����vlog

The 2025 NFL draft first round is underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Titans selected Miami quarterback Cam Ward first overall, and the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select two-way player Travis Hunter with the second pick. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter was selected third by the Giants.Here are live updates from the first round of the draft (all times ET): 11:50 p.m.The first round of the NFL draft has ended.11:45 p.m.The Kansas City Chiefs selected offensive tackle Josh Simmons of Ohio State University.The move gives quarterback Patrick Mahomes the blindside protector he was so sorely lacking last season. Simmons missed most of last season after tearing a patellar tendon in his knee, and he didn’t work out at the scouting combine. However, the Chiefs were comfortable with their medical checks and used the No. 32 overall pick on him.11:40 p.m.The Philadelphia Eagles, after trading up one spot with the Kansas City Chiefs, selected linebacker Jihaad Campbell of the University of Alabama.Campbell has proven to be a physical and speedy off-ball defender who can also come off the edge on pass rushes.He joins a defense with breakout inside linebacker Zack Baun and plenty of SEC talent including Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter, and Nolan Smith Jr. out of Georgia.Campbell put up career-high numbers in 2024, collecting 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception.Video below: First NFL Draft in Wisconsin held at Milwaukee hotel11:30 p.m.The Buffalo Bills selected cornerback Maxwell Hairston of the University of Kentucky.Hairston was the fastest prospect at this year’s NFL combine, running a 4.28-second 40-yard dash.He finished a three-year stint at Kentucky with 89 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and six interceptions, including three pick-sixes.“Buffalo, they’re getting the ultimate competitor, ultimate teammate and somebody that’s going to get Josh Allen the ball back,” the exuberant new Bill said.11:20 p.m.The Washington Commanders selected offensive tackle Josh Connerly Jr. of the University of Oregon.Conerly started 28 consecutive games for the Ducks the last two seasons and his draft stock skyrocketed when he held Penn State’s Abdul Carter — the third-overall pick tonight — without a sack in the Big Ten championship game.11:15 p.m.The Detroit Lions selected defensive tackle Tyleik Williams of Ohio State University.Williams, a 334-pound defensive tackle, pulled a hamstring on his first 40-yard dash attempt at his pro day, but when healthy he gets involved, recording 53 tackles in 2023 and 46 last season despite missing three games.11:10 p.m.The Baltimore Ravens selected safety Malaki Starks of the University of Georgia.Starks split snaps at nickelback and safety at Georgia, providing versatility to go with a high football IQ.He joins a secondary with Kyle Hamilton, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins.11:05 p.m.The Atlanta Falcons selected defensive end James Pearce Jr. of the University of Tennessee.Pass rush has been a major issue for Atlanta for years, and the Falcons took big steps to address that by taking Georgia’s Jalon Walker at No. 15 and trading up to take Pearce at No. 26.They paid a big price to get Pearce. They sent the Los Angeles Rams a second-round pick (No. 46 overall), a seventh-round pick (242nd) and a 2026 first-round selection to get the 26th overall pick as well as a third-round selection (101st).11 p.m.After trading back into the first round, the New York Giants selected quarterback Jaxson Dart of the University of Mississippi.Dart becomes the third quarterback to join the Giants this offseason.He will have the opportunity to develop under veterans Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson.10:55 p.m.The Houston Texans traded the No. 25 pick to the New York Giants for the No. 34 and No. 99 picks this year, and a 2026 third-round pick next year.10:50 p.m.The Minnesota Vikings selected offensive tackle Donovan Jackson of Ohio State University.Jackson handled a position change well, holding his own at left tackle after two-plus seasons at left guard.The former Buckeye will be responsible for protecting quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is coming off a season-ending meniscus injury dating back to training camp.10:45 p.m.The hometown Green Bay Packers selected wide receiver Matthew Golden of the University of Texas.The announcement of the Packers’ first-round selection was going to get a thunderous ovation from the Green Bay crowd regardless of the pick, but the fact it came on a receiver made the reaction particularly noteworthy.Green Bay’s selection of Golden marks the first time the Packers have used a first-round pick on a receiver since the Packers took Florida State’s Javon Walker 20th overall way back in 2002.Video below: This Green Bay home has the most incredible NFL draft view in Wisconsin10:35 p.m.The Los Angeles Chargers selected running back Omarion Hampton of the University of North Carolina.With Hampton to the Chargers, we finally have another Atlantic Coast Conference player drafted to join No. 1 overall Cam Ward.Sixteen of the first 22 picks were from either the Southeastern Conference (nine) or Big Ten (seven). The Big 12 also has two players selected so far.10:30 p.m.The Pittsburgh Steelers’ selection of Harmon at No. 21 overall creates more uncertainty regarding when Shedeur Sanders might get taken.The Steelers remain in need of a quarterback after the offseason departures of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.Every team with a first-round pick remaining doesn’t have an apparent need at quarterback.Perhaps another team trades its way back into the first round to grab Sanders. If not, Sanders’ situation will be the biggest story heading into Friday’s second round.10:25 p.m.The Pittsburgh Steelers selected defensive tackle Derrick Harmon of the University of Oregon.Despite heavy rumors of drafting Sanders, the Steelers opted for the 6-foot-5 defensive tackle Harmon.Harmon holds up strong against the run and is an efficient pass rusher.He recorded a career-best 11 tackles for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles and two recoveries during his sole season with Oregon.10:15 p.m.The Denver Broncos selected cornerback Jahdae Barron of the University of Texas.Barron finished a productive five-year collegiate career with 226 tackles, 24 pass deflections, 21 tackles for loss and eight interceptions.Barron lined up outside, in the slot, and in the box as a dime linebacker for the Longhorns. He joins a defense with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II.10:10 p.m.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected wide receiver Emeka Egbuka of Ohio State University.Baker Mayfield just got another weapon.Egbuka joins a receiving room with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, and Sterling Shepard. Egbuka finished a four-year campaign at Ohio State with 2,868 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns.10:05 p.m.The Seattle Seahawks selected offensive guard Grey Zabel of North Dakota State University.The first Football Championship Subdivision player is off the board, with the Seattle Seahawks taking Zabel.Zabel is the first FCS player to get taken in the first round since 2022, when New Orleans took Northern Iowa offensive tackle Trevor Penning at No. 19 and New England selected Chattanooga guard Cole Strange at No. 29.Last year, no FCS player got taken until the third round, when the Chicago Bears took Yale offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie. The first FCS player to get drafted in 2023 was North Dakota State offensive lineman Cody Mauch, who went to Tampa Bay in the second round.10 p.m.The Cincinnati Bengals selected defensive end Shemar Stewart of Texas A&M University.Bengals address defensive need with StewartThe Cincinnati Bengals addressed defensive needs by drafting Stewart, an edge rusher.Scouts looked past Stewart’s 4.5 total collegiate sacks due to his impact without getting to the quarterback.Stewart joins the Bengals with a chip on his shoulder, telling Jamie Erdahl on the broadcast that some people have messed up; referring to the teams that passed on him.9:55 p.m.The Arizona Cardinals selected defensive tackle Walter Nolen of the University of Mississippi.More so than most prospects, fit and scheme are paramount for Nolen, who is best suited for a penetrating defense.The Cardinals gained a tackle with major upside, often compared to Nnamdi Madubuike. 9:45 p.m.The Atlanta Falcons selected defensive end Jalon Walker of the University of Georgia.After shocking the world with the selection of Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 draft, the Falcons have finally addressed their defensive needs with Walker.The 6-foot-2 edge rusher set the tone for the Bulldogs’ defense as a powerful defender with explosive change-of-direction quickness.Walker collected 61 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in 2024 with Georgia.9:40 p.m.The Indianapolis Colts selected tight end Tyler Warren of Penn State University.With a 6-foot-6 frame, Warren boasts a large catch radius and has proven difficult to tackle, drawing comparisons to Rob Gronkowski.Warren finished the 2024 season with 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns on 104 receptions and added 218 rushing yards and four touchdowns on foot.Video below: Gronk helps upgrade weight room at Boston school9:30 p.m.The Miami Dolphins selected defensive tackle Kenneth Grant of the University of Michigan.Grant comes off a season consisting of 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three sacks and two fumble recoveries for the Michigan Wolverines.After adding Chop Robinson in 2024, it’s the second straight year that Miami has opted for defense in the first round.9:25 p.m.The Dallas Cowboys selected offensive guard Tyler Booker of the University of Alabama.Booker is 6-foot-5 and 324 pounds and has excellent skills to absorb pass rushers and bore holes in the run game.9:23 p.m.The San Francisco 49ers selected defensive end Mykel Williams of the University of Georgia with the No. 11 pick in the draft.Despite battling a leg injury, Williams caught scouts’ attention with a season consisting of 21 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles.Williams joins a 49ers defense with former Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa and four-time First-Team All-Pro Fred Warner.9:20 p.m.It was announced on the draft broadcast that the NFL schedule will be released on May 14.9:15 p.m.The Chicago Bears selected tight end Colston Loveland of the University of Michigan.Despite Penn State tight end Tyler Warren’s availability, the Chicago Bears chose Loveland with the No. 10 pick.The speedy and agile tight end will go from Ann Arbor to Chicago in 2025 and join a young offense under new coach Ben Johnson.With a knack for route-running, Loveland will provide a big target for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. He finished the 2024 season with 56 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns.9:10 p.m.The New Orleans Saints selected offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. of the University of Texas.The Saints turned a blind eye to potential quarterback needs and opted for Banks, who is quite good at protecting QBs.The 6-foot-4 offensive lineman has the strength and ability to play left tackle in the league despite being viewed by some teams as a guard.Banks allowed four sacks throughout three seasons and 2,778 offensive snaps with the Longhorns.9:05 p.m.The Carolina Panthers selected wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan of the University of Arizona.One year after selecting Xavier Legette in the first round, the Carolina Panthers used the No. 8 pick in the 2025 draft on McMillan.The 6-foot-5 receiver caught 84 passes for a conference-leading 1,319 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024.McMillan often lines up outside and uses his size, body control, and high-point skills to win 50-50 balls. He joins a young offense with third-year quarterback Bryce Young at the helm.Video below: Football fans greeted by fence art in Green Bay9 p.m.The New York Jets selected offensive tackle Armand Membou of the University of Missouri.Membou is the first draft pick of Jets general manager Darren Mougey’s tenure.The Missouri offensive lineman held his opponents to zero sacks and quarterback hits throughout 12 games and 827 offensive snaps in 2024.The addition of Membou comes one year after the Jets used their 2024 first-rounder on offensive tackle Olu Fashanu.8:50 p.m.The Las Vegas Raiders have selected running back Ashton Jeanty of Boise State University.Jeanty was the runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Award.8:45 p.m.After trading out of the second pick, the Cleveland Browns used the fifth pick to select defensive tackle Mason Graham of the University of Michigan.“I’m sure we’ll get along pretty well,” new Browns player Mason Graham said in an interview about his new fanbase, who largely root for his college rival, Ohio State.8:40 p.m.The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell of Louisiana State University.Campbell played a major role in keeping LSU’s quarterbacks upright throughout his collegiate campaign, allowing four sacks throughout 2,553 offensive snaps and 38 games.His arm length measured a respectable 33 inches at the Tigers’ pro day, allaying teams’ only concern.8:30 p.m.The New York Giants select edge rusher Abdul Carter of Penn State with the No. 3 pick.The Giants add a game-wrecker in Carter, who was widely considered a top-three draft pick after a standout career at Penn State, where he frequently drew comparisons to alumni Micah Parsons.The edge rusher finished the 2024 season with 68 tackles, a career-high 12 sacks, four pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.8:25 p.m.Jaguars use trade to pick Travis Hunter at No. 2.Two-way standout and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will join the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025. Hunter shined as a wide receiver and cornerback under head coach Deion Sanders at Colorado, finishing the 2024 season with 1,258 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 96 receptions while adding 35 tackles, 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, and a forced fumble.8:20 p.m. The Jacksonville Jaguars shipped the No. 5 overall pick, 36th pick, 126th pick, and a 2026 first-rounder to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the 2025 No. 2 overall pick, a fourth-rounder, and a sixth-round selection.8:15 p.m.The Tennessee Titans have selected quarterback Cam Ward from the University of Miami.8 p.m.The NFL draft is about to begin at the top of the hour.Miami QB Cam Ward is expected to be the first pick to the Tennessee Titans.7:30 p.m.Deion Sanders says his sons are "built for" draft scrutiny.Coach Prime is not stressing over his sons’ draft odysseys, even as highly touted quarterback Shedeur navigates heavy doses of negativity and safety Shilo is projected to go undrafted altogether.“You’ve got to understand, when that last name is on your back, you’re going to be attacked and ridiculed by naysayers,” Sanders said.But, he said, his sons “are built for this.” 6:50 p.m.Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe seems at ease as he awaits his fate in the draft amid varying outside opinions on when he might get taken.Milroe said whatever team takes him, he will know that’s what God had in store for him.6:45 p.m. Competition was fierce again this year among companies hoping to outfit prospects in their suits.Baynes + Baker co-founder Ravi Punn says players sometimes earn six figures to rep a brand, especially in the era of name, image and likeness earnings. He called the NFL draft “the Oscars of sports.”“The suits are seen for a few hours before the draft, during the draft, the next day when outfits are getting graded — and forever online with social media,” Punn said.