NFL Draft 2025: Cam Ward Picked No. 1, Travis Hunter No. 2/ TezzBuzz/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Cam Ward went first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Travis Hunter was picked second after a major trade by Jacksonville. Shedeur Sanders was not selected in the first round, despite projections.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward, right, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Tennessee Titans with the first overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, right, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NFL Draft 2025 Quick Looks: Cam Ward No. 1, Sanders Falls Out of First Round
Cam Ward’s Rise: From zero-star recruit to No. 1 overall pick, Cam Ward heads to the Titans after a record-setting season at Miami.
Travis Hunter Goes No. 2: Jacksonville trades up to land the two-way Colorado star, giving up a haul to the Browns.
Shedeur Sanders Undrafted in First Round: Despite hype and high rankings, the Colorado QB is passed over, calling it “fuel to the fire.”
Jaxson Dart Over Sanders: The New York Giants select Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart with the 25th pick.
Top Defensive Picks: Penn State’s Abdul Carter went No. 3 to the Giants; Michigan’s Mason Graham and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty round out the top six.
Wide Receiver Surge: Jacksonville grabbed Hunter at No. 2, and Green Bay picked Texas WR Matthew Golden at No. 23 — their first first-round WR since 2002.
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses after being chosen by the New York Giants with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham poses after being chosen by the Cleveland Browns with the fifth overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
April 25, 2025– In a draft full of surprises and star power, Cam Ward completed a remarkable journey from unheralded high school quarterback to the No. 1 overall pickselected by the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Travis Hunterthe dynamic two-way player from Colorado, followed closely at No. 2 overall after the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Browns. But the biggest shock of the night? Shedeur Sandersthe heavily promoted Colorado quarterback and son of Coach Deion Sanders, was not selected in the first round.
Despite high praise from draft analysts and a standout collegiate career, Sanders was overlooked even by QB-needy teams. The New York Giantswho passed on him twice, took Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3 and later used the 25th pick on Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dartdrawing comparisons to the Eli Manning era.
Titans Go All In on Ward
After weeks of speculation,NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Ward as the first pick to thunderous applause at Lambeau Field — hosting its first-ever NFL Draft. The Texas-born quarterback broke Miami records last season, tossing 39 touchdowns with over 4,300 passing yardsand finished fourth in Heisman voting.
