The 2025 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night in Green Bay with a number of blockbuster picks, trades, and surprises that will shape franchises for years to come. Here is our comprehensive breakdown of every pick in the top 10 and what it means for each team.
The Cleveland Browns selected Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the first overall pick, ending months of speculation and handing the franchise its most high-profile quarterback prospect in decades. Sanders, son of Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, showed electric playmaking ability and strong leadership throughout his college career.
Tennessee took defensive end Abdul Carter of Penn State at No. 2, filling a critical need on a defense that ranked in the bottom third of the league last season. Carter recorded 17 sacks in his final college season and projects as an immediate starter and potential All-Pro. The picks only got more intriguing from there as three trades shook up the remainder of the top 10.