2025 NFL Draft Order: Updated Selection List After Wild Card Weekend

Andrew PetersJanuary 14, 2025

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The wild-card weekend has come to an end and with it, we have a clearer picture of this year’s NFL draft order.

The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Los Angeles Rams in the final wild-card game Monday, ending their season and shifting their focus to the offseason. The Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers also got bounced in the first-round.

With the wild-card round now complete, here’s a look at the updated NFL draft order.

2025 NFL Draft Order

Tennessee Titans, 3-14Cleveland Browns, 3-14New York Giants, 3-14New England Patriots, 4-13Jacksonville Jaguars, 4-13Las Vegas Raiders, 4-13New York Jets, 5-12Carolina Panthers, 5-12New Orleans Saints, 5-12Chicago Bears, 5-12San Francisco 49ers, 6-11Dallas Cowboys, 7-10Miami Dolphins, 8-9Indianapolis Colts, 8-9Atlanta Falcons, 8-9Arizona Cardinals, 8-9Cincinnati Bengals 9-8Seattle Seahawks, 10-7Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 10-7Denver Broncos, 10-7Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-7Los Angeles Chargers, 11-6Green Bay Packers, 11-6Minnesota Vikings, 14-3Houston Texans, 10-7*Los Angeles Rams, 10-7*Washington Commanders, 12-5*Baltimore Ravens, 12-5*Buffalo Bills, 13-4*Philadelphia Eagles, 13-4*Kansas City Chiefs, 15-2*Detroit Lions, 15-2**Draft pick can still change based on playoff results.

Most teams have had some time to think about their draft order while the 14 teams in the playoffs have been focused on their respective wild-card matchups and Super Bowl quests.

The focus now changes for the Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and XXXXX. Those six teams that lost in the wild-card round will now shift gears into the offseason, with one of the main priorities being the NFL draft.

Making the playoffs means you’re doing something right, but there’s always talent to be had in the draft even if you don’t have a top pick.

For the Broncos, this year’s draft could be used to get some offensive weapons for rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Denver’s defense led the way for it this season, but its offense left much to be desired. Picking out some reliable receivers that can contribute early on could help the Broncos get right back to the playoffs next year after snapping their drought this season.

Like Denver, Los Angeles found success on the defensive end while posting a below-average offense. The Chargers struck gold in the draft last year with second-round pick Ladd McConkey, who had 1,149 receiving yards and seven touchdowns this year. Why not go after another receiver this year? B/R’s NFL Scouting Department projects Los Angeles to take Tre Harris, a standout wide receiver out of Ole Miss.

The draft might not be the Steelers’ first priority with both of their quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, set to hit free agency, but Pittsburgh will likely shift into draft mode soon into the offseason.

The Steelers have a standout running back in Najee Harris, who had 1,043 rushing yards and six touchdowns this year, but they can add to their backfield in the draft by taking Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, which B/R’s Scouting Department projects them to do. From there, it could be worth bolstering the trenches by taking an offensive or defensive lineman.

The Packers’ draft needs start with their defense. Green Bay had a solid offense this year even though quarterback Jordan Love didn’t take the leap many expected, but the Packers’ pass rush ranked 26th in the NFL. Taking a talented pass rusher in the first round and adding a cornerback in the second round could be the move for Green Bay.

Similar to the Packers, the Buccaneers could benefit from conducting a defense-heavy draft. Picking up Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker in the first round before bolstering other defensive position groups could serve Tampa Bay well.

The Vikings’ biggest draft need made itself very clear on Monday in their wild-card loss to the Rams. Quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked nine times for 82 yards, showing Minnesota’s need for offensive line help.