2025 NFL Draft grades, tracker: Live Round 1 analysis for every selection made in order

The 2025 NFL Draft is underway and it is set to be one of the most interesting drafts in recent memory. As the draft begins, every team has their original first-round pick — the latest all the teams have possessed their original pick since the common-draft era began in 1967.

The Tennessee Titans had the No. 1 draft pick for the first time since 1978 and took Miami quarterback Cam Ward.

Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (by the Jaguars after a trade with the Browns) and Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter (No. 3 to the Giants) were the next two prospects off the board, as expected.

The San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins each have the most picks in the draft with 11 and the Minnesota Vikings have the fewest picks with four.

Want to know what I think of every pick made Thursday in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? You can find it all below. You can also follow along throughout the rest of the draft on Days 2 and 3 for more grades and more analysis.

The fortunes of teams can change thanks to the draft and so can the betting market and Super Bowl odds. What happens the next few days could contribute to that.

Be sure to refresh this page throughout the weekend to get the latest grades. If you want to do all that plus track the best available prospects and get access to every pick in the draft on one page, you can in our draft tracker. And follow along with rumors here, track each pick in our live blog and all the trades in our trade tracker.

Grades: Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4 • Round 5 • Round 6 • Round 7

1. Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Grade: B-

Taking Ward at the top and passing on a generational talent like Travis Hunter is risky in my book. Ward is good, not great. They could have waited until next year to take their quarterback.

2. Jaguars (from Browns): Travis Hunter, WR/CB Colorado

Grade: A+

This is the move the franchise had to make. Hunter is a star, the best player in this draft. Jacksonville had to be bold now and this is bold. It’s a great move.

3. Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Grade: A

They had to pass on quarterback to take the best pass rusher in the draft. When the Giants won Super Bowls, they rushed the passer. Carter adds to talent up front. They can wait on the quarterback.

4. Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Grade: B-

I like Campbell, but I don’t know how good he will be at left tackle. I see him as a star guard. But I get the pick. When you have a young quarterback, you have to take somebody to protect his blindside.

5. Browns (from Jaguars): Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Grade: C+

Cleveland has been looking to upgrade inside for a long time. Graham will help that. But I am not sure how dominant he can be because of his size. I like him. I don’t love him.

6. Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Grade: B+

The Raiders and Pete Carroll want to run the football, so they end up with the best back in the draft. Normally I hate back this high. But this kid is special, Nice pick.

7. Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

Grade: B-

The Jets had to get a tackle to play on the right side, and this kid fits the bill. I just think he’s a little raw and might take some time. The talent is there, but I preferred Kelvin Banks over Membou.

8. Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Grade: C

I don’t love this pick. I know they need to get help for Bryce Young, but I thought Matthew Golden was a better option. They also have defensive needs. McMillan doesn’t run that well, which is always a concern.

9. Saints: Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas

Grade: B+

This is a good, sound pick for the Saints. Banks can play either side and I thought he was better than Membou who went in front of him to the Jets. The Saints offensive line needed help. Now they just have to figure out the quarterback position.

10. Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Grade: A

I love this pick for the Bears. He was my top tight end. He was the best pass catcher of the tight ends. He will fit perfectly into the Ben Johnson offense.

11. 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

Grade: B

They had to get pass rush help to go with Nick Bosa. Williams didn’t play as well in 2024 as he did in 2023, but the talent is there. He gives them a bookend to go with Bosa.

12. Cowboys: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

Grade: B-

He is one of my favorite offensive linemen in this draft. He’s a mauler. He is a little limited in terms of athletic ability, but he works for the Cowboys as they try and get better up front. But why not receiver here?

13. Dolphins: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Grade: B+

The Dolphins had to get an interior defensive lineman and Grant fits in perfectly. He is a big, power player who can line up next to Zach Sieler. I like this pick for a team desperate for defensive line help.

14. Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Grade: B

This makes sense. Warren is an all-around tight end. He can do a lot of things. The Colts needed an upgrade to make it easier on their quarterbacks. He is a good football player, but is he great at anything?