The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is completed, making for quite the spectacle even with limited anticipation. The Jacksonville Jaguars created quite the buzz with their surprising maneuver to secure Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy winner, through a significant trade.
Meanwhile, quarterback prospects stirred mixed reactions as Shedeur Sanders—considered a top draft choice—found himself remaining on the board as other teams opted for different routes, aggravating his interests as he missed out on early selections.
Key Surprises of Day 1:
- Jaguars execute major trade for Travis Hunter.
- Colston Loveland surprises everyone by being picked before expected." (Translation: Colston Loveland received higher praise than initially forecasted).
- Shedeur Sanders falling out of the first round surprised many (Translation: Sanders expected to be taken early but failed to make the cut).
- Giants boldly traded back into the first round selecting Jaxson Dart, instead of Sanders for their quarterback need.
- The Falcons took the plunge trading a future first to pick James Pearce Jr., cementing their strategy for the upcoming seasons.
