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The Athletic's NFL writers pick the biggest steals and best value in every team's 2025 draft class.
The Athletic NFL Staff154
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Dane Brugler380
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The 2026 NFL Draft order will not be set until the end of the upcoming season, but teams already have been busy trading next April's picks.
The Athletic NFL Staff20
The Raiders' first-round pick has taken a unique path to the NFL that included a stop in Italy and playing defense and WR in high school.
Tashan Reed42
Zabel passed up six-figure NIL offers to stay at North Dakota State in 2024. "I think it paid off pretty well," he says now.
Michael-Shawn Dugar and Nick Baumgardner34
The 49ers filled some holes on the defensive line with their top picks, and don't discount the future roles of Nick Martin and Upton Stout.
Vic Tafur88
Pickens, who led the Steelers in targets and receiving yards for the last two seasons, clashed with the Steelers throughout 2024.
The Athletic NFL Staff521
The Wolverines have had had a first-round pick every year since 2019 but may need a breakout season from one of their veterans this season.
Austin Meek20
The Lions, more than most teams, have a type when it comes to prospects. So what about this group appealed to Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes?
Colton Pouncy40
The Cowboys were excited about getting edge Donovan Ezeiruaku and cornerback Shavon Revel. They expect both to make an impact.
Jon Machota18
The trade up for Pearce Jr. has been scrutinized in league circles, but Atlanta believes it has a player who fits into "the top bucket."
Josh Kendall70
Cincinnati has made only draft-day trade over the last three years. There have been 104 throughout the league in that span.
Paul Dehner Jr.132
The announcement will come a week after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the Washington Commanders will return to the city.
The Illinois wide receiver selected by the Broncos in the third round had three game-winning TD catches during record-setting senior season.
Nick Kosmider26
Former coaches see the ex-Ohio State lineman as a high-floor NFL prospect: "He’s going to be very, very, very successful.”
Alec Lewis78
With background as a receiver in college, Smith believes his experience will help "show who I am" in the Chiefs' running back room.
Jayna Bardahl9
Johnson's patience and vision fit perfectly in Arthur Smith's offense, but he also plays faster than his timed speed (4.57).
Mike DeFabo52
NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler on two very different draft-season stories.
Dianna Russini and Dane Brugler89
On The Athletic Football Show, a look at just what the Cowboys have beyond CeeDee Lamb after not drafting a wide receiver.
Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen18
Which rookies should start in Week 1? A look at the full NFC picture, plus thoughts from league execs
Jacob Robinson7
Seattle signed two players with fifth-round grades in "The Beast," including a 6-5, 274-pound defensive end who had seven sacks in 2024.
Michael-Shawn Dugar9
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