All of the top free agents have found new homes, and the 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books.
Now that we know how all 32 NFL teams’ rosters will look heading into next season, it’s time for our post-draft edition of the 2025 power rankings.
Who are the top-ranked NFL teams after the draft?
32. New Orleans Saints (26)
We’re still surprised the Saints passed on both Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart, only to take a hopeful Derek Carr successor, Tyler Shough, in round two.
Only time will tell how this plays out, but the Saints are last right now because of uncertainty over Carr’s status for 2025 as he recovers from a shoulder injury. The Saints were awful and had zero positional strengths with Spencer Rattler behind center last year.
So if Carr misses time, don’t expect Rattler OR Shough to mask the issues of what might be football’s worst roster heading into training camp.
31. Tennessee Titans (31)
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The Titans made the safe choice by taking Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the first overall pick. There’s suddenly hope for Tennessee behind center, but does Ward have enough support to produce right away?
His two best receivers, Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett, are on the wrong side of 30. 2023 and 2024 first-round picks Peter Skoronski and JC Latham also have to prove they’re capable of growing into reliable blockers for the NFL rookie QB up front.
30. Cleveland Browns (32)
We have no idea why the Browns drafted BOTH Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. But we also love it. It’s pure chaos, and we’re here for it.
Assuming Deshaun Watson doesn’t play in 2025, the Browns will have two big-named rookies, Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco vying for the QB job. And we’re thrilled to see how it plays out.
On a side note, Andrew Berry did well at the draft by snagging three likely day-one starters in Mason Graham,Carson Schwesinger and Quinshon Judkins.
29. New York Giants (30)
After signing two capable bridge QB options in Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, GM Joe Schoen aced the draft by snagging prized edge rusher Abdul Carter before trading up for Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart.
Not saying the Giants will be playoff contenders, but all three new QBS are big-time upgrades over Daniel Jones. And adding Carter to a vaunted pass rush led by Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns sets up G-Men beautifully on defense for the long run.
And with Malik Nabers already in the fold, there’s a lot to like now about the long-term outlook of this franchise.
28. Carolina Panthers (25)
Getting Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick should finally solve Carolina’s search for Bryce Young’s No. 1 receiver. And for those who wanted the Panthers to take an edge rusher in round one? It all worked out with Texas A&M’s Nic Scourton somehow falling to them in round two in the NFL draft.
If McMillan AND 2024 first-rounder Xavier Legette produce right away, Young could be in line for a monster breakout year.
27. New England Patriots (27)
After addressing most of their needs in free agency, the Pats put the cherry on top with an excellent draft. No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell should excel as Drake Maye’s blindside protector for years to come.
Second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson should form an explosive RB duo with Rhamondre Stevenson. And third-round pick Kyle Williams, NOT Stefon Diggs, could easily emerge as Maye’s new top pass-catcher.
Sunny days are ahead in New England, folks.
26. New York Jets (28)
The Jets figure to be a rush-heavy team under new head coach Aaron Glenn and quarterback Justin Fields, so we liked the pick for Missouri tackle Armand Membou at No. 7.
Getting LSU tight end Mason Taylor in round two was a coup by GM Darren Mougey, too. If the Jets can get past the stench left behind by the toxic 2024 Aaron Rodgers-led squad, and if Fields can produce like he did in Pittsburgh, the Jets could be a surprise wild card contender in the 2025 NFL season.
25. Las Vegas Raiders (29)
Tom Brady and Pete Carroll are calling the shots now. The Raiders brought in Pro Bowl QB Geno Smith to address the game’s most important position, then used the No. 6 pick on generational running back prospect Ashton Jeanty.
We know they play in the brutal AFC West, but the Raiders are a sleeper team to follow with a Super Bowl-winning head coach leading the way now. A Smith-Jeanty-Brock Bowers-Jakobi Meyers offensive nucleus is something to get excited about.
24. Indianapolis Colts (23)
The Colts got lucky with Penn State tight end Tyler Warren falling to them in the 14 spot. With Warren, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. there, it’s now-or-never for Anthony Richardson.
If he can’t make the most of this star-studded supporting cast, it’ll be Daniel Jones time in Indy.
23. Jacksonville Jaguars (24)
We loved the trade up for Travis Hunter at No. 2 because it helps Jacksonville in the short term and the long term. They are not playing around after a disastrous 2024 NFL season.
Playing in the weak AFC South, we have no doubt the Jaguars can return to the postseason with Trevor Lawrence throwing the ball to the Heisman Trophy winner AND Brian Thomas Jr. It’s not a stretch to think the Jags can be this year’s Cinderella team.
22. Arizona Cardinals (21)
Hard not to like the work the Cardinals have done this offseason. Their awful front seven has been bolstered by the additions of veteran edge rusher Josh Sweat and promising rookie Walter Nolen.
Arizona may have gotten the steal of the draft in promising Michigan corner Will Johnson at No. 47 overall. How this guy, once projected to be a top-10 pick, is beyond all of us.
The Cardinals would be higher here if they didn’t play in the unforgiving NFC West. The bottom line is that the talent is there on both sides of the ball, and it’s time to make a serious playoff push.
21. Dallas Cowboys (20)
For the second straight year, the Cowboys’ offseason has been a giant disappointment. Ah well, that’s life when Jerry Jones refuses to remove himself from the GM chair.
Taking Tyler Booker at No. 12 felt like a reach, but Dallas has a knack for quickly developing their offensive linemen into studs. And it was a pressing need with Zack Martin retired.
Now…if they could just get a capable No. 2 receiver to help Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb before the new season begins.
20. Atlanta Falcons (19)
Say what you want about the curious decision to pay a king’s ransom so they could move up for James Pearce Jr. at No. 26, but the Falcons’ pass rush is already miles better than last year’s group.
Atlanta already got one can’t-miss edge rusher in Jalon Walker with the No. 15 pick. If Walker, Pearce and free agent signing Leonard Floyd come as advertised, Atlanta could field a top-10 defense that could propel them back to the NFL postseason.
19. Miami Dolphins (18)
We weren’t thrilled with Miami taking Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant in round one, but they got good value in Arizona guard Jonah Savaiinaea at No. 37 overall.
We’re still not sure what they’ll do at cornerback to replace Jalen Ramsey when he’s inevitably traded. But like every other year, Miami’s playoff hopes come down to Tua Tagovailoa staying healthy.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (15)
If Aaron Rodgers opts to retire, then the Steelers will drop way down this list. For now, we have to operate under the assumption that he ends up putting the pen to paper.
Rodgers would be an upgrade over any QB Pittsburgh has used since Ben Roethlisberger’s last productive season in 2018. But the Steelers have to be a middle-of-the-pack team for now until Rodgers makes his decision.
17. Chicago Bears (22)
Mkay Bears, no more excuses.
Caleb Williams is a generational QB talent. You just drafted Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III to bolster the offense around him. You hired a hot-shot candidate, Ben Johnson, to be your next head coach.
Making the NFL playoffs isn’t quite a “gimme” since you play in football’s toughest division, but please at least show some progress on offense and avoid having a top-10 pick…for once.
16. Seattle Seahawks (17)
After signing Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp to reshape their offense, the ‘Hawks further strengthened their offense by getting North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel and South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori with their first two selections.
Seattle finished 10-7 last season and only missed out on the playoffs via tiebreaker. If Darnold proves he wasn’t a one-hit wonder, it’s not crazy to think the ‘Hawks can reclaim the NFC West crown.
15. San Francisco 49ers (16)
The 49ers lost a ton of quality players in free agency this offseason, but we warn you to bet against them at your own risk. A core with Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, Trent Williams, Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa and rookie Mykel Williams is nothing to scoff at.
Injuries ruined the 49ers last season. Better health — especially regarding Run CMC — will put the 49ers back in the playoff mix.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11)
The Bucs are still the team to beat in the terrible NFC South…but it still feels like they could have done a lot more to make the jump from “division winner” to “Super Bowl contender.”
We’re not sure why they used a first-round pick on Emeka Egbuka when they already have Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan at wideout. They also didn’t do much to address a pass D that allowed the fourth-most passing yards last season.
For now, the Bucs feel like nothing more than the best NFL team in a bad division. But hey, that still means hosting a playoff game, so it could be much worse!
13. Cincinnati Bengals (14)
With Trey Hendrickson facing an uncertain future in Cincy, they had to get another pass-rusher early in the draft. Mission accomplished with Texas A&M product Shemar Stewart.
Cincinnati already won the offseason by extending Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins long-term. As long as their defense can stop a nosebleed — something they didn’t do at all last year! – Cincy will be a serious player in the AFC.
12. Houston Texans (9)
We’re not sure what to make of the Texans’ offseason. Their o-line was a disaster last year, yet they traded away Pro Bowl offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to Washington and released veteran Shaq Mason…Hmm.
Stefon Diggs left for New England, and Houston used two of its first three picks on receivers, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, during the draft. Houston is still the best team in an underwhelming AFC South, but we’re not sure if they did enough to close the gap with the top dogs in the AFC.
11. Denver Broncos (12)
After a surprise return to the postseason in 2024, the Broncos went all-in to try and make the jump to contender. After signing ex-49ers Pro Bowl safety Talanoa Hufanga in free agency, GM George Paton made another big-time move on defense by using his first-round pick on Texas corner Jahdae Barron.
Um, isn’t having reigning Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II on defense already scary enough?
Bo Nix also got new weaponry at the NFL draft with UCF running back RJ Harvey and Illinois wideout Pat Bryant. Now, Sean Payton’s squad is ready to make even more noise in the AFC.
10. Los Angeles Chargers (10)
Well, GM Joe Hortiz sure didn’t waste time bringing in more weaponry for Justin Herbert. After bringing back Mike Williams and signing Najee Harris, Hortiz got running back Omarion Hampton and wideout Tre Harris with his first two picks.
The Bolts, by the way, had the No. 1 defense last year. So yeah, it’s time for Justin Herbert to start delivering playoff wins in LA.
9. Los Angeles Rams (13)
The Rams won the offseason when they signed superstar wideout Davante Adams to replace Cooper Kupp. Aside from their second-round pick, Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson, we’re not sure if any of the 2025 draft selections will see much playing time.
And that’s okay. This team was one score away from beating the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. The return of Matt Stafford cements their status as a top contender in the NFC.
8. Minnesota Vikings (7)
We wanna have the Vikings higher after beefing up their o-line and front seven, but JJ McCarthy’s health and readiness remains the million-dollar question.
If he’s ready for prime-time, the Vikings are a top-five NFL team. If he’s not, well, maybe they should have seriously considered Aaron Rodgers? Stay tuned!
7. Green Bay Packers (8)
Josh Jacobs said what every Packers fan knew: They needed a No. 1 wide receiver. Mark Murphy and Brian Gutekunst listened. And now they’re ready to roll.
The Pack used their first-round pick on prized Texas wideout Matthew Golden, the first time they used a day-one pick on a receiver since 2002. With a top-10 defense and plenty of firepower for Jordan Love, the Packers oughta do better than a one-and-done playoff appearance in 2025.
6. Washington Commanders (6)
Hard to complain about the work of the NFC Runner-ups this offseason. They addressed one weakness, the WR2 role, by trading for Deebo Samuel. The Laremy Tunsil trade and first-round selection of Josh Conerly Jr. further strengthen the already stout o-line.
All Washington has to do is show 2024 was no fluke. That can’t be too hard…right?
5. Baltimore Ravens (5)
Improving the defense was Baltimore’s main need after an underwhelming performance by the unit in 2024. GM Eric DeCosta took care of business by using his first two picks on safety Malaki Starks — a dream pairing with Kyle Hamilton — and edge rusher Mike Green.
We know Lamar Jackson has all the weaponry required to win a shootout against Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Now let’s see if his defense can take the next step.
4. Buffalo Bills (4)
Using their first-round pick on Kentucky corner Maxwell Hairston was a surprise, but we were amazed that they were able to get Arkansas edge rusher Landon Jackson in round three. That was a mega win!
Buffalo hasn’t done anything too flashy this offseason, but it’s not necessary with reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen and a top-10 defense. The only question is if they can get the bounces in January once and for all.
3. Detroit Lions (3)
The Lions haven’t done anything crazy this NFL offseason, and that’s the right thing to do. Dan Campbell just has to bank on this core staying healthy – especially on defense. Do that, and they’re arguably the team to beat for Super Bowl 60.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (2)
KC’s offseason has been about retaining familiar faces, as they re-signed Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kareem Hunt and Nick Bolton while using the franchise tag on Trey Smith.
The one notable change was trading offensive lineman Joe Thuney to the Bears before using their first-round pick on Josh Simmons. A fourth Lombardi Trophy is within their grasp if the o-line doesn’t unravel like it did in the Super Bowl loss to Philly.
1. Philadelphia Eagles (1)
Somehow, the Eagles’ lights-out defense got even scarier with the first-round pick of Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell.
As if the Eagles hadn’t already benefited enough from the surprising draft slides of defensive stars Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell.
The Eagles are running it back with the same core as last year. Buckle up, Philly. Another special year awaits.
