2025 NFL draft: Ward goes No. 1, Jaguars trade up for Hunter

The NFL draft is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Miami QB Cam Ward is expected to be the first pick to the Tennessee Titans.There will be a red carpet before the draft, where players will show off their style on an Oscars-like runway.Here’s the latest (all times in ET): 9:05 p.m.The Carolina Panthers selected wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan of the University of Arizona.Video below: Football fans greeted by fence art in Green Bay9 p.m.The New York Jets selected offensive tackle Armand Membou of the University of Missouri.8:50 p.m.The Las Vegas Raiders have selected running back Ashton Jeanty of Boise State University.Jeanty was the runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Award.8:45 p.m.After trading out of the second pick, the Cleveland Browns used the fifth pick to select defensive tackle Mason Graham of the University of Michigan.“I’m sure we’ll get along pretty well,” new Browns player Mason Graham said in an interview about his new fanbase, who largely root for his college rival, Ohio State.8:40 p.m.The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell of Louisiana State University.Campbell played a major role in keeping LSU’s quarterbacks upright throughout his collegiate campaign, allowing four sacks throughout 2,553 offensive snaps and 38 games.His arm length measured a respectable 33 inches at the Tigers’ pro day, allaying teams’ only concern.8:30 p.m.The New York Giants select edge rusher Abdul Carter of Penn State with the No. 3 pick.The Giants add a game-wrecker in Carter, who was widely considered a top-three draft pick after a standout career at Penn State, where he frequently drew comparisons to alumni Micah Parsons.The edge rusher finished the 2024 season with 68 tackles, a career-high 12 sacks, four pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.8:25 p.m.Jaguars use trade to pick Travis Hunter at No. 2.Two-way standout and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will join the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025. Hunter shined as a wide receiver and cornerback under head coach Deion Sanders at Colorado, finishing the 2024 season with 1,258 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 96 receptions while adding 35 tackles, 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a forced fumble.8:20 p.m. The Jacksonville Jaguars shipped the No. 5 overall pick, 36th pick, 126th pick, and a 2026 first-rounder to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the 2025 No. 2 overall pick, a fourth-rounder, and a sixth-round selection.8:15 p.m.The Tennessee Titans have selected quarterback Cam Ward from the University of Miami.8 p.m.The NFL draft is about to begin at the top of the hour.Miami QB Cam Ward is expected to be the first pick to the Tennessee Titans.7:30 p.m.Deion Sanders says his sons are “built for” draft scrutiny.Coach Prime is not stressing over his sons’ draft odysseys, even as highly touted quarterback Shedeur navigates heavy doses of negativity and safety Shilo is projected to go undrafted altogether.“You’ve got to understand, when that last name is on your back, you’re going to be attacked and ridiculed by naysayers,” Sanders said.But, he said, his sons “are built for this.”6:50 p.m.Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe seems at ease as he awaits his fate in the draft amid varying outside opinions on when he might get taken.Milroe said whatever team takes him, he will know that’s what God had in store for him.6:45 p.m. Competition was fierce again this year among companies hoping to outfit prospects in their suits.Baynes + Baker co-founder Ravi Punn says players sometimes earn six figures to rep a brand, especially in the era of name, image and likeness earnings. He called the NFL draft “the Oscars of sports.”“The suits are seen for a few hours before the draft, during the draft, the next day when outfits are getting graded — and forever online with social media,” Punn said.6:30 p.m.This is the 2025 draft order:1. Titans2. Browns3. Giants4. Patriots5. Jaguars6. Raiders7. Jets8. Panthers9. Saints10. Bears11. 49ers12. Cowboys13. Dolphins14. Colts15. Falcons16. Cardinals17. Bengals18. Seahawks19. Buccaneers20. Broncos21. Steelers22. Chargers23. Packers24. Vikings25. Texans26. Rams27. Ravens28. Lions29. Commanders30. Bills31. Chiefs32. Eagles

The NFL draft is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Miami QB Cam Ward is expected to be the first pick to the Tennessee Titans.

There will be a red carpet before the draft, where players will show off their style on an Oscars-like runway.

Here’s the latest (all times in ET):

9:05 p.m.

The Carolina Panthers selected wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan of the University of Arizona.

Video below: Football fans greeted by fence art in Green Bay

9 p.m.

The New York Jets selected offensive tackle Armand Membou of the University of Missouri.

8:50 p.m.

The Las Vegas Raiders have selected running back Ashton Jeanty of Boise State University.

Jeanty was the runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Award.

8:45 p.m.

After trading out of the second pick, the Cleveland Browns used the fifth pick to select defensive tackle Mason Graham of the University of Michigan.

“I’m sure we’ll get along pretty well,” new Browns player Mason Graham said in an interview about his new fanbase, who largely root for his college rival, Ohio State.

8:40 p.m.

The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell of Louisiana State University.

Campbell played a major role in keeping LSU’s quarterbacks upright throughout his collegiate campaign, allowing four sacks throughout 2,553 offensive snaps and 38 games.

His arm length measured a respectable 33 inches at the Tigers’ pro day, allaying teams’ only concern.

8:30 p.m.

The New York Giants select edge rusher Abdul Carter of Penn State with the No. 3 pick.

The Giants add a game-wrecker in Carter, who was widely considered a top-three draft pick after a standout career at Penn State, where he frequently drew comparisons to alumni Micah Parsons.

The edge rusher finished the 2024 season with 68 tackles, a career-high 12 sacks, four pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.

8:25 p.m.

Jaguars use trade to pick Travis Hunter at No. 2.

Two-way standout and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will join the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025.

Hunter shined as a wide receiver and cornerback under head coach Deion Sanders at Colorado, finishing the 2024 season with 1,258 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 96 receptions while adding 35 tackles, 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a forced fumble.

8:20 p.m.

The Jacksonville Jaguars shipped the No. 5 overall pick, 36th pick, 126th pick, and a 2026 first-rounder to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the 2025 No. 2 overall pick, a fourth-rounder, and a sixth-round selection.

8:15 p.m.

The Tennessee Titans have selected quarterback Cam Ward from the University of Miami.

8 p.m.

The NFL draft is about to begin at the top of the hour.

Miami QB Cam Ward is expected to be the first pick to the Tennessee Titans.

7:30 p.m.

Deion Sanders says his sons are “built for” draft scrutiny.

Coach Prime is not stressing over his sons’ draft odysseys, even as highly touted quarterback Shedeur navigates heavy doses of negativity and safety Shilo is projected to go undrafted altogether.

“You’ve got to understand, when that last name is on your back, you’re going to be attacked and ridiculed by naysayers,” Sanders said.

But, he said, his sons “are built for this.”

6:50 p.m.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe seems at ease as he awaits his fate in the draft amid varying outside opinions on when he might get taken.

Milroe said whatever team takes him, he will know that’s what God had in store for him.

6:45 p.m.

Competition was fierce again this year among companies hoping to outfit prospects in their suits.

Baynes + Baker co-founder Ravi Punn says players sometimes earn six figures to rep a brand, especially in the era of name, image and likeness earnings. He called the NFL draft “the Oscars of sports.”

“The suits are seen for a few hours before the draft, during the draft, the next day when outfits are getting graded — and forever online with social media,” Punn said.

6:30 p.m.

This is the 2025 draft order:

1. Titans

2. Browns

3. Giants

4. Patriots

5. Jaguars

6. Raiders

7. Jets

8. Panthers

9. Saints

10. Bears

11. 49ers

12. Cowboys

13. Dolphins

14. Colts

15. Falcons

16. Cardinals

17. Bengals

18. Seahawks

19. Buccaneers

20. Broncos

21. Steelers

22. Chargers

23. Packers

24. Vikings

25. Texans

26. Rams

27. Ravens

28. Lions

29. Commanders

30. Bills

31. Chiefs

32. Eagles

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