The 2025 NFL Draft has concluded, and contracts for the selected players are now being finalized. Out of the 257 players chosen, teams are focusing on signing rookies to secure their participation in upcoming seasons.
In previous years, the nuances of contract negotiations used to be a major talking point, but the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) streamlines the process, setting predetermined slots for each draft pick.
Currently tracking the signing status of prominent first-round picks, here’s a look at those who have yet to finalize their agreements:
| Pick | Player | Team | Signed rookie deal | Projected rookie contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QB Cam Ward | Tennessee Titans | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $48,757,500 |
| 2 | WR/CB Travis Hunter | Jacksonville Jaguars | No | 4 years, $46,571,074 |
| 3 | EDGE Abdul Carter | New York Giants | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $45,179,746 |
| 4 | OT Will Campbell | New England Patriots | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $43,589,604 |
| 5 | DT Mason Graham | Cleveland Browns | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $40,806,872 |
| 6 | RB Ashton Jeanty | Las Vegas Raiders | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $35,837,732 |
| 7 | OT Armand Membou | New York Jets | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $31,862,416 |
| 8 | WR Tetairoa McMillan | Carolina Panthers | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $27,887,104 |
| 9 | OT Kelvin Banks Jr. | New Orleans Saints | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $27,688,114 |
| 10 | TE Colston Loveland | Chicago Bears | Yes (via team) | 4 years, $26,595,118 |
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