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The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here, and soon, NFL fans will know which prospects will be joining their favorite teams.
But until the picks are made, speculation about what will happen during the draft will continue to run rampant.
It can be challenging to separate the truth from the smokescreens at this time of year. NFL teams do their best to obscure their plans while agents around the league try to create buzz about their clients to make them top selections.
What we do know at this point is that Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be the first player off the board. After him, Colorado's Travis Hunter and Penn State's Abdul Carter should be the ensuing two picks in some order, barring a surprise selection of Shedeur Sanders.
Speaking of Sanders, his landing spot is subject to plenty of speculation and is the biggest wild card of the NFL draft's first round. He is expected to be the second quarterback off the board, but he could go anywhere from inside the top 10 to the latter half of Round 1.
And there remains an outside chance that Jaxson Dart could go ahead of him, depending on which team decides to take the draft's second quarterback.
Here's a look at the latest NFL draft rumors, news, leaks and more as the first pick of the event draws nearer and nearer.
Miller listed the Panthers and Vikings as the top trade-back candidates in the first round of this year's draft. Why? Carolina would like to add more Day 2 picks given the depth the 2025 NFL draft class has on the defensive line and at receiver.
Meanwhile, the Vikings have just four picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Their selection at 24 could be a sweet spot for a quarterback-needy team to move up while allowing them to move down and acquire more draft assets.
The Chiefs have the 31st pick in the first round but could move up if an offensive tackle they like remains on the board, Miller reports. Kansas City signed Jaylon Moore in free agency but needs competition for him, as he has just 12 career starts.
Miller listed the Houston Texans (No. 25) and Los Angeles Rams (No. 26) as teams the Chiefs may need to jump to land a top tackle.
Yates noted he doesn't believe the Saints will use the No. 9 pick on a quarterback, but he said that some evaluators believe Dart and Shough will be "legitimate targets for the Saints over the course of the draft."
Dart and Shough are both considered fringe first-round selections, so the Saints may target either passer with the second-round pick (No. 40 overall) in the draft. New Orleans could also trade up into the first round if it is worried about both passers coming off the board before its selection.
Payton is taking note of the Broncos' weakness at the running back position, saying that will be a focus during the draft. At his pre-draft press conference, the head coach pointed out that it's a good class of running backs. It would be a boost to Denver's offense, which was mostly forced to be one-dimensional with Bo Nix in his rookie year.
"There are two great allies that I think to help quarterback play. It's really good defense and obviously a really good running game," Payton said.
The Chargers draft plans are coming into focus and Hortiz has reason for optimism as the roster fills out. He was pleased with the team's work in free agency and now believes that gives the Chargers the chance to go in a variety of directions.
"You let the board come to you," Hortiz said. "You don't feel the pressure, so to speak, that, 'Oh we got to address this player, we have to take this position."
"I just don't feel that way because of the way we have spread ourselves out in free agency and adding to the roster and really completing the roster," Hortiz said. "I think that's the goal. You want to put yourself in a position to be go to draft day and say, 'We can literally let the board come to us. We can take the best player.'"
The Giants quarterback situation remains a mystery. Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston aren't long term answers, but maybe Milroe is. Raanan said he's heard that Milroe has his supporters within the Giants' building, suggesting he could be the quarterback the team targets. Fifth-year options make for an interesting dynamic at the end of the first round. The Giants have the 34th pick and could be a trade-up candidate if they want to take the Alabama prospect.
Rodgers made an appearance on the McAfee show Thursday, detailing his frustrations with the Jets and talking about his future. While he said retirement is still a possibility, the future Hall of Fame quarterback appears to be in no rush to make a decision. The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly waiting for that to happen, but could end up going into the draft without a clear answer. Rodgers said the draft won't impact his decision, or if the Steelers were to select a quarterback. In other words, buckle up.
Hunter has been mostly discussed as a cornerback first throughout the draft process, with the idea that he could feature in some packages on offense. The Browns view the dual-threat differently, however.
During a press conference on Thursday, general manager Andrew Berry said the team views Hunter as a receiver first and a defender, second. He likened Hunter to MLB's Shohei Ohtani, adding that you get a unicorn-type player if he's used on both sides of the ball.
The Giants are doing a lot of homework on the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL draft. They are set to host three key private workouts in the lead-up to the event as they look to add young talent to their quarterback room.
New York will work out Shedeur Sanders in Boulder on Thursday, Jalen Milroe in Alabama on Friday and Tyler Shough in Louisville on Saturday. All three could be options for the Giants with their early selections in the 2025 NFL draft (Nos. 3 and 34 overall).
The buzz around Shough continues to grow. Days after The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported some teams think the Louisville quarterback could be a first-round pick, Pelissero listed Shough as one of his five potential first-round surprises for the 2025 draft.
Why might Shough be a first-round pick? Pelissero noted the seven-year college veteran has moved ahead of Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart on the boards of certain scouts.
"He might be the readiest of the whole QB group to play in the NFL right now," Pelissero wrote of Shough. "Does he have a chance to be a bona fide, long-term starter in the pros? All it takes is one team to buy in and take a shot on Shough in Round 1."
Shough played seven college seasons at Oregon, Texas Tech and Louisville. He completed 62.7% of his passes for 3,195 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions during his lone season with the Cardinals.
Walker and Williams are both projected first-round selections and will work out for NFL teams on Thursday, a week ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. Reid reports the duo will only participate in positional drills.
It isn't yet clear which teams will be in attendance for the workout.
Miller is entering the last year of his contract and isn't participating in Las Vegas' voluntary offseason workouts as he seeks an extension. Fowler reports the Raiders have not yet engaged in contract talks with the 29-year-old left tackle.
That doesn't necessarily mean the Raiders will trade Miller, but if any sort of stalemate develops, his name will be one to watch on draft night. It could also position Las Vegas to consider a tackle with its top selection at No. 6 overall. Will Campbell and Armand Membou could be on the board at that juncture.
Stewart is one of the best athletes in the 2025 NFL draft and could go early in the first round. The 49ers, who have the 11th pick, brought Stewart in on the final day of pre-draft visits. There are concerns about the Texas A&M product's production, as he had just 4.5 total sacks across three college seasons, but if San Francisco is sold on his athletic upside, they could select him as a long-term complement to Nick Bosa.
Kiper called Sanders an "old-school" traditional quarterback that reminded him of Drew Brees, in the lack of great arm strength and the importance of destination. He believes that the Saints would be a great spot for Sanders to land, given that he would play home games in a dome while possessing the necessary decision-making, accuracy and toughness. Kiper downplayed size concerns and said his arm strength will get better over time, adding the quarterback can be great with the right offense and the right personnel.
During his pre-draft press conference, the Giants' general manager said it's not "mandatory" to take a quarterback in this year's draft.
He added, "Yeah, if the value matches up with what we have on a player. (But) I’m not going to force it if it’s not the right value. If the board lines up when we’re on the clock, we’ll go with it. I'm not going to be backed into a corner on that."
The Ohio State running back met with the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday and meets with another AFC playoff team today on the final day of top-30 visits. Denver is currently slotted to pick No. 20 overall in the first round, one pick ahead of Pittsburgh. Henderson is one of the four best running backs in a very deep class and could be a surprise riser into the first round thanks to his speed, receiving abilities and zero career fumbles.
On the last day of top-30 visits, Pearce is set to visit the 49ers and Johnson will meet with the Seahawks. San Francisco is slated to pick 11th, while Seattle is slotted in at 18th. Pearce was previously thought of as a top player in this class, but has fallen out of favor over time. Johnson is considered the best cornerback after Travis Hunter, but injury concerns could push his down the board.
Graham was seen wearing a Jacksonville Jaguars shirt in a workout video posted to social media by coach Brandon Jordan. The post was later deleted, but Graham has been commonly linked to the Jaguars throughout the draft process. A California native that played college football at Michigan doesn't have a direct link to Jacksonville, so perhaps Graham is tipping his hand a bit here.
"I heard at one point they looked into Dallas Goedert," Raanan said on Giants After Dark. "He sounds like a guy who is going to get traded at some point in this draft."
Goedert is entering the final season of a four-year, $57 million contract with the Eagles. He has no guaranteed money remaining and carries an $11.7 million cap hit.
New York currently has Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz and Greg Dulcich on their tight end depth chart, but none have the experience or production that Goedert offers. Last season, Goedert had one of the least productive years of his career, missing seven regular-season games, finishing with just 496 receiving yards his lowest total since his rookie season.
There are no games this time of year. Well, except "Fortnite," apparently.
Top NFL draft prospect and presumptive No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward had some downtime to play the popular video game on Tuesday night, and he let out just a little bit of a tell when it comes to where he might land come next Thursday.
The best wide receiver in the game? Calvin Ridley. The best running back? Tony Pollard. A head coach he likes more than any others? Brian Callahan. What do all those have in common? They're all members of the Tennessee Titans, who, coincidentally, own the No. 1 overall pick.
During an appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones indicated the team doesn't seem to be in a spot to move up on draft night.
"I don't necessarily see us moving up, based on the way the board is coming together," Jones said. "But could see a situation where we move down."
He highlighted the depth of the draft and added the team has experienced some good fortune just outside the top-10.
Schrager said the Steelers previously met with Sanders for five hours, but suggested the Giants could take Abdul Carter at No. 3 before trading back up for Sanders. He likened the possibility to what the Texans did in 2023, when they drafted C.J. Stroud and traded up for Will Anderson.
Already set to have a workout for Shedeur Sanders, the Giants are adding Milroe and Shough to the list of potential options. New York is leaving no stone unturned in their quest to find a quarterback for the future, especially as it relates to Sanders.
Milroe is the most intriguing player out of that group, however. Head coach Brian Daboll has previously worked with former Alabama head coach, Nick Saban, so the Giants might have some additional information on the Crimson Tide prospects.
Russini has heard Shough's name a lot more in league circles recently, adding that he could end up in the first round. According to the report, one current NFL head coach told her that they believe Shough is the best quarterback in the class – even better than Cam Ward.
General manager Dan Morgan said the team is open to trading back and acquiring more picks, adding they are open to all possibilities. He didn't say how far the Panthers would be willing to move back, but it's clear Carolina would like do some wheeling and dealing.
Whether Sanders makes it to No. 21 is unclear, but McShay said he has heard Tomlin likes the quarterback. The Steelers are in an interesting spot thanks to Aaron Rodgers and currently set to enter the 2025 season without a clear starting quarterback. With Russell Wilson landing with the Giants and Justin Fields signing with the Jets, Pittsburgh seems to be in Rodgers-or-bust territory. The only way out would be through the draft. Sanders might just be the escape hatch.
McShay said people have told him to not close the book on Sanders to the Giants at No. 3, saying it's either the Colorado quarterback or Abdul Carter for them. With the extensive work New York has done on Sanders, it's clear that there is plenty of interest from Big Blue.
The NFL draft is set to begin on Thursday, April 24 with the first round. It will resume on Friday, April 25 with the second and third rounds before wrapping up on Saturday, April 25 with the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds.
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But until the picks are made, speculation about what will happen during the draft will continue to run rampant.
It can be challenging to separate the truth from the smokescreens at this time of year. NFL teams do their best to obscure their plans while agents around the league try to create buzz about their clients to make them top selections.
What we do know at this point is that Miami quarterback Cam Ward is expected to be the first player off the board. After him, Colorado's Travis Hunter and Penn State's Abdul Carter should be the ensuing two picks in some order, barring a surprise selection of Shedeur Sanders.
Speaking of Sanders, his landing spot is subject to plenty of speculation and is the biggest wild card of the NFL draft's first round. He is expected to be the second quarterback off the board, but he could go anywhere from inside the top 10 to the latter half of Round 1.
And there remains an outside chance that Jaxson Dart could go ahead of him, depending on which team decides to take the draft's second quarterback.
Here's a look at the latest NFL draft rumors, news, leaks and more as the first pick of the event draws nearer and nearer.
NFL draft rumors 2025
Panthers, Vikings among top trade-down candidates in first round
- Date: April 18
- Source: ESPN's Matt Miller
Miller listed the Panthers and Vikings as the top trade-back candidates in the first round of this year's draft. Why? Carolina would like to add more Day 2 picks given the depth the 2025 NFL draft class has on the defensive line and at receiver.
Meanwhile, the Vikings have just four picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Their selection at 24 could be a sweet spot for a quarterback-needy team to move up while allowing them to move down and acquire more draft assets.
Chiefs 'actively looking to trade up' in Round 1
- Date: April 18
- Source: ESPN's Matt Miller
The Chiefs have the 31st pick in the first round but could move up if an offensive tackle they like remains on the board, Miller reports. Kansas City signed Jaylon Moore in free agency but needs competition for him, as he has just 12 career starts.
Miller listed the Houston Texans (No. 25) and Los Angeles Rams (No. 26) as teams the Chiefs may need to jump to land a top tackle.
Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough 'legitimate targets' for Saints
- Date: April 18
- Source: ESPN's Field Yates
Yates noted he doesn't believe the Saints will use the No. 9 pick on a quarterback, but he said that some evaluators believe Dart and Shough will be "legitimate targets for the Saints over the course of the draft."
Dart and Shough are both considered fringe first-round selections, so the Saints may target either passer with the second-round pick (No. 40 overall) in the draft. New Orleans could also trade up into the first round if it is worried about both passers coming off the board before its selection.
Broncos to focus on RB position in draft
- Date: April 18
- Source: Broncos HC Sean Payton
Payton is taking note of the Broncos' weakness at the running back position, saying that will be a focus during the draft. At his pre-draft press conference, the head coach pointed out that it's a good class of running backs. It would be a boost to Denver's offense, which was mostly forced to be one-dimensional with Bo Nix in his rookie year.
"There are two great allies that I think to help quarterback play. It's really good defense and obviously a really good running game," Payton said.
Chargers positioned to take draft best player available
- Date: April 18
- Source: Chargers GM Joe Hortiz
The Chargers draft plans are coming into focus and Hortiz has reason for optimism as the roster fills out. He was pleased with the team's work in free agency and now believes that gives the Chargers the chance to go in a variety of directions.
"You let the board come to you," Hortiz said. "You don't feel the pressure, so to speak, that, 'Oh we got to address this player, we have to take this position."
"I just don't feel that way because of the way we have spread ourselves out in free agency and adding to the roster and really completing the roster," Hortiz said. "I think that's the goal. You want to put yourself in a position to be go to draft day and say, 'We can literally let the board come to us. We can take the best player.'"
Jalen Milroe has support within the Giants building
- Date: April 17
- Source: ESPN's Jordan Raanan
The Giants quarterback situation remains a mystery. Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston aren't long term answers, but maybe Milroe is. Raanan said he's heard that Milroe has his supporters within the Giants' building, suggesting he could be the quarterback the team targets. Fifth-year options make for an interesting dynamic at the end of the first round. The Giants have the 34th pick and could be a trade-up candidate if they want to take the Alabama prospect.
Aaron Rodgers says NFL draft won't impact his decision
- Date: April 17
- Source: The Pat McAfee Show
Rodgers made an appearance on the McAfee show Thursday, detailing his frustrations with the Jets and talking about his future. While he said retirement is still a possibility, the future Hall of Fame quarterback appears to be in no rush to make a decision. The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly waiting for that to happen, but could end up going into the draft without a clear answer. Rodgers said the draft won't impact his decision, or if the Steelers were to select a quarterback. In other words, buckle up.
Browns view Travis Hunter as a WR first
- Date: April 17
- Source: Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry
Hunter has been mostly discussed as a cornerback first throughout the draft process, with the idea that he could feature in some packages on offense. The Browns view the dual-threat differently, however.
During a press conference on Thursday, general manager Andrew Berry said the team views Hunter as a receiver first and a defender, second. He likened Hunter to MLB's Shohei Ohtani, adding that you get a unicorn-type player if he's used on both sides of the ball.
Giants set private workouts with Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe, Tyler Shough
- Date: April 17
- Source: ESPN's Adam Schefter
The Giants are doing a lot of homework on the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL draft. They are set to host three key private workouts in the lead-up to the event as they look to add young talent to their quarterback room.
New York will work out Shedeur Sanders in Boulder on Thursday, Jalen Milroe in Alabama on Friday and Tyler Shough in Louisville on Saturday. All three could be options for the Giants with their early selections in the 2025 NFL draft (Nos. 3 and 34 overall).
Louisville QB Tyler Shough could be surprise first-round pick
- Date: April 17
- Source: NFL Network's Tom Pelissero
The buzz around Shough continues to grow. Days after The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported some teams think the Louisville quarterback could be a first-round pick, Pelissero listed Shough as one of his five potential first-round surprises for the 2025 draft.
Why might Shough be a first-round pick? Pelissero noted the seven-year college veteran has moved ahead of Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart on the boards of certain scouts.
"He might be the readiest of the whole QB group to play in the NFL right now," Pelissero wrote of Shough. "Does he have a chance to be a bona fide, long-term starter in the pros? All it takes is one team to buy in and take a shot on Shough in Round 1."
Shough played seven college seasons at Oregon, Texas Tech and Louisville. He completed 62.7% of his passes for 3,195 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions during his lone season with the Cardinals.
Georgia defenders Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams working out for teams Thursday
- Date: April 17
- Source: ESPN's Jordan Reid
Walker and Williams are both projected first-round selections and will work out for NFL teams on Thursday, a week ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. Reid reports the duo will only participate in positional drills.
It isn't yet clear which teams will be in attendance for the workout.
Raiders OT Kolton Miller seeking contract extension
- Date: April 16
- Source: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler
Miller is entering the last year of his contract and isn't participating in Las Vegas' voluntary offseason workouts as he seeks an extension. Fowler reports the Raiders have not yet engaged in contract talks with the 29-year-old left tackle.
That doesn't necessarily mean the Raiders will trade Miller, but if any sort of stalemate develops, his name will be one to watch on draft night. It could also position Las Vegas to consider a tackle with its top selection at No. 6 overall. Will Campbell and Armand Membou could be on the board at that juncture.
Shemar Stewart meets with 49ers
- Date: April 16
- Source: NFL Network's Tom Pelissero
Stewart is one of the best athletes in the 2025 NFL draft and could go early in the first round. The 49ers, who have the 11th pick, brought Stewart in on the final day of pre-draft visits. There are concerns about the Texas A&M product's production, as he had just 4.5 total sacks across three college seasons, but if San Francisco is sold on his athletic upside, they could select him as a long-term complement to Nick Bosa.
Mel Kiper Jr. talks best fit for Shedeur Sanders
- Date: April 16
- Source: ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.
Kiper called Sanders an "old-school" traditional quarterback that reminded him of Drew Brees, in the lack of great arm strength and the importance of destination. He believes that the Saints would be a great spot for Sanders to land, given that he would play home games in a dome while possessing the necessary decision-making, accuracy and toughness. Kiper downplayed size concerns and said his arm strength will get better over time, adding the quarterback can be great with the right offense and the right personnel.
Giants GM Joe Schoen doesn't think it's "mandatory" to draft a QB this year
- Date: April 16
- Source: Joe Schoen
During his pre-draft press conference, the Giants' general manager said it's not "mandatory" to take a quarterback in this year's draft.
He added, "Yeah, if the value matches up with what we have on a player. (But) I’m not going to force it if it’s not the right value. If the board lines up when we’re on the clock, we’ll go with it. I'm not going to be backed into a corner on that."
TreVeyon Henderson to meet with Denver Broncos
- Date: April 16
- Source: 9NEWS' Mike Klis
The Ohio State running back met with the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday and meets with another AFC playoff team today on the final day of top-30 visits. Denver is currently slotted to pick No. 20 overall in the first round, one pick ahead of Pittsburgh. Henderson is one of the four best running backs in a very deep class and could be a surprise riser into the first round thanks to his speed, receiving abilities and zero career fumbles.
James Pearce Jr. to visit 49ers, Will Johnson to visit Seahawks
- Date: April 16
- Source: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport
On the last day of top-30 visits, Pearce is set to visit the 49ers and Johnson will meet with the Seahawks. San Francisco is slated to pick 11th, while Seattle is slotted in at 18th. Pearce was previously thought of as a top player in this class, but has fallen out of favor over time. Johnson is considered the best cornerback after Travis Hunter, but injury concerns could push his down the board.
Did Mason Graham reveal his draft landing spot?
- Date: April 16
- Source: CBS Sports
Graham was seen wearing a Jacksonville Jaguars shirt in a workout video posted to social media by coach Brandon Jordan. The post was later deleted, but Graham has been commonly linked to the Jaguars throughout the draft process. A California native that played college football at Michigan doesn't have a direct link to Jacksonville, so perhaps Graham is tipping his hand a bit here.
Giants expressed interest in trading for Eagles' tight end Dallas Goedert
- Date: April 16
- Source: ESPN's Jordan Raanan
"I heard at one point they looked into Dallas Goedert," Raanan said on Giants After Dark. "He sounds like a guy who is going to get traded at some point in this draft."
Goedert is entering the final season of a four-year, $57 million contract with the Eagles. He has no guaranteed money remaining and carries an $11.7 million cap hit.
New York currently has Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz and Greg Dulcich on their tight end depth chart, but none have the experience or production that Goedert offers. Last season, Goedert had one of the least productive years of his career, missing seven regular-season games, finishing with just 496 receiving yards his lowest total since his rookie season.
Cam Ward may have tipped his hand to where he's going during 'Fortnite' stream
- Date: April 15
- Source: Cam Ward
There are no games this time of year. Well, except "Fortnite," apparently.
Top NFL draft prospect and presumptive No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward had some downtime to play the popular video game on Tuesday night, and he let out just a little bit of a tell when it comes to where he might land come next Thursday.
The best wide receiver in the game? Calvin Ridley. The best running back? Tony Pollard. A head coach he likes more than any others? Brian Callahan. What do all those have in common? They're all members of the Tennessee Titans, who, coincidentally, own the No. 1 overall pick.
Cowboys could look to move down
- Date: April 15
- Source: Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones
During an appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones indicated the team doesn't seem to be in a spot to move up on draft night.
"I don't necessarily see us moving up, based on the way the board is coming together," Jones said. "But could see a situation where we move down."
He highlighted the depth of the draft and added the team has experienced some good fortune just outside the top-10.
Giants could trade back up for Shedeur Sanders
- Date: April 15
- Source: ESPN's Peter Schrager
Schrager said the Steelers previously met with Sanders for five hours, but suggested the Giants could take Abdul Carter at No. 3 before trading back up for Sanders. He likened the possibility to what the Texans did in 2023, when they drafted C.J. Stroud and traded up for Will Anderson.
Jalen Milroe, Tyler Shough to work out with Giants
- Date: April 15
- Source: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport
Already set to have a workout for Shedeur Sanders, the Giants are adding Milroe and Shough to the list of potential options. New York is leaving no stone unturned in their quest to find a quarterback for the future, especially as it relates to Sanders.
Milroe is the most intriguing player out of that group, however. Head coach Brian Daboll has previously worked with former Alabama head coach, Nick Saban, so the Giants might have some additional information on the Crimson Tide prospects.
Tyler Shough draft stock rising
- Date: April 15
- Source: The Athletic's Dianna Russini
Russini has heard Shough's name a lot more in league circles recently, adding that he could end up in the first round. According to the report, one current NFL head coach told her that they believe Shough is the best quarterback in the class – even better than Cam Ward.
Panthers open to trading back
- Date: April 15
- Source: Panthers GM Dan Morgan
General manager Dan Morgan said the team is open to trading back and acquiring more picks, adding they are open to all possibilities. He didn't say how far the Panthers would be willing to move back, but it's clear Carolina would like do some wheeling and dealing.
Mike Tomlin likes Shedeur Sanders
- Date: April 14
- Source: The Ringer's Todd McShay
Whether Sanders makes it to No. 21 is unclear, but McShay said he has heard Tomlin likes the quarterback. The Steelers are in an interesting spot thanks to Aaron Rodgers and currently set to enter the 2025 season without a clear starting quarterback. With Russell Wilson landing with the Giants and Justin Fields signing with the Jets, Pittsburgh seems to be in Rodgers-or-bust territory. The only way out would be through the draft. Sanders might just be the escape hatch.
Shedeur Sanders an option at No. 3 for Giants
- Date: April 14
- Source: The Ringer's Todd McShay
McShay said people have told him to not close the book on Sanders to the Giants at No. 3, saying it's either the Colorado quarterback or Abdul Carter for them. With the extensive work New York has done on Sanders, it's clear that there is plenty of interest from Big Blue.
When is the NFL draft 2025?
The NFL draft is set to begin on Thursday, April 24 with the first round. It will resume on Friday, April 25 with the second and third rounds before wrapping up on Saturday, April 25 with the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds.
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