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Every NFL Team's Best Pick of the 2025 NFL Draft
With all 257 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft now in the books, our RotoBaller experts have sorted through the results for all 32 NFL teams. Read ahead for the every NFL team’s best pick of the 2025 draft…
Arizona Cardinals
Best Pick: Will Johnson, CB, Pick 47
Injury concerns sent the Michigan cornerback tumbling out of the first round, and the Cardinals scooped up what could potentially be an incredible value in Johnson. Per PFF, his 57.2 passer rating allowed in his coverage across the last three seasons charted in the 94th percentile. It’s a gamble, but one that could pay off in a big way at a premium position for Arizona.
Atlanta Falcons
Best Pick: Jalon Walker, LB, Pick 15
Atlanta’s decision to trade away a 2026 first-round pick in order to select James Pearce Jr. with the 26th overall pick will be the move that’s highly discussed, but the Falcons’ first selection of the night shouldn’t go overlooked. Georgia’s Walker is an athletic and versatile defensive playmaker who has the ability to rush opposing QBs and was arguably the best value available in the first round this year. Atlanta was one of the NFL’s worst units at applying QB pressures last season, so Walker provides an instant upgrade to what was a lifeless unit in 2024.
Baltimore Ravens
Best Pick: Mike Green, Edge, Pick 59
Green’s fall out of the first round is due to a pair of sexual assault allegations that surfaced before the draft, neither of which he was charged for. Assuming he is able to suit up for the Ravens, the Marshall edge rusher’s on-field upside is well worth the risk of his selection with the 59th pick. He posted 17 sacks in 2024 and fills a serious area of need for Baltimore.
Buffalo Bills
Best Pick: Landon Jackson, Edge, Pick 74
Buffalo GM Brandon Beane made it very clear that defense was the priority for the Bills in this draft, selecting defensive players with each of their first five picks. The best of the bunch might be Arkansas edge Landon Jackson, who boasts NFL-ready size, a high motor as a pass rusher, and is a physical run defender. He could well prove to be an absolute steal in the third round.
Carolina Panthers
Best Pick: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Pick 8
A team’s “best” pick doesn’t always equal their first pick in the draft, but I think it’s fair to say that Tet McMillan fits the bill as Carolina’s top selection in 2025. Many analysts projected the Panthers would try to upgrade their league-worst defense with this pick – and that would have been reasonable – but they elected to take a swing on the consensus top WR of this year’s draft class in McMillan. He’ll be an immediate upgrade and top target for developing Carolina signal caller Bryce Young, and should help accelerate the growth of the Panthers’ offense.
Chicago Bears
Best Pick: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Pick 56
The selections of Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III are certainly sexier, but the decision to grab Boston College o-lineman Trapilo in the second round may well turn out to be Chicago’s best long-term investment. While they made changes to the offensive line via free agency this offseason, it’s still an area where the Bears need all the help they can get in the effort to protect quarterback Caleb Williams. In Trapilo, they get a versatile player with size who played both left and right tackle in college while allowing just two sacks in the past two years.
Cincinnati Bengals
Best Pick: Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, Pick 49
It’s no secret that the Bengals need all the help they can get on the defensive side of the ball. They scooped up versatile South Carolina linebacker Knight in the second round, and the mature 25-year-old could make an impact right away. He’s an older prospect, so it’s fair to wonder how much ceiling there is down the road, but Knight is a rock-solid all-around player who is proficient against the run, in pass coverage, and rushing the QB.
Cleveland Browns
Best Pick: Mason Graham, DT, Pick 5
There’s a lot we could unpack with Cleveland’s overall 2025 draft, but we’ll stay focused on their top pick here. The Browns elected to trade back with the Jaguars from the second overall pick to the fifth, a move that included the rights to Jacksonville’s 2026 first-round selection.
Despite moving back three spots, Cleveland still snagged a top-tier talent in Graham, a disruptive interior presence on the defensive line who led the nation in PFF run-defense grade last season at Michigan. He’ll be a terrific complement to Myles Garrett and has the potential to be a defensive anchor for the Browns for years to come.
Dallas Cowboys
Best Pick: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Pick 44
While you can argue that selecting a guard with the 12th overall pick was a reach for Dallas, they made up for it with getting plenty of bang for their buck in the second round with Ezeiruaku, an edge rusher that profiles as a terrific value with the 44th pick. He was a productive pass rusher at Boston College, logging a 25.8% pass-rush win rate. He’ll be an excellent fit opposite Micah Parsons.
Denver Broncos
Best Pick: RJ Harvey, RB, Pick 60
Fantasy football fans are going to love this pick, but Harvey’s potential value to the Broncos is very real. Denver’s rushing attack ranked middle of the road last season, though a true lead back failed to emerge. With Javonte Williams now gone, UCF’s dynamic Harvey will have a chance to produce in this offense on Day 1, and could potentially be a new version of Alvin Kamara for Sean Payton to scheme for.
Detroit Lions
Best Pick: Tate Ratledge, G, Pick 57
One thing has been made clear during the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell era in Detroit… they are going to take their kind of players no matter what the “experts” think. Sticking to their plan to grab maulers in the trenches, the Lions tabbed Georgia guard Tate Ratledge with the 57th overall pick. Ratledge is a Dan Campbell-type through and through, who will bring energy and nastiness to the interior of the offensive line.
Green Bay Packers
Best Pick: Barryn Sorrell, Edge, Pick 124
Green Bay’s decision to finally draft a wide receiver in the first round, as the devoted Cheeseheads in attendance at this year’s draft went wild when Matthew Golden was selected. However, the Packers’ decision to scoop up Texas edge Barryn Sorrell on Day 3 could prove to be one of the bigger steals of this year’s draft. Powerful and productive, Sorrell amassed 20 sacks and 149 pressures in his collegiate career with the Longhorns. He could make an immediate impact in an area where Green Bay sorely needs help in 2025.
Houston Texans
Best Pick: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Pick 48
Perhaps no team in the league was negatively impacted by their offensive line play in 2024 as much as the Texans. Coming off a history-making rookie season, quarterback C.J. Stroud arguably regressed while playing behind Houston’s Swiss cheese protection.
The decision to snatch up Minnesota’s Ersery in the second round was a good one, as the massive 6’6″ tackle was a three-year starter for the Golden Gophers and could compete for a starting position right away for a Texans unit that has been retooled during the offseason.
Indianapolis Colts
Best Pick: Tyler Warren, TE, Pick 14
The Colts have thrown everything but the kitchen sink at the tight end position in recent years, but they finally got their man in Warren. A versatile, all-around playmaker who profiles as Shane Steichen’s new version of Dallas Goedert, Warren could develop into a nice security blanket for QB Anthony Richardson.
The Penn State product was widely considered to be the top TE in this year’s class, which makes him feel like something of a value at 14 with Michigan’s Colston Loveland going at 10 to the Chicago Bears.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Best Pick: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Pick 2
Sure, Jacksonville sold the farm in a trade with the Cleveland Browns to move up to the second overall pick, but in Hunter, they get a truly unique prospect who can realistically contribute at two premium positions for a Jags organization that has a new head coach and GM.
Hunter’s exploits at Jackson State and Colorado are well known, and while how he’ll split his time between wide receiver and cornerback at the pro level remains to be seen, Jacksonville has indicated that he’ll be deployed primarily at WR, which means another elite target for QB Trevor Lawrence alongside rookie sensation Brian Thomas Jr.
Kansas City Chiefs
Best Pick: Justin Simmons, OT, Pick 32
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. They 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. Investing in protecting Patrick Mahomes always makes sense.
Las Vegas Raiders
Best Pick: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Pick 6
It’s cool to trash teams that select running backs in the first round, but the Raiders grabbed a special player in Jeanty as they look to begin a complete culture change in Year 1 of the Pete Carroll era. The Boise State back is not only an electric athlete who should produce big numbers on the field, but he also possesses the sort of high-level character and toughness that can help to reshape a Raiders organization that’s been adrift for several years.
Los Angeles Chargers
Best Pick: Tre Harris, WR, Pick 55
Rookie Ladd McConkey looked like a legitimate star down the stretch last season. In Harris, the Bolts get another weapon for QB Justin Herbert, as well as the perfect complement to McConkey. A consistent downfield threat who routinely destroyed man coverage at the college level, Harris topped 900 receiving yards in three consecutive seasons. He’ll likely pass the inconsistent Quentin Johnston on the L.A. depth chart soon.
Los Angeles Rams
Best Pick: Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Pick 90
L.A.’s best move of the night was with a pick, but with a trade, as the team nabbed Atlanta’s 2026 first-round rights to move out of the first round. When they were on the clock, Les Snead made the most of it. You could make the argument that they grabbed the draft’s best natural pass-rushing defensive lineman in the third round. While Michigan’s Stewart is undersized, he finished second in the Big 10 in sacks last season and posted an eye-opening 27.7% pass-rush win rate.
Miami Dolphins
Best Pick: Jordan Phillips, DT, Pick 143
Miami has been obsessed with drafting speed throughout the Mike McDaniel era. However, the Dolphins spent the 2025 draft bolstering the trenches. Spending a fifth-round pick on Maryland defensive tackle Jordan Phillips might ultimately prove to be one of the shrewdest decisions of this draft. Phillips is a dominant run defender who also has a knack for disrupting the pocket. He should be an immediate contributor for the ‘Fins.
Minnesota Vikings
Best Pick: Donovan Jackson, G, Pick 24
Short on draft picks following trades in last year’s draft, Minnesota came into 2025 looking to be efficient with only five selections in this draft. They made the most of their first-round selection by grabbing versatile Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson with the 24th overall pick. Jackson will be a Day 1 starter at guard for the Vikes, and he showed the ability to fill in at tackle for the Buckeyes last season. Protecting your young franchise QB is never a bad idea, and Jackson should be a long-term anchor in front of J.J. McCarthy.
New England Patriots
Best Pick: Kyle Williams, WR, Pick 69
It’s difficult to pinpoint New England’s best pick, as the Patriots had one of this year’s most impressive draft hauls. While Kyle Williams might not be the “best” player the Pats walked away with following the draft, he fills a huge area of need for the rebuilding franchise.
Rookie QB Drake Maye showed real promise in his first pro season, but he was throwing to arguably the NFL’s worst receiving corps. Williams is an exciting mid-round selection who will flirt with a starting spot right away and will provide Maye with a dynamic target.
New Orleans Saints
Best Pick: Devin Neal, RB, Pick 184
It probably reveals a lot about my opinion of the Saints’ draft class that I believe their best pick came in the sixth round. With Kendre Miller struggling mightily with injuries and attitude in 2024, Neal has a very real chance of winning the backup job in New Orleans. A versatile dual-threat back, Neal reeled in 20 or more receptions in each of his last three college seasons.
New York Giants
Best Pick: Abdul Carter, Edge, Pick 3
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. Though the Giants didn’t necessarily have a huge need on the defensive line, he’s a game-changer at a premium position who would’ve been the top overall pick in some drafts.
New York Jets
Best Pick: Mason Taylor, TE, Pick 42
A year after passing on Brock Bowers, Gang Green lands an athletic tight end that should start right away in LSU’s Taylor. Still just 20 years old, Taylor has massive potential and gives the Jets another legitimate pass-catching weapon beside Garrett Wilson.
Philadelphia Eagles
Best Pick: Andrew Mukuba, S, Pick 64
The defending Super Bowl champs didn’t enter this draft with many holes to fill, but they grabbed the perfect replacement for C.J. Gardner-Johnson in Texas safety Andrew Mukuba at the tail-end of the second round. He’s undersized but plays with his hair on fire. Mukuba boasts elite instincts and ball skills. He led the Longhorns in interceptions last season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Best Pick: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pick 83
The Iowa running back is a perfect fit for Arthur Smith’s run-heavy scheme and should play right away with Najee Harris now in Los Angeles. He’s a physical runner who will be a terrific complement to Jaylen Warren. Johnson averaged 4.42 yards after contact per attempt last year for the Hawkeyes.
San Francisco 49ers
Best Pick: Alfred Collins, DT, Pick 43
With Robert Saleh back on the staff, the Niners addressed the defensive side of the ball early and often in this draft. Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins sticks out as a potential starter with big-time upside that was still available in the second round. A massive run stopper who showed surprising versatility at Texas, Collins should fit into San Fran’s rotation almost immediately.
Seattle Seahawks
Best Pick: Nick Emmanwori, S, Pick 35
The Seahawks continue to find athletic options for second-year head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense. South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori displayed off-the-charts measurables at the combine and wasn’t expected to be available when Seattle snagged him at pick 35. The physical phenom will be a true X-factor with Macdonald pulling his strings in what’s already an athletic Seahawks secondary.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Best Pick: David Walker, Edge, Pick 121
The Central Arkansas edge dominated FCS competition and profiles as the true wild card of this interesting Tampa Bay draft class. Walker had elite pass-rushing production in each of his three collegiate seasons, but he’s also shown the ability to be a real asset in run defense. He’s a classic small-school gamble, but could pay off in a big way for the Bucs down the road.
Tennessee Titans
Best Pick: Cam Ward, QB, Pick 1
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 who’s improved throughout his collegiate career despite facing increasingly stiffer competition. He possesses a big arm and maintains a physical presence in the pocket. Most importantly, he brought some excitement and hope to a franchise that’s been lost in the wilderness as of late.
Washington Commanders
Best Pick: Trey Amos, CB, Pick 61
While all eyes are on Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense, what Dan Quinn is building on the defensive side of the ball in Washington shouldn’t go overlooked. Amos is a terrific fit in Quinn’s secondary, bringing size to press-man coverage, as well as being a physical, disruptive presence at the line of scrimmage. He was a blue-chip value at pick 61 and should fight to get on the field right away in Washington.
