The NFL Draft is always unpredictable, but the 2025 edition feels especially wide open. With no consensus at quarterback, a deep defensive class, and teams hungry to move, chaos is on the menu. Here are five bold predictions that could shake up draft night in Green Bay:
🔄 1. A Team Trades into the Top 3 for a Non-Quarterback
Most assume trades near the top are reserved for QBs, but this year’s defensive talent may flip the script. Don’t be surprised if a team leaps into the top 3 to grab a game-changer like Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter — two defenders who could anchor a franchise for the next decade.
Potential Movers: Falcons, Seahawks, Commanders
Spicy Take: The Chargers trade up to No. 3 to take Hunter as a CB/WR weapon for Jim Harbaugh.
🧠 2. Shedeur Sanders Falls Out of the First Round
The name value is massive, and his production at Colorado was impressive — but there are real concerns about Shedeur’s ability to handle NFL pressure and quick reads. While he’s been mocked in Round 1 for months, it’s very possible he slides to early Round 2 as teams prioritize safer options.
Landing Spot to Watch: Raiders or Vikings early Day 2
Comp: Geno Smith with a faster release and stronger brand
🏈 3. Four Defensive Linemen Go in the Top 10
In a QB-light draft, the trenches will take over. This class is stacked on the defensive front, and teams picking early are building through the D-line.
Likely Names:
- Jalon Walker (EDGE, Georgia)
- Mykel Williams (EDGE, Georgia)
- Mason Graham (DT, Michigan)
- Abdul Carter (EDGE, Penn State)
- Walter Nolen (DT, Ole Miss)
Bold Call: The top 10 ends up being 40% edge rushers.
🧬 4. A Running Back Goes Top 15
RBs don’t go high anymore, right? Not so fast. Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) is turning heads as a complete back — elite vision, pass-catching, and underrated power. He’s drawn Christian McCaffrey-lite comparisons and could sneak into the top half of Round 1 if a team falls in love.
Watch For: Dallas at Pick 13 or trade-up from Philly or Green Bay
Bold Prediction: First RB drafted in the top 15 since Saquon Barkley (2018)
📉 5. Only One QB Goes in the Top 10
🔮 Why Only One QB?
Depth of the Class: This year’s draft features a talented but less star-studded QB group, and teams may prefer to focus on getting their next quarterback in the 2nd or 3rd round rather than spending a top-10 pick on a riskier prospect.
Uncertainty at the Top: Unlike previous drafts with generational quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence, Andrew Luck, or even Joe Burrow, the 2025 class lacks a definitive No. 1 overall pick at quarterback. Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, and Jalen Milroe all bring high potential, but each comes with significant questions. Teams may decide to hold off on drafting a quarterback until later in the draft to avoid a potential bust.
Quarterback Risk: Teams in the top 10 may opt for safer, more proven options at other positions like wide receiver, edge rusher, or offensive tackle. With an emphasis on building around established quarterbacks, many franchises may see the need for a developmental QB later rather than reaching early for one with flaws.
🎯 Final Thought:
Bold calls aren’t always safe, but in a draft this unpredictable, it’s time to embrace the chaos. Whether it’s surprise trades, positional value twists, or a quarterback slide, the 2025 NFL Draft is poised to defy expectations.
WHen and Where to Watch
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place from April 24 to April 26, 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This marks the first time the draft will be hosted in Green Bay, one of the most historic cities in NFL History.
📅 Draft Schedule (All Times Eastern)
- Thursday, April 24: Round 1 at 8:00 PM
- Friday, April 25: Rounds 2–3 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, April 26: Rounds 4–7 at 12:00 PM
📺 How to Watch
- The draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, and ESPN Deportes. Streaming options include ESPN+ and NFL+
- Green Bay anticipates hosting approximately 250,000 visitors during the event, making it the city’s largest-ever gathering.
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