NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 8: A general view of the 2025 NFL Draft logo at the NFL Experience fan festival a day prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles inside of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 08, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
The NFL Draft is less than a month away, and thus far, every team still retains its own first-round selection. Here is how the first round of the draft could play out for the NFC teams:
3. New York Giants—DT Mason Graham
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (DL11) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
New York added Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, so drafting Sanders doesn’t seem to fit. Instead, New York adds Graham to solidify its run defense.
8. Carolina Panthers—WR Tet McMillan, Arizona
Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
I’m not sure Dave Canales can pass up a true WR1.
9. New Orleans Saints—OT Will Campbell, LSU
Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell (OL05) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kellen Moore starts his tenure with the Saints getting the popular and talented OL from LSU.
10. Chicago Bears—OT Kelvin Banks, Texas
Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks (OL01) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Ben Johnson knows the only way the Bears win is if they protect Caleb Williams.
11. San Francisco 49ers—Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (DL73) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
San Francisco’s defense needs to get more pressure on the quarterback.
12. Dallas Cowboys—WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Matthew Golden (WO16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
This draft is deep at running back so Jerry takes a top WR off the board to pair with Lamb.
15. Atlanta Falcons—LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (LB05) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Atlanta is ecstatic that Campbell makes it to them at 15.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 26: Detail view of an Arizona Cardinals logo during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Stewart has a big-time motor and will help improve the Cardinals pass rush dramatically.
18. Seattle Seahawks—OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 29: The Seattle Seahawks throwback logo is seen on the football field at Lumen Field before the game against the Cleveland Browns on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Seattle continues to reshape its offense adding an OL who has Walter Jones-type upside.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers—LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
Feb 26, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (LB28) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Tampa wants to run the ball and, more importantly, stop the run. Walker is a solid three-down defender.
23. Green Bay Packers—Edge Mike Green, Marshall
IRVING, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Tackle Chad Clifton #76 of the Green Bay Packers with a #21 sticker on his helmet for Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins during play with the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on November 29, 2007 in Irving, Texas (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Green Bay needs to improve its pass rush.
24. Minnesota Vikings—S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori (DB40) runs in the 40 yard dash during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
With all the great passing attacks in their division, Minnesota takes a player who could start relatively quickly.
26. Los Angeles Rams—WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 25: A detail view of a Los Angeles Rams logo on a sign during training camp on July 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Egbuka gives Matthew Stafford a slot receiver to replace Cooper Kupp.
28. Detroit Lions—OG, Tyler Booker, Alabama
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 19: The Detroit Lions logo is pictured during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on August 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Detroit loves having a plethora of talented OL.
29. Washington Commanders—DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
LANDOVER, MD – JANUARY 01: A general view of the Washington Commanders logo on the stadium concourse before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Washington needs to replace Jonathan Allen.
32. Philadelphia Eagles—CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi defensive back Trey Amos (DB03) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Amos could step into Darius Slay’s starting role at corner.
