NFL Draft 2025 LIVE: Cam Ward, and Co learn their fate for the 2025 season

First round absentees

There are quite a few names that were expected to be called tonight but failed to make the day one boat.

Shedeur Sanders, quarterback: The theatre around Shedeur has been a long, drawn-out cat-and-mouse game between the QB and some of the league’s prominent chiefs. Regardless, the guy can play. When he gets picked, he’ll have one hell of a chip on his shoulder.  

Mike Green, edge rusher: Green is a nimble, energetic pass rusher with elite output off the edge; his characteristics offer him a lot of potential. He will be a top-third second-round pick, no doubt.

Will Johnson, cornerback: Johnson’s stock has fallen somewhat. He had a foot issue last season and was ineffective for Michigan. He also missed the Wolverines’ pro day due to a hamstring ailment. He’ll also be a day two steal.

TreVeyon Henderson, running back: Insiders have compared Henderson to Jahmyr Gibbs. Henderson is an explosive runner and receiver who should thrive in an NFL position similar to Gibbs’—and we’ve seen how important such a playmaker can be.

First round picks

Here are your 2025 first-round draft class:

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Cleveland Browns): Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville Jaguars): Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Mizzou
8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
9. New Orleans Saints: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
10. Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
20. Denver Broncos: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
23. Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
24. Minnesota Vikings: Donovan Jackson, OG, Ohio State
25. New York Giants (via Houston Texans): Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
26. Atlanta Falcons (via Los Angeles Rams): James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
27. Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
28. Detroit Lions: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
29. Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
31. Philadelphia Eagles (via Kansas City Chiefs): Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
32. Kansas City Chiefs (via Philadelphia Eagles): Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Round 1 Pick 32

Kansas City Chiefs (via Philadelphia Eagles) select Josh Simmons