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RotoBaller's analysis of the 2025 NFL Draft digs into each NFL team's best and worst pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Insight from draft experts for all 32 NFL teams.
Every NFL Team's Best and Worst Draft Pick of 2025
The 2025 NFL Draft is now in the rearview. But with NFL training camps just around the corner, every team will begin to live with their decisions in the most recent draft. Read ahead, as we highlight the best and worst 2025 draft pick of every NFL team.
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.
Worst Pick: Jordan Burch, DE, Pick 78 – While Jordan Burch was not a terrible selection, the Arizona Cardinals already spent their first two picks on the defensive side of the ball and could have used another top prospect on offense.
Atlanta Falcons
Best Pick: Jalon Walker, LB, Pick 15 – 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.
Worst Pick: James Pearce Jr., LB, Pick 26 – After selecting Jalon Walker earlier in the round, the Falcons traded their 2026 first-round pick and two 2025 picks to re-enter the first round to select Pearce. While he has flashed high upside at times (leading the SEC in sacks in 2023), he carried a hefty price tag to acquire.
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.
Worst Pick: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Pick 203 – The Baltimore Ravens had a fantastic draft that was focused heavily on improving their defense, including adding Georgia safety Malaki Starks and Marshall edge rusher Mike Greene. In the sixth round, they looked to add an offensive weapon in LaJohntay Wester. Wester has only surpassed 1,000 yards in one collegiate season and will have trouble making an impact in a pass-catching room that has Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and two viable tight ends.
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.
Worst Pick: Deone Walker, DT, Pick 109 – After the Bills selected T.J. Sanders out of Clemson in the second round, they selected another defensive tackle relatively earlier in the draft in the fourth round of the draft with Deone Walker. Walker had a modest collegiate career in Kentucky as he tallied just 10 career sacks with 53 solo tackles. While Walker will help strengthen their interior line, this pick could have been spent better addressing another position of need.
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.
Worst Pick: Trevor Etienne, RB, Pick 114 – After extending Chuba Hubbard to a four-year contract and signing Rico Dowdle in free agency, this was a surprising pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Etienne began his career in Florida before transferring to Georgia for his final season. For the Bulldogs, Etienne ran for just 609 yards and found the back of the end zone nine times.
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.
Worst Pick: Colston Loveland, TE, Pick 10 – After taking Rome Odunze in the opening round of last year’s NFL Draft, the Bears opted to add another top pass catcher for Caleb Williams. However, in the following round, the Bears added wide receiver Luther Burden to their crowded room. Not to mention, Chicago has a proven TE already on the roster in Cole Kmet. As a result, using the 10th overall pick on Colston Loveland could have been an overpay. While there is no doubt about his talent, Loveland may not see consistent targets in a crowded room that would warrant a high draft selection.
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.
Worst Pick: Shemar Stewart, DE, Pick 17 – The Bengals had one of the worst defenses in football last season. They attempted to address this by drafting Shemar Stewart with the 17th pick in the NFL Draft. However, while Stewart is credited for having elite raw talent, he has yet to put it together. In addition, the Bengals should have instead drafted a top defensive back product such as Jahdae Barron, who went a few picks later to the Broncos.
Cleveland Browns
Best Pick: Mason Graham, DT, Pick 5 – 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.
Worst Pick: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Pick 94 – This pick would not have been on this list if the Browns had not drafted another quarterback later in the draft. After taking Dillon Gabriel out of Oregon in the third round, the Browns added another option to the depth chart in Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. Gabriel will now join a crowded room featuring Sanders, Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, and the injured Deshaun Watson.
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.
Worst Pick: Tyler Booker, OG, Pick 12 – Boosting your offensive line is never a bad idea, especially on a team that lost its quarterback to a season-ending injury. However, if the Cowboys still hope to return to the postseason with this roster, they should have opted to spend this top pick on a running back like Omarion Hampton, who went later in the opening round to the Los Angeles Chargers.
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.
Worst Pick: Pat Bryant, WR, Pick 74 – The Broncos started their draft off quite well, selecting Jahdae Barron and RJ Harvey with their first two picks in the draft. In the third round, they opted to add another wide receiver in Pat Bryant. While the Broncos have a need at that position, Bryant did not enjoy consistent production at the collegiate level. He only eclipsed 600 yards in one season and only found the back of the end zone nine times during his first three seasons.
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.
Worst Pick: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Pick 70 – After adding a defensive tackle and an offensive lineman with their first two picks, the Lions added another skill position player in Isaac TeSlaa in the third round. This was a surprising selection as the Lions have several high-end pass-catchers, such as Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and Jameson Williams. TeSlaa only caught 62 passes during his career at Arkansas.
Green Bay Packers
Best Pick: Barryn Sorrell, Edge, Pick 124 – 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.
Worst Pick: Savion Williams, WR, Pick 87 – For the first time since 2002, the Green Bay Packers selected a wide receiver in the opening round of the NFL Draft by taking Matthew Golden out of Texas. While wide receiver was a need on their roster, the Packers decided to address this position again in the third round by selecting Savion Williams. Williams only eclipsed 575 yards once in his college career and will likely have trouble moving up the depth chart over Golden, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks.
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.
Worst Pick: Jaylin Noel, WR, Pick 79 – The Houston Texans selected Jayden Higgins in the second round of the NFL Draft, which was one of the best picks in the entire draft. However, in the following round, the Texans decided to add another option to C.J. Stroud’s wide receiver room in Jaylin Noel. Noel will likely compete for time in the slot alongside Christian Kirk, whom they signed in free agency. Given their need for a strong offensive line, this draft pick could have been used to bolster another position on their offense.
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 or Daniel Jones. 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.
Worst Pick: Justin Walley, DB, Pick 80 – The Indianapolis Colts spent most of their free agent budget on improving the secondary by signing Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum to $60 million contracts, respectively. However, in the third round, the Colts selected defensive back Justin Walley out of Minnesota to further boost this position. Walley spent his entire career at Minnesota and tallied just 27 pass deflections and seven interceptions. Walley will likely not see the field too often as a rookie.
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.
Worst Pick: Caleb Ransaw, CB, Pick 88 – The Jaguars made the big splash in the first round by moving up to the No. 2 spot to select WR/DB Travis Hunter. As a result, their next pick was not until the third round, where they selected Caleb Ransaw out of Tulane. In free agency, the Jaguars also focused on improving their secondary by signing Jourdan Lewis to a three-year contract. However, this third-round selection could have been used to bolster their defensive line, which tallied the fifth-fewest sacks last season.
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.
Worst Pick: Omarr Norman-Lott, DE, Pick 63 – In the second round of the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Omarr Norman-Lott with the 63rd pick. Through his 44 career collegiate games, Norman-Lott tallied just 47 solo tackles with 13.5 career sacks.
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.
Worst Pick: Jack Bech, WR, Pick 58 – While wide receiver was a position of need, was Jack Bech the correct pick? During his first three seasons in college, Bech was not productive as he tallied just over 800 total yards. However, during his senior season, Bech took a significant step forward as he tallied over 1,000 yards. Bech will likely open the 2025 season operating as the No. 3/No. 4 option in the offense, which is a hefty price tag for a second-round pick.
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.
Worst Pick: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Pick 158 – The Chargers selected two offensive weapons with their first two picks, running back Omarion Hampton and wide receiver Tre Harris. However, in the fifth round, the Chargers added another pass catcher, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, from Auburn. This was not a necessary selection as Lambert-Smith will compete alongside Quentin Johnston for the No.3/No. 4 role in the passing offense.
Los Angeles Rams
Best Pick: Josaiah Stewart, Edge, Pick 90 – L.A.’s best move of the night was not 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.
Worst Pick: Jarquez Hunter, RB, Pick 117 – Even though Kyren Williams has shown fumble concerns at times, the Rams drafted a running back last season (Blake Corum) but opted to bolster this position again in the 2025 draft. In college, Hunter only ran for over 1,000 yards once and found the back of the ned zone just 25 times. While Hunter could eventually take over the backfield, this was not a position of immediate need for a competing team.
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.
Worst Pick: Kenneth Grant, DT, Pick 13 – Many expected the Miami Dolphins to target an offensive lineman with their first-round selection in this year’s draft, especially given the injury concerns regarding their franchise quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa. Instead, the Dolphins opted to boost their defensive line by selecting Kenneth Grant. Grant tallied just 36 combined tackles with 6.5 sacks across 41 games at Michigan.
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.
Worst Pick: Tai Felton, WR, Pick 102 – The Minnesota Vikings decided to strengthen a position that did not need attention with a relatively early pick in the draft. In the third round of the draft, the Vikings selected Tai Felton out of Maryland. However, Felton will likely be in a reserve role for the foreseeable future with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson dominating the passing work.
New England Patriots
Best Pick: Kyle Williams, WR, Pick 69 – 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.
Worst Pick: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Pick 38 – There is no doubt that TreVeyon Henderson is one of the most talented skill position players in this year’s class, but was this the smartest pick for the Patriots? After signing Rhamondre Stevenson to a four-year extension, the Patriots decided to spend early-second-round draft capital on a top running back prospect. While Henderson will likely take over the backfield, this will leave the Patriots spending a high percentage of their cap space on a No. 2 running back in Stevenson.
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.
Worst Pick: Tyler Shough, QB, Pick 40 – Quarterback was a position of need for the New Orleans Saints, but Tyler Shough will likely not be the long-term answer at the position. The Saints spent a hefty price tag on Shough, selecting him with the 40th pick in the draft. However, Shough only threw for over 3,000 yards once in his collegiate career and holds a career 2.4 percent INT rate. If the Saints struggle in 2025, expect them to take another quarterback next season.
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.
Worst Pick: Jaxson Dart, QB, Pick 25 – The New York Giants traded up to re-enter the first round to select their next franchise quarterback, Jaxson Dart. The Giants traded their second and third-round selections to move up in the draft. However, given how many quarterback prospects fell in this class (especially Shedeur Sanders), the Giants may have taken Dart too high. Dart enjoyed an impressive senior season and will need to be the team’s franchise quarterback to make this trade worth the price.
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.
Worst Pick: Armand Membou, OT, Pick 7 – Like the Cowboys, adding an offensive lineman is never a bad idea, but given how much the Jets offense struggled in 2024, a top skill position player like Tyler Warren or Tetairoa McMillan would have made sense. Last season, outside of Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams (who is now in Los Angeles), the Jets did not enjoy much consistency. Membou will help protect Justin Fields, but with Breece Hall potentially on the trade block, the Jets offense could take another step back in 2025.
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.
Worst Pick: Kyle McCord, QB, Pick 181 – In the sixth round, the Eagles surprisingly took Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord. While the defending Super Bowl champs have a talented enough roster to take some chances, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to select McCord with Jalen Hurts under center. McCord will likely open the season on the practice squad.
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.
Worst Pick: Derrick Harmon, DE, Pick 21 – Despite some glaring offensive needs, the Pittsburgh Steelers opted to bolster their already-strong defensive line by taking DE Derrick Harmon out of Oregon. Harmon will add more depth to one of the best defensive lines in the sport. During his final season at Oregon, Harmon tallied five sacks with 27 combined tackles, and profiles as a fine prospect, but does he immediately make the Steelers a lot better?
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.
Worst Pick: Jordan Watkins, WR, Pick 138 – In the fourth round of the draft, the 49ers added a wide receiver, Jordan Watkins, out of Ole Miss. However, this was not a position of need for the 49ers, who hope to return to the postseason after a disappointing 2024 campaign. Watkins will likely open the season in a reserve role, as Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall will lead the WR room. Watkins only tallied over 900 yards in one season at Ole Miss.
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.
Worst Pick: Jalen Milroe, QB, Pick 92 – After signing Sam Darnold to a massive contract in free agency, drafting Jalen Milroe out of Alabama in the third round of the draft was a strange choice. Milroe was a polarizing prospect in this year’s class. While he possesses elite raw talent, he has struggled with his accuracy. Last season at Alabama, Milroe tallied 36 combined TDs but held a high 3.4 INT rate. Milroe will likely not see the field at all during the 2025 campaign.
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.
Worst Pick: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Pick 19 – While this pick may look great in a few seasons, for a team that is attempting to compete in the NFL Playoffs this season, Emeka Egbuka does not push them over the edge. In fact, Egbuka will likely open the season as the No. 3/No. 4 option in the offense as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are the clear top options. In addition, Egbuka could take a backseat early in the season to sophomore wideout Jalen McMillan, who flashed potential during the stretch run.
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.
Worst Pick: Gunnar Helm, TE, Pick 120 – Tight end was not a position of need for Tennessee heading into the draft – and this is a team with a lot of need in a lot of positions. However, in the fourth round, they opted to select Gunnar Helm out of Texas. Helm was only deployed as a true starter in Texas during one season (2024). In his senior campaign, Helm caught 60 passes for 786 yards. He will likely open the season as the No. 2 option behind Chigoziem Okonkwo.
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.
Worst Pick: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Pick 29 – In the first round, the Washington Commanders opted to bolster their offensive line by taking Josh Conerly Jr out of Oregon. While this was not a bad selection, the Commanders could have used this pick to select a top running back prospect. Last season, Brian Robinson Jr. struggled to find consistency, and Austin Ekeler battled injuries. Both running backs from Ohio State were available at this spot and would have added another weapon to this budding offense.
