NFL Draft 2025: Updated Selection Order and Top Prospects Post-Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles will be celebrating their Super Bowl LIX triumph for a while.
For the rest of the NFL world, though, that win signified the start of the offseason. The draft is only two months and change away, after all, and since playoff results determine the pick order, the selection spots were finalized with that championship collision on Sunday.
After laying out the first-round draft order, we'll spotlight two of the top prospects from the B/R NFL Scouting Department's big board. For additional draft coverage, check out their latest mock draft.
NFL Draft, Round 1 Order
1. Tennessee Titans
2. Cleveland Browns
3. New York Giants
4. New England Patriots
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Las Vegas Raiders
7. New York Jets
8. Carolina Panthers
9. New Orleans Saints
10. Chicago Bears
11. San Francisco 49ers
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. Miami Dolphins
14. Indianapolis Colts
15. Atlanta Falcons
16. Arizona Cardinals
17. Cincinnati Bengals
18. Seattle Seahawks
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20. Denver Broncos
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Los Angeles Chargers
23. Green Bay Packers
24. Minnesota Vikings
25. Houston Texans
26. Los Angeles Rams
27. Baltimore Ravens
28. Detroit Lions
29. Washington Commanders
30. Buffalo Bills
31. Kansas City Chiefs
32. Philadelphia Eagles
Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Considering all the chaos created by the Eagles' pass-rushers on Sunday, it feels fitting to spotlight a potentially game-breaking edge-rusher who's also called the Keystone State home.
Abdul Carter might be the best prospect in this draft, or at least the top one not named Travis Hunter. Carter transitioned from playing off-ball linebacker during his two seasons to edge-rusher, and he immediately lit up the college football world. He blossomed into a unanimous All-American while tallying 12 sacks and two forced fumbles.
"Carter is an elite athlete, which gives him a high ceiling as a pass-rusher at the next level," BR Scouting's Matt Holder wrote. "His get-off is very impressive as he explodes off the line of scrimmage and can win with speed around the edge when times up the snap. Also, he's shown a very good dip-rip move and the potential to develop a stick move as an inside counter with his movement skills."
Holder likened Carter to Von Miller. Others have compared Carter to Micah Parsons. The star potential is enormous, in other words, and no one would be shocked if Carter wound up being the No. 1 overall pick.
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
While Philly's defense probably provided the most talking points on Sunday, a few wide receivers made their impact felt. Xavier Worthy essentially provided all of the positives for Kansas City's offense, catching all eight of his targets for 157 yards and two scores. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, meanwhile, combined for seven receptions on 10 targets for 112 yards and two touchdowns.
Primary pass-catchers can be difference-makers, and Tetairoa McMillan might be best equipped to prove that among this draft's receivers. He paces his position and ranks fourth overall on BR's big board, and he already shows the polish and production of a go-to target.
"McMillan is a fantastic receiving threat who brings a ton to the table," BR Scouting's Dame Parson wrote. "NFL offensive coordinators will appreciate his versatility and the litany of ways he can win in their offensive structure. He projects as a No. 1 wide receiver who you pepper with a high amount of targets per game."
That's essentially what Arizona did over the past two seasons, and the 6'5" McMillan made all of those opportunities he count. Between the 2023 and 2024 campaigns, he caught a combined 174 passes for 2,721 yards and 18 touchdowns.