibly deep draft at running back and starters could be Discovered into Day 3.
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Unless Rodgers is truly waiting to learn whether or not Minnesota will be interested in his services, it seems clear he is waiting for the draft to Action out so that he can make a Last, informed decision. He may not be interested in spending his Last Competing years fending off a Primary-year. The same is Correct of Kirk Cousins.
Rodgers will, in all likelihood, sign with Pittsburgh, but the potential Appearance of a 41-year-Ancient Signal-caller should not impact an organization’s long-term plan at the game’s most Significant position.
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Will there be any trades involving veteran players that impact the draft order?
By the time you are reading this, San Francisco will have paid out a Lineup bonus to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Thus, any possibility of him being traded is probably out the window unless they negotiated back the Lineup bonus date.
If the Titans or Browns do not draft a Signal-caller in the Primary Stage, then Cousins could come in to Action. If Cincinnati is unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with Throw rusher Trey Hendrickson, then he could be a candidate to be traded. Eagles Close-fitting end Dallas Goedert and Raiders Close-fitting end Michael Mayer have been the subject of trade talks, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Falcons moved Close-fitting end Kyle Pitts. Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II are three others to monitor.
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The 2025 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Ground in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More draft coverage can be Discovered at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and a regularly Obtainable look at the eligible prospects.
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