The first round of the NFL playoffs is over, which means six more slots are locked in the 2025 NFL draft order.
That means it's time for a new round of projections, as a handful of teams have changed their spot based on this past weekend's postseason action.
Here's an updated look at how the first round could shake out, using the latest updated order following the wild-card round.
1. Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward | QB | Miami
The Titans take their quarterback of the future. Tennessee experimented with Will Levis, but it did not turn out as expected. Ward needs to cut down on making risky decisions. Still, he has the desired traits to be a franchise quarterback, possessing the mentality, arm talent, mobility, and accuracy to deliver the football to all levels of the field.
2. Cleveland Browns
Shedeur Sanders | QB | Colorado
Quarterback was always in play for the Browns, but it became even more of a pressing need when the reports came out of Deshaun Watson re-rupturing his right Achilles, leaving his status for 2025 in serious doubt. Sanders' game is still a work in progress, as he allows too many negative plays to happen by holding onto the football for too long. But there's a lot to like about him. He is poised, accurate, tough, and has a good feel for layering the football to his receivers.
3. New York Giants
Travis Hunter | WR/TE | Colorado
With the top two quarterbacks off the board, the Giants must steer in a different direction by taking the best player in the draft. Hunter can supply New York with a shutdown corner while still playing at least 10 snaps at wide receiver per game in certain packages.
4. New England Patriots
Will Campbell | OT | LSU
It's a new era in New England with Mike Vrabel as the team's head coach. What doesn't change, however, is building around quarterback Drake Maye. Some believe that Campbell may be better inside, but he has the talent to try to play tackle at the next level. Regardless of where he plays, he would give Maye immediate protection.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Graham | DL | Michigan
The Jaguars finished the season ranked 32nd in defensive EPA per play. Pairing Graham with Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker along the defensive line could solve many of their problems. Graham would supply Jacksonville with a solid run defender and a juiced-up interior pass rusher.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona
After trading away Davante Adams midway through the season, they need a No. 1 wide receiver. Fortunately, they're able to land the top wideout. McMillan is a big-bodied pass catcher with strong hands who can make plays downfield and create after the catch, stylistically similar to Buccaneers' Mike Evans.
7. New York Jets
Will Johnson | CB | Michigan
The Jets have a lot of positional needs, including quarterback, as the future of Aaron Rodgers in New York is up in the air. Instead, they shore up the secondary with the selection of Johnson. Johnson was injured for a good chunk of this past season, but he showed top-tier coverage skills when he was on the field. Adding him opposite Sauce Gardner would make for an elite cornerback room.
8. Carolina Panthers
Abdul Carter | EDGE | Penn State
The Panthers have a lot of needs on the defensive side of the ball, but the pass rush needs more juice. Carter is an athletic freak who lives in opposing backfields with his combination of physicality, burst, bend and arsenal of moves. He would be a welcomed addition to Carolina's defensive line.
9. New Orleans Saints
Nic Scourton | EDGE | Texas A&M
The Saints struggled to get after the quarterback this season, and with Cameron Jordan set to be 36 next season and Chase Young set to hit the free agency market, they need more talent in the edge defender room. Scourton possesses a rare combination of size, length and strength and power to make an impact at rushing the passer and defending the run.
10. Chicago Bears
Kelvin Banks | OT | Texas
If the Bears want Caleb Williams to succeed, they must keep him upright. Williams was the most sacked quarterback this season, with 68 sacks taken. Banks has the versatility to play outside or inside, and since right tackle Darnell Wright is the only lineman likely to be a starter in 2025 still, Banks can slide in wherever else along the line.
11. San Francisco 49ers
Shemar Stewart | DL | Texas A&M
The 49ers need to revamp their defensive line, which has been a struggle since trading away DeForest Buckner in 2020. At 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, Stewart has a rare combination of size, speed and power. He never surpassed more than 1.5 sacks in a single season, but the potential is there.
12. Dallas Cowboys
Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State
The Cowboys could take a wide receiver to complement CeeDee Lamb. But Dallas' need for a high-volume back is much more pressing. Jeanty is an elite back with outstanding contact balance, burst and acceleration to wear defenses down. He is one of the best players in the draft and the Cowboys shouldn't overthink this selection.
13. Miami Dolphins
Malaki Starks | S | Georgia
Jevon Holland is set to be a free agent this offseason. Even if Holland returns to Miami, the Dolphins would not go wrong with having two studs in the secondary. Starks is a playmaker from multiple alignments and is impactful against both the run and the pass. His versatility, athleticism, and ball skills make him the No. 1 safety in this year's class.
14. Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State
You don't come around that many tight ends selected in the top 15. But this shows you how good of a player Warren is. He is a do-it-all tight end who can make plays from multiple alignments, supplying Anthony Richardson with a reliable target. He can also help on the ground with his aggressive temperament as a blocker.
15. Atlanta Falcons
Mykel Williams | EDGE | Georgia
The Falcons need more playmakers along the interior and on the edges of the defensive line. At 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds, Williams possesses rare length and athleticism and can bend the edge to get consistent pressure.
16. Arizona Cardinals
Jalon Walker | EDGE | Georgia
The Cardinals need to continue to upgrade their defensive line, and adding Walker is a great way to do so. Walker is explosive off the edge with twitch, burst and closing speed to get after the quarterback.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
James Pearce Jr. | EDGE | Texas A&M
Even with Trey Hendrickson on the field, the Bengals still struggled to get to opposing quarterbacks. Pearce didn't dominate as much as some would've liked this past season, but it's hard to pass on his traits and upside. He is an athletic pass rusher with a quick first step that Cincinnati would love.
18. Seattle Seahawks
Josh Simmons | OT | Ohio State
The Seahawks must address both lines, but many of their offense problems came up front. Simmons suffered a season-ending injury, but if he was still healthy, he'd likely be a top-10 draft pick. When he was healthy, Simmons looked like the best left tackle in the nation, showing the size, movement skills, and play strength.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jahdae Barron | CB | Texas
The Buccaneers struggled to defend the pass this past season, finishing with the second-worst pass defense in the league. They make their secondary a lot better with the selection of Barron, who can play free safety, in the box, in the slot and as an outside cornerback. Barron's lockdown coverage skills and physicality as a run defender would be a welcomed addition.
20. Denver Broncos
Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State
The Broncos must supply Bo Nix with playmakers for him to succeed. Egbuka would give Nix a weapon to complement Courtland Sutton, one with a pro-ready skill set with crisp route-running skills and great hands.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Benjamin Morrison | CB | Notre Dame
The Steelers could draft a wide receiver, but history suggests that's unlikely. Instead, they make their secondary a lot better with the selection of Morrison. Morrison is an athletic and physical cover man who can play outside and in the slot. Had he not suffered a hip injury during the season, he'd likely be a lock to be a top-15 selection.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
Colston Loveland | TE | Michigan
The Chargers haven't had a reliable pass-catching tight end Hunter Henry. They find that in Loveland, who reunites with head coach Jim Harbaugh. Loveland's size and athleticism make it difficult for teams to defend him, and he is willing to mix it up and block in the running game.
23. Green Bay Packers
Shavon Revel | CB | East Carolina
Jaire Alexander has struggled with injuries for the past few seasons and aside from him, the Packers don't have much to offer at the position. Revel suffered an unfortunate season-ending knee injury but looked like a top-15 pick before it. He has the length, speed, and physicality to match up with bigger receivers at the next level.
24. Minnesota Vikings
Tyler Booker | OL | Alabama
The Vikings will have a hole at right guard this offseason and it's clear that they need it in the worst way possible after Sam Darnold was sacked nine times against the Rams in the wild-card round. Booker would be a plug-and-play starter, possessing a mean streak and physical demeanor that would pay dividends in pass protection and in the running game.
25. Houston Texans
Jonah Savaiinaea | OL | Arizona
C.J. Stroud spent much of this past season on the ground, as he was the second-most sacked quarterback. Savaiinaea, who is expected to transition inside, could help keep him more upright. He is poised in pass protection and a mauler in the run game.
26. Los Angeles Rams
Aireontae Ersery | OT | Minnesota
Rob Havenstein will be 33 years old and is entering the final year of his contract, so it would be wise for them to start thinking of a succession plan. Ersery needs to improve some things in his game, but he has the tools to be a good NFL starter for years to come.
27. Washington Commanders
Luther Burden | WR | Missouri
The Commanders could upgrade their defense, but instead, they get him another weapon to complement Terry McLaurin. Burden can damage from the slot with his slick separation skills, elusiveness, and creativity when the ball is in his hands.
28. Baltimore Ravens
Mike Green | EDGE | Marshall
One of the Ravens' weaknesses on defense is their inability to consistently pressure opposing quarterbacks off the edge. Additionally, Odafe Oweh is heading into the final year of his rookie contract next season. The nation's leader in sacks, Green is a twitched-up pass-rusher with a good bag of moves.
29. Buffalo Bills
Walter Nolen | DL | Ole Miss
The Bills' defensive front needs a makeover, and they start the process with the selection of Nolen. While he isn't a finished product and needs to work on the technical aspect of his game, Nolen has the tools to be a force with the desired physicality, strength, and movement skills.
30. Philadelphia Eagles
Cameron Williams | OT | Texas
Lane Johnson isn't getting any younger, so it would be wise for the Eagles to be thinking about his replacement. Williams is raw but extremely talented with the necessary length, power and speed to succeed at the next level.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Harmon | DL | Oregon
The Chiefs' defense is plenty good under Steve Spagnuolo, but they would be smart to keep adding more young talent along the defensive line to have one of the greats up front, Chris Jones, as a mentor. Harmon has three-down potential early in his career, with an established arsenal of pass-rush moves and the ability to take on double teams.
32. Detroit Lions
Landon Jackson | EDGE | Arkansas
The Lions must find an edge rusher to go opposite of star Aidan Hutchinson. Jackson has a unique profile because of his 6-foot-7 frame and 275-pound weight, but he carries it well. He plays with strength and length, active hands, and power at the point of attack.
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