2025 NFL Draft – Round 1 Summary
The 2025 NFL Draft kicked off on Thursday, April 24, in Green Bay with a highly unpredictable first round that featured bold trades and surprising picks.
🔹 Round 1 Key Picks
| Pick | Team | Player (Position / College) | Notes |
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| 1 | Tennessee Titans | Cam Ward (QB / Miami) | Talented QB with 4,313 yards & 39 TDs, expected to be franchise cornerstone. |
| 2 | Jacksonville Jaguars (via trade) | Travis Hunter (CB/WR / Colorado) | Rare two-way player, bold move by Jags to trade up for him. |
| 3 | New York Giants | Abdul Carter (EDGE / Penn State) | Strong pass rusher to boost NYG’s defense. |
| 4 | New England Patriots | Will Campbell (OT / LSU) | Big-bodied lineman to strengthen O-line. |
| 5 | Cleveland Browns | Mason Graham (DT / Michigan) | Traded down but secured top-tier D-lineman. |
Sources: The Guardian, AS USA
🔍 Key Storylines
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Jacksonville’s Bold Trade:
The Jaguars traded up with the Browns to grab Travis Hunter, a rare talent who plays both offense and defense. -
QB Surprise:
Despite pre-draft hype, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders was not selected in Round 1, surprising many experts. -
Defense-Heavy Draft:
Round 1 featured a strong run on defenders, with edge rushers and linemen dominating the early picks.
📅 Upcoming Schedule
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Rounds 2–3: Friday, April 25 at 7 PM (ET)
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Rounds 4–7: Saturday, April 26 at 12 PM (ET)
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Broadcast: ESPN, ABC, and live updates via NFL.com Tracker
I'll explain the first place in part 11. Basic Information
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Full Name: Cameron Anthony Ward
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Date of Birth: May 25, 2002 (Age 22)
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Hometown: West Columbia, Texas
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Height / Weight: 6'2" (188 cm) / 220 lbs (99 kg)
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Position: Quarterback (QB)
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Current Team: Tennessee Titans (Selected 1st Overall in 2025 NFL Draft)
📚 2. Background & Family
Cam Ward grew up in a sports-oriented family. His father, Calvin, played football, and his mother, Patrice, was a high school basketball coach for 25 years.
He attended Columbia High School in Texas, where he played both football and basketball. However, because his high school ran a wing-T offense, his passing stats were limited, and he didn’t get much attention from college scouts.
Ultimately, Incarnate Word was the only school to offer him a scholarship — and he made the most of it.
🏈 3. College Career
🟥 Incarnate Word (2020–2021)
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2020: Won the Jerry Rice Award as the top FCS freshman
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2021: Passed for 4,648 yards and 47 touchdowns
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Named Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year
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🟥 Washington State University (2022–2023)
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Combined stats: 6,963 yards, 48 passing TDs, 13 rushing TDs
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Developed as a high-level passer with improved decision-making
🟥 University of Miami (2024)
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2024 Season:
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Threw for 4,313 yards, 39 TDs, and a 67.2% completion rate
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Won multiple awards: ACC Player of the Year, Davey O’Brien Award, Manning Award
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Named a Heisman Trophy finalist
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Set the NCAA career passing touchdown record
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His explosive 2024 season at Miami propelled him to national stardom and solidified his status as the draft’s top quarterback.
🧠 4. Play Style & Scouting Report
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Strengths:
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Calm in the pocket, excellent improvisation
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Strong arm with the ability to throw from various angles
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High football IQ and quick decision-making
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Weaknesses:
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Occasionally forces throws into tight coverage
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Needs to improve red-zone decision-making
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Analysts have labeled him “the most innovative quarterback” in the 2025 draft, praising his creativity, leadership, and ability to elevate an offense.
🏟️ 5. NFL Outlook
The Tennessee Titans selected Cam Ward first overall, looking to reboot their franchise after a series of down years. He is expected to take over the starting job from Will Levis and lead the team into a new era.
