The 2025 NFL Draft is a critical event for NFL teams as they make selections that could influence their future success. Notable picks include Ohio State's Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson, chosen by the Browns and Patriots respectively. A significant story is the unexpected slide of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who remains undrafted after three rounds, sparking speculation about his future team. The draft also saw trades and strategic moves, with the Giants and Browns active in maneuvering for picks. The event is broadcast across multiple platforms, offering comprehensive coverage for fans eager to follow the action.

Shedeur Sanders, a highly anticipated Colorado quarterback, has surprisingly not been drafted after three rounds, with teams like the Steelers having an opportunity to select him in the fourth round.

Ohio State running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson were picked by the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots in the second round, showcasing the strong demand for players from a successful college program.

The Giants and Browns have been active in the draft, with the Giants making trades to re-enter the first round and the Browns considering trading down to acquire more picks.

The draft's unpredictability has been highlighted by strategic trades and decisions, such as the Titans rejecting a substantial offer from the Giants for the first overall pick and the Rams opting to trade back for future benefits.

Broadcast coverage of the NFL Draft is extensive, with ABC, ESPN, and the NFL Network providing multiple viewing options, including college-focused and traditional NFL analysis panels.

The Raiders and Steelers are seen as potential destinations for Shedeur Sanders, whose draft slide has become a major talking point, with varying opinions on his draft position and fit with different teams.

The draft features a mix of strategic trades, such as the Bears and Panthers finalizing a previous blockbuster trade, and speculation about teams like the Broncos making bold moves to improve their draft positions.

The NFL Draft is the event on the football calendar circled in red for most franchises.

It can be a major turning point, not only for the prospects who are fulfilling their NFL dreams, but also for the fanbases who have been starving for a championship. Teams can make selections that will set them up for sustained success, or set them back for years to come.

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Friday saw teams make a number of noteworthy selections. Both running backs from Ohio State's national championship team heard their names called in the second round, with Quinshon Judkins going to Cleveland at No. 36, and TreVeyon Henderson coming off the board to the Patriots at No. 38. The Raiders selected TCU wide receiver Jack Bech whose older brother, Tiger, was tragically killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year's Day, at No. 58, and the Falcons solidified the back of their defense by choosing Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts in the third round.

However, an even bigger story continues to develop after Day 2. Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders still has not been selected and is now on one of the most stunning slides in NFL Draft history. Three more quarterbacks were picked on Friday, but none of them were the Colorado signal caller. The Steelers, incredibly, have the chance to grab him in the fourth round at No. 123 overall on Saturday, but at this point, it's fair to ask: will Sanders be drafted at all?

The Sporting News is tracking all 257 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft. Follow along to see how your team is doing, and for highlights from Green Bay throughout the weekend.

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NFL Draft picks 2025: Live results from Rounds 1-7

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NFL Draft 2025 live news, updates from Rounds 1-7

Rounds 2-3

10:52 p.m.: The fall for Shedeur Sanders continues, according to Connor Hughes.

10:05 p.m.: Adam Rittenberg of ESPN notes that a number of players are slipping in the draft due to injuries. Shavon Revel Jr. was considered a first round pick last year before tearing his ACL.

9:30 p.m.: As Round 3 begins, there are plenty of quarterbacks still on the board.

Offensive players still on the board entering Round 3 include:

QB Shedeur Sanders
QB Jalen Milroe
QB Quinn Ewers
QB Will Howard
QB Kyle McCord
QB Dillon Gabriel
QB Riley Leonard
RB Cam Skattebo
RB Kaleb Johnson
RB Trevor Etienne
WR Elic Ayomanor
WR Jaylin Noel
TE Harold Fannin

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 26, 2025

8:04 p.m.: Ian Rapoport has an updated list of possible landing spots for Shedeur Sanders.

From our NFL Draft coverage: One Sanders is off the board, and it's not Shedeur (it was TJ). So, where does the #Colorado QB land? pic.twitter.com/jNbaFpafyW

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2025

7:42 p.m.: The Bears and Panthers trade from 2023 is now final.

Panthers-Bears 2023 blockbuster trade is now final.

Bears receive:
🏈 WR DJ Moore
🏈 2023 first-round pick (OT Darnell Wright)
🏈 2023 second-round pick (CB Tyrique Stevenson)
🏈 2024 first-round pick (QB Caleb Williams)
🏈 2025 second-round pick (WR Luther Burden)

Panthers…

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2025

6:55 p.m.: Ian Rapoport is reporting that Tyler Shough could be the first quarterback to come off the board tonight.

From NFL Draft Kickoff: #Louisville QB Tyler Shough is in the running to be the first QB taken tonight. pic.twitter.com/WxTzWGX5r9

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2025

6:45 p.m.: Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports the Browns are fielding calls for the No. 33 overall pick, but are more likely to hold onto it and make a selection.

6:15 p.m.: Earlier today, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that the Steelers are fielding calls for wide receiver George Pickens.

5:55 p.m.: NFL Network's Mike Garofolo thinks Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, could be a third-round pick tonight.

4:15 p.m.: Ian Rapoport is saying that the Raiders at in the second round and the Steelers in the third round are the most likely landing spots for Shedeur Sanders, who is still on the board.

From NFL Draft Kickoff: Shedeur Sanders is the biggest name available in Round 2 and the #Raiders (2nd round) and #Steelers (3rd round) are the most realistic landing spots. pic.twitter.com/CI4PjmTR2n

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2025

3:20 p.m.: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tyler Shough may go ahead of Shedeur Sanders, as Sanders could end up on a surprise team.

"I won't be surprised if Tyler Shough goes ahead of Shedeur Sanders. ... I think we may get a team that we never connected to him."

—@AdamSchefter on where Shedeur Sanders could land 😯 pic.twitter.com/MCsfK8Exc0

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 25, 2025

2:35 p.m.: NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah expects there to be an early run on wide receivers in the second round.

2:06 p.m.: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the quarterback to watch for the Browns on Friday night is Tyler Shough along with Jalen Milroe and Shedeur Sanders.

Will the Browns draft Jalen Milroe or Shedeur Sanders in the 2nd round? @JFowlerESPN says don't rule out Tyler Shough... pic.twitter.com/AWzXMKl6Yn

— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) April 25, 2025

1:40 p.m.: On the Up & Adams show, Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy predicted Green Bay would "trade up once, and, down twice," on day two of the NFL Draft.

1:12 p.m.: Former NFL head coach Pat Shurmur, who coached Shedeur Sanders at Colorado, believes there is no issues with Sanders ability to be coached or attitude.

Here's what Pat Shurmur told me about Shedeur Sanders. Take the word of a former NFL head coach who worked closest with Shedeur last 2 years? #NFLDraft @Realrclark25 @RGIII

“I thought he was very coachable. All players run that fine line between arrogant and confident, but my…

— Ryan Dunleavy (@rydunleavy) April 25, 2025

1:00 p.m.: Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said the Cowboys don't think they have to reach for a running back after singing Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency.

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones on @1053thefan said Dallas doesn't have to draft a running back. "I like what we did in free agency. We don't really feel like we have to pick a position anywhere. We don't feel the need to have to reach."

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 25, 2025

12:45 p.m.: According to Adam Schefter, the Titans turned down a huge offer from the Giants for the first overall pick and the right to take Cam Ward. That offer included this year's first, next year's first and multiple other picks.

12:35 p.m.: The Rams considered moving up in the first round, but pivoted to moving back when they were able to secure a 2026 first-round perk, per Jourdan Rodrigue.

12:20 p.m.: The Eagles traded up one spot to take Jihaad Campbell, but Tom Pelissero reports they tried to trade up earlier in the night for the Alabama linebacker.

12:09 p.m.: ESPN's Peter Schrager explained that Giants head coach Brian Daboll was the driving force behind the team's decision to take Jaxson Dart.

“Daboll knows him in and out. … This one is something that they’ve always had in their back pocket; a guy they have always liked.”@PSchrags shares why Jaxson Dart is a no-brainer for the Giants. pic.twitter.com/QjR5lMZJqh

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) April 25, 2025

11:52 a.m.: According to Ian Rapoport, teams were very interested in trading up for Colston Loveland in round one before the tight end went to the Bears at No. 10.

11:20 a.m.: Shedeur Sanders is the storyline of the NFL draft, as the Colorado quarterback is still available. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero believes it shouldn't be a surprise that Sanders has fallen this far.

"You can say he's sliding, but is it actually a slide?"@TomPelissero on when we can expect Shedeur Sanders to be drafted. pic.twitter.com/zLlcRzUyub

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 25, 2025

Round 1

11:31 p.m.: The two teams that played in the Super Bowl have made a trade, according to Schefter.

11:27 p.m.: After trading back tonight, the Rams and Browns now have two first round picks each in next year's draft

10:51 p.m.: Schefter reports that the Giants have made a trade with the Texans to get back into the first round and are now on the clock.

10:45 p.m.: According to Adam Schefter, teams have been scared away from selecting Michigan cornerback Will Johnson because of a knee issue.

10:40 p.m.: Jordan Schultz reports that the Eagles are discussing a trade up with the Packers.

10:33 p.m.: Rich Cimini reports that the Jets have no interest in trading running back Breece Hall during the draft.

10:25 p.m.: The Steelers take Derrick Harmon at No. 21. Ian Rapoport says the front office was split between the defensive tackle and Shedeur Sanders.

10:12 p.m.: Adam Schefter says on the ESPN broadcast that the Broncos are staying at No. 20. The Steelers will have the chance to take Shedeur Sanders at No. 21 

10:00 p.m.: Ian Rapoport says that the Bengals are drafting Shemar Stewart as a backup plan, as contract negotiations with Trey Hendrickson are ongoing.

9:40 p.m.: The Colts were interested in trying to acquire Dallas Goedert from the Eagles before picking Tyler Warren, according to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks.

9:29 p.m.: Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques says the team could trade back here to gather more picks. 

9:24 p.m.: Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor says there's no guarantee the team selects Shedeur Sanders at No. 21, especially with lots of defensive players still on the board.

8:57 p.m.: After drafting Abdul Carter tonight, the Giants will still pick up defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux's fifth year option, according to Adam Schefter.

8:55 p.m.: Patriots reporter Mark Daniels says the team could move up at the end of the first round if the right players are still on the board.

8:30 p.m.: Dianna Russini reports that the Browns are now fielding calls for the No. 5 pick, as they're looking to trade down again.

8:16 p.m.: Adam Schefter confirms the Browns and Jaguars trade is happening.

8:15 p.m.: Mary Kay Cabot believes a trade between the Browns at No. 2 and the Jaguars at No. 5 is imminent.

8:10 p.m.: Dianna Russini reports that the Broncos are making an aggressive push to get into the top 10 tonight. 

8:00 p.m.: Jay Glazer reports that talks between the Browns and Jaguars are heating up

7:13 p.m.: Adam Schefter says one of his sources tells him to "expect explosives" at the top of the draft tonight.

6:55 p.m.: Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports that there is a lot of buzz around the No. 2 pick. The Browns are listening to offers from teams at the moment.

6:30 p.m.: Jordan Raanan of ESPN is saying that any Giants trade at the end of the first round will be while the clock is ticking. Jaxson Dart is the name that's picking up steam less than two hours before the draft begins.

6:15 p.m.: Ian Rapoport reports that the Dolphins, Panthers, Buccaneers and Seahawks are also open to trading back.

6:05 p.m.: Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer is hearing that there are a number of teams picking late in the first round exploring a trade down into the second round. Teams like the Browns and Ginats, who have picks No. 33 and No. 34, respectively, could be aggressive for a quarterback later tonight. 

5:50 p.m.: Jeff Howe is reporting that the Jaguars are actively trying to move up from No. 5, and could be trying to acquire the Browns' pick at No. 2. 

5:30 p.m.: The Texans and Browns have already made a trade, swapping some late-round picks. Ian Rapoport also says the Jaguars could make some "bold" moves tonight.

From NFL Draft Kickoff: The #Browns and #Texans always swung a trade for third-day picks… while the #Jaguars have emerged as the team to watch early tonight. pic.twitter.com/cCJnL9Duj9

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2025

5:25 p.m.: Dianna Russini reports that the Broncos and Texans are trying to move up, while the Giants are trying to acquire a late first-round pick.

5:20 p.m.: Adam Schefter thinks that the most likely landing spot for Shedeur Sanders is Pittsburgh at No. 21. If not, there may only be one quarterback selected tonight.

Adam Schefter on Shedeur Sanders: "We are on a collision course to where he could go down to No. 21 and the Pittsburgh Steelers... If no Shedeur at 21, we might get one quarterback tonight." #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/VT5incr0GE

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 24, 2025

5:10 p.m.: Russini is also reporting the Bears are trying to trade up from No. 10 in an effort to draft Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.

4:55 p.m.: Dianna Russini is reporting that Browns general manager Andrew Berry is actively listening to offers for the No. 2 pick just hours before the draft begins.

4:30 p.m.: The Athletic's Jeff Howe is saying that Jaxson Dart could be the second quarterback off the board, with the Rams now a team of interest.

3:55 p.m.: Connor Hughes of SNY says that the Jets can go a number of different directions with the seventh overall pick. Offensive line seems to be the primary focus for New York, but they could pivot depending on what happens in front of them.

3:40 p.m.: Adam Schefter said on NFL Live that he is hearing the Giants are not going to "force the issue" at quarterback in this draft. He does not think New York will take Shedeur Sanders at No. 3.

"They don't feel like they want to force the issue tonight. ... Shedeur Sanders is not going No. 3."

—@AdamSchefter on what the Giants plan to do with the No. 3 pick pic.twitter.com/oktMtW65MB

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 24, 2025

3:20 p.m.: Ian Rapoport still believes Shedeur Sanders is "in play" for the Giants at No. 3 overall. However, if Sanders doesn't go there, where the quarterback lands gets murkier, as it isn't a certainty that the Steelers take him at No. 21.

.@RapSheet: Shedeur "in play" for #NYGiants at 3rd overall:#NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/4KscMtZPJ7

— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) April 24, 2025

3:10 p.m.: Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports the Steelers have done a lot of work on wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, which could lead to the team trading George Pickens. Breer also confirmed that Giants head coach Brian Daboll has spent time getting to know Jaxson Dart.

3:00 p.m.: The Patriots visited with Will Campbell in Louisiana in recent days, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, furthering speculation that Campbell will be the pick at No. 4

2:50 p.m.: Pelissero also would not be surprised if Jalen Milroe sneaks into the first round.

2:33 P.M.: Tom Pelissero believes this is the most "unpredictable draft" in recent memory due to the lack of consensus among teams.

2:10 p.m.: While some teams seem to be trying to move up to No. 2, the Patriots at No. 4 are not one of them as New England will likely stay put, per Jeff Howe.

1:42 p.m.: Ian Rapoport believes the Jaguars are a team to watch tonight, as they could make a "bold move" like trading up to No. 2.

1:31 p.m.: Ashton Jeanty is now the favorite to go No. 5 overall, but the Bears still have the best odds to draft the running back, potentially hinting at a trade in between Chicago and the Jaguars.

Ashton Jeanty to be the 5th pick: (-220)
Team to Draft Jeanty: Bears (-145)

Trade already confirmed??? 👀 pic.twitter.com/TEqGPpZ0yU

— Matthew Betz (@TheFantasyPT) April 24, 2025

1:03 p.m.: Jonathan Jones names the Vikings as another team that could possibly trade down, as they enter the draft with just four picks total.

12:40 p.m.: The Commanders enter the first round with pick No. 29, but according to Dianna Russini, they are looking to trade out of the pick. If they stay, Russini believes they will target defense.

Commanders plans at 29? @DMRussini says: "They're trying to trade back, I can tell you that....Let's say they stick because they can't get out, defense makes a lot of sense, corner stands out. Edge too."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 24, 2025

12:30 p.m.: The Saints are not expected to have clarity on quarterback Derek Carr's injury before the first round begins on Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport.

12:15 p.m.: Jordan Schultz reports the Saints could actually trade back from No. 9, then try to trade up from their second round pick to take a quarterback late in the first round.

11:58 a.m.: Per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, teams are trying to move into the top four, presumably to take Travis Hunter.

11:46 a.m.: According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, Giants head coach Brian Daboll prefers Jaxson Dart over Shedeur Sanders and the other quarterbacks in the draft that aren't Cam Ward.

11:36 a.m.: NFL Network's Tom Pelissero names the Panthers as a team that could be looking to trade down from the No. 8 overall pick.

11:25 a.m.: On Wednesday night, CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported that "there's a very good chance" Shedeur Sanders falls out of the first round. 

"I think that there's a very good chance that [Shedeur Sanders] is not selected on Thursday night."@jjones9 gives the latest on what he's hearing around the league on Shedeur Sanders, heading into draft night. pic.twitter.com/YAu75vEGNC

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) April 23, 2025

11:16 a.m.: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Broncos are fielding calls from several teams about trading back from pick No. 20. 

11:00 a.m.: CBS Sports' Aditi Kinkhabwala reports Jaxson Dart will not fall farther than the Saints at No. 9.

"What I'm being told is that Jaxson Dart is not going to fall beyond that No. 9 pick and the Saints."@AKinkhabwala with the latest buzz from the NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/r4OR2xzNMD

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) April 24, 2025

10:43 a.m.: Finally, Jeremiah believes the Jaguars will take either Ashton Jeanty or Tetairoa McMillan at No. 5 overall, but he gave Jacksonville Jeanty.

10:37 a.m.: Jeremiah also thinks the Browns and Giants could try and trade back into the first round and ahead of the Steelers for a quarterback, and he has New York making the move for Jaxson Dart.

10:24 a.m.: In his final mock draft, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has Shedeur Sanders going to the Steelers, but claims that doesn't happened he doesn't know where Sanders lands.

How to watch the NFL Draft in 2025

• TV channel: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2 | NFL Network
• Live stream: Fubo 

The NFL Draft will be available to watch on traditional broadcast television across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and NFL Network. Live coverage of the first round begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, followed by 7 p.m. ET on Friday (Rounds 2-3) and noon ET on Saturday (Rounds 4-7). 

As in recent years, ESPN's coverage again includes two entirely separate broadcasts catering to viewers' different tastes. On ABC, you'll find a college-focused panel featuring the crew from "College Gameday" — Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Nick Saban — joined by Field Yates, Laura Rutledge and Pete Thamel on Day 1.

On ESPN, the more traditional draft coverage includes Mike Greenberg, Mel Kiper Jr., Booger McFarland, Louis Riddick, Molly McGrath and Adam Schefter.

Viewers hoping to stream the NFL Draft can stream live coverage of all seven rounds with Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy. 

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See below for a complete schedule for all three days of the event.