The 2025 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft is over and, with it, the bulk of roster-building season. It's impossible to say who did well and who didn't in this draft -- the reality is, you don't know if draft picks are good until they are on the field and, in many cases, on the field for several seasons.
But just like the rest of us, teams have to-do lists for the offseason, and we can at least assess their progress through this point (especially with some time to think about Rounds 1-3, when most players who are expected to be significant contributors are generally taken), as teams take shape with three months still to go before training camps open.
(Navigate to your team by clicking on the appropriate division below.)
AFC EAST
Boxes checked:
- Addressed a glaring need at CB.
- Shored up their defense.
Still to do:
- Add a WR.
- Get to the Super Bowl.
Bills' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Bills have been oh-so-close to toppling the Chiefs in the playoffs, so it's no surprise that they have loaded up on defense to try to take the final step. Their biggest need was at corner, and they addressed it immediately in the draft, selecting Maxwell Hairston 30th overall. As long as 2024 MVP Josh Allen is wearing the uniform and upright, the Bills will be in contention, and a more consistent, productive season from receiver Keon Coleman, a 2024 second-round pick, should make Allen's job a little easier than it was last season. This is all about closing any possible gaps that could foil another assault on the AFC. On paper, the Bills did that. They begin offseason practices as one of the league's elite, one of the handful of teams with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations.
Boxes checked:
- Got a huge piece for the defensive line (DT Kenneth Grant).
- Added a versatile piece for the offensive line (OG Jonah Savaiinaea).
Still to do:
- Address the CB position.
- Trade Jalen Ramsey.
- Figure out Tyreek Hill's future.
Dolphins' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
There's a lot going on in Miami, and while the Dolphins , it feels a bit like a reset is underway. Their draft suggests they know they simply have to get tougher in the trenches -- they were near the bottom of the league in sacks and turnovers forced in 2024. The No. 1 need for the Dolphins continues to be to keep QB Tua Tagovailoa healthy and on the field, but a close second is to eliminate the drama. The Dolphins have already conceded that Ramsey will likely be traded. The Dolphins seem like they will stick with Hill, even after his apparent public wavering on wanting to stay and his recent involvement in a domestic dispute. But by Mike McDaniel's , the Dolphins had a discipline problem last season. Until they get a handle on that, it will feel like this team is treading water.
Boxes checked:
- Got a LT in Will Campbell who could not sound more devoted to protecting QB Drake Maye.
- Put more weapons around Maye in the draft and in free agency.
- Upgraded at every level of the defense.
Still to do:
- Add even more offensive firepower.
- Win some games.
Patriots' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Patriots have been transformed in the last few months, from the hiring of Mike Vrabel to a free agency spree on defense and a draft that was centered around helping Maye. If the team felt a little aimless and less than fully committed last season, that won't be an issue this year, with a first-round draft pick who fighting and dying for Maye. This roster already has significantly more talent than it did in 2024, and it will be tougher and more disciplined as soon as Vrabel can get his hands on it. Getting a jolt from Stefon Diggs, whenever he is to go, will only add to what could be one of the most improved teams of the season.
Boxes checked:
- Got the RT (Armand Membou) they badly needed to fill out a young, rising offensive line.
- Helped QB Justin Fields by getting a sure-handed TE.
- Got a jolt of speed at WR.
- Transitioned at QB.
- Got younger.
Still to do:
- Put the offense together.
Jets' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Jets have turned the page on the Aaron Rodgers mini-era, and they spent a lot of the draft getting pieces for Fields. The offensive line should finally be set, and Fields will have a quarterback's best friend -- a dynamic-after-the-catch tight end, Mason Taylor -- plus a track-star wide receiver (Arian Smith) to join with Garrett Wilson. This is a much younger roster, and it is also less proven, with a lot of upside. Now it's time for Aaron Glenn and his coaching staff to put it all together. Everyone on the outside thinks it's a rebuilding season. Glenn certainly doesn't. If Fields' ceiling is as high as , the Jets should be more competitive than most expect.
AFC NORTH
Boxes checked:
- Got another premier safety (Malaki Starks) to pair with Kyle Hamilton.
- Filled their most pressing need with a passer rusher (Mike Green) who because of two allegations of sexual assault.
- Filled a hole on the offensive line with Emery Jones Jr.
- Added DeAndre Hopkins in free agency.
Still to do:
- Figure out Justin Tucker's future.
Ravens' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Ravens didn't have many roster holes to begin with, and they addressed them easily, explaining that they did their due diligence on Green and . He was highly productive in college and could be a steal. With Hopkins providing a veteran's presence on a young receiving staff, the offense is complete. Tucker's future -- both because of of inappropriate sexual behavior and because of a very shaky 2024 performance -- remains the biggest unanswered question for one of the league's obvious Super Bowl contenders. The sixth-round selection of kicker Tyler Loop will surely only intensify the spotlight on what happens with Tucker.
Boxes checked:
- Acquired an edge rusher (Shemar Stewart) amid with Trey Hendrickson and following the retirement of Sam Hubbard.
- Addressed a position of need at guard with Dylan Fairchild.
- Kept the offensive firepower intact.
Still to do:
- Go into training camp with no injury or contract issues to slow down the start of the season.
Bengals' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Bengals set themselves up for a bounce-back season by keeping the offense largely intact for Joe Burrow and fortifying a defense that repeatedly failed them last season. The first priority has to be settling the contract drama with Hendrickson, whom the Bengals envision pairing with Stewart, but the second will be getting more sack production out of Stewart. In any case, the Bengals are in win-now mode, and the next most important thing they have to do this offseason is finally figure out how to overcome their maddening propensity for slow starts.
Boxes checked:
- Fortified their draft stock in a blockbuster trade with the Jaguars, adding an extra first-round pick in 2026, perhaps to pursue a franchise quarterback in that class.
- Got a DT (Mason Graham) to line up next to Myles Garrett to terrorize quarterbacks.
- Created the league's most intriguing QB room, drafting rookies Dillon Gabriel (third round) and Shedeur Sanders (fifth round) to add to Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco and the injured Deshaun Watson.
Still to do:
- Somehow conduct a real QB competition.
Browns' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The decision to pass on a unicorn like Travis Hunter might be scrutinized for years, but in the trade with the Jaguars, the Browns acquired a boatload of draft capital to help rebuild their roster and -- perhaps -- set themselves up for a quarterback chase in 2026. But the selection of Sanders in the fifth round flipped any expectations on their heads. The fifth round is typically a place to take a projected backup quarterback, but none of the competition on the roster -- including Gabriel, drafted two rounds earlier -- is so daunting or would be such an overwhelming favorite that Sanders cannot at least make an impression in a competition. It will be on the Browns to manage expectations and the obvious attention Sanders will draw, and to determine if Sanders can be the franchise quarterback that some thought he could be before the draft began.
Boxes checked:
- Passed on Shedeur Sanders to fortify the defensive front with DT Derrick Harmon at No. 21 overall, adding youth to an older defense while giving Harmon a chance to learn from Cameron Heyward.
- Added a RB (Kaleb Johnson) to replace Najee Harris.
- Traded for WR DK Metcalf.
Still to do:
- Finally wrap up the QB1 situation, with Aaron Rodgers or someone else.
Steelers' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Everything about this draft, including the decision to wait on a rookie QB until taking a sixth-round flier on Pennsylvania native Will Howard, felt like the Steelers were very confident Rodgers . They appeared to load up for a window to try to win now with Rodgers, emphasizing shoring up the run defense. It's impossible to evaluate the offseason or the season to come without knowing the quarterback situation. But if Rodgers , they have the potential to pair an explosive offense with the defense. Despite Mike Tomlin's at the idea that Rodgers could miss the offseason program and minicamp, it certainly would help if he was there to start work. In this division, in this conference, the Steelers can't afford a slow start if the goal is to win the AFC North and put themselves in the best position to win playoff games.
AFC SOUTH
Boxes checked:
- Filled big needs at WR with second-rounder Jayden Higgins, third-rounder Jaylin Noel and free agent Christian Kirk.
- Executed a needed OL overhaul.
Still to do:
- Start building the OL chemistry as fast as possible.
Texans' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
An anticipated step forward for C.J. Stroud and the Texans in 2024 failed to materialize for two reasons: major injuries to the wide receivers and the implosion of the offensive line. The Texans addressed those issues in the offseason. If the rebuilt offensive line comes together, the Texans should be poised for a Stroud rebound, even with lingering uncertainty about Tank Dell's availability following a very serious knee injury and the departure of Stefon Diggs in free agency. This is a well-stocked roster and a well-coached team that should reassert itself at the top of the division and may now have enough firepower to compete with the AFC's top teams.
Boxes checked:
- Made life easier for whoever wins the QB competition by adding Tyler Warren, perhaps the best TE in the draft.
- Addressed a need for an edge rusher with second-rounder JT Tuimoloau.
- Created competition for QB Anthony Richardson.
- Spent big on defense, especially the back end.
Still to do:
- Conduct a legitimate QB competition.
Colts' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Warren will be a quarterback’s best friend, the tight end the Colts have long sought, and he will bring some sizzle to an offense that still needs pop. The Colts, who have missed the playoffs the last four seasons, have enough talent to win this wide-open division, if only they could get steady quarterback play. Having Warren there should give Indianapolis a much better idea if Richardson is their long-term solution, or if they should give it a go with Daniel Jones. That feels like the most important thing that can be accomplished this season.
Boxes checked:
- Established the aggressiveness of the new regime.
- Got an elite WR for Trevor Lawrence and filled a big need at CB all in one pick.
- Addressed the pass defense (with Travis Hunter and third-rounder Caleb Ransaw) and offensive line (with third-rounder Wyatt Milum).
Still to do:
- Everything humanly possible to create a mind meld between Lawrence and new head coach Liam Coen.
Jaguars' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
In one of the draft’s big shocks, the Jaguars' James Gladstone joined the community of wheeling-and-dealing young general managers, swinging the trade for Hunter, the game’s unicorn. If any team needed a true two-way player, it was the Jaguars, who not only filled two big needs with Hunter but also injected a huge dose of excitement into what had been a moribund franchise. Pairing Hunter with Brian Thomas Jr. will be must-watch offensive football, and Hunter should provide a deep threat for Lawrence. Everything about the Jaguars should be geared toward maximizing Lawrence, so shoring up the defense and offensive line were important moves, too. The Jaguars have largely squandered the first few years of Lawrence’s career, but Coen and Hunter suddenly create real interest and potential for explosive offense in 2025.
Boxes checked:
- Got the franchise QB with the first overall pick.
- Put weapons around Cam Ward.
- Got an edge rusher (second-rounder Oluwafemi Oladejo).
- Got more dynamic on both sides of the ball.
Still to do:
- Build Brian Callahan's offense around Ward.
Titans' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Finally, for the first time since drafting Steve McNair 30 years ago, the Titans have a face and a true franchise quarterback. That's not nothing for a team in need of an identity. The Titans now have to do everything possible to get the most out of Ward -- build the offensive roster to give him weapons, shore up the defense so every game is not a shootout, orient the system to his strengths. The Titans got the only Day 1-ready starting quarterback in the draft -- they can't afford to wait to support and exploit that gift. Their subsequent picks included a tight end (Gunnar Helm) and wide receivers (Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor) to join Calvin Ridley. They also added Ward's college teammate, Xavier Restrepo, as an undrafted free agent. There are still holes on the roster, but in a division without a dominant team, the Titans can at least make progress in Ward's rookie season.
AFC WEST
Boxes checked:
- Filled a big need at CB with Jahdae Barron.
- Also filled a big need at RB.
- Added more defensive pieces for Vance Joseph.
Still to do:
- Continue to develop Bo Nix.
Broncos' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Broncos were far ahead of schedule in 2024, and adding highly productive running back R.J. Harvey in Round 2 should help the offense improve and take some of the load off Nix. Barron is a versatile piece -- he can play corner, slot corner, safety and as a linebacker, and Joseph figures to get him on the field in a variety of roles, where he will join a secondary that already has the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in Patrick Surtain II, a needed backstop in a division with Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert. The Broncos are very much on the rise, and if Nix continues to improve, the Broncos should make a playoff push again.
Boxes checked:
- Continued the quest to improve protection for Patrick Mahomes by drafting an OT.
- Replenished the DL.
Still to do:
- Get the offensive line practicing together immediately.
Chiefs' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The way the Chiefs lost Super Bowl LIX made it feel like their dynasty was over. Not exactly, particularly if the latest tweaks to the offensive line work. Drafting Josh Simmons 32nd overall seemed like a no-brainer, addressing what was obviously the Chiefs’ biggest need. Andy Reid believes in building from the trenches out, so reinforcing the defensive line (with tackle Omarr Norman-Lott in Round 2 and edge Ashton Gillotte in Round 3) also makes sense. The next challenge is to get the lines playing together and to get the receivers on the same page with Mahomes. There is loads of talent there, which is why last year’s occasional slog was so unexpected. The offseason program and camps will be all about refining the details. But as long as Mahomes is there, this is a serious contender and still very much the AFC’s team to beat with, they hope, an improved offensive line.
Boxes checked:
- Got an explosive weapon and leaned into head coach Pete Carroll’s love of running the ball by selecting Ashton Jeanty.
- Got a physical WR in second-rounder Jack Bech.
- Got a CB (third-rounder Darien Porter).
- Added to the OL (with third-rounders Caleb Rogers and Charles Grant and veteran Alex Cappa).
- Stabilized the QB position.
Still to do:
- Get on the field.
Raiders' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
New general manager John Spytek and Carroll have done a good job of restocking a roster that was notably bereft of talent last season. Bringing in Geno Smith gives the Raiders an experienced and successful quarterback, and with Jeanty and Bech joining Brock Bowers, Smith now has a decent group of weapons that boast some explosiveness. Carroll will lean on the run as he always does. Finally, it feels like Maxx Crosby is not wasting his time by staying with the Raiders -- Carroll has a vision for how he wants to play, and the Raiders have added players to execute it. What this team needs more than anything is stability and no more upheaval.
Boxes checked:
- Leaned into Jim Harbaugh’s desire to run the ball, drafting Omarion Hampton to pair with Najee Harris.
- Addressed their biggest need with a big WR and also got a TE (Oronde Gadsden II) who can be a vertical threat.
- Shored up the interior DL.
- Added an edge rusher (Kyle Kennard) to pair with Tuli Tuipulotu.
Still to do:
- Work out the RB rotation.
Chargers' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Like the Broncos, the Chargers were well ahead of schedule in what had been forecasted as a rebuild under Harbaugh. The coach wants to run the ball, and Hampton and Harris could give the Chargers one of the league’s most formidable ground attacks. But the addition of big wide receiver Tre Harris in Round 2 is an important weapon to join Ladd McConkey, Mike Williams and Quentin Johnston to compete in a division with some serious offensive firepower. Harbaugh is a turnaround master, and the turnaround of the Chargers went faster than expected. Now the challenge is to take the next step in winning playoff games. Don’t bet against it -- Harbaugh took the 49ers to the Super Bowl in just his second season in San Francisco.
NFC EAST
Boxes checked:
- Filled a hole at OG and in leadership with Tyler Booker.
- Added pass rush (Donovan Ezeiruaku) and a corner (Shavon Revel Jr.).
Still to do:
- Find a WR to pair with CeeDee Lamb.
- Identify a lead RB.
- Get Micah Parsons' contract extension done.
Cowboys' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Cowboys addressed some needs on both sides of the line early in the draft, the kinds of under-the-radar moves they often don’t get enough credit for. We think of the Cowboys as all bling, but when their offense has been at its best, it has been because of a formidable offensive line. So for the third time in the past four drafts, Dallas used a first-round pick to bolster the group up front; Booker should step right in as a Day 1 starter. Dallas used its second-round selection on Ezeiruaku (No. 44 overall) because you can never have enough pass rushers -- especially when facing Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels twice a year. The search for more explosion on offense to keep up with the Eagles and Commanders goes on.
Boxes checked:
- Landed the QB of the future with Jaxson Dart.
- Moved the pass rush from good to potentially great with Abdul Carter.
- Completely remade the QB room in one offseason.
- Upgraded the secondary in free agency.
Still to do:
- Win some games.
Giants' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Deep breaths, Giants fans, but getting Carter (No. 3 overall) and Dart (No. 25) in the first round was as big a win as they've had in years. Visions of pass rushes of old -- and of a Josh Allen-like prospect -- are dancing in fans' heads, but the Giants were quick to announce that Russell Wilson will be the starting quarterback. Dart needs time to develop, but the Giants have upgraded the roster this offseason enough -- including with the Day 3 addition of bulldozing running back Cam Skattebo -- to expect better results no matter who the quarterback is. Finally, there is some hope and positivity for a team that badly needed it.
Boxes checked:
- Acquired another versatile LB (Jihaad Campbell) in the mold of Zack Baun.
- Added to a young, talented secondary with second-rounder Andrew Mukuba.
Still to do:
- Reestablish an offensive identity.
Eagles' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Eagles lost some key defensive pieces from their Super Bowl roster, but Vic Fangio got some new toys to play with in the draft, without necessarily having to force anyone into the starting lineup immediately. Otherwise, the Eagles were in the fortunate position of being able to concentrate on adding depth to a championship roster. Do the big-name defensive losses bring Philly closer to the pack? Maybe a little. But it's hard to forget how dominant the Eagles were in both the NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl, and that Fangio was only in his first year as the defensive coordinator. Attention should now turn to how new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo (replacing Kellen Moore) puts his fingerprints on a unit that was rolling at the end of the 2024 season. Barring a terrible Super Bowl hangover -- not unheard of -- or a rash of injuries on the offense, this feels like a team that is simply retooling for another run.
Boxes checked:
- Continued to do everything to protect Jayden Daniels, drafting Josh Conerly Jr. in Round 1.
- Addressed a need at CB with second-rounder Trey Amos.
- Built around Daniels earlier in the offseason, acquiring a LT (Laremy Tunsil) and WR (Deebo Samuel).
Still to do:
- Add pass rush.
Commanders' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Commanders approached this offseason exactly as they should have after Daniels' breakout rookie season: they acted like a team trying to win right now. Protecting Daniels (he was sacked 47 times) and giving him as many weapons as possible was the paramount concern, and those needs were addressed, in both the draft and in free agency. If the defense shows improvement -- the team added veteran experience on the line -- and Daniels is everything he looked to be in 2024, the Commanders should be NFC contenders again and for years to come.
NFC NORTH
Boxes checked:
- Kept building around Caleb Williams in the draft, giving him big receiving weapons in Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III.
- Improved Williams' protection.
- Addressed the defensive line.
Still to do:
- Finally live up to the hype.
Bears' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
From the moment the 2024 season ended, the Bears have been all about helping Williams. It started with hiring Ben Johnson, and the draft continued the pattern, with Chicago giving Williams weapons and improved protection. All that's left now is putting it all together once practices can begin. The Bears have been second-to-none in offseason hype this year, and it's merited, but keeping up with the offenses in this division is no small ask. With Johnson's fingerprints all over the Bears' moves, though, it's at least clear that there is a vision for how the offense will play and how to make life easier for the quarterback.
Boxes checked:
- Shored up their interior defense with Tyleik Williams.
- Added to one of the league's best O-lines with Tate Ratledge and Miles Frazier.
- Added to the WR room (Isaac TeSlaa, Dominic Lovett).
Still to do:
- Find an edge rusher.
Lions' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Giving Jared Goff more protection and more weapons is always a smart thing, but shoring up the defense, after it was devastated by injuries and exposed in the playoffs, was the most glaring need. The return to health of Aidan Hutchinson will, of course, provide a huge boost to the pass rush and to the identity of the team. Attention now turns to the adjustment to two new coordinators -- John Morton on offense and Kelvin Sheppard on defense -- as Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn both moved on to head coaching jobs. A string of injuries to the defense doomed what felt like a magical Lions season in 2024, but the new coordinators have soft landings, with plenty of talent at their disposal.
Boxes checked:
- Drafted a first-round WR! And then added another WR.
- Added OL depth.
Still to do:
- Settle Jaire Alexander's future.
Packers' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
It had been 23 years since the Packers drafted a wide receiver in the first round -- just ask Aaron Rodgers. Taking Matthew Golden 23rd overall, then adding another receiver (Savion Williams) in the third round and offensive line depth (Anthony Belton) in the second signals the Packers know they have to support Jordan Love, who battled inaccuracy and inconsistency last season. And maybe identify a true No. 1 receiver. This was one of the most balanced teams in the league last year -- they were a top-five offense and defense -- but the NFC North is the most competitive division in the NFL, and with the Bears likely to be improved, getting more consistent top-level play from Love is imperative for the Packers to contend.
Boxes checked:
Still to do:
- Get J.J. McCarthy ready to go.
Vikings' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
You knew what the focus of the offseason was going to be in Minnesota when Kevin O'Connell, moments after his team gave up nine sacks in its wild-card loss to the Rams, talked about improving the interior of the offensive line. With the first-round draft pick (Donovan Jackson at No. 24 overall) and millions of dollars spent in free agency, that's been done, and another wide receiver (third-rounder Tai Felton) can't hurt. From now on, everything will be about getting McCarthy fully ready to be the starter. The Vikings have put all their eggs in the McCarthy basket, saying thanks-but-no-thanks to from Aaron Rodgers and letting Sam Darnold leave. They've done plenty to make sure McCarthy is fully supported. Now, the decision to go with McCarthy after a lost rookie season -- and whether it was the right one -- will almost certainly define O'Connell's tenure.
NFC SOUTH
Boxes checked:
- Went all in on filling their biggest need at edge rusher, taking two in the first round.
- Kept adding to the defense.
Still to do:
- Figure out what they're doing with Kirk Cousins.
Falcons' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Falcons had just 31 sacks last season, which explains giving up a 2026 first-round pick to get back into the first round in order to take their second edge rusher of the night (James Pearce Jr. at No. 26 overall, following Jalon Walker at No. 15). They improved their defense, and it was badly needed, during the draft. With young talent on the offense and the rise of QB Michael Penix Jr., this can certainly be viewed as a team on the upswing, and the most likely challengers to the Bucs in the NFC South. The Cousins situation hangs over everything, though. The highly paid veteran -- who was supplanted by Penix last season -- has shown up to offseason workouts, creating a potentially awkward situation. The Falcons insist they are content to keep him as a backup to Penix, but that feels like a distraction in the making and not the ideal situation to support Penix's development.
Boxes checked:
- Acquired a weapon for Bryce Young in Tetairoa McMillan.
- Made badly needed upgrades on defense.
Still to do:
- Keep upgrading talent everywhere.
Panthers' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Young's second-half bounceback after his benching last season gives the Panthers hope that with a continued infusion of talent around him, he is the franchise quarterback they originally thought he was when they drafted him first overall in 2023. Giving Young a receiving weapon like McMillan will certainly help. But so would a vast improvement on defense, which was last or near the bottom of the league in virtually every major category. Carolina spent free agency resources and draft picks in that effort, and if it proves successful, it would ease some of the pressure on Young and the offense. The good news for the Panthers is that the Saints and Falcons are also still trying to put their pieces together to challenge the Bucs. Any of those teams could make a significant leap if the pieces click.
Boxes checked:
- Snagged their QB of the future -- and perhaps the present.
- Made a big improvement in the offensive line with OT Kelvin Banks.
Still to do:
- Figure out what's going on with Derek Carr.
Saints' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The selection of quarterback Tyler Shough (Round 2, No. 40 overall) could shake up the franchise given that Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury that could cost him the season. It's entirely possible Shough is the Week 1 starter for the Saints, giving Kellen Moore a quarterback to mold immediately and providing a fresh start for a franchise that feels like it is in the throes of a rebuild anyway. Attention now turns to Carr's status -- the Saints have so far said little -- and then, likely, to a training camp competition between Shough and 2024 fifth-rounder Spencer Rattler. Shough's presence on the roster is an indication that the Saints are already thinking about life after the 34-year-old Carr, whose contract runs through 2026, whether it's now or soon.
Boxes checked:
- Added to the stellar WR combo of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan with the pick of Emeka Egbuka.
- Loaded up on CBs.
Still to do:
- Add a pass rusher.
Buccaneers' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Bucs are the least-heralded among the consistent teams in the NFL. They've won the NFC South four years in a row, including twice with Baker Mayfield, after winning the Super Bowl with Tom Brady. The offense will have yet another new offensive coordinator following the departure of Liam Coen, but the concern for the Bucs last year was defense. They were 29th against the pass and had just seven interceptions, causing Todd Bowles to demand ballhawks. If that's what Benjamin Morrison (Round 2, No. 53 overall) and Jacob Parrish (Round 3, No. 84) prove to be in the NFL, the Bucs are in position to stay atop an improving division, as long as Mayfield and the offense keep rolling.
NFC WEST
Boxes checked:
- Overhauled the defensive line, capped by drafting DT Walter Nolen, who gets to learn from Calais Campbell.
- Kept adding defense.
Still to do:
- Address the O-line.
- Identify a fleet WR to complement the big-bodied Marvin Harrison Jr. .
Cardinals' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
The Cardinals' defense was the weak spot of the team last season -- the unit was vulnerable on third down, especially -- and that explains the laser focus on overhauling the group during both free agency and the draft. Those investments will pay off if Harrison Jr. is further integrated into the offense and QB Kyler Murray’s consistency improves. With Seattle and San Francisco in what feel like retooling years, the Cardinals have an opportunity to make up ground on the Rams, provided all those defensive pieces fit.
Boxes checked:
- Acquired a first-round pick from the Falcons in 2026, when they could be looking for a young QB.
- Snared a productive TE (Terrance Ferguson) and a potentially explosive RB (Jarquez Hunter).
- Replaced Cooper Kupp with Davante Adams during free agency.
Still to do:
- Add O-line depth.
Rams' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
We might very well look back at this draft and view the Rams picking up an extra 2026 first-round pick in a swap with the Falcons as their most important move. With Matthew Stafford essentially going year to year, Los Angeles could be in the market for a quarterback from next year’s class, and that extra first-rounder could come in handy in that pursuit. Adding Adams and Ferguson gives Stafford more weapons and should help the Rams keep pace with the NFC’s elite. They were fast-rising in the second half of 2024. If this is the final go-around with Stafford, they are well-positioned for the future, too.
Boxes checked:
- Got a badly needed edge rusher (Mykel Williams).
- Focused on rebuilding the defense.
Still to do:
- Get Brock Purdy's contract extension done.
49ers' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
With one Super Bowl window closed, the San Francisco 49ers leaned in to restocking their defense in the draft after a lot of attrition during free agency. Now all eyes have to shift to the offense, which could still use some young, less-expensive pieces (in the mold of Day 3 additions Jordan Watkins at receiver and Jordan James at running back) as the 49ers prepare to pay Purdy. The 49ers have shown a comfort level with allowing contract extensions to be made late into the summer, but given how 2024 cratered, they’d be wise to get Purdy wrapped up so that the QB, and everyone else, can concentrate on moving forward with what looks to be a much different team.
Boxes checked:
- Snagged a versatile OL who was a favorite of coaches (Grey Zabel), filling the team’s most pressing need.
- Acquired an explosive TE (Elijah Arroyo) to help Sam Darnold.
- Got Mike Macdonald his very own version of Kyle Hamilton (DB Nick Emmanwori).
- Took Jalen Milroe as a developmental QB and versatile weapon.
Still to do:
- Keep adding pieces to help Darnold.
Seahawks' complete 2025 class | Snap grades
Seattle's offseason was defined by the decision to trade QB Geno Smith and sign Darnold. Then they put pieces around Darnold, including Milroe, whose staggering speed should come in handy in Wildcat packages while the Seahawks see if he can be developed into an ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøquarterback. Darnold was one of the great surprises of 2024, but in order to replicate his success with the Vikings, the Seahawks have to make sure he is comfortable and well-protected, and that elite weapons are at his disposal. If they do, the Seahawks should again be in the playoff mix.
