2025 NFL Draft Day 1 and 2 Live Reactions and Takeaways

The 2025 NFL Draft is set to get started at 8 p.m. ET Thursday in Green Bay. The FTN team has been preparing for the draft from every angle since the Super Bowl, and now we’re ready to evaluate the picks as they come. All evening Thursday and Friday, FTN writers like Aaron Schatz, Mike Randle, Jeremy Popielarz, Adam Pfeifer and many more will provide running commentary on the fantasy-relevant picks and transactions.

Bookmark this page and check back all evening as more thoughts and reactions get added as we all watch the next generation of fantasy players enter the league starting Thursday.

Before that, though, let’s take a look back at all our draft coverage.

Post-Draft Resources

Fantasy Football Rankings

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Player Projections

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2025 NFL Draft Day 1 Fantasy Liveblog

Keep an eye here all night long as we add our immediate responses and takeaways.

Pre-Draft Thoughts

What I’m most looking forward to tonight is seeing what happens with the quarterbacks other than Cam Ward. Will Shedeur Sanders fall, and how far? Will a team such as the Giants or Browns trade back up into the end of the first round to grab a quarterback? Will Jaxson Dart go tonight? How about Jalen Milroe? — Aaron Schatz

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Abdul Carter will likely be selected in the top three picks tonight, but it’s the landing spots for the rest of this year’s pass rushers and interior defenders that sizzles my interest. SEC pass rushers Jalon Walker (Georgia), Mykel Williams (Georgia) and Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) are puzzle pieces that could fit nicely on a bunch of teams drafting in the top 16 (Carolina, San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, Arizona). I can’t wait to see who lands where. Speaking of sizzle, Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College) may be the best of the bunch. Sorry SEC fans. — Mike Talas

Call me old school, but the 2025 NFL Draft is all about the running backs for me. The league seemed to tell us that they love this incoming rookie class after spending very little on the position in free agency. There are plenty of backfields in need and a deep, talented group of various skill sets available to them in this draft. Who ends up where, and when, should have a significant impact on fantasy football.
— Colin McTamany

Ashton Jeanty will come off the board within the first 10 picks, but I’m excited to see who else at the position joins him in the first round. Omarion Hampton and TreVeyon Henderson could easily come off the board in the late first, providing us with mouth-watering fantasy landing spots right away. — Adam Pfeifer

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

It’s been clear for weeks that the Titans were going to take Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick, which makes sense. He’s the best quarterback on the board according to our QBASE projections, quarterback is the most important position, and it’s a need for the Titans. Ward doesn’t stand out as much as last year’s top prospects, but he still is coming off a strong college career and QBASE gives him a 37% chance of becoming either Upper Tier or Elite. He generally checks off the boxes QBASE likes, with a 67% completion rate and 3.4 yards per attempt showing his mobility. — Aaron Schatz

The fantasy impact for Cam Ward’s rookie season should not be minimized. Currently drafted as the overall QB24 in best ball, Ward as 20-plus touchdown upside in his range of outcomes. In 2018, Baker Mayfield joined a struggling Browns offense and posted 27 passing touchdowns under similar circumstances. Ward brings a strong arm to an offense with explosive playmakers in wide receiver Calvin Ridley and an elusive pass-catching running back Tony Pollard. Ward can serve as a fine secondary option in two QB formats. — Mike Randle

2. TRADE: Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

The word “generational” gets thrown around way too much when describing college prospects, but Travis Hunter truly is generational. The last two-way player at this level was… wait… still thinking about this one. Hunter is just better than the rest of this class at both cornerback and wide receiver, where he was No. 1 in the Playmaker Score projections. It’s harder to put together a package for a receiver to play defense than for a cornerback to play offense, but the Patriots have done it before… remember the years that Troy Brown (2004) and Julian Edelman (2011) played cornerback due to injuries? — Aaron Schatz

Travis Hunter is one of the most versatile NFL prospects in quite some time. He has repeatedly expressed his desire to be a two-way player, expecting to build on his cornerback/wide receiver experience with Colorado. Hunter posted 1,258 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns for the Buffaloes in 2024, using his 4.39 to repeatedly post big plays. He joins a Jacksonville offense that is looking for playmakers, specifically a wide receiver to pair with Brian Thomas Jr. New head coach Liam Coen needs to know if Trevor Lawrence is the quarterback to lead Jacksonville, and adding Hunter provides a superb chess piece. — Mike Randle

3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

The Giants made a splash move last offseason, trading for edge rusher Brian Burns. They add Abdul Carter to a loaded defensive line consisting of Burns, Kavon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence. Already third in adjusted sack rate last season (9.3%), this has the makings of a top-tier pass rush unit. — Adam Pfeifer

4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Drake Maye has a new bodyguard. The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick. According to FTN StatsHub, Maye was sacked on 7.9% of his drop backs as a rookie. That ranked ninth among qualified quarterbacks. Campbell should keep the pressure off. — Colin McTamany

5. TRADE: Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham, DI, Michigan

Cleveland selected Michigan interior havoc-wreaker Mason Graham. The Browns chose to pass on the generational talent potential in Travis Hunter to acquire a haul of picks from Jacksonville and still got the best interior defensive lineman in this year’s class. Forget his arm length, he bursts off the line, has two-gap ability and an endless pursuit. The Browns add a stalwart to their defensive line. — Mike Talas

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

The Raiders grab the best running back in the draft in Boise State Ashton Jeanty. The elusive running back posted 2,601 rushing yards and 30 total touchdowns last season, which gives the Raiders their franchise running back behind quarterback Geno Smith. New head coach Pete Carroll has his RB1 for the foreseeable future with 4.47 speed. — Mike Randle

7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

The Jets are hoping to give Justin Fields more protection, selecting right tackle Armand Membou. He absolutely crushed the combine and with right tackle being a massive need for this unit, the move makes sense. At 6-foot-4 and 332 pounds, Membou has absurd athleticism for his size. — Adam Pfeifer

8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Bryce Young has a new weapon in wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. The eighth overall pick out of Arizona is 6-foot-4, 219 pounds with strong hands and can win downfield. It’s not out of the question for McMillan to earn a 30% target share in his first year with the Panthers. McMillan’s arrival heralds good things for Bryce Young’s ascension, but it pushes Adam Thielen down to the flex range at best, and it all but kills any value Jalen Coker might offer. — Colin McTamany

9. New Orleans Saints: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

With the ninth pick, the New Orleans Saints selected Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy winner Kelvin Banks Jr. Those awards are something considering he was up against the fourth overall selection Will Campbell. His durability (50 starts) is certainly part of the consideration here for the Saints. The tackle struggled mightily against Georgia this season, but he has the size and foot control to be a quality starting tackle. Now, who is he going to protect? — Mike Talas

10. Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

The Bears missed out on Ashton Jeanty but still chose to bolster their offense with Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. New head coach Ben Johnson had success with rookie Sam LaPorta and adds a great receiving tight end in Colston Loveland. Chicago’s offense now features wide receivers DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and a dynamic rookie in Loveland as a robust cabinet of weapons for franchise quarterback Caleb Williams. — Mike Randle

11. San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

San Francisco lost multiple players from the defensive line, including Leonard Floyd, Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins. Mykel Williams will play opposite Nick Bosa, giving the 49ers serious upside if Williams hits his ceiling. His long arms can cause problems for tackles but he does have some durability concerns. — Adam Pfeifer

12. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

The Cowboys have a lot of needs, and offensive line is arguably at the top of the list. They fill a huge need with 6-foot-5, 320-pound Tyler Booker out of Alabama with the 12th overall pick. He will provide added protection in the passing game for Dak Prescott, who is returning from a season-ending hamstring injury. — Colin McTamany

13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant, DI, Michigan

Grant lands with the Dolphins. He’s a big boy who will help clog up the middle, which was a big need for the Dolphins. They were pretty bad on defense last year with a lot of needs, so this pick will help. — Nelson Sousa

14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

In what Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen and Co. have to see as a steal, the Colts snagged Tyler Warren, who many consider the best tight end in this class and who was mocked several picks earlier. Warren is a physical monster with surprising quickness and smooth route-running, who can do absolutely everything at the position and who posted video-game numbers at Penn State last season. He will make life easier on whoever wins the starting QB job in Indy and should be considered a top-five dynasty tight end and a top-10 redraft tight end right out the gate. — Matt Okada

15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

Jalon Walker is a bit of a tweener player, but he will be a massive breath of fresh air in the front seven for the Falcons. A team that only had 31 sacks in 2024 (2nd worst in the NFL) and only 79 tackles for loss (22nd). He is still developing but has the athleticism and physicality to develop into a three-down menace. — Jeremy Popielarz

16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DI, Ole Miss

The Cardinals needed to bolster their defense and did so with Ole Miss tackle Walter Nolen. Arizona ranked middle of the pack in defensive DVOA, ranking 14th overall, including 19th in run defense. Nolen is regarded as the best run stopper in the NFL Draft. — Mike Randle

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

Stewart is built like a bodybuilder who’s also a freaky athlete. I think this could mean Trey Hendrickson’s days as a Bengal could be numbered. — Nelson Sousa

18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State

Seattle had a consensus bottom-five offensive line entering the draft, so this is no surprise. Zabel can play anywhere on the line, is a nasty finisher in the run game (a likely focus for the new-look Seattle offense) and was spotlighted by NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah as his favorite player in the draft. Big win for Sam Darnold, Kenneth Walker III and Co. — Matt Okada

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

The Buccaneers add a versatile playmaker in Emeka Egbuka, who brings two 1,000-yard seasons from Ohio State to the table. Egbuka is a savvy route runner who uses tempo and leverage to create separation, and he has a natural feel for finding soft spots in zone coverage. With strong hands and a physical playing style, he adds a dynamic element to the receiver room. In an offense that wants to keep the tempo high, Egbuka fits right in.

From a fantasy perspective, his impact may be limited early on, but in a few seasons, he has the potential to step into a role similar to Chris Godwin’s. — Jeremy Popielarz

20. Denver Broncos: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Head coach Sean Payton solidifies his pass defense by adding Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron. Regarded as an elite pass catcher with blazing 4.39 speed, Barron joins a Broncos defense that ranked fourth overall in defensive DVOA. — Mike Randle

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrick Harmon, DI, Oregon

Steelers with a head scratcher at 21 taking Harmon. I’m not the biggest Shedeur Sanders fan, but I thought this was a great spot for him. Harmon is a versatile player who will fit in the Steelers defensive scheme, but it’s still a disappointing choice. — Nelson Sousa

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Hampton is a size-speed demon with a punishing, downhill running style, who I’ve comped to Ezekiel Elliott. He will surpass Najee Harris (on a one-year deal) sooner than later and will have RB1 upside in Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman’s offense as soon as he does. — Matt Okada

23. Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

It has been a while since the Packers dipped into the offensive skill groups in the first round, but they did so with a bang, adding the fastest receiver in the class. Golden is a natural attacker who pairs this speed with savvy routes and subtle movements to create space. His ability to catch outside his frame, paired with his soft hands, makes him a reliable target. It may be a crowded room in Green Bay, but Golden shouldn’t have a problem rising to the top and carving out a viable fantasy role. — Jeremy Popielarz

24. Minnesota Vikings: Donovan Jackson, T/G, Ohio State

The Vikings have prioritized protecting quarterback J.J. McCarthy by drafting OL Donovan Jackson with the 24th pick. The Ohio State product stands 6-foot-4, 315 pounds, and was one of the elite offensive linemen in the 2025 draft. Minnesota is looking to build off last year’s surprisingly successful season. — Mike Randle

25. TRADE: New York Giants: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

The Giants trade back into the first round and take QB Jaxson Dart. They get their QB in Dart, who I think is nothing special but will help stabilize the position, similar to a Brock Purdy type. This is great news for Malik Nabers going forward, because Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston are washed. — Nelson Sousa

26. Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

After years of lackluster pass rushes, the Falcons double-tapped the position Thursday by taking Jalon Walker and now James Pearce Jr. at 26^th (and trading a future first to get the Pearce pick). Pearce brings excellent pressure potential and double-digit sack upside to a defense on the rise. — Matt Okada

27. Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The Ravens add arguably the best safety in the class in Starks. He offers positional versatility in the defensive backfield, but his athleticism and lengthy frame allow him to battle bigger receivers with ease downfield. Pairing him with Kyle Hamilton will allow him to play more as a high safety, where his skill set will flourish. — Jeremy Popielarz

28. Detroit Lions: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State

The Lions surprise with Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams at No. 28 overall. Wiliams was seen as a Day 2 pick, but he adds to a Detroit defensive front that is one of the league’s best. First-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard adds a strong run stopper to the Lions front seven. — Mike Randle

29. Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly Jr., T, Oregon

Commanders take OT Conerly, which was a need for them. I think this is a great pick for the offense overall. He’s a big kid (6-foot-5, 311 pounds) but a little raw. He will need some coaching to develop into a dominant force that he’s capable of being. — Nelson Sousa

30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

In Hairston, the Bills pick up a legit starting corner to pair with Christian Benford. Hairston is a long, versatile outside CB with great ball production, who happened to run the fastest 40 at the 2025 combine (4.28). Expect to see him opposite Xavier Worthy in the AFC Championship game. — Matt Okada

31. Philadelphia Eagles: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

The Eagles add yet another front-seven player with freakish traits. Campbell is a tall, lengthy linebacker who will operate best as an off-ball player who can use his speed to make up for a lack of instincts. Marrying this speed and physicality with a better technical game could transform him into a three-down terror. — Jeremy Popielarz

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Simmons, T, Ohio State

The Chiefs finish up Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Ohio State LT Josh Simmons. The Buckeye lineman has a huge upside by injury concerns dropped him to the Chiefs, who are thrilled to add more protection for All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes. — Mike Randle

2025 NFL Draft Day 2 Fantasy Liveblog

Our team will react to all fantasy picks made Friday — quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends. Stay tuned for all the reactions! First, though, we’re offering up some thoughts on what we’re looking forward to Friday night.

Pre-Round 2 Thoughts

For me, night one of the 2025 NFL Draft was all about the deep class of edge rushers and interior defensive linemen, headlined by the Giants drafting Abdul Carter third overall and the Browns trading down to draft Mason Graham. Friday takes a hard pivot, as intriguing X-receivers Jayden Higgins and Tre Harris and dynamic tight ends like Mason Taylor and Elijah Arroyo are available to start Round 2. Thursday night may have been centered around the disruptors on defense, but tonight is all about the skill guys on offense. With my fingers crossed, I hope a promising landing spot for Luther Burden III isn’t too much to ask. — Mike Talas

As a dynasty superflex enthusiast, I am eager to hear two names called at the podium Friday: Shedeur Sanders from Colorado and Alabama’s Jalen Milroe. Though the 2025 quarterback class isn’t as lauded as some previous years, there’s still incredible value potential assuming either player lands in a situation that allows for their development. Teams like the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints still have significant question marks at signal-caller; could Sanders or Milroe be their answer? — C.H. Herms

This is “moving day” for fantasy football fans. We get more than double the number of picks from Round 1, with a plethora of impact fantasy players going to ideal landing sports. The running back depth is extensive, which is why I’m excited to see where running backs such as TreVeyon Henderson, Kaleb Johnson, RJ Harvey and DJ Giddens land. There are also several wide receivers with explosive skill sets such as Luther Burden III, Jayden Higgins, Tre Harris and Jaylin Noel. While most are excited to see where Shedeur Sanders is drafted, I’m more curious about the landing spots for NFL-ready Tyler Shough and upside signal caller Jalen Milroe. — Mike Randle

34. Houston Texans: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

The Texans make their first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, adding dynamic Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins. In many ways, Higgins is a better all-around prospect than speedy college teammate Jaylin Noel. Higgins stands 6-foot-4 with 4.47 speed and a massive catch radius. The concern is his lack of separation ability, but this size/speed prospect lands in a fantastic spot with Houston. With Stefon Diggs on the Patriots and Tank Dell recovering from injury, Higgins should fit perfectly alongside elite wideout Nico Collins. — Mike Randle

36. Cleveland Browns: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

The Browns added a major piece to their offense at 36 overall, but not at the quarterback position. Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins will now look to lead this backfield into the post-Nick Chubb era. At 6-foot-0, 221 pounds, the former Buckeye profiles as a strong between-the-tackles runner who can handle a good amount of volume. It’s reasonable to assume he’ll get first crack at the RB1 ahead of incumbent Jerome Ford, who now reverts back to handcuff-only value. There’s still some work to do in Cleveland, but this is an excellent pick. — C.H. Herms

38. New England Patriots: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

The New England Patriots continue to add to the offensive side of the ball with their selection of TreVeyon Henderson from Ohio State. Henderson possesses a dynamic skill set, averaging 7.1 yards per carry in college, and can provide passing game protection for Drake Maye. He ran a 4.43 at the Combine, and some have mentioned him in the same sentence as Jahmyr Gibbs. There will be a committee to begin the year, but it’s hard to imagine the rookie not overtaking the perennial “just a guy” Rhamondre Stevenson. — Mike Talas

39. Chicago Bears: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

The Bears add another offensive weapon in Missouri wideout Luther Burden III. Despite a disappointing senior season that translated to just 61 receptions for 676 yards, Burden still carries 4.42 speed as a legitimate vertical threat in the NFL. He has great lateral quickness and profiles as a dynamic slot receiver for the Bears, as a clear replacement for veteran Keenan Allen. With quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receivers DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and now Luther Burden, plus first-round pick Colston Loveland, Chicago has won of the league’s most explosive passing attacks. — Mike Randle

40. New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

In a surprising turn of events, the New Orleans Saints decided to give Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough a shot with the 40th overall pick. The 25-year-old comes into the NFL on the older side for a prospect. Shough also notably registered just one season with more than 2,000 passing yards across a stark seven-year college career with stops at Oregon and Texas Tech along the way. Such a move makes some sense for New Orleans, given the reported nature of Derek Carr’s shoulder injury, but it’s a little surprising to see Shough go over someone like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. Time will tell if the gamble pays off. — C.H. Herms

42. New York Jets: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

The New York Jets add a weapon for Justin Fields in LSU tight end Mason Taylor. In his three years with the Tigers, he didn’t find the end zone a ton, only reaching paydirt six times in his collegiate career. Where Taylor excels is in his manipulation of leverage, fluid route running, and great hands. He does carry some late-round appeal in redraft leagues, with the top tight end on the Jets depth chart being Jeremy Ruckert. — Mike Talas

46. Los Angeles Rams: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon

The Rams make their first pick of the 2025 draft with Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson at the 46th pick. Ferguson is an elite athlete posting 4.6 speed at a massive 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds. Los Angeles was able to upgrade the tight end position after 32-year-old Tyler Higbee only played three games last season due to injury. The Rams are eyeing a Super Bowl in the immediate future after the signing of All-Pro wideout Davante Adams and now add an athletic tight end with a great catch radius. — Mike Randle

50. Seattle Seahawks: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

Arroyo gets selected by the Seahawks. He has prototypical size at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds. I think he’s got more talent than where he went in the second round but fell a bit due to medical concerns. If he can stay healthy, I think he has potential to be a fantasy starter in the future. I just don’t think he’s going to make an impact in 2025. — Nelson Sousa

54. Los Angeles Chargers: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

For the second consecutive year, the Los Angeles Chargers select a wide receiver in the second round with their pick of Ole Miss X-receiver Tre Harris. In eight games, the pass catcher put up a line of 60 receptions, 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns. This is a brilliant pairing of skill sets with Ladd McConkey’s prowess from the slot. In 2024, Harris averaged 5.4 yards per route run. At 6-foot-2 with 31.8-inch arms, he has the catch radius to be a difference maker on the Chargers. Love the pick. — Mike Talas

58. Las Vegas Raiders: Jack Bech, WR, TCU

The Raiders add a receiving threat in Round 2 in TCU star and Senior Bowl standout Jack Bech. Bech led the Horned Frogs with over 1,000 receiving yards on 62 receptions in 2024. Despite lacking suddenness and fluidity to his game, he manages to create separation through body control and subtle movements. Pairing this with a lack of elite speed, Bech feels like more of a possession receiver who can operate in the middle of the field and move the chains regularly. With little competition in the receiver room, he should find some fantasy viability early and often, but I wouldn’t expect a significant fantasy total. — Jeremy Popielarz

60. Denver Broncos: RJ Harvey, RB, UCF

Harvey goes to Denver, and while I want to try to like this pic and admire his grinder mentality, I just don’t think he has the needed size to be a full-time back in the NFL and struggles in pass protection, so I see a part-time role in his future. Denver was definitely one of the key backfields to keep an eye on in this draft to see who ended up there at running back, but I just wasn’t impressed with Harvey on film, even though the production was very good with 22 rushing touchdowns and 1,500 rushing yards. — Nelson Sousa

67. Cleveland Browns: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

The Cleveland Browns selected the most productive single-season tight end in FBS history with their selection of Bowling Green’s Harold Fannin Jr. Fannin racked up 117 receptions, 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024. Not only was his production impressive for his position, but he led all FBS pass catchers in receiving yards. He’s a little undersized at 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds, but he has fearlessness over the middle and stick’em hands (two drops all year). He tested poorly, so that’s what caused his fall to the sixth tight end drafted. The Browns will continue to start David Njoku, so there’s not much redraft value in Fannin, but he will be a productive pro in the coming years. — Mike Talas

69. New England Patriots: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

The Patriots add much-needed receiver help via Washington State star Kyle Williams. Williams is fresh off a season where he produced 1,198 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. Standing a mere 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, he is on the lighter side, but he makes up for this with quickness and speed. Displaying tremendous ball-tracking skills and elusiveness with the ball in his hands, he is a true three-level threat. His separation skills will aid Drake Maye tremendously, helping both to become very viable fantasy assets. We should expect consistent WR3 production with boom weeks mixed in. — Jeremy Popielarz

70. Detroit Lions: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas

Isaac TeSlaa was one of my favorite wide receivers I evaluated, and now he goes to the Detroit Lions. This is a big wide receiver at 6-foot-4 and 214 pounds who happens to run a 4.43-second 40. He caught my eye when he blew up the Combine. TeSlaa is more explosive than people give him credit for, and I think it’s an excellent landing spot in the Lions offense. Some have pigeon-holed him as a slot receiver, but I think he can play and win outside. I’m excited to see what he can do this year for fantasy. Also, there have been rumors that the Lions have had trade talks about Jameson Williams, and that would really increase TeSlaa’s value right away. — Nelson Sousa

74. Denver Broncos: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois

The Broncos add to their receiving room with their selection of Illinois’ Pat Bryant. At 6-foot-2 and 204 pounds, the Broncos’ new pass catcher uses the sideline to his advantage, showing incredible ability with his hands and body leverage to make catches in bounds. Bo Nix gets an athlete who can win contested catches, possesses elite ball skills, and tracks the ball well on fade routes. Although he ran a 4.61, he doesn’t live on speed. He has a strong ability to settle into zone coverage, which should work well for Nix. He’ll have a few weeks of value, but he won’t be on my redraft radar. — Mike Talas

79. Houston Texans: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Jaylin Noel is an elite slot receiver who fills a huge hole left behind by Tank Dell in the Houston Texans’ offense. I wouldn’t expect to see Dell in 2025 after suffering a season-ending knee injury late last season. Dell then enters a contract year in 2026. Even more notable, Noel, the 79th pick, links back up with college teammate (and positionmate) Jayden Higgins, the 34th pick, on this Texans offense. The big winner here for fantasy football is C.J. Stroud who has a strong pair of rookies to throw to in addition to Nico Collins. — Colin McTamany

83. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

Jaylen Warren was never going to be the bell cow in Pittsburgh, but his fantasy managers probably hoped he’d at least be the clear No. 1. That’s not the case with the arrival of Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, who ran for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2024, a crisp 6.4 yards per carry. He’s a powerful runner who gains tough yards, a nice complement to the shifty receiver Warren. It’s a nice backfield duo, but it might not offer a lot of fantasy value for either guy individually. Still, if you’re drafting a Pittsburgh running back, it’s probably Johnson. — Daniel Kelley

87. Green Bay Packers: Savion Williams, WR, TCU

The Packers grab Savion Williams with pick No. 87 in Round 3, which is a better fit than the Round 1 pick Matthew Golden. Williams has prototypical WR1 size at 6-foot-4, 222 pounds, and has big-play ability with 4.48 speed. He increased his receptions and receiving yards in each of the last three years and even contributed on special teams with TCU. He impressed with elite burst at the NFL Combine and has a knack for securing contested catches. Green Bay needs help at wide receiver and pairing Williams with Golden gives plenty of competition for quarterback Jordan Love. — Mike Randle

92. Seattle Seahawks: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

I absolutely love Jalen Milroe. He needs time to develop more in the pocket and will have time to do so behind Sam Darnold for at least one year. Milroe’s biggest attribute is his rushing ability. He ran a 4.4 40-yard dash at Alabama’s Pro Day. He rushed for 32 total touchdowns over the last two seasons. He averaged 164.5 rush attempts since 2023 with at least 500 yards on the ground in each. Milroe could find his way on the field as a rookie simply just to get the ball on his hands somehow. Snagging him at 92nd overall could be viewed as the steal of the 2025 NFL Draft in a few years. For fantasy football purposes, Milroe has basically no 2025 value, but he is absolutely worth stashing in dynasty leagues for his rushing ability alone. — Colin McTamany

94. Cleveland Browns: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon

The Shedeur Sanders fall continues, with the QB-desperate Browns grabbing Dillon Gabriel late in the third round Friday. Gabriel spent six years in college (three years with UCF, two with Oklahoma and 2024 with Oregon), topping 30 touchdowns three times and 25 five times. He passed for at least 3,100 yards every season in college except 2021, when he was limited to three games. Gabriel is a good processor and smart on the field, but his physical tools aren’t flashy. And given Gabriel is already 25, he doesn’t have much more physical maturing to do. It’s a low-upside draft pick, but there’s a reasonable floor if Gabriel can find his way to significant playing time. — Daniel Kelley

102. Minnesota Vikings: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

The Vikings end the third round with wide receiver Tai Felton of Maryland. He stands only 6-foot-1 but excels at yards after catch, running a 4.38 at the NFL Combine. He was a mega-producer with the Terrapins, posting 1,124 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his final season. While the Minnesota receiving room is crowded, adding another weapon for J.J. McCarthy’s first full NFL season at quarterback is certainly a smart move. — Mike Randle

Pre-Draft Analysis

Fantasy Football Rankings

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Mock Drafts

Jeff Ratcliffe and Mike Randle have been fine-tuning their projections for this year’s draft for months now. Check out their mocks:

Jeff Ratcliffe:

• Mock 1.0 (Feb. 7)
• Mock 2.0 (March 7)
• Mock 3.0 (April 8)
• Mock 4.0 (April 21)
• Mock 5.0 (April 24)

Mike Randle:

• Mock 1.0 (Feb. 12)
• Mock 2.0 (March 24)
• Mock 3.0 (April 14)
• Mock 4.0 (April 23)

NFL Draft Wish Lists

Our Tyler Loechner and Colin McTamany went through each division to identify their top goals and approaches to the draft, and what would constitute a success for each.

• AFC East
• AFC North
• AFC South
• AFC West
• NFC East
• NFC North
• NFC South
• NFC West

NFL Draft Scouting Reports

Jeremy Popielarz has offered up deep NFL Draft scouting reports on a whole host of the fantasy names to know for this year’s draft.

Other Draft Content

• 5 Dynasty Rookie Sleepers to Know
• Top 50 Dynasty Rookie Rankings
• Veteran RBs Who Might Lose Their Jobs
• Veteran WRs Who Might Lose Their Jobs
• Ideal Landing Spots in the Draft: RBs
• Ideal Landing Spots in the Draft: WRs
• Veteran Draft Trade Candidates
• DVOA Draft Preview

Draft History

Our Daniel Kelley has been combing over the last 10 years of drafts to find the most and least successful teams, draft classes and individual first-round picks. Take a look at the draft wins and losses from every angle:

• Least Successful Teams in Round 1
• Most Successful Teams in Round 1
• Ranking the Teams on Day 2
• Ranking the Teams on Day 3
• Best Draft Classes of the Decade
• Worst Draft Classes of the Decade
• Best Picks at Each First-Round Draft Slot
• Worst Picks at Each First-Round Draft Slot