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2025 NFL draft: Yates' favorite picks in every round

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The 2025 NFL draft is officially in the books.

We saw it all. The Titans made Cam Ward the No. 1 pick. The Jaguars made an aggressive move up the board for Travis Hunter. The Giants landed Abdul Carter and still got a QB in Round 1 in Jaxson Dart. And Shedeur Sanders ended up sliding all the way to Round 5, where the Browns took him. Teams checked off needs and found value over three days. I particularly liked what the Chargers, Seahawks, Bears and 49ers did.

I've had a few days now to reflect on an incredible week in Green Bay, and I wanted to take a closer look at five picks I liked the most from each of the seven rounds (and six in Round 6). These aren't necessarily the best players taken in each round, but rather the best picks. I factored in value, fit and what the player will bring to the team, among other things.

I'll start with the blockbuster trade that altered the top of the board.

Jump to round:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | UDFA

Round 1

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 2)

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