NFL Draft Buzz in Miami as Teams Prepare for Picks
Miami is buzzing with excitement as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, bringing with it intense speculation about which prospects will be picked up by the teams. As teams finalize their strategies, pinpointing true intentions can be tricky. The league is abuzz with rumors, and teams are working hard to conceal their plans. Agents are also making a push for their clients to be atop the draft board.
Currently, it seems that Cam Ward, the quarterback from Miami, is expected to become the first overall pick. Following him, Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Penn State’s Abdul Carter are two names that are likely to get selected soon after, barring any surprises. Speaking of surprises, Shedeur Sanders is the wild card of the first round. While he is projected to be the second quarterback taken, his draft position remains uncertain, with possibilities ranging from the top 10 to the latter end of Round 1. Additionally, Jaxson Dart could possibly be picked ahead of him based on team preferences.
As we watch the draft unfold, it’s important to note trade candidates. The Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings have emerged as potential trade-back teams. Carolina aims to secure more Day 2 picks due to the strong depth in this draft class, particularly along the defensive line and at wide receiver. On the other hand, with only four picks in total, the Vikings’ 24th spot could attract a team in need of a quarterback, allowing Minnesota to drop down while gathering additional picks.
The Kansas City Chiefs hold the last pick of the first round at 31, but they may consider moving up for a desired offensive tackle. Kansas City recently signed Jaylon Moore, but may want to add competition at that position. The Houston Texans at 25 and Los Angeles Rams at 26 could be teams the Chiefs might target.
The New Orleans Saints have indicated they are not set on selecting a quarterback with their ninth pick but could still target quarterbacks like Dart or Tyler Shough later in the draft. The Saints might also trade up if they fear missing out on their targets.
In terms of how various teams are preparing, Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos, has stated that strengthening their running back position is a priority. With a good class of running backs available, this could enhance Denver’s offensive capabilities as they look to diversify beyond what was shown last season.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers feel optimistic about their draft plans. With a successful free agency period, general manager Tom Telesco believes they will be able to choose from various options rather than being pressured to fill a specific need.
The quarterback landscape continues to be a hot topic. The New York Giants are keeping their options open and have arranged workouts with several top quarterback prospects, including Sanders, Milroe, and Shough. Tony’s intention at these workouts is clear: to secure a promising quarterback for the future. While the Giants hold the third and 34th overall picks, speculation suggests they might move up to select their desired player.
With the draft around the corner on April 24th, fans across the league are eagerly waiting to see how these predictions and rumors will play out, as teams aim to build for a successful upcoming season.
