Giants get new QB in round 1 re-entry

The 2025 NFL Draft was in the rearview mirror for nearly a week. As the team converts the page into an Organizing Team Event (OTA) in a few weeks, all 257 draft picks and dozens of undrafted free agents will be on the roster.

But, if there is a chance, how many teams will do it once? At this point, no one will admit this to the outside world. They move into next season and are excited about their players in the building.

We are doing this for ourselves.

In most cases, there are many smart choices in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Tennessee Titans ranked first in the class at Cam Ward, with the first two consensus prospects scored 2-3.

All drafts in the first round are defensible. We just feel like given how the rest of the drafting approach for each team is going, we might change some of them.

In this exercise, we will re-extract the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. All trades remained in place as we worked hard in the first 32 draft picks.

This is how things change:

2025 NFL Draft: Re-drag the first round

1. Tennessee Titans: Cand Ward, QB, Miami (Florida)

Original Choice: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (fla.)

This is the easiest choice in real life, we won't change one thing. Tennessee spent the rest of the draft on offense on skill positions around Ward, starting a solid foundation for his rookie season.

Original Choice: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

We won't cancel the deal in this reselect, so we're in the second place overall. Hunter is the best player in the class. Jacksonville sacrificed a future first-round pick to get him, but with the franchise quarterback, next year's urgency may be less urgent for next year's first-round pick. Hunter gave the Jaguars instant conspiracy in the first year of the Liam Coen/James Gladstone regime.

3. New York Giant: Abdul Carter on the Edge of Pennsylvania

Original Choice: Abdul Carter on the Edge of Pennsylvania

The best players are here to provide the Giants with a board, and we won't change it. Edge is not a huge demand for the Giants, but Carter's ability players are worth mentioning.

Original Selection: Will Campbell, Will Campbell at LSU

New England is in desperate need of a left tackle entering the draft and put its members in fourth place. Campbell is one of the best tackle prospects in the class, with three years of experience on the left.

5. Cleveland Brown (via Jaguar): Mason Graham of DT, Michigan

Original Choice: Mason Graham of DT, Michigan

Cleveland later switched back to the draft pick in the draft and won next year's first-round pick, which should be a better quarterback class. The Browns have won a first-round pick since 2021 and have chosen one of the safest prospects in the Graham class.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Booth State Ashton Jenty

Original Choice: Ashton Jeanty of Buise State University RB

The two biggest needs for Las Vegas to enter the draft are cornerbacks and backs. The Raiders scored the best player in the bull market and one of the best players in the draft. We won't change that, as the Raiders strengthened the offense throughout the draft.

7. New York Jets: Armand Membou of OT, Missouri

Original Choice: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

New York took the move and created one of the league’s most promising young tackle tandems. We will keep it.

8. Carolina Black Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Original Choice: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Yes, Carolina could solve the defense here, but then do so with multiple draft picks. The Panthers’ focus is to give Bryce Young the best chance to succeed, and McMillan provides a huge addition to that.

Original Choice: Kelvin Banks Jr of OT, Texas.

Banks are a stable presence on the offensive line for a team that has undergone major coaching changes. New coach Kellen Moore operates on a good offensive route at the previous stops, so it makes sense to continue here.

10. Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Original Choice: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

It seemed surprising before Loveland before Tyler Warren, but in hindsight, it made a lot of sense for Chicago. The Bears strengthened the Passing Corps with Loveland and future plans (Chicago only has one close end to sign for 2026). He may be better suited to coach Ben Johnson's view of the offense than Warren.

Original Choice: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Williams is a lot of projectors, but his skills are a long and powerful edge defender for the 49ers who can grow into a better passer.

12. Dallas Cowboys: Matthew Golden, Texas WR

Original Choice: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama

Finally changed! Dallas was outstanding in the subsequent rounds and strengthened the backcourt with a combination of Jaydon Blue in the 5th round and Phil Mafah in the 7th round. However, the Cowboys didn't add any speed to the receiver corps, and local prospect Golden could do so.

13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant of Michigan DT

Original Choice: Kenneth Grant of DT, Michigan

Back to the regular programming here. NFL teams spend first-round picks on traits, while Grant performs best in the class. He needs some elaboration to reach his potential, but these tools exist in a huge demand.

Original Draft: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Warren is a popular simulation of the Colts and hasn't changed here. The tight end room needs to be upgraded and performed in round 1.

15. Atlanta Falcon: Jalon Walker in LB/Edge, Georgia

Original Choice: LB/Edge, Georgia

Walker may end up meeting the Falcon's multiple needs, which is worth doing again.

Original selection: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Same position, but slightly different foreground. Harmon is a little longer than Nolen and is more productive during college. His ceiling may be slightly lower, but the floor is higher at this time.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Donovan Ezeiruaku on the edge of Boston College

Original Choice: Shemar Stewart on the Edge of Texas

Another potential client is swapped on the same position of Bengals here. Ezeiruaku fell to the second round, with the Cowboys ranked 44th with No. 44. Mathematics is simple; Cincinnati needs to help you with the edge as soon as possible. Ezeiruaku is a robber just like you take such a course.

18. Seattle Seahawks: Gray Zabel, IOL, North Dakota

Original Choice: Gray Zabel, IOL, North Dakota

Seattle has more internal demand than most other teams entering the draft. The Seahawks solved it well with Zabel and we kept it that way.

Original Choice: Music, WR, Ohio State University

This is not a lawsuit against Egbuka. He is a great talent and one of the best players in the class. But Tampa Bay just handed over Chris Godwin to a three-year contract and took Tez Johnson in the 7th round. Pirates need help on Edge and Bank in Edge-y Edge Rusher, just like with Yaya Diaby in 2023.

20. Denver Mustang: Jahdae Barron, Texas CB

Original Draft: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Barron felt it was right now, and in hindsight, even more so. He will immediately slide into nickel and become the ball hawk of defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, a versatile piece.

Original Choice: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

With Harmon's board, Pittsburgh picked out the best prospects in Nolen's position. He will have another good environment to develop.

Original Choice: Omarion Hampton of RB, North Carolina

Hampton was perfect for chargers in the first round, but Egbuka’s availability changed the game. At first, fitting with Ladd McConkey might be a bit tough, but Egbuka's players are so good.

twenty three. Green Bay Packers: Maxwell Heitston, CB, Kentucky

Original Choice: Matthew Golden, Texas WR

With the gold medal gold, the packers union bring cornerbacks in a quick hairstyle. He is a little thin, but his athleticism and ball production should fit the Packers' defense.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State University

Original Choice: Donovan Jackson of Or, Ohio

In hindsight, this draft pick looks better. Minnesota continues to re-project the internal offensive line to support a more productive running game, and Jackson remains the option.

Original Choice: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

Sorry, Brian Daboll, we kept the trade but changed the quarterback. Hoff then entered 15 seats in New Orleans, but should be able to start quickly than DART, while Dart ran a very RPO and game-packed offense at Ole Miss. Shought seems to be more cautious for the coaches and general managers in popular seats.

26. Atlanta Falcon (by Ram): Mike Green, Edge, Marshall

Original Choice: James Pearce Jr. of Tennessee Edge

Both Pearce and Green both feared entering the draft, and the latter fell in the second round as a result. We can choose to use Green's more productive wingers with teams that need to do Pass-Rush production as soon as possible.

Original Choice: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The Ravens got one of the best value drafts in the first round and we won't change one thing.

28. Detroit Lions: Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

Original Choice: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio

The Lion stretched out a little, allowing Williams to play Alim McNeill, a starter who resembled the Lion. We think he will offer in round 2 and the Lions will gain another spin advantage.

Original Choice: Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon

The Commander traded Larymy Tunsil and had a 2024-point third-round draft pick on the tackle roster. We've considered Josh Simmons here, but Conerly might end up being a guard and emergency tackle, which is perfect for his skill.

30. Buffalo Bills: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss

Original Choice: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

As Hairston left the board, we found different cornerbacks to the bills we were going to bring. The Amos' size and versatile skills are perfect for Buffalo, which has multiple pick positions in the class.

31. Philadelphia Eagles (via Chiefs): Jihaad Campbell of LB, Alabama

Original Choice: Jihad Campbell, Pound, Alabama

Philadelphia made a deal to get huge value at Campbell, arguably the top 15 players in this class, so we won't change one thing in re-entry.

32. Chiefs of Kansas City (via the Eagles): Josh Simmons of Ultra, Ohio

Original Choice: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State University

We considered Simmons of Washington, but eventually got away. This is a great option for the Chiefs team that needs some reinforcements on tackle. If Simmons is the best tackle in the draft, it will be no surprise for a few years.