Cam Ward Chosen as Top Pick in NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft commenced on Friday, highlighted by a significant first overall selection. The Tennessee Titans initiated the first round by choosing quarterback Cam Ward from the Miami Hurricanes.

Ward distinguished himself during the college football season, leading the nation with 39 touchdown passes and accumulating 4,313 passing yards, placing him second overall. His stellar play solidified his position as a frontrunner for the top selection.

The Cleveland Browns initially possessed the second pick but subsequently traded it to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars then utilized this pick to acquire Travis Hunter, a versatile player proficient as both a cornerback and wide receiver.

Subsequently, Abdul Carter, a Penn State edge rusher, was chosen third overall by the New York Giants.

Top Selections from the 2025 NFL Draft’s Opening Round:
  • Tennessee Titans – QB Cam Ward
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (via Browns) – CB/WR Travis Hunter
  • New York Giants – EDGE Abdul Carter
  • New England Patriots – OT Will Campbell
  • Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars) – DT Mason Graham
  • Las Vegas Raiders – RB Ashton Jeanty
  • New York Jets – OT Armand Membou
  • Carolina Panthers – WR Tetairoa McMillan
  • New Orleans Saints – OT Kelvin Banks Jr.
  • Chicago Bears – TE Colston Loveland
  • San Francisco 49ers – EDGE Mykel Williams
  • Dallas Cowboys – G Tyler Booker
  • Miami Dolphins – DT Kenneth Grant
  • Indianapolis Colts – TE Tyler Warren
  • Atlanta Falcons – EDGE Jalon Walker
  • Arizona Cardinals – DT Walter Nolen
  • Cincinnati Bengals – EDGE Shemar Stewart
  • Seattle Seahawks – G Grey Zabel
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers – WR Emeka Egbuka
  • Denver Broncos – CB Jahdae Barron
  • Pittsburgh Steelers – DT Derrick Harmon
  • Los Angeles Chargers – RB Omarion Hampton
  • Green Bay Packers – WR Matthew Golden
  • Minnesota Vikings – G Donovan Jackson
  • New York Giants (via Texans) – QB Jaxson Dart
  • Atlanta Falcons (via Rams) – EDGE James Pearce Jr.
  • Baltimore Ravens – S Malaki Starks
  • Detroit Lions – DT Tyleik Williams
  • Washington Commanders – OT Josh Conerly Jr.
  • Buffalo Bills – CB Maxwell Hairston
  • Philadelphia Eagles (via Chiefs) – LB Jihaad Campbell
  • Kansas City Chiefs (via Eagles) – OT Josh Simmons

In an unexpected turn, Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback from Colorado, who many anticipated would be a first-round pick, was not drafted. Sanders, who attended the draft, was widely speculated to be chosen by teams such as the Giants or the Steelers; however, both teams opted to pass on him.

The second round of the 2025 NFL Draft is scheduled to commence on Saturday at 4:00 AM PKT. Prominent players such as Shedeur Sanders, Will Johnson, and Mike Green are still available.