Round 1 Breakdown

1. Tennessee Titans
With Will Levi's limited upside, Miami QB Cam Ward brings elite arm talent and improvisational skills to revitalize Tennessee's offense. Ward's 2024 season featured 38 TDs/5 INTs under pressure.

2. Cleveland Browns
Colorado's Travis Hunter becomes the first two-way first-rounder since Deion Sanders. His 1,258 receiving yards and 4 INTs in 2024 justify this bold selection for a WR-needy franchise.

Trade Alert
Commanders receive: Picks 33 & 67
Browns receive: Picks 29 & 128
Cleveland maneuvers to secure Ole Miss QB Jaxon Dart (3,985 yards, 32 TDs in 2024) as Deshaun Watson insurance.

Critical Position Battles

• QB Carousel: Six signal-callers projected in Top 50 picks, including Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (No. 9 to Saints) and Alabama's Jalen Milroe (Steelers trade-up at 68).
• Trench Warfare: 12 defensive linemen selected in first two rounds, highlighted by Michigan's Mason Graham (17 TFLs) to Jaguars at No. 5.

Statistical Spotlight

Expert Take: "This class reshapes defensive backfields," notes Kiper, with 7 CBs and 4 safeties going in Round 1 - including Michigan's Will Johnson (6'2", 4.38 40-yard) to Miami at No. 13.