There are a few general points to make in regards to the 2025 NFL Draft.
First, it is relatively weak at the top in terms of prospects with first-round grades, which translates to All-Pro potential. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter and Colorado two-way athlete Travis Hunter are considered the top two prospects overall. Beyond those two players, there is a wide range of opinions on others, with the exception of perhaps Miami quarterback Cam Ward, consistently projected in the top 10 overall.
One byproduct of a watered-down talent pool is that the premium to trade up may not be as steep as it has been in years past. Late last month, I totaled the value of each team’s collection of draft picks. There are three teams with five picks or fewer and nine teams with double-digit choices. Consider the potential redistribution of draft capital when projecting trade scenarios.
Without further ado, let’s kick this off!
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The 2025 NFL Draft is to take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.
