2025 NFL Draft grades: Did Raiders ace Ashton Jeanty pick?

What has been mocked everywhere for months became official Thursday night: The Tennessee Titans selected quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Yes, draft day in Green Bay is finally here, and FOX Sports draft expert Rob Rang is analyzing and grading every first-round selection in real time. Did your team make the right move?

Rang: Ward’s improvement as an NFL prospect over the course of his college career is one of the most inspirational and unlikely I’ve seen in 25 years as an NFL Draft analyst. Early on at Washington State, I wasn’t sure he’d make it in the CFL. By the time he’d left Pullman for Miami, it was clear Ward was an NFL talent, but a middle-round prospect at that. And then this past season — against the best competition of his life — Ward unleashed a quicker release, stronger arm and greater pocket awareness for Miami than he’d ever shown at WSU (or Incarnate Word before that), tantalizing scouts with his still-untapped potential. Put simply, Ward doesn’t have the same floor of most QB1s. He is too cavalier with the football, excelling in more of a backyard style than I’d prefer. But he is a born playmaker with the talent and work ethic to spark a franchise. There are more surefire NFL stars in this class, but not at quarterback, so give the Titans credit, they are trying to compete for a Super Bowl and not just a return to relevancy with this selection. 

Grade: B

Rang: In 25 years of evaluating NFL prospects, I’ve never come across a player as versatile and talented as Hunter. He is truly one of one, earning my top grade as a receiver, as a cornerback and overall prospect. I absolutely believe that he can play both roles in the NFL, theoretically justifying the Jaguars’ aggressive trade up for him. Liam Coen was brought to Jacksonville to help Trevor Lawrence live up to his potential and get the Jaguars back into the playoffs. Adding Hunter to an offense that already boasts one of the NFL’s best young wideouts in Brian Thomas Jr. will do that. Adding a cornerback to challenge Thomas, as well, helps make this bold trade make sense. It had better, as trading their 2026 first-round selection to move up three spots is borderline reckless.

Grade: B

Rang: Carter never ran for scouts prior to the draft, but he didn’t have to, as his explosiveness off the ball and in pursuit is just so obvious on tape. While certainly speedy off the ball, some have concerns about his ability to hold up in run support as Carter lacks ideal girth in his lower body — which is why he began his college career as an off-ball linebacker. In a league that prioritizes edge rushers more than any other defensive role, however, Carter’s value as an immediate 10-plus sack candidate justifies this selection. The perfect “finisher” to cap a dominant Giants defensive front, Carter is an obvious Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate.

Grade: A-

Rang: Campbell has everything NFL teams are looking for at the tackle position except ideal arm length. But, some have made far too much of his 33-inch arms, especially given how agile the 6-foot-6, 319-pounder moves. For a club desperate to protect the investment made a year ago in their rookie quarterback Drake Maye, this pick makes all of the sense in the world and is the perfect way for new head coach Mike Vrabel to put his stamp on the team. It isn’t flashy, but neither is Vrabel. This pick is about New England returning to the blue-collar physicality that epitomized the “Patriot Way.”

Grade: B+

Rang: As safe as the cracker that shares his name, Graham is the blue-collar tough guy that fits what the Cleveland Browns are trying to build. He is a disruptive presence whose game should only take off with all of the attention opponents will be dedicating to Myles Garrett. Graham is a good player, but the beauty of this selection is the fact that the Browns also received the 2026 first-round pick from Jacksonville as part of the deal.

Grade: B

Rang: It is hard to describe Jeanty and not venture into hyperbole. The comparison that I and others see with him is LaDainian Tomlinson, and anytime you’re comparing a prospect to a Hall of Famer, things are already a little ridiculous. But make no mistake, so is Jeanty’s talent. He is so quick to and through the hole, darting in either direction, bouncing off of would-be tacklers and then exploding to daylight. We all saw what Saquon Barkley brought to the Philadelphia Eagles a year ago. Jeanty is an instant star and an obvious front-runner for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors given how Pete Carroll will lean on him to carry the load.

Grade: A

Rang: In today’s era of massive blockers at the line of scrimmage, Membou is actually a bit shorter than scouts would prefer — actually appearing more like a guard than a traditional tackle at 6-foot-4 and 332 pounds. But the 21-year-old Membou is just so athletic for his “blocky” frame, offering a higher upside than any other tackle in this class because of his athleticism, youth and the nasty playing style that will quickly make him a favorite of Justin Fields and Jets fans.

Grade: B+

Rang: The 6-4, 213-pound McMillan is a gliding gymnast of a receiver, gobbling up yardage with his long strides and using his height, long arms and rare body control to soar over defensive backs. I’m not quite as high on him as others seem to be, as he isn’t as physical after the catch or as a downfield blocker as his size suggests. I see shades of Tee Higgins in T-Mac’s game, which is to say that I believe he’ll be a very good NFL receiver, but might be more of a complementary threat than a true No. 1. Still, Bryce Young needed a pass-catcher and McMillan’s size and production speaks for itself.

Grade: C+

Rang: Sorry for the word play, but the investment in Banks makes a lot of sense (or is it cents?). Still just 21 years old, Banks is coming off three seasons as a fixture at left tackle for the pass-heavy Texas Longhorns. He’s agile off the snap, mirroring the movements of pass-rushers with coordinated footwork and active hands. He might be asked to move to right tackle with last year’s top pick Taliese Fuaga just settling in at the blindside. Or, perhaps the Saints will move Fuaga back to right tackle (where he starred at Oregon State) and push Trevor Penning either inside to guard (or to the sideline). Either way, this is a strong investment in the offensive line to protect the injury-prone Derek Carr … or perhaps build the line early for Spencer Rattler, Arch Manning or whomever else the Saints might be looking at as their quarterback of the future.

Grade: B+

Rang: Critics will question Loveland’s production at Michigan, but the offense wasn’t catered around him the way it was with some of the other tight ends in this class, including Penn State’s Tyler Warren. Bears fans won’t necessarily appreciate this note but Loveland is cut from the same cloth as the Detroit Lion’s Sam LaPorta or the Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, playing tight end like a big receiver. Of course, no one knows LaPorta’s impact better than new Bears’ head coach Ben Johnson. I’m surprised that Loveland went ahead of Warren but Loveland’s agility, smooth acceleration and soft hands should make him an immediate difference-maker for Caleb Williams and the Bears.

Grade: B+

Rob Rang is an NFL Draft analyst for FOX Sports. He has been covering the NFL Draft for more than 20 years, with work at FOX, Sports Illustrated, CBSSports.com, USA Today, Yahoo, NFL.com and NFLDraftScout.com, among others. He also works as a scout with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Follow him on X @RobRang.

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