The order for the first 18 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft is set after Week 18, with the Tennessee Titans securing the No. 1 pick. The remaining picks from Nos. 19-32 will be determined during the playoffs.
For the first time, the 2025 draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Round 1 is scheduled for April 24, Rounds 2 and 3 will take place on April 25, and Rounds 4 through 7 are set for April 26. The draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and the ESPN App. All 32 teams are expected to make their first-round selections, as no team has traded their first-round pick.
Here is the order for picks 1-18, and we’ve also projected the rest of the first round based on ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI). The NFL Nation reporters have updated team write-ups for the teams that did not make the playoffs.
NFL Draft Picks 1-18
1. Tennessee Titans (3-14)
The Titans are in a strong position to pick one of the top quarterbacks, possibly Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward. However, just picking a quarterback won’t solve all their problems. The team has many roster needs, and neither Will Levis nor Mason Rudolph played well enough to hide those issues. Coach Brian Callahan has been through a similar situation before as the offensive coordinator with the Bengals, who had the No. 1 pick in 2020.
That draft resulted in key picks like Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Logan Wilson. Callahan also sees having top picks in later rounds as a chance to further strengthen the roster. The Titans might consider trading down to gain more draft picks and build a younger team. — Turron Davenport
2. Cleveland Browns (3-14)
This will be the Browns’ first first-round pick since 2021, and they’re picking in the top 10 for the first time since 2020. Deshaun Watson’s struggles and his season-ending injury have put the quarterback position under focus. In addition to a quarterback, the team needs to address an aging roster, particularly the offensive and defensive lines, after a disappointing 2024 season following their 11-win campaign in 2023. — Daniel Oyefusi
3. New York Giants (3-14)
The main focus for the Giants this offseason is the quarterback position, and at No. 3, they may have to be creative (such as trading up) to secure one. The Giants considered drafting a quarterback last April and even released Daniel Jones before Week 12. General manager Joe Schoen and his staff have made several trips to evaluate quarterbacks like Sanders and Ward. If the Giants decide to wait another year on the quarterback decision, they will need to gather future draft picks. — Jordan Raanan
4. New England Patriots (4-13)
The Patriots fell out of the top spot after their Week 18 win over the Bills, but they still have a top-four pick. Former coach Jerod Mayo recently said that rookie Drake Maye is the Patriots’ quarterback of the future, and now the focus is on building around him. The left tackle position is a major need after the Patriots ranked 31st in pass block win rate this season, and they were last in 2023. Third-round pick Caedan Wallace struggled early in the season before an ankle injury put him on injured reserve. — Mike Reiss
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13)
The Jaguars’ defense was among the worst in the league, allowing 5.9 yards per play in 2024, tied for 30th in the NFL. Therefore, improving the defense should be the top priority. The team needs an outside cornerback to pair with Tyson Campbell, a safety to replace free agent Andre Cisco, and more depth along the defensive line. Two rookie defensive tackles, Maason Smith and Jordan Jefferson, have shown potential, but the team needs more upgrades on the inside. — Michael DiRocco
6. Las Vegas Raiders (4-13)
Three weeks ago, the Raiders, who needed a quarterback, were in a strong position for the No. 1 pick and had a clear shot at Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward. However, Aidan O’Connell played well, and the Raiders won two out of their last three games, which moved them out of the top five picks. If Las Vegas still wants Sanders, they will need to trade up to get him. The Raiders have only picked a quarterback in the first round three times since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger: Marc Wilson (1980), Todd Marinovich (1991), and JaMarcus Russell (2007). — Paul Gutierrez
7. New York Jets (5-12)
The Jets will have a new general manager, new coach, and a new approach to the draft in 2025. If they move on from Aaron Rodgers, the focus will shift to quarterback. The team will need to decide if they want to start a rebuild with a high draft pick or try to fix things right away with a temporary quarterback. If the new management chooses a rebuild, they might trade away one of the team’s younger stars to gain more draft assets. Players like wide receiver Garrett Wilson, cornerback Sauce Gardner, and running back Breece Hall will be eligible for new contracts. — Rich Cimini
8. Carolina Panthers (5-12)
Now that things with Bryce Young seem settled, the Panthers need to focus on improving a defense that allowed the most points per game in the NFL (31.4). If they stick with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and his 3-4 scheme, finding an edge rusher like Penn State’s Abdul Carter in the first round would address a key need. They also need another defensive lineman to play alongside Derrick Brown (IR, knee) to improve the league’s worst run defense. — David Newton
9. New Orleans Saints (5-12)
The Saints have a lot of cap space tied up in older or injured players (Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, Derek Carr, Taysom Hill) and could be $65 million over the salary cap next season. While the team has made free agent signings like Chase Young work despite limited room, they might rely more on future draft picks to save money. The Saints have several needs, including defensive end, linebacker, wide receiver, and offensive line. — Katherine Terrell
10. Chicago Bears (5-12)
This isn’t where the Bears expected to be after starting the season 4-2, but 10 straight losses (before a surprise win in Week 18) have highlighted their issues up front. They have the worst quarterback sack percentage in the league (10%). Aside from right tackle Darnell Wright, a top-10 pick in 2023, the Bears haven’t invested much in their offensive line. Center Coleman Shelton and right guard Matt Pryor are likely to be replaced this offseason, and the futures of left tackle Braxton Jones and left guard Teven Jenkins are uncertain. — Courtney Cronin
11. San Francisco 49ers (6-11)
The 49ers have been dominant in the NFC but struggled this season, particularly along both lines. They need a run-stuffing defensive tackle and more pass rushers to support Nick Bosa. San Francisco has been reluctant to use early picks on the offensive line but will need upgrades in several positions. The team could target a tackle who could immediately compete on the right side and perhaps become a long-term solution on the left side. — Nick Wagoner
12. Dallas Cowboys (7-10)
The Cowboys’ biggest needs are on both the defensive and offensive lines. With some free agents and potential retirements, they’ll need to address these positions through the draft, as their spending in free agency is limited. Running back is also a need, but the question is whether they’ll take one in the first round, like they did with Ezekiel Elliott in 2016. Safety, cornerback, wide receiver, and linebacker are other areas they may target. — Todd Archer
13. Miami Dolphins (8-9)
The Dolphins have a good number of draft picks for the second year in a row, after having only eight picks in 2022 and 2023. With a veteran team that is expensive, general manager Chris Grier, or whoever is making the selections, will need to find players who can contribute immediately. The offensive line will likely need two new starters, and the team may focus on off-ball linebackers, safeties, and defensive tackles. A backup quarterback is also necessary, but adding a veteran for that role may be a better option. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
14. Indianapolis Colts (8-9)
The Colts’ defense is aging quickly, with interior linemen DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart both turning 31 and 32 by Week 1 in 2025. The team also has key free agents in edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo and outside linebacker E.J. Speed. Now is a good time to address these positions before they become even more of a need. — Stephen Holder
15. Atlanta Falcons (8-9)
The Falcons rank second to last in the league for sacks (31.0), quarterback pressure percentage (69.9%), and quarterback completion percentage allowed (24.5%). The team desperately needs players who can pressure the quarterback. It has been seven years since Atlanta had a double-digit sack leader (Vic Beasley). The Falcons are also 26th in run stop win rate, meaning they must improve their performance up front. — Marc Raimondi
16. Arizona Cardinals (8-9)
Arizona’s 2025 draft will likely focus more on filling needs than in past years, as the team enters its third draft under general manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Jonathan Gannon during the rebuild. With five picks, the Cardinals are still looking for help at outside linebacker and could target one in the first round. A top cornerback might also be on their radar, along with an interior offensive lineman. — Josh Weinfuss
17. Cincinnati Bengals (9-8)
The Bengals will likely focus on the WR2 position in next year’s draft. They could have a great chance to select one of the top available wide receivers with a top-18 pick. Adding a wideout would help if Tee Higgins leaves via free agency and would soften the impact of a possible Ja’Marr Chase contract extension, which could become the most expensive in NFL history (unless Cincinnati finds a way to keep both players). — Ben Baby
18. Seattle Seahawks (10-7)
The Seahawks will probably focus on the offensive line. Left guard Laken Tomlinson will be a 33-year-old free agent, center Olu Oluwatimi is starting only because Connor Williams retired midseason, and rookie Sataoa Laumea is the third player to start at right guard this season. General manager John Schneider avoids overpaying for offensive linemen in free agency, meaning the only way to find key players is through the draft. — Brady Henderson
