As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches — it’s just under one month away (April 24, in Green Bay, Wisc.) — teams across the league are evaluating prospects to strengthen their rosters and address key needs. This year’s draft class is rich with talent, with potential first-round picks making headlines for their performance, versatility, and strategic fit. The following list explores the top 32 prospects and speculated choices for various teams, offering insight into the players and positions expected to shape the future of the NFL. The Big Lead’s Joe Lago has been all over this and written 15 updates so that you, NFL fans, can stay up to date on the latest rumors, gossip and guesses, with links to all 32 NFL teams and their first-round Draft plans.
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field on Nov. 9, 2024, in Atlanta. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 31, 2024 in Glendale, A Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at the Alamodome on Dec. 28, 2024, San Antonio. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Colorado defensive back Travis Hunter (DB15) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 27, 2025, in Indianapolis. Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Blue Team defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) walks up the tunnel for halftime during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Junfu Han-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs past Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 31, 2024. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Armand Membou (79) at the line of scrimmage against the Florida Gators during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023;, in Columbia, Mo. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) reacts against the Texas Longhorns during the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec .7, 2024, in Atlanta. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Michigan defensive back Will Johnson (2) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against Fresno State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press / USA TODAY NETWORK
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
LSU Tigers offensive lineman Will Campbell (66) against the Florida Gators prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Oct. 15, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Armand Membou at the line of scrimmage against the Florida Gators during the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) catches a pass in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Jan. 10, 2025. Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Boise State Broncos during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Dec. 31, 2024. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Marshall defensive lineman Mike Green during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on Feb. 27, 2025, in Indianapolis. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on Oct. 12, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Donovan Ezekiruaku, Edge, Boston College Mike Green, Edge, Marshall Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Offensive lineman Tyler Booker runs a drill for scouts at the University of Alabama Pro Day as several Crimson Tide players worked out for NFL teams in the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility on March 19, 2025, Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Tyler Booker, G, Alabama Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jihaad Campbell (11) celebrates after sacking Mercer quarterback Whitt Newbauer (8) at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 16, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) with the ball as North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Kamal Bonner (34) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (18) makes a catch against Oregon defensive back Kobe Savage (5) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Junfu Han-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Boston College Eagles during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Sep. 14, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron receives the most outstanding player award after a victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan, 1, 2025, Atlanta. Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Ohio State University offensive lineman Josh Simmons answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2025, in Indianapolis. Jacob Musselman-Imag Images
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) stretches during practice for the College Football Playoff against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 18, 2025. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2025, in Indianapolis. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Tennessee defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. autographs items for children after a college football game between Tennessee and UTEP at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel /USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Mike Green, Edge, Marshall James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (reacts after a sack against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Alumni Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024, in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) celebrates a tackle against USC during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Oregon defensive lineman Josh Simmons during the Oregon football’s Pro Day Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Ore. Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Walter Nolen (2) reaches to knock the ball loose from LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) during the first half at Tiger Stadium on Oct . 12, 2024, in Baton Rouge, La. Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
Conclusion
University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward talks to the press during the 2025 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on Feb. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images
With the draft on the horizon, teams are meticulously crafting their strategies to secure impactful players who can provide immediate and long-term benefits. The 2025 NFL Draft promises to be a pivotal event, as teams try to get to Super Bowl 60 in 2026, with prospects like Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and Travis Hunter potentially altering the landscape of the league. As teams seek to fill crucial positions and capitalize on key talents, this year’s pre-draft activities will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, charting a course for the upcoming NFL season.
By Ty Bronicel 
