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    First round picks updated after Week 8

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    Week 8 continues, which means we’re approaching the halfway point 2024 NFL season. Now teams and fans have a pretty clear idea of ​​whether they are contenders or looking ahead to next season.

    Part of looking ahead is predicting the 2025 NFL Draft. Last year’s class featured a historic lineup of offensive players, including a record number of quarterbacks selected with the first 12 picks and a record number of wide receivers selected in the first round.

    That probably won’t be the case in the next draft. Here’s what the rankings look like once Week 8 games conclude and some of the top prospects in the class.

    NFL draft 2025 order

    Here’s the order following the initial slate of Week 8 Sunday games:

    1. Carolina Panthers
    2. Tennessee Titans
    3. New England Patriots
    4. New York Jets
    5. Jacksonville Jaguars
    6. Cleveland Browns
    7. Miami Dolphins
    8. Las Vegas Raiders
    9. New Orleans Saints
    10. New York Giants
    11. Cincinnati Bengals
    12. Los Angeles Rams
    13. San Francisco 49ers
    14. Tampa Bay Pirates
    15. Arizona Cardinals
    16. Los Angeles Chargers
    17. Dallas Cowboys
    18. Chicago Bears
    19. Indianapolis Colts
    20. Denver Broncos
    21. Seattle Seahawks
    22. Atlanta Falcons
    23. Baltimore Ravens
    24. Philadelphia Eagles
    25. Buffalo Bills
    26. Washington Commanders
    27. Pittsburgh Steelers
    28. Minnesota Vikings
    29. Houston Texans
    30. Green Bay Packers
    31. Detroit Lions
    32. Kansas City Chiefs

    NFL draft 2025 top prospects

    Here are the eight consensus standout candidates in the upcoming draft.

    CB Travis Hunter, Colorado

    Hunter could easily play cornerback or wide receiver in the NFL, but he projects better at corner. He has an almost ideal build for the position and excels in man-to-man and zone assignments with excellent ball skills. His athleticism and stealing ability also make him a reliable difference-maker against the run. He would likely be a top-three wide receiver in this class and could offer value for a team that needs help on that side of the ball.

    DT Mason Graham, Michigan

    Graham uses his 6-foot-1, 320-pound frame with ideal leverage to play equally well against the run or the pass. Has the strength to break through blocks or hold up against double teams at the point of attack. The NFL Draft has not had a top-five interior defensive lineman taken since then. Quinnen Williams Graham is such a player and he can break this streak.

    WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

    McMillan is an impressively trim athlete who stands 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. His catch radius is one of the best in his class and he is a weapon in the passing game after the catch. His large frame makes him a mismatch against smaller defensive backs or slower linebackers. Not a vertical threat but can convert contested catches similar to the Atlanta Falcons Drake London.

    CB Will Johnson, Michigan

    Without Hunter, Johnson would have been a slam-dunk choice as the top cornerback prospect in the class. At 6-foot-4 and 202 pounds, he has ideal size for the corner position. His length suits that size and he uses it well in both man and zone coverage schemes. He also performs well in run defense and could be a useful blitzer.

    Edge James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

    Pearce Jr. is an outstanding athlete at 6 feet, 5 inches tall and 242 pounds. Although his sack production hasn’t materialized in 2024, he led the SEC with 9.5 last season. His long arms give him an advantage on the edge and he can turn speed into power at will. He’ll likely need to add some more size to survive the run in the NFL, but he has the athleticism to contribute quickly in passing scenarios.

    OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

    Banks Jr. He has the best tackle potential in this class and will likely remain at his position in the NFL. He could also be successful in defense inside. His footwork in pass protection is among the best in his class, and he has the athleticism to stay in front of runners or be useful in combo blocks. He can be inconsistent at times when it comes to sustaining blocks on long developing plays, but that’s a minor knock compared to his impressive tape.

    Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia

    Williams had an outstanding match bulldogs‘ Beat Texas with two sacks and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-1, 265-pound Williams has impressive strength and can dominate against the run and rush the passer. He must improve his dexterity and pass the rush plan at the next level. Pearce Jr. Like him, his base in the NFL is quite high. He may not finish the year with outstanding numbers thanks to Georgia’s rotation, but he’s worth the investment.

    OL Will Campbell, LSU

    Campbell is one of the best offensive linemen in college who doesn’t have the arm length to hold the position at the NFL level. If that happens, Campbell will be a top guard prospect. His excellent footwork and hand placement make him a plus at run blocking and a reliable pass blocker. He is the first offensive lineman in LSU history to earn top quarterback honors — he wears No. 7 as a patch due to restrictions on the number of offensive linemen — and joined Jayden Daniels, Brian Thomas Jr. and Brian Thomas Jr. last season. A team like this also won this title. and Malik Nabers.

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