Sun Apr 27 13:50:00 UTC 2025: ## 2025 NFL Draft: Cam Ward Expected to Go First Overall, QB Class Lacks Star Power

**Green Bay, WI** – The 2025 NFL Draft is set to kick off this week at Lambeau Field, with the Tennessee Titans holding the coveted No. 1 overall pick. While last year’s draft featured a record-breaking six quarterbacks in the first round, this year’s class is considered less impressive at the quarterback position, with only a few expected to be selected on Day 1.

Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the projected top pick, but analysts are divided on the overall strength of this year’s quarterback class. ESPN analysts suggest a maximum of four quarterbacks might go in the first round, with some predicting as few as two. Beyond Ward, Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart are considered the next most likely first-round picks. The Saints, at pick No. 9, and the Steelers, at No. 21, are seen as potential landing spots for other quarterbacks.

While the QB class lacks depth, the draft is expected to be rich in talent at other positions. Running back, wide receiver, defensive tackle, edge rusher, tight end, and safety are all considered areas of strength. Scouts Inc. ranks 31 running backs and 26 edge rushers as draftable, indicating significant depth in those positions.

The draft will feature several notable prospects, including two-way star Travis Hunter from Colorado, who is expected to play both wide receiver and cornerback. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is another highly touted prospect, potentially becoming the first Penn State defensive player selected in the top 10 since 2000.

The draft will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and the ESPN app, with Round 1 airing Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, Rounds 2-3 on Friday at 7 p.m. ET, and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday at noon ET. The event promises intrigue, with analysts offering varied opinions on draft-day scenarios and potential trades. The uncertainty surrounding the quarterback position, combined with the depth at other positions, makes this year’s draft a particularly compelling one. The final pick, “Mr. Irrelevant,” will belong to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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