The outcome of the draft can have a long-term impact on the NFL betting markets.
A successful draft can set a team up for the next half-decade or more, as the Philadelphia Eagles have shown in recent years. Swinging and missing in the first few rounds can leave a franchise facing another lost year.
As of April 11, Cam Ward is the overwhelming betting favourite to be selected first overall. It’s seemingly inevitable Ward will be taken with the top pick, whether that’s by the Tennessee Titans or a team that trades up to select first overall. Any other outcome would fall into the category of an all-time NFL draft shock.
Behind Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter headline a group of intriguing prospects.
When Is The 2025 NFL Draft?
The 2025 NFL draft begins on April 24 in the US, but in the early hours of April 25 in the UK. The first pick will be made around 12 a.m. UK time, and the rest of the first round will be completed in the following hours.
The following day sees rounds two and three take place, with the first pick of the second round expected to be announced around 11 p.m. on April 25. The final day of the draft covers the remaining four rounds, with the day beginning at 4 p.m. UK time.
Where Is The Draft Taking Place?
The 2025 NFL draft will be held at Lambeau Field and the nearby Titletown District. Around 240,000 people are expected to attend the draft over the three days, with projections suggesting over $90 million of revenue for the surrounding area.
This is the first time Green Bay has hosted the draft. It is only the second time the draft has been in Wisconsin, with the only previous occasion coming in 1940.
How To Watch
The 2025 NFL draft can be watched on Sky Sports or DAZN. An NFL Gamepass subscription is required to watch on DAZN. A subscription is also needed to watch Sky Sports.
Draft coverage begins several hours before the first pick is announced, with analysis, predictions, and speculation from a panel of experts.
NFL Draft First Overall Pick Odds:
- Cam Ward – 1/50
- Abdul Carter – 12/1
- Travis Hunter – 33/1
- Shedeur Sanders – 50/1
- Mason Graham – 100/1
- Mykel Williams – 100/1
- Jaxson Dart – 100/1
First Round NFL Draft Order 2025:
- Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Giants
- New England Patriots
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers
- New Orleans Saints
- Chicago Bears
- San Francisco 49ers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Miami Dolphins
- Indianapolis Colts
- Atlanta Falcons
- Arizona Cardinals
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Seattle Seahawks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Denver Broncos
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Houston Texans
- Los Angeles Rams
- Baltimore Ravens
- Detroit Lions
- Washington Commanders
- Buffalo Bills
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Philadelphia Eagles
Teams with Most Picks in 2025 NFL Draft:
- 10 – Jacksonville Jaguars
- 9 – New England Patriots
- 9 – Carolina Panthers
- 9 – Chicago Bears
- 9 – Cleveland Browns
Teams with Fewest Picks in 2025 NFL Draft:
- 3 – Minnesota Vikings
- 5 – Arizona Cardinals
- 6 – Los Angeles Rams
- 6 – Houston Texans
- 6 – Detroit Lions
- 6 – Dallas Cowboys
- 6 – Cincinnati Bengals
- 6 – Atlanta Falcons
- 6 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 6 – Seattle Seahawks
Previous NFL First Overall Picks:
- 2024 – Caleb Williams (Bears)
- 2023 – Bryce Young (Panthers)
- 2022 – Travon Walker (Jaguars)
- 2021 – Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars)
- 2020 – Joe Burrow (Bengals)
- 2019 – Kyler Murray (Cardinals)
- 2018 – Baker Mayfield (Browns)
- 2017 – Myles Garrett (Browns)
- 2016 – Jared Goff (Rams)
First Overall Picks By Position:
- Quarterback – 39
- Running back – 23
- Defensive lineman – 15
- Offensive lineman – 7
- Wide receiver – 6
- Linebacker – 4
- Defensive back – 1
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at time of writing*
