After a hectic free agency period, teams will take to the field once again for this year’s NFL draft. The first round kicks off Thursday, with the second and third taking place Friday and the final four rounds on Saturday.
Teams will have their pick of 257 prospects over seven rounds of drafting. They’ll try to reshape their rosters in an attempt to improve upon last season and compete for a playoff berth. While some prospects will have immediate fantasy value, others may require time to develop in the league.
Fantasy managers can find plenty of value in this year’s crop of rookies. Whether it’s a top-tier quarterback, an intriguing running back or a promising wide receiver, the 2025 draft is full of interesting options for owners in every format.
The order of selection in the first round can make or break some picks, and the NFL allows teams to trade their pick before, during or after the draft. This makes for some dramatic moments and can lead to some surprises.
The Tennessee Titans hold the top overall pick while the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants follow suit in descending order. Each team can select a player by communicating that choice to an NFL staff member at the Selection Square table. The staff member writes the player’s name, position and school down on a card that is passed to an NFL runner who immediately passes it on to the representatives of the next team in line.
