Week 7 of NFL games has wrapped up, and we’ve got a good sense of where the teams stand. It looks like the Patriots, Browns, Panthers, and Titans – all with just one win each – are the front runners for the top pick in the 2025 draft. While the Patriots have their quarterback in Drake Maye, the other three teams may be eyeing a new signal-caller. Teams like the Giants and Raiders, both with 2-5 records, are also in the mix for a top pick.
After Week 7, CBSSports.com has taken a look at the potential draft order. The order is determined by win-loss records, with ties being broken by strength of schedule. Teams’ needs are based on current gaps and upcoming free agents. Here’s a breakdown of some key teams and their potential needs:
1. Patriots (1-6) – Looking for players in offensive tackle, interior offensive line, wide receiver, edge rusher, and cornerback positions. Some notable 2025 free agents include CB Jonathan Jones and QB Jacoby Brissett.
2. Panthers (1-6) – Needs include quarterback, wide receiver, interior offensive line, edge rusher, defensive line, cornerback, and safety. Key free agents for 2025 include WR Diontae Johnson and QB Andy Dalton.
3. Browns (1-6) – Searching for a quarterback, offensive tackle, wide receiver, running back, and defensive lineman. Notable free agents next year are WR Amari Cooper and OT Jedrick Wills.
4. Titans (1-5) – Team needs comprise offensive tackle, interior offensive line, edge rusher, wide receiver, and linebacker. WR DeAndre Hopkins and S Quandre Diggs are among the upcoming free agents.
5. Jets (2-5) – In the market for players in offensive tackle, wide receiver, edge rusher, safety, and defensive line positions. Notable free agents for 2025 include EDGE Haason Reddick and WR Mike Williams.
6. Saints (2-5) – Looking to fill gaps at tight end, edge rusher, defensive line, cornerback, safety, and wide receiver. Notable upcoming free agents are EDGE Chase Young and S Tyrann Mathieu.
7. Jaguars (2-5) – Needs include cornerback, offensive tackle, safety, interior offensive line, and tight end. OT Cam Robinson and QB Mac Jones are notable free agents next year.
8. Raiders (2-5) – Team needs a quarterback, cornerback, running back, edge rusher, and linebacker. Notable upcoming free agents include CB Nate Hobbs and EDGE Malcolm Koonce.
9. Giants (2-5) – Searching for a quarterback, interior offensive line, offensive tackle, cornerback, wide receiver, and tight end. WR Darius Slayton and LB Isaiah Simmons are among the potential 2025 free agents.
10. Dolphins (2-4) – Seeking players in interior offensive line, safety, defensive line, quarterback, and linebacker positions. Notable free agents next year include WR Odell Beckham Jr. and S Jevon Holland.
As teams continue to compete in the NFL, the race for the top draft pick in 2025 is heating up. With various needs and potential free agents, the upcoming draft promises to bring new talent to struggling teams. It will be interesting to see how these teams address their gaps and improve their rosters for the next season.
