2025 NFL Draft Re-Draft: Top 10 Shake-Up and a New QB for the Giants
The 2025 NFL Draft Is almost a week behind us now. All 257 picks And scores of unsigned free agents also find themselves on rosters as clubs move forward with organized team activities (OTAs), which begin in a matter of weeks.
However, if presented with an opportunity for a redo, how many squads would actually seize it? Currently, nobody would openly acknowledge that desire. Instead, all focus has shifted towards the upcoming season, filled with enthusiasm over the talent within their organization.
We have taken it upon ourselves to accomplish this task for their benefit.
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Primarily, the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft consisted of many logical selections. Tennessee Titans chose the best quarterback available in the class Cam Ward at number one overall And the top two agreed-upon prospects followed immediately with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses right behind him.
Every selection from the first round can be justified. However, we believe that certain choices might have been different had teams adjusted based on how their drafts progressed further down the line.
For this task, we are redoing the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. We will keep all trade agreements intact as we progress through the initial 32 selections.
Here's how things changed:
2025 NFL Draft: Redrafting the First Round
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, quarterback from the University of Miami (Florida)
Original selection: Cam Ward, quarterback from Miami (Fla.)
This selection stood out as the most straightforward choice in reality, and we have no intention of altering it. Tennessee dedicated the remainder of the draft to strengthening the offensive lineup with skilled players around Ward, providing him a robust base for his first professional season.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Browns Travis Hunter, Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Colorado
First choice: Travis Hunter, Cornerback/Wide Receiver, Colorado
We're not undoing trades in this re-draft so things look the same at No. 2 overall here. Hunter was the consensus best player in the class. Jacksonville sacrificed a future first-round pick to get him but with a franchise quarterback in place, it will likely be less desperate for a Round 1 selection next year. Hunter gives the Jaguars immediate interest in Year 1 under the leadership of Liam Coen and James Gladstone.
3. New York Giants Abdul Carter from Edge, Penn State
Initial choice: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
The top remaining prospect goes to the Giants, and we stand by this choice. While edge rusher isn't a major priority for them, a talent like Carter's makes this selection worthwhile.
4. New England Patriots Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle from LSU
Initial choice: Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle from LSU
Entering the draft with a significant requirement for a left tackle, New England secures their target with the fourth overall pick. Campbell, one of the top offensive tackle prospects in this year’s class, boasts three seasons of starting experience on the left side.
5. Cleveland Browns (via Jaguars): Mason Graham, Defensive Tackle from Michigan
Revised pick: Mason Graham, Defensive Tackle from Michigan
Cleveland moved backward in the draft but accumulated more selections further down the line. They also secured a first-round choice for next year’s draft, which is expected to have stronger quarterback options. This marks the Browns' first round-one selection since 2021 as they opted for one of the most reliable talents available in Graham.
6. Las Vegas Raiders Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
Initial choice: Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
Heading into the draft, two major areas Las Vegas needed to address were cornerbacks and running backs. The Raiders selected the top player available among those positions and also grabbed one of the most talented prospects overall with their pick of Jeanty. This strategy aligns well since they focused on strengthening their offensive lineup through the course of the draft.
7. New York Jets Armand Membou, OT, University of Missouri
Initial choice: Armand Membou, Offensive Tackle, University of Missouri
New York goes ahead with this move, establishing one of the most promising young tackle duos in the league. We’ll hold onto it.
8. Carolina Panthers Tetairoa McMillan, wide receiver for the Arizona team
Original choice: Tetairoa McMillan, wide receiver from Arizona
Indeed, Carolina had the option to focus on defense earlier; however, they chose to address this area with several subsequent selections. Panthers The emphasis is on providing Bryce Young the optimal opportunity to thrive, and McMillan significantly contributes to this objective.
9. New Orleans Saints Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Tackle, University of Texas
Revised pick: Kelvin Banks Jr., offensive tackle from Texas
Banks serves as a steadying force on the offensive line for a squad experiencing significant changes in leadership. Given that new coach Kellen Moore previously worked with strong offensive lines during his tenure elsewhere, maintaining this stability makes logical sense.
10. Chicago Bears Colston Loveland, Tight End from Michigan
Original choice: Colston Loveland, tight end from Michigan
It was initially startling to see Loveland precede Tyler Warren, but looking back, this arrangement clearly works well for Chicago. Bears strengthen the receiving group by adding Loveland and look ahead to the future (Chicago only has one tight end under contract for 2026). He might align more closely with Coach Ben Johnson's offensive strategy than Warren does.
11. San Francisco 49ers Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
Initial choice: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
Williams has significant potential, yet his abilities perfectly match what the 49ers look for in an edge-defender—tall and strong at setting the edge—with room to develop into a more effective pass rusher.
12. Dallas Cowboys Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver from Texas
Initial choice: Tyler Booker, Guard from Alabama
At last, some changes! Dallas managed to secure excellent picks in the latter stages of the draft and strengthened their running game by selecting both Jaydon Blue in round five and Phil Mafah in round seven. However, they failed to introduce more speed into their receiving lineup, even though the hometown talent Golden had potential for adding just that.
13. Miami Dolphins Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle from Michigan
Initial choice: Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle from Michigan
Returning to our regular programming, we see that NFL teams often use their first-round picks to select desirable traits, and Grant possesses some of the finest among players at his position in this draft class. While he requires further development to fully realize his potential, his natural abilities stand out for a crucial team need.
14. Indianapolis Colts Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State
Revised choice: Tyler Warren, Tight End from Penn State
Warren was a frequent target of mockery for the Colts, but this does not change now. The tight end position required an improvement, which they got with their first-round pick.
15. Atlanta Falcons Jalon Walker, Linebacker/Edge, Georgia
Initial choice: Jalon Walker, Linebacker/Edge Rusher, Georgia
Walker has the potential to address several requirements for the Falcons, which makes it worthwhile to proceed with this move.
16. Arizona Cardinals Derrick Harmon, Defensive Tackle, Oregon
Initial choice: Walter Nolen, Defensive Tackle from Ole Miss
The same role, yet with somewhat differing prospects. Harmon is slightly taller than Nolen and demonstrated greater productivity during his time in college. While he might not reach as high a potential peak performance, he currently boasts a firmer foundation for success.
17. Cincinnati Bengals Donovan Ezeiruaku from Edge, Boston College
Initial choice: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
Another prospect swap at the same position for the Bengals here. Ezeiruaku fell to the second round and the Cowboys scooped him up at No. 44 overall. The math is simple; Cincinnati needs help off the edge as soon as possible. Ezeiruaku is as pro-ready a rusher as you get in this class.
18. Seattle Seahawks Grey Zabel from IOL, North Dakota State
Initial choice: Grey Zabel from IOL,North Dakota State
Entering the draft, Seattle had more pressing needs along the defensive line than most teams in the NFL. The Seahawks addressed this effectively by selecting Zabel, and we maintain that position.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shemar Stewart, from Edge, attended Texas A&M.
Original selection: Emeka Egbuka, wide receiver from Ohio State
This should not be seen as a criticism of Egbuka. He possesses remarkable skills and ranks among the most prepared rookies in this year’s draft. However, Tampa Bay recently signed Chris Godwin to a three-year contract and selected Tez Johnson in the seventh round. Buccaneers looking for assistance on the edges and potentially banking on other tools-like edge rushers, similar to how they addressed it in 2023 with Yaya Diaby.
20. Denver Broncos Jahdae Barron, Corner Back, University of Texas
Initial choice: Jahdae Barron, Corner Back, University of Texas
Barron seemed like an excellent match initially and even more so when looking back. He will immediately step into the nickel role and become a playmaking, multi-functional asset for defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers Walter Nolen, Defensive Tackle, Ole Miss
Initial choice: Derrick Harmon, Defensive Tackle from Oregon
Once Harmon is no longer an option, Pittsburgh selects the top remaining prospect at the same position, Nolen. This choice provides him with another favorable setting for growth.
22. Los Angeles Chargers Emeka Egbuka, wide receiver from Ohio State
Initial choice: Omarion Hampton, Running Back, University of North Carolina
Hampton was an excellent choice and suited well for the Chargers in the first round; however, Egbuka’s availability alters the dynamics. While pairing him with Ladd McConkey might present some initial challenges, passing over such a talented player would be unwise.
23. Green Bay Packers Maxwell Hairston, Corner Back from Kentucky
First choice: Matthew Golden, wide receiver from Texas
Since Golden is not an option, the Packers opt for a cornerback instead, selecting the swift Hairston. Despite being somewhat slender, his agility and ability to create turnovers make him a suitable addition to the Packers' defensive lineup.
24. Minnesota Vikings Donovan Jackson, Offensive Lineman, Ohio State
First choice: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
In retrospect, this choice appears even more astute. Minnesota keeps reshaping its inside offensive line to bolster a more effective rushing attack, but Jackson still stands as the top choice.
25. New York Giants (via Texans Tyler Shough, Quarterback, Louisville
Initial choice: Jaxson Dart, Quarterback, Ole Miss
Apologies, Brian Daboll; we maintained the trade but switched the quarterback. Shough was selected 15 picks after you, moving to New Orleans. He appears likely to adapt faster to the NFL compared to Dart, who operated an offense heavily focused on run-pass options (RPOs) and play-action at Ole Miss. Given your positions as a coach and general manager under pressure, selecting Shough seems like a somewhat safer choice.
26. Atlanta Falcons (via Rams Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
Rephrased version: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
Both Pearce and Green had character concerns entering the draft, with the latter slipping to Round 2 because of it. We make the choice to go with the more productive edge rusher in Green for a team needing pass-rush production as soon as possible.
27. Baltimore Ravens Malaki Starks, Safety from Georgia
Originally selected: Malaki Starks, Safety from Georgia
The Ravens landed one of the top-value selections in the first round, and we see no reason to alter anything.
28. Detroit Lions Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
Initial choice: Tyleik Williams, Defensive tackle from Ohio State
The Lions managed to select Williams, whose playing style closely resembles that of their starting player Alim McNeill. They believe he will likely still be available during the second round. Instead, the team decided to add more depth to strengthen their defensive line rotation.
29. Washington Commanders Josh Conerly Jr., Offensive Lineman, University of Oregon
Original choice: Josh Conerly Jr., Offensive Lineman, University of Oregon
The team acquired Laremy Tunsil through a trade and already has Brandon Coleman, selected in the third round of the 2024 draft, listed as a tackle. While we looked into drafting Josh Simmons, Connorley might ultimately be better suited for a guard position with some versatility to play tackle in emergencies, which aligns perfectly with his abilities.
30. Buffalo Bills Trey Amos, Corner Back from Ole Miss
Original choice: Maxwell Hairston, cornerback from Kentucky
Now that Hairston is unavailable, the Bills should consider signing a different cornerback instead. Amos brings both size and adaptable skills, making him a suitable choice for Buffalo, which had shown interest in several cornerbacks during this draft class.
31. Philadelphia Eagles (via Chiefs): Jihaad Campbell, Linebacker, Alabama
Revised pick: Jihaad Campbell, Linebacker, Alabama
Philadelphia moved up to secure outstanding value with Campbell, who could be considered one of the top 15 players in this draft class, so our re-draft remains unchanged.
32. Kansas City Chiefs (via Eagles): Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle from Ohio State
Revised pick: Josh Simmons, Offensive Tackle from Ohio State
We thought about selecting Simmons for Washington, but we decided against it. However, he would be an excellent pick for a Chiefs squad looking to bolster their tackles position. In a couple of years, it won’t come as a shock if Simmons turns out to be the top tackle from this draft class.
The article initially appeared on USA TODAY: In the 2025 NFL Draft: The first round redo shows alterations beyond the top 10 picks, with a new quarterback heading to the Giants.
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