The 2025 NFL Draft: A Look Ahead
The 2024 NFL Draft may be in the rearview mirror, but teams are already gearing up for the 2025 draft. With a deep pool of talent expected, teams are stockpiling draft picks to get ahead of the competition. The Carolina Panthers lead the way with 10 draft picks, followed closely by the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Jacksonville Jaguars with nine each.
The Panthers are gearing up for a big draft
The Minnesota Vikings, on the other hand, have the fewest picks with four, while the Tennessee Titans have five. But what does this mean for the upcoming season? With a strong quarterback class expected, teams are already making moves to position themselves for success.
A strong quarterback class is expected in 2025
The 2024 draft saw a record 55 linemen selected, with 28 of those being offensive tackles. Wide receivers were also in high demand, with 35 selected overall. But what can we expect from the 2025 draft?
Wide receivers were in high demand in the 2024 draft
With the draft still months away, teams are already making moves to get ahead of the competition. The Buffalo Bills are the only team with multiple second-round picks, but other teams are not far behind. The 2025 draft is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
The 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory
For a look at CBS Sports’ way-too-early 2025 mock draft, feel free to take a peek here.
“Teams go QB crazy” - a look back at the 2024 draft
The 2024 draft was marked by a frenzy of quarterback selections, with five quarterbacks taken in the first 10 picks. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye were among the top quarterback prospects taken early in the draft.
Caleb Williams was one of the top quarterback prospects taken in the 2024 draft
But it wasn’t just quarterbacks - wide receivers and offensive linemen were also in high demand. Marvin Harrison Jr., son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the fourth overall pick.
Marvin Harrison Jr. was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the fourth overall pick
The 2024 draft was a wild ride, but the 2025 draft is shaping up to be even more exciting. With a deep pool of talent expected, teams are already making moves to get ahead of the competition. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 NFL Draft.
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 NFL Draft
