2025 NFL Draft Tracker: Live Grades, Instant Analysis of Every 1st-Round Pick

The 2025 NFL Draft has finally arrived, and we'll be breaking down every first-round selection right here, with live grades and instant analysis for each selection.

This year's draft features an intriguing quarterback class with wildly varying opinions, a deep group of edge defenders and interior defensive linemen that could dominate the first round, and a talented group of offensive skill position players who could come off the board earlier than expected.

Now that the action is officially underway from historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, keep it locked right here as we grade each of this year's top 32 picks in real time:

1. Tennessee Titans

Cam Ward | QB | Miami (FL)

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 13

There are three truly elite prospects in this draft, and Ward isn't one of them. That said, the Titans desperately need a true franchise quarterback after the failed Will Levis experiment, and while Ward had some head-scratching moments on film, he clearly has the physical traits, playmaking instincts, and mental/intangible traits to potentially develop into a star passer at the next level. There are better players available in a vacuum, but the importance of the quarterback position makes this pick a sensible one anyway.

GRADE: B

2. Jacksonville Jaguars (from CLE)

Travis Hunter | WR/CB | Colorado

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 1

New GM James Gladstone is wasting zero time making a big splash in Duuuuuuuvaaaaaaaal, making a bold move up the board to land the best overall player in the draft. Hunter is a rare talent who can make an immediate impact on both sides of the ball, and even with the hefty price tag to move up just three spots, he's well worth it as one of the few truly special prospects in this year's draft. No matter where he lines up for Jacksonville, Hunter will be a big-play magnet when the ball comes his way.

GRADE: A

3. New York Giants

Abdul Carter | Edge | Penn State

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 2

If they weren't sold on the remaining quarterbacks here, and they weren't able to find a suitable trade partner to move down, this pick always made the most sense for the Giants. Sure, they already have Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, but you can never have too many talented pass rushers, and the addition of Carter could signal a subsequent trade that could send Thibodeaux elsewhere and net more draft capital. As a player, Carter is a versatile, explosive playmaker who can take over a game all on his own. There were bigger needs to fill, but getting one of the few truly elite prospects in the draft was a no-brainer for Big Blue.

GRADE: A

4. New England Patriots

Will Campbell | OT | LSU

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 10

Rebuilding the offensive line to protect their investment in quarterback Drake Maye was always the top priority for the Pats heading into this draft, and that had to start with finding a franchise left tackle to protect Maye's blind side. Campbell's lack of ideal arm length didn't scare them away, and while he still needs plenty of polish from a technical standpoint, his track record of success against top competition in the SEC speaks for itself, and he's still a fairly young prospect with tons of room to grow. Campbell fits the physical style of play new head coach Mike Vrabel is sure to install now that he's leading his old team.

GRADE: B

5. Cleveland Browns (from JAX)

Mason Graham | DL | Michigan

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 7

After moving down from the No. 2 spot and loading up on additional picks, the Browns fill one of their biggest needs along the defensive front. Graham is a versatile, well-rounded prospect who can attack from multiple alignments up front, and he brings just as much value as a run-stuffer as he does rushing the passer from the inside. There were better prospects still available on the board, but the combination of filling a huge need and adding premium picks with the trade down makes sense. That said, it's a risky bet dealing away the chance to take such a special talent like Hunter at their original spot.

GRADE: B-

6. Las Vegas Raiders

Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State

Athlon Sports Big Board Rank: No. 3

Despite all the buzz over the last couple of days about Jeanty being off the board in the top five, the Raiders still end up landing the superstar running back after months of being a popular mock draft pick. He's a special player with a three-down skill set and rare tackle-breaking ability, with enough explosiveness and long speed to take every touch to the house. Getting the last of this year's blue-chip prospects outside of the top five is a huge win, and the days of complaining about "positional value" when it comes to special running backs takes another hit with this pick. Jeanty immediately stabilizes the Raiders' running game, and bolsters an offense that upgraded at quarterback with Geno Smith earlier in the offseason, and already features a young star in tight end Brock Bowers.

GRADE: A

7. New York Jets

Armand Membou | OT | Missouri

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 4

Winning the draft is about matching need and value at every pick, and that's exactly what the Jets have done here. There was already a solid offensive line in front of newly acquired quarterback Justin Fields, but right tackle was the only weak link, particularly in the long-term view. Membou's film was fantastic against SEC competition, showing a pro-ready blocker with polished technique who can immediately plug into that right tackle spot. His performance at the NFL Scouting Combine proved that Membou's stellar film is backed up by elite testing numbers that prove he's a world-class athlete, and they get a top-five prospect in this year's class at a huge position of need.

GRADE: A

8. Carolina Panthers

Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 9

Most projections have had the Panthers locked into a front-seven player on defense for quite a while, but this one always made plenty of sense to me. The Panthers are well aware of how hard it is to defend guys like Mike Evans and Drake London within their own division, and with McMillan, they get their own towering target with rare athleticism for his size and a massive catch radius. Giving Bryce Young as much help as possible will never be a bad thing, and despite recent rumors to the contrary, McMillan was always a top-10 talent in this year's class. This is a solid match of need and value, and helps make their young quarterback better.

GRADE: B+

9. New Orleans Saints

Kelvin Banks Jr. | OT | Texas

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 23

After the recent retirement announcement from Ryan Ramczyk, and the decision by the Saints to decline the fifth-year option on former first-round pick Trevor Penning, offensive tackle made the most sense for New Orleans here despite a long list of other needs. They can still target a second-tier quarterback later in the draft, but it won't matter who's throwing the ball if they won't have time to throw it. The addition of Banks will allow Taliese Fuaga to move back to his natural position at right tackle, and Banks has a proven track record of success on the left side against top competition. It may look like a reach based on our ranking, but you have to overpay for premium positions at times, and with both Campbell and Membou already off the board, the Saints had to make sure they got their guy here.

GRADE: B

10. Chicago Bears

Colston Loveland | TE | Michigan

Athlon Sports Big Board Ranking: No. 11

The Bears bolstered the offensive line in front of Caleb Williams with a ton of veteran additions via free agency and trades earlier in the offseason, but they're giving their young quarterback even more help in the form of more weapons for the passing game. Loveland's combination of size and athleticism makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses at every level of the field, and he'll give Williams yet another dangerous target who can move the chains, pick up big yards after the catch, and put points on the board in the red zone. Without a ton of glaring needs elsewhere, Loveland is a solid value pick who gives Williams and the offense even more firepower.

GRADE: B+

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