NFL fans make their way to the stage prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 outside of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

Editor’s note: This story will be updated throughout Thursday night as draft picks are announced.

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The 2025 NFL Draft is officially underway in Green Bay. The outskirts of Lambeau Field are flooded with hundreds of NFL fans from across the country. In fact, the makeshift venue has reached maximum capacity with north of 125,000 people in attendance. 

Daily Press sports editor “The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg is Green Bay this evening for the draft. Here are his grades for all 32 first round selections.

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL) — Ward is a winner wherever he’s been. Whether it was Incarnate Word, Washington State or “The U” Ward has won. His lightning-quick release also adds to his pedigree. And while he may not be the No. 1 overall player on the board he is worthy of this selection and fills a massive need for the Titans. Grade: A-
2. TRADE Jacksonville Jaguars (from Cleveland Browns): Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado — The Jaguars cough up No. 5, 36, 126 and a 2026 first-round pick to the Browns for No. 2, 104 and 200. And thanks to this blockbuster deal they walk away with the best pure athlete since Charles Woodson in 1998. Jacksonville needed help at receiver and corner. They fill both need.  The Browns add ammunition for a potential trade in 2026. The Jaguars cough up a decent penny to secure the best pure player in the class. Trade: B+, Pick: A+
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State — I got an up close look at every player in the green room right now. Carter was the one guy who’s aura was intimidating. The dude follows in line with a rich tradition of premiere pass rushers at Penn State. Paired with Brian Burns the G-men have a legit 1-2 punch off the edge. Grade: A+
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU — The Patriots get their left tackle of the future. And in perfect offensive lineman fashion they get a farm boy from Louisiana to keep Drake Maye safe in the pocket. It’s the safe pick, and it’s the right pick. Grade: A
5. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville Jaguars): Mason Graham, DT, Michigan — When in doubt, upgrade in the trenches. The Browns did exactly that while adding more draft capital to recoup from the historically disastrous Deshaun Watson trade. Graham will be able to make an impact with Myles Garrett locked down for the long haul off the edge. It’s not an eye-popping pick on paper, but the smart pick. Grade: B+
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State — Pete Carroll gets his go-to running back. Jeanty, who possesses biceps that are probably bigger than the thighs of you, the person reading this, was the top prize in a running back class that is the deepest in my lifetime. The Raiders have other needs, but this is a great start in rebuilding an incredibly lackluster offense. Grade: A
7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri: The Jets, like I mocked yesterday, get their right tackle of the future. The pre-draft process did wonder for Membou, who is now expected to help the cause in giving newly acquired quarterback Justin Fields a chance in the pocket. Head coach Aaron Glenn follows the same mold as Dan Campbell, securing a right tackle at No. 7 in his first draft (ain’t that a fun fact). Grade: A-        (editor’s note: at this point of the draft, in terms of players and number overall they were selected, Big Dog is 5-for-7. His only misfire is the order in which Mason Graham and Ashton Jeanty were selected)
8. Carolina Panthers: Tetaiora McMilan, WR, Arizona — Man, I was one selection off with McMilan. Outside of Travis Hunter he is the best receiver in this class in terms of creating his own space. There are red flags on him, and this is the fourth-straight season the Panthers are going offense in the first round. I really hope McMilan is what the Panthers need to take the next step. I just don’t see it immediately, but I’ll be more than happy to eat crow if I’m wrong on him. Grade: C+
9. New Orleans Saints: Kelvin Banks Jr. , OT/IOL, Texas: With former All-Pro Ryan Ramczyk retiring due to medical reasons, the Saints now have a glaring hole at right tackle and left guard. Banks has a chance to fill either hole. After selecting Oregon State’s Tailese Fuaga at left tackle in 2024 the Saints youth movement in the trenches continues. Like New England it’s not a flashy pick, but it’s a smart decision. Grade: B+
10. Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan — NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah was correct — there was a sudden rise for the services of Loveland. I firmly believed Penn State’s Tyler Warren would go first, but hey, I didn’t see Travis Hunter being a Jaguar either. Now new head coach Ben Johnson gets two tights ends and two receivers to play with. It may be a bit of a reach, but if the Bears land a running back and edge rusher on Friday they’re realistically set. Grade: B-
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia — At 20 years old, Williams has a lot of growth left to achieve. He also possesses the best traits out of any edge rusher in the draft not named Abdul Carter. The 49ers add someone to go opposite of Nick Bosa, and the mystery of who is the No. 2 edge rusher in the class is solved. Grade: B
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama — The Cowboys continue to add to the offensive line, and they landed an alpha. Booker is an absolute menace in the trenches. He’s also someone who will do everything he can to continue the tradition of successful offensive linemen in Dallas. Grade: A
13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan — Here’s another surprise for you. Three Michigan players go in the top-13 in this class before an Ohio State player was drafted. Who had that on their bingo card? Grant fills a need to fill the hole left by Christian Wilkins, who signed with the Raiders in free agency in 2024. Grade: B+
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State — I’ve been incredibly high on Warren in all three of my mock drafts, and for good reason. The Colts have a glaring need at tight end. Warren just so happens to be the best offensive playmaker on the board. Hopefully the Colts offense can take a deeply-needed step forward with Warren in the fold. Grade: A
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia — News reporter Noah Johnson is going to be happy with this selection — the Falcons finally draft a defensive player. Walker was one of the most curious players in this class. He’s strong in a traditional Mike linebacker role, yet did a lot of damage blitzing off the edge for the Bulldogs in 2024. Walker has versatility in two spots the Falcons needed. Grade: A-
16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss — Defensive tackles are flying off the board, which honestly warms my heart. The Cardinals continue to beef up on the defensive line in a division where physicality is a pre-requisite. Also, we have more defensive tackles selected than wide receivers so far. Big win for the big fellas. Grade: B
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stweart, EDGE, Texas A&M — My boy Ty out in Kansas City is going to be happy here. Let me tell you a fun fact about Stewart. He eyes are the lightest shade of brown you’ve seen. They almost look like flames. Kind of scary for opposing offensive lines, right? This fills a need and makes sense as the best available player at this point in the draft. Grade: A
18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, IOL, North Dakota State — This class has a massive emphasis on winning the line of scrimmage, and the selection of Zabel justifies that statement. Seattle has offensive tackle and center locked up. Offensive guard has question marks. Zabel fills the need, and it isn’t a total reach. Grade: B-
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State — We finally have another receiver off the board, and this a luxury pick and a long-term pick. Chris Godwin and Mike Evans are on the back nine of their respective careers. Egbuka fits in nicely as a pass catcher and a blocker on the perimeter. Defense was probably a bigger need here, but this is a long-term selection. Grade: B
20. Denver Broncos: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas — With Patrick Surtain II signed to a long-term extension, the timing of drafting a top-end cornerback was ideal. Enter Barron, who is easily a top-five corner in this class. The Broncos surprisingly strong defense in 2024 gets another piece for the secondary. Grade: A-
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon — The Steelers pass on Shedeur Sanders, much to the surprise of the media room here, and opt to add help to the defensive line. Cameron Heyward is in the twilight of his career. Harmon is one of the top defensive linemen in this class. He fills a major need for Pittsburgh. Look for the Steelers to target Dillon Gabriel in the third round. Grade: A-
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina — The Chargers get a running back, and in any other class Hampton is the top dog in the running back pack. He reminds me a lot of DeMarco Murray, a strong runner who can churn yards like none other for a decade. Hampton and Najee Harris are going to be a nasty 1-2 punch. Grade: A-
23. Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas — THEY FINALLY DID IT! A receiver in the first round, and he’s a burner. Golden is incredibly similar to Xavier Worthy in terms of pure speed. He has the tools to be a No. 1 receiver for the Packers for a long time. Can’t believe it finally happened. Grade: A
24. Minnesota Vikings: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State — The Vikings opt to pass on adding on defense here. Instead, they select Jackson, who they aim to start at offensive guard. He did fill in at left tackle when Josh Simmons went down with an injury. It may be a bit of a reach, but if the Vikings legitimately to win in the trenches. Jackson helps that cause. Grade: B-
25. TRADE New York Giants (from Houston Texans): Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss — Well, here you have it. Jaxson Dart actually went over Shedeur Sanders. Dart reminds me a lot of Matthew Stafford. Dart isn’t afraid to cut it loose and throws. really nice deep ball. He may need a year to sit behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, but Dart has a chance to be a solid starting quarterback in this league. The Texans receive picks No. 34, 99 and a 2026 third-rounder from the Giants to come up. Trade: A-, Pick: B
26. TRADE Atlanta Falcons (from Los Angeles Rams): James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee — The Falcons defense is officially beefed up. Atlanta coughs up pick No. 46, a 2025 seventh-rounder and a 2026 first-round pick for No. 26 and a 2025 third rounder. It’s a fairly big price tag to take Pearce, who was inconsistent in 2024, especially with Jihaad Campbell and Mike Green still on the board. The Rams get ammunition in 2026 with the extra first. I like this better for the Rams than the Falcons. Trade: B, Pick: B-
27. Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, Safety, Georgia — The Ravens gets the perfect compliment to Kyle Hamilton. I had Starks mocked in the top-10 in my first two mock drafts for a reason. He has a quiet confidence to him, and he’s exactly what the Ravens secondary needs. Grade: A
28. Detroit Lions: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State — In my Mock Draft 1.o I threw out the idea of Ohio State pass rusher Jack Sawyer going in this spot. An Ohio State lineman playing with Aidan Hutchinson, a true Michigan man, seemed absurd. Well, I was onto something after all. I was also right with the selection of a defensive tackle. Williams is going to be a good fit with the Lions, especially with DJ Reader in the locker room. Grade: B+
29. Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon — The Commanders added Laremy Tunsil at left tackle, now they have right tackle secured. Conerly was a running back in pee-wee football, which should tell you everything you need to know about his athletic ability. I like the pick, but not in love with it. Grade: B
30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky — My favorite guy in this class is heading off to Buffalo. Hairston is a freak athlete and an even better human being. Bills Mafia is going to fall in love with MadMax. Grade: A
31. TRADE Philadelphia Eagles (from Kansas City Chiefs): Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama — The Eagles trade No. 32 and 164 to move up one spot. More than fair value. As for the selection, well, I love it. Campbell was really an under the radar player. He will have a shot at filling the hole left behind by Josh Sweat, who departed for Arizona in free agency. An Alabama edge rusher on a defense filled with Georgia players. This is going to be fun. Trade: A-, Pick: A
32. Kansas City Chiefs (from Philadelphia Eagles): Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State — The Chiefs add a fifth-round pick and add to the offensive line, something they desperately needed to to in the first round. Simmons is coming off a patella injury, but he should have a strong chance to starting at left tackle Week 1. Grade: B+