As the 2024 NFL season comes to a close, football fans are already looking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft. The draft order for Round 1 is starting to take shape, and teams are assessing their top needs to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season. In this article, we'll break down the current draft order for Round 1 and highlight the top five needs for all 32 teams.
2025 NFL Draft Order for Round 1
The 2025 NFL Draft order for Round 1 is determined by the reverse order of the previous season's standings, with the worst team picking first and the Super Bowl winner picking last. Here is the current draft order:
1. Houston Texans
2. Washington Commanders
3. Chicago Bears
4. Atlanta Falcons
5. Seattle Seahawks
6. Indianapolis Colts
7. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Carolina Panthers
9. New York Giants
10. Jacksonville Jaguars
11. Tennessee Titans
12. New York Jets
13. Cleveland Browns
14. Minnesota Vikings
15. New England Patriots
16. Los Angeles Chargers
17. Miami Dolphins
18. Pittsburgh Steelers
19. Green Bay Packers
20. Denver Broncos
21. Kansas City Chiefs
22. Los Angeles Rams
23. Baltimore Ravens
24. Buffalo Bills
25. Cincinnati Bengals
26. Dallas Cowboys
27. San Francisco 49ers
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
29. Philadelphia Eagles
30. Arizona Cardinals
31. New Orleans Saints
32. Detroit Lions
Top Five Needs for All 32 Teams
Here are the top five needs for each of the 32 NFL teams heading into the 2025 draft:
AFC East:
+ Buffalo Bills: WR, CB, LB, OL, S
+ Miami Dolphins: RB, WR, OL, LB, CB
+ New England Patriots: WR, TE, OL, LB, S
+ New York Jets: QB, WR, OL, CB, S
AFC North:
+ Baltimore Ravens: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Cincinnati Bengals: OL, WR, LB, CB, S
+ Cleveland Browns: WR, TE, OL, LB, CB
+ Pittsburgh Steelers: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
AFC South:
+ Houston Texans: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
+ Indianapolis Colts: QB, WR, OL, LB, S
+ Jacksonville Jaguars: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Tennessee Titans: WR, TE, OL, LB, CB
AFC West:
+ Denver Broncos: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
+ Kansas City Chiefs: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Las Vegas Raiders: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Los Angeles Chargers: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
NFC East:
+ Dallas Cowboys: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ New York Giants: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Philadelphia Eagles: WR, TE, OL, LB, CB
+ Washington Commanders: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
NFC North:
+ Chicago Bears: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
+ Detroit Lions: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Green Bay Packers: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Minnesota Vikings: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
NFC South:
+ Atlanta Falcons: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
+ Carolina Panthers: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
+ New Orleans Saints: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
NFC West:
+ Arizona Cardinals: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
+ Los Angeles Rams: WR, OL, LB, CB, S
+ San Francisco 49ers: WR, TE, OL, LB, CB
+ Seattle Seahawks: QB, WR, OL, LB, CB
The 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up to be an exciting event, with many talented players available to fill the needs of all 32 teams. As the draft approaches, teams will continue to assess their rosters and make strategic decisions to improve their chances of success in the upcoming season.
Note: The draft order and team needs are subject to change based on various factors, including trades, free agency, and team performance. This article is intended to provide a general overview of the 2025 NFL Draft and should not be considered as investment advice or a definitive prediction of future events.
