2025 NFL Draft: Cam Ward Goes First Overall to the Titans

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The first round has delivered some surprises, the future of the NFL, and game-changing picks for some teams. Cam Ward went first overall to the Titans, as expected, kicking off the 2025 NFL Draft. While analysts have called this class less stacked with elite talent, the truth is, we won’t know its full impact for years. Some of these players could contribute right away—or even carve out Hall of Fame careers.

One of the biggest surprises of the night? Shedeur Sanders slipping out of the first round. Once projected as a top-10 pick, his fall is sure to be a major storyline heading into Day 2.

Here’s a full recap of all the Round 1 selections, including surprise picks and standout talent.

2025 NFL Draft – First Round Picks

1. Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Browns) – Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, DE, Penn State
4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT, LSU
5. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) – Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
6. Las Vegas Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
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, DE, Georgia
12. Dallas Cowboys – Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
13. Miami Dolphins – Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
14. Indianapolis Colts – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
15. Atlanta Falcons – Jalon Walker, DE, Georgia
16. Arizona Cardinals – Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
17. Cincinnati Bengals – Shemar Stewart, DE, 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, G, Ohio State
25. New York Giants (via Texans) – Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
26. Atlanta Falcons (via Rams) – James Pearce Jr., DE, Tennessee
27. Baltimore Ravens – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
28. Detroit Lions – Tyler Williams, DT, Ohio State
29. Commanders – Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon
30. Bills – Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
31. Eagles (via Chiefs) – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
32. Chiefs (Via Eagles) – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State