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RotoBaller's 2025 NFL Draft Report Card features final draft grades for all 32 NFL teams. Draft pick analysis and insight for the entire draft class of every team.
2025 NFL Draft Report Card: Final Grades For All 32 Teams
The 2025 NFL Draft featured some unexpected twists and turns. Which teams made the most of their opportunities and which organizations completely whiffed on this year’s picks? Read ahead for those answers and our analysis for every NFL team’s 2025 draft class.
Arizona Cardinals
Notable Selections: Walter Nolen, DT (Pick 16); Will Johnson, CB, (Pick 47)
Seemingly content with what they have on the offensive side of the ball, the Cardinals went all-in on upgrading their defense in this draft, using six of their seven selections on defensive players. Arizona scooped up two high-upside players with their first two picks, grabbing Ole Miss disruptor Walter Nolen in the first round and Michigan CB Will Johnson in the second. Johnson specifically is a highly-talented player who many analysts graded as a first rounder, though he slipped due to medical concerns. The Cardinals made some calculated gambles this year, but have a chance to supercharge their defense.
Grade: B+
Atlanta Falcons
Notable Selections: Jalon Walker, LB (Pick 15); James Pearce Jr., Edge (Pick 26)
In what’s becoming something of an annual draft night tradition, the Falcons were the talk of the first round. They led off their 2025 draft with a smart (and excellent) move, selecting Georgia’s Jalon Walker with the 15th overall pick. However, things got wild when Atlanta elected to move back into the first round for Tennessee’s freakish Edge James Pearce Jr., a player that comes with character concerns but Jevon Kearse-like physical traits. The rub? The Falcons sold the farm to select Pearce, sending a 2026 first-round pick to the Rams as part of the trade package.
It’s hard not to love the haul, as Atlanta injected tons of talent into a defense that was absolutely lifeless in 2024. However, they certainly made some risky – some would say reckless – decisions along the way.
Grade: B+
Baltimore Ravens
Notable Selections: Malaki Starks, S (Pick 27); Mike Green, Edge (Pick 59); Tyler Loop, K (Pick 186)
A classic Ravens draft, as Baltimore grabbed value where they could find it. Georgia’s Starks will fit perfectly in the Ravens secondary, while Marshall’s Green fills a serious area of need and is a first-round talent who slipped due to off-the-field issues. The decision to select Arizona kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round could very well signal the end of the Justin Tucker era in Baltimore.
Grade: B
Buffalo Bills
Notable Selections: Maxwell Hairston, S (Pick 30); T.J. Sanders, DT (Pick 41); Deone Walker, DT (Pick 109)
While many consider Buffalo’s receiving corps to still be an area of concern heading into the 2025 season, the Bills elected to elected to load up on defensive talent in this draft, selecting defensive players with their first five picks. Buffalo grabbed a talented playmaker in Kentucky safety Hairston at the tail end of the first round. It feels as though we do have to ding the Bills for what they gave up to move up for South Carolina DT Sanders in the second round, and at the end of the day, getting very little help for Josh Allen.
Grade: C+
Carolina Panthers
Notable Selections: Tetairoa McMillan, WR (Pick 8); Nic Scourton, Edge (Pick 51); Princely Umanmielen, Edge (Pick 77)
A fun, and somewhat surprising, pick at the eighth overall pick with Tetairoa McMillan, a big, physical receiver that was the top-ranked WR on almost every board. The addition of McMillan will aid the progress that Bryce Young showed down the stretch in 2024. Carolina also addressed what was arguably the NFL’s worst defensive front last season, adding pass rushers with upside in Rounds 2 and 3.
Grade: A
Chicago Bears
Notable Selections: Coleston Loveland, TE (Pick 10); Luther Burden III, WR (Pick 39); Shemar Turner, DT (Pick 62)
The Bears continue to invest in a supporting cast for Caleb Williams. Some might be surprised by the selection of Michigan TE Loveland at No. 10, but it gives new Chicago head coach Ben Johnson his new version of Sam LaPorta. Mizzou wideout Burden was a borderline first-rounder on many boards and projects as a replacement for the departed Keenan Allen. A&M’s Turner will bring some toughness and power to Chicago’s interior defensive line.
Grade: A-
Cincinnati Bengals
Notable Selections: Shemar Stewart, Edge (Pick 17); Demetrius Knight, LB (Pick 49); Dylan Fairchild, G (Pick 81)
After making a huge financial investment in their high-octane offense following the season, the Bengals did the sensible thing by targeting defensive help early in this draft. However, Stewart might be something of a project player – though he undeniably possesses huge upside. The decision to grab an interior o-lineman in Fairchild in the third round raises a bit of an eyebrow, but it was admittedly, a strange class for offensive linemen and the Bengals certainly needed help there.
Grade: C
Cleveland Browns
Notable Selections: Mason Graham, DT (Pick 5); Quinshon Judkins, RB (Pick 36); Dillon Gabriel, QB (Pick 94); Dylan Sampson, RB (Pick 126); Shedeur Sanders, QB (Pick 144)
Shewww… a lot to unpack here. Cleveland passed on the chance to draft Travis Hunter by dealing the second overall pick to Jacksonville for a juicy package that included the Jags 2026 first rounder. It was a reasonable strategy to take for a franchise that’s still recovering from the draft capital it coughed up in the disastrous Deshaun Watson trade. After nabbing potential anchors Graham and Carson Schwesinger with their first two picks of the draft, the Browns went looking for Nick Chubb’s replacement in collegiate star Quinshon Judkins.
That’s where things arguably went off the rails for Cleveland, who selected Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel in the third round, and then traded up to select free falling QB Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round after taking another running back in Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson. Overall, it’s a draft that could be looked back on as genius or idiotic.
Grade: B
Dallas Cowboys
Notable Selections: Tyler Booker, G, (Pick 12); Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge (Pick 44); Shavon Revel, CB (Pick 76); Jaydon Blue, RB (Pick 149)
Nothing splashy from the Cowboys here, which might actually be a good thing for this organization. Selecting a guard – even one as good as Booker – with the 12th overall pick will almost always feel like a reach, but it was an area of need following Zack Martin’s retirement and solidifies Dallas’ offensive line for the future. The decision to skip on selecting a wide receiver is a head scratcher. In a deep running back class the addition of Texas Longhorns burner Blue in the fifth round represents good value, though many Cowboys fans likely wanted something done much earlier with a higher-profile name.
Grade: B+
Denver Broncos
Notable Selections: Jahdae Barron, CB (Pick 20); RJ Harvey, RB (Pick 60); Sai’vion Jones, DE (Pick 101)
Fresh off a playoff appearance, the Broncos showed patience and maturity in this draft. Selecting cornerback Barron with the 20th overall pick certainly wasn’t a need-based move, but it made one of the league’s best secondaries even better thanks to a great value selection of arguably the draft’s top cornerback in the back half of the first round. Harvey is an elusive, explosive RB who many will peg as Sean Payton’s new Alvin Kamara.
Grade: A-
Detroit Lions
Notable Selections: Tyleik Williams, DT (Pick 28); Tate Ratledge, G (Pick 57); Isaac TeSlaa, WR (Pick 70)
One thing is clear, the Lions are going to do the draft their way with no fear of what the “experts” may say. It’s a strategy that’s worked for them and was again in effect this year. The first two selections of the disruptive Williams and nasty Ratledge to shore up the trenches was straightforward, but their decision to give up two future third-round picks in order to move up 32 spots to select Arkansas wide receiver TeSlaa was a puzzling move by any measure.
Grade: C
Green Bay Packers
Notable Selections: Matthew Golden, WR (Pick 23); Savion Williams, WR (Pick 87); Barryn Sorrell, Edge (Pick 124)
For the first time since 2002, Green Bay selected a wide receiver in the first round. As much as I like Matthew Golden as a prospect, was now really the right time? The Packers obviously want an alpha pass-catching option for Jordan Love, but will Golden stand out in a deep receiving corps that already features Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and several more? To muddy the waters even further, Green Bay went back to the wide receiver well with their selection of TCU’s Williams in Round 3. They grabbed Texas edge rusher Sorrell in the fourth round, but was that too little, too late for a real area of need?
Grade: D+
Houston Texans
Notable Selections: Jayden Higgins, WR (Pick 34); Aireontae Ersery, OT (Pick 48); Jaylin Noel, WR (Pick 79)
Houston picked up some draft capital by trading out of the first round. They used that ammo by targeting help for QB C.J. Stroud in the form of a pair of Iowa State receivers in Higgins and Noel, as well as an excellent value pick in monstrous Minnesota offensive lineman, Ersery. Injuries to Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs, and Tank Dell last season likely spurred the Texans to strengthen up their receiving corps here, and their complete offseason rebuild of the offensive line will be aided by the selection of Ersery.
Grade: B
Indianapolis Colts
Notable Selections: Tyler Warren, TE (Pick 14); JT Tuimoloau, Edge (Pick 45); Justin Walley, CB (Pick 80)
The Colts ended their long-lasting search for a tight end with the selection of Warren with the 14th pick. He’s a Brock Bowers clone who profiles as a do-everything player for them. It’s also hard to hate on the selections of Tuimoloau and Walley, two players who could be defensive stalwarts in Indy for years to come. The lack of attention paid to offensive line is what’s concerning here, as is the selection late selection of Riley Leonard, an athletic QB who lacks high-level passing skills – traits which don’t differentiate him from the other options in the Colts’ already-concerning quarterback room.
Grade: C+
Jacksonville Jaguars
Notable Selections: Travis Hunter, WR/CB (Pick 2); Caleb Ransaw, CB (Pick 88); Bhayshul Tuten, RB, (Pick 104)
I suppose any grade you’d give the Jaguars would come down to how much you like the aggressive move to move up to the second overall pick, as well as how you feel about Hunter – a two-way superstar that has the potential to be a generational-type talent at a pair of premium positions that happen to both be needs for Jacksonville. The Jags gave up their 2026 first-round pick to select Hunter, who gives Trevor Lawrence another weapon beside Brian Thomas Jr. and boasts the potential to be a shutdown corner. Ransaw adds some more talent to Jacksonville’s fledgling secondary, while Tuten brings big-play potential to the offensive backfield.
Grade: A-
Kansas City Chiefs
Notable Selections: Josh Simmons, OT (Pick 32); Omarr Norman-Lott, DT (Pick 63); Ashton Gillotte, Edge (Pick 66); Jalen Royals, WR (Pick 133)
The rich seemed to get richer, as the Chiefs put on a masterclass of making the best of being stuck with a late first-round selection. Kansas City picked up an extra fifth-round pick in a quirky pick swap with the Eagles that saw them move back from 31 to 32 on the board. The proceeded to select what could ultimately be the steal of the draft in Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons, a player with top-10 upside who slipped due to a torn patellar injury and will be an immediate offensive line upgrade when he returns to action. Norman-Lott and Gillotte are noticeable additions to the defensive front, while Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals could be a real contributor.
Grade: A
Las Vegas Raiders
Notable Selections: Ashton Jeanty, RB (Pick 6); Jack Bech, WR (Pick 58); Darien Porter, CB (Pick 68): Dont’e Thornton, WR (Pick 108)
The culture change appears to be underway as the Pete Carroll era begins in Las Vegas. Pulling the trigger on a running back with the sixth overall pick will always be a non-starter for some, but Jeanty is undeniably a special talent, who is perfectly suited to fit in Carroll’s physical style of offense. Bech is a physical competitor who will be a welcome addition to the Raiders’ undermanned receiving corps, while Porter profiles as a playmaker in the secondary. Don’t sleep on fourth-round pick Thornton, a combine darling who is 6’5″ with 4.3 speed in the 40-yard dash.
Grade: A-
Los Angeles Chargers
Notable Selections: Omarion Hampton, RB (Pick 22); Tre Harris, WR (Pick 55); Jamaree Caldwell, DL (Pick 86)
A rock-solid draft for Jim Harbaugh and the Bolts, who pick up a group of prospects that fit their philosophy perfectly. This draft’s only real rival at the position to Ashton Jeanty, Hampton will be a dangerous weapon in Greg Roman’s run-heavy scheme. Harris will likely pass Quentin Johnston on the depth chart quickly and is a nice compliment to Ladd McConkey in an L.A. receiving corps that’s still retooling, while Auburn speedster KeAndre Lambert-Smith was a nice pick up in the fifth round. Caldwell is a 330lb. run-stuffing monster and South Carolina’s Kyle Kennard will add a pass-rushing presence off the edge of the defensive line.
Grade: B+
Los Angeles Rams
Notable Selections: Terrance Ferguson, TE (Pick 46); Josaiah Stewart, Edge (Pick 90); Chris Paul Jr., LB (Pick 172)
The Rams draft haul far exceeds the players selected, as GM Les Snead Houdini’d a 2026 first-round pick from the Falcons for L.A.’s 26th overall pick in this year’s draft – a move that will give them additional ammo in what’s expected to be a QB-rich draft class next year. Despite moving out of the first round, the Rams appear to have found Tyler Higbee’s successor in athletic Oregon tight end Ferguson, while also adding more firepower to one of the NFL’s most exciting young defensive lines with Michigan’s Stewart.
Grade: A-
Miami Dolphins
Notable Selections: Kenneth Grant, DT (Pick 23); Jonah Savaiinaea, G (Pick 37); Jordan Phillips, DT (Pick 143); Quinn Ewers, QB (Pick 231)
The Dolphins and Mike McDaniel hit the pause button on their obsession with speed and spent this draft focused on toughness in the trenches. I like the strategy. Grant is a behemoth of a nose tackle and Phillips could also prove to be an excellent run stopper that Miami stole in the fifth round. The second-round selection of guard Savaiinaea shores up the interior of the Dolphins offensive line. The low-risk investment of Ewers in the seventh round might be a solution to the back-up QB problem that’s plagued Miami during Tua Tagovailoa’s multiple absences in recent years.
Grade: B
Minnesota Vikings
Notable Selections: Donovan Jackson, G, (Pick 24); Tai Felton, WR (Pick 102)
Minnesota didn’t have much to play with this year, thanks to a trade that allowed them to move into the first round of last year’s draft to select Dallas Turner, and cost them 2025 third and fourth-round picks. They capitalized on what they had to work with in this draft, scooping up talented Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson in the first round, a player who has the potential to start for the Vikings at guard for the next decade. Third-round receiver Tai Felton boasts field-stretching speed and could become part of the Minnesota receiving rotation.
Grade: C-
New England Patriots
Notable Selections: Will Campbell, OT (Pick 4); TreVeyon Henderson, RB (Pick 38); Kyle Williams, WR (Pick 69)
The Patriots entered the draft with the clear objective of upgrading the supporting cast around Drake Maye. It appears as though they were hugely successful, as they added a left tackle of the future in Campbell, as well as Georgia center Jared Wilson, who New England hopes will be their long-term solution at center. Henderson is a dynamic playmaker and solid pass protector, while Williams is a strong route runner who should earn playing time right away. The Patriots entered the draft needing lots of help and exit it with a veritable haul of quality prospects.
Grade: A+
New Orleans Saints
Notable Selections: Kelvin Banks, OT (Pick 9); Tyler Shough, QB (Pick 40); Vernon Broughton, DL (Pick 71)
New Orleans’ selection of Banks with the ninth overall pick was a classic case of taking the best available player on the board and was a sound decision for an organization that’s entering a rebuild – whether the Saints themselves want to admit that is a discussion for another time. The selection of Shough in the second round was something of a shocker, as he’ll be a 26-year-old rookie who played seven years of college ball and has an extended history of injury issues. They’ll likely need someone to fill in for an injured Derek Carr right away, but why not take a stab on the upside of the sliding Shedeur Sanders either with this pick or a later one?
Grade: C-
New York Giants
Notable Selections: Abdul Carter, Edge (Pick 3); Jaxson Dart, QB (Pick 25); Darius Alexander, DL (Pick 65); Cam Skattebo, RB (Pick 105)
Giants GM Joe Schoen has been heavily criticized in recent years, and while it’s been largely deserved, I feel as though Schoen had a terrific showing in this draft. In a class that was low on talent overall, New York landed arguably the best player in this entire draft in Abdul Carter with the third pick. He’s a game-changer at a premium position. We can debate Jaxson Dart as a prospect, but I like New York’s process of targeting a QB they believe in and aggressively pursuing him by moving back into the first round to select Dart at No. 25. Alexander will be a disruptive presence on the d-line, while ASU running back Skattebo is a nice player to pair with Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Grade: A+
New York Jets
Notable Selections: Armand Membou, OT (Pick 7); Mason Taylor, TE (Pick 42); Azareye’h Thomas, CB (Pick 73); Malachi Moore, S (Pick 130)
It was a meat-and-potatoes draft for the retooling Jets, which was exactly the sort of smart, back-to-basics strategy for them to deploy following the Aaron Rodgers debacle. Membou is a talented young right tackle that’s a perfect addition to New York’s renovated offensive line. A year after passing on Brock Bowers, Gang Green lands an athletic tight end that should start right away in LSU’s Taylor. Florida State cornerback Thomas and Alabama safety Moore could be early contributors in the secondary for new head coach Aaron Glenn.
Grade: A-
Philadelphia Eagles
Notable Selections: Jihaad Campbell, LB (Pick 31); Andrew Mukuba, S (Pick 64); Ty Robinson, DT (Pick 111); Kyle McCord, QB (Pick 181)
Philly GM Howie Roseman is notorious for his draft trades, and while Roseman’s wheeling-and-dealing was kept to a minimum this year, the defending Super Bowl champs still scored an impressive haul. The Eagles snagged what might ultimately be the biggest steal of the draft in Jihaad Campbell with the 31st pick of the draft. The Alabama edge rusher was a borderline top-10 talent who plummeted due to serious concerns surrounding a labrum injury. Texas safety Mukuba is undersized but is a highly instinctive, physical player that will be a contributor in Philly’s secondary, while Robinson, Mac McWilliams, and Smael Mondon Jr. add even more depth to an already-stout Eagles defense.
Grade: A
Pittsburgh Steelers
Notable Selections: Derrick Harmon, DT (Pick 21); Kaleb Johnson, RB (Pick 83); Jack Sawyer, Edge (Pick 123); Will Howard, QB (Pick 185)
Nothing to see here, just the Steelers putting together a very on-brand draft class. Pittsburgh either has lots of faith that Aaron Rodgers will sign with them or no faith in Shedeur Sanders, as they elected to pass on the sliding Colorado QB despite having several opportunities to select him. The Steelers did take a fun stab on Ohio State’s Will Howard in the sixth round, a QB that will likely be a developmental project for the organization. Their first round selection of potential-star Harmon solidifies their defensive line, while running back Kaleb Johnson is a textbook fit with the Steelers and perfect Najee Harris replacement.
Grade: B+
San Francisco 49ers
Notable Selections: Mykel Williams, Edge (Pick 11); Alfred Collins, DT (Pick 43); C.J. West, DT (Pick 113); Jordan James, RB (Pick 147)
San Fran opted to add some depth beside Nick Bosa by snagging George edge Williams with the 11th overall pick. He’s a safe pick with a high floor, but the Niners selected him ahead of sexier options such as Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. The Niners then opted to stick with defense for their next four selections, adding more help in the trenches with Alfred Collins and C.J. West, as well as linebacker Nick Martin and corner Upton Stout. Dynamic Oregon running back Jordan James is an intriguing addition to the 49er backfield, especially with Jordan Mason off to Minnesota. Outside of the seventh-round selection of guard Connor Colby, San Fran declined to invest any draft capital into their offensive line, which is puzzling to say the least.
Grade: C-
Seattle Seahawks
Notable Selections: Grey Zabel, G (Pick 18); Nick Emmanwori, S (Pick 35); Elijah Arroyo, TE (Pick 50); Jalen Milroe, QB (Pick 92)
With the final remnants of the Pete Carroll era stripped away, Seattle injected their roster with some serious athleticism in this draft. North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel is an outlier athletic freak offensive lineman, while South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori put forth perhaps the greatest combine performance in history by flashing sub-4.4 speed and a 43in. vertical jump at 6’3″, 220lbs. Sam Darnold gets a nice tight end target in the seam-stretching Arroyo, while the physically-gifted Alabama QB Milroe can polish his skills in comfort behind Darnold and was worth a gamble with the 92nd overall pick.
Grade: A
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Notable Selections: Emeka Egbuka, WR (Pick 19); Benjamin Morris, CB (Pick 53); Jacob Parrish, CB (Pick 84); David Walker, Edge (Pick 121)
One of the most popular player comps for Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka was Chris Godwin, which makes it sort of freaky that Egbuka landed right beside Godwin in Tampa Bay. While receiver certainly wasn’t a glaring need for the Bucs, Godwin and Mike Evans aren’t getting any younger, so snagging Egbuka’s high floor with the 19th pick makes sense. Tampa Bay attacked the defensive side of the ball in subsequent rounds, adding a pair of corners in Morris and Parrish that will push for playing time right away. Edge David Walker dominated the small school competition while at Central Arkansas and is a high-upside lottery ticket that the Bucs nabbed in the fourth round.
Grade: B+
Tennessee Titans
Notable Selections: Cam Ward, QB (Pick 1); Oluwafemi Oladejo, Edge (Pick 52); Kevin Winston Jr., S (Pick 82); Chimere Dike, WR (Pick 103)
Whether Cam Ward pans out or not, the Titans had to take a swing on finding a franchise quarterback, so it’s nearly impossible to hate the pick. In Ward, they get a QB that’s improved throughout his collegiate career despite facing increasingly stiffer competition. He possesses a big arm and maintains a physical presence in the pocket. Tennessee picked up a couple of weapons for Ward in receivers Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, while also adding some talent to their defense via the selections of Oladejo and Winston.
Grade: A-
Washington Commanders
Notable Selections: Josh Conerly Jr., OT (Pick 29); Trey Amos, CB (Pick 61); Jaylin Lane, WR (Pick 128)
Offseason trades to acquire Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil limited Washington’s quantity of available picks in this draft, but the Commanders knocked it out of the park in acquiring quality prospects. Conerly is an athletic lineman who should start immediately at right tackle and might eventually replace Tunsil at left tackle. Amos is a corner with elite speed and good size who was an eye-opening value at the back end of the second round, while Lane is a slot blazer who will compete with second-year wideout Luke McCaffrey for snaps.
Grade: B
