The 2025 NFL Draft has concluded its first day, with all 32 teams making their picks. Here’s a rundown of how each team fared, along with their snap grades:
Top Picks and Grades
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Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami – Grade: B- (risky pick, but potential starter)
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Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado – Grade: A+ (star player with immense talent)
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New York Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State – Grade: A- (pass rusher with great potential)
Other Notable Picks
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Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State – Grade: A+ (difference-maker at tight end with size and agility)
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Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi – Grade: A (rebuilding defensive line with potential star)
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Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State – Grade: B+ (special talent, great fit for Raiders’ run-heavy offense)
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Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia (No. 15) and James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee (No. 26) – solid picks for defensive improvement
Value Picks
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Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan – Grade: C+ (helpful addition, but size might limit dominance)
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Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan – Grade: A (love this pick for Bears, great pass catcher)
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Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina – Grade: A- (great addition to complement Najee Harris)
Some Picks That Raised Eyebrows
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Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona – Grade: C (concerns about speed and fit)
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New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU – Grade: B (potential star guard, but left tackle fit uncertain)
Each team’s grade reflects the value of their pick based on the prospect’s college film, athleticism scores, and draft slot. Trades and capital exchanged also factored into these grades, which will likely evolve as the season progresses
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