NFL Draft 2025 Selection Order – The Titans are ‘On the Clock’!

Titans, Browns, Giants, Patriots & Jaguars Hold Top 5 Picks

 2025 NFL Draft 1st Round Selection Order

 Frank Coyle/ Head scout

With the closure of the regular season schedule, the NFL Draft order was been established for the top 18 non-playoff teams. The Titans, Browns and Giants hold the top three selections with each club at 3-14. These clubs started multiple QBs in 2024 after several injuries and poor performances forced weekly changes at the position.

The three teams tied at 4-13 and all are within reach of trading up for the 1st overall selection. It is the usual suspects in the top ten with several pretenders like the 49ers, Cowboys and Dolphins all falling below the .500 mark with weak performances.

The bottom 12 playoff positions will be decided by playoffs results. The Super Bowl teams will hold the 31^st and 32^nd positions.  

The strength of schedule % will determine the final positions of all tied teams. The SOS is based on all of each team’s opponents record. Each succeeding round, the tied teams will rotate up within their tied bracket.

First Round Draft Order

  #         Team                    W-L record      

1         Tennessee                    3-14

2         Cleveland                      3-14

3         NY Giants                     3-14

4         New England                4-13

5         Jacksonville                  4-13

6         Las Vegas                    4-13

7         NY Jets                        5-12

8         Carolina                        5-12

9        New Orleans                 5-12

10         Chicago                        5-12

11         San Francisco               6-11

12         Dallas                           7-10

13         Miami                           8-9

14         Indianapolis                  8-9

15         Atlanta                          8-9

16         Arizona                         8-9

17         Cincinnati                      9-8

18         Seattle                          10-7

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• Playoff Teams 19-32 – Position changes according to Playoff result
• 19         Denver                          10-7
• 20         Pittsburgh                     10-7
• 21         Houston                        10-7
• 22         Tampa Bay                   10-7
• 23         LA Rams                       10-7
• 24         LA Chargers                  11-6
• 25         Green Bay                    11-6
• 26         Washington                   12-5
• 27         Baltimore                      12-5
• 28         Buffalo                         13-4
• 29         Philadelphia                  14-3
• 30         Minnesota                     14-3
• 31         Kansas City                  15-2
• 32         Detroit                          15-2

 Playoffs – Wild Card, Conference & Super Bowl games determine final 12 positions

Team tie-breaking procedure for the NFL Draft

If two or more clubs are tied in the selection order, the strength-of-schedule tie breaker is applied, subject to the following exceptions for playoff clubs:  The Super Bowl winner is last and the Super Bowl loser next-to-last. Any non-Super Bowl playoff club involved in a tie shall be assigned priority within its segment below that of non-playoff clubs and in the order that the playoff clubs exited from the playoffs. Within a tied segment a playoff club that loses in the Wild-Card game will have priority over a playoff club that loses in the Divisional playoff game that in turn will have priority over a club that loses in the Conference Championship game. If two tied clubs exited the playoffs in the same round, the tie is broken by strength of schedule. If any ties cannot be broken by strength of schedule, the divisional or conference tie breakers, when applicable, are applied. Any ties that still exist are broken by a coin flip.

Top 100 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2025

Frank Coyle/ Head Scout & Staff

       Jan. 2025 – * underclassmen eligible to declare until Jan 15th
Players in the CFP Championship game have until Jan. 24, 2025

    Projected underclassmen to declare – Transfer Portal players not included

Top 100 Prospects for NFL Draft 2025

Rank   Players                         Position           Ht/Wt                School

1         Travis Hunter                 WR/CB             6-1, 185            Colorado

2         Cam Ward                    QB                   6-3, 215            Miami

3         Abdul Carter                  Edge                6-3, 250            Penn State

4         Shedeur Sanders          QB                   6-2, 215            Colorado

5         Mason Graham              DT                    6-2, 320            Michigan

6         Tetairoa McMillan          WR                   6-4, 200            Arizona

7         Will Johnson                 CB                    6-2, 195            Michigan

8         Kelvin Banks                 OT                    6-4, 320            Texas

9         James Pearce               Edge                6-5, 245            Tennessee

10         Will Campbell                OT                    6-6, 325            LSU

11         Luther Burden               WR                   5-11, 210          Missouri

12         Mykel Williams              Edge                6-5, 265            Georgia

13         Jalon Walker                 Edge                6-2, 245            Georgia

14         Nic Scourton                 Edge                6-4, 280            Texas A&M

15         Malaki Starks                S                      6-1, 205            Georgia

16         Isaiah Bond                  WR                   5-11, 180          Texas

17         Ben Morrison                CB                    6-0, 185            Notre Dame

18         Walter Nolen                 DT                    6-4, 290            Mississippi

19         Ashton Jeanty               RB                    5-9, 215            Boise State

20         Aireontay Ersery            OT                    6-5, 325            Minnesota

21         Emeka Egbuka             WR                   6-1, 210            Ohio State

22         Landon Jackson            Edge                6-6, 280            Arkansas

23         Josh Simmons              OT                    6-5, 310            Ohio State

24         Jonah Savaiinea            G/T                   6-5, 330            Arizona

25         Kyle Kennard                Edge                6-5, 255            South Carolina

26         Colston Loveland          TE                    6-2, 245            Michigan

27         Tyler Booker                 OG                   6-5, 335            Alabama

28         Jihaad Campbell           LB                    6-3, 245            Alabama

29         Carson Beck                 QB                   6-3, 220            Georgia

30         Xavier Watts                 S                      6-0, 205            Notre Dame

31         Tyler Warren                  TE                    6-5, 260            Penn State

32         Derrick Harmon             DT                    6-4, 310            Oregon

33         Nick Emmanwori           S                      6-2, 225            South Carolina

34         Jalen Milroe                  QB                   6-2, 220            Alabama

35         Shavon Revel                CB                    6-2, 195            East Carolina

36         Quinn Ewers                 QB                   6-2, 210            Texas

37         Kenneth Grant               DT                    6-3, 340            Michigan

38         Jahdae Barron               CB                    5-11, 200          Texas

39         Shemar Stewart             DE                   6-6, 290            Texas A&M

40         Harold Perkins              LB                    6-0, 220            LSU

41         Elic Ayemanor               WR                   6-2, 210            Stanford

42         Nohl Williams                CB                    6-0, 200            California

43         Mike Green                   Edge                6-4, 245            Marshall

44         Jaylen Reed                  S                      6-0, 215            Penn State

45         Deontae Lawson           LB                    6-2, 230            Alabama

46         Max Hairston                 CB                    6-0, 190            Kentucky

47         JT Tuimoloau                DE                   6-4, 270            Ohio State

48         Tre Harris                      WR                   6-2, 205            Mississippi

49         Trey Amos                    CB                    6-0, 195            Mississippi

50         Josh Conerly                 G/T                   6-4, 295            Oregon

51         Billy Bowman                S                      5-10, 200          Oklahoma

52         Jalen Royals                 WR                   6-0, 210            Utah State

53         Dylan Sampson            RB                    5-11, 205          Tennessee

54         Cameron Williams         OT                    6-5, 335            Texas

55         Kyle McCord                 QB                   6-2, 215            Syracuse

56         Alfred Collins                DT                    6-4, 320            Texas

57         Jaxson Dart                  QB                   6-2, 220            Mississippi

58         Deone Walker               DT                    6-5, 350            Kentucky

59         Andrew Belton              G/T                   6-5, 310            North Carolina State

60         Bradyn Swinson            DE                   6-4, 250            LSU

61         Andrew Mukuba            S                      6-0, 195            Texas

62         Mason Taylor                TE                    6-4, 245            LSU

63         Daylen Everette            CB                    6-1, 190            Georgia

64         Donovan Ezerauku        Edge                6-2, 245            Boston College

65         Barrett Carter                LB                    6-1, 230            Clemson

66         Dylan Fairchild              OG                   6-4, 315            Georgia

67         Donovan Jackson         OG                   6-4, 320            Ohio State

68         Riley Leonard                QB                   6-3, 215            Notre Dame

69         Drew Shelton                OT                    6-5, 310            Penn State

70         Omarion Hampton         RB                    6-0, 220            North Carolina

71         Ashton Gillotte              Edge                6-3, 270            Louisville

72         Wyatt Milum                  OT                    6-5, 315            West Virginia

73         TreVeyon Henderson     RB                    5-10, 215          Ohio State

74         Danny Stutsman            LB                    6-3, 245            Oklahoma

75         Harold Fannin                TE                    6-4, 230            Bowling Green

76         Jared Ivey                     DE                   6-5, 285            Mississippi

77         Kaleb Johnson              RB                    6-0, 225            Iowa

78         Bradyn Swinson            Edge                6-3, 250            LSU

79         Jonah Monheim             C                      6-4, 330            Southern California

80         Antwuan Powell-Ryland DE                   6-3, 245            Virginia Tech

81         Tommi Hill                     CB                    6-0, 205            Nebraska

82         Jared Wilson                 C                      6-3, 310            Georgia

83         Rylie Mills                     DT                    6-5, 310            Notre Dame

84         Tai Felton                     WR                   6-2, 185            Maryland

85         Cam Skattebo               RB                    5-10, 215          Arizona State

86         Sai’vion Jones               Edge                6-5, 280            LSU

87         Quinshon Judkins         RB                    5-11, 220          Ohio State

88         Tez Johnson                 WR                   5-10, 160          Oregon

89         Setn McLaughlin            C                      6-3, 305            Ohio State

90         Xavier Restrepro           WR                   5-10, 200          Miami

91         Tate Ratledge               OG                   6-6, 310            Georgia

92        Jaylin Lane                    WR                  5-10, 190          Virginia Tech

93         Terrence Ferguson        TE                    6-5, 255            Oregon

94         Davison Igbinosun         CB                    6-2, 195            Ohio State

95         Jalen Rivers                  OT                    6-5, 315            Miami

96         Jayden Higgins             WR                   6-3, 210            Iowa State

97         Denzel Burke                CB                    6-1, 190            Ohio State

98         Kaden Prather               WR                   6-3, 215            Maryland

99         Bud Clark                      S                      6-1,190             TCU

100       Jack Sawyer                 DE                  6-4, 265            Ohio State

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

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Lions vs Vikings to Determine NFC North Title

Teams of the Week 
Vikings Win Shootout over Packers – 27-25
Ravens Blast Texans – 31-2
Rams Edge Broncos – 13-9
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Joe Burrow – Bengals     
  Defense – LB Tyrel Dodson – Chiefs  
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – WR Malik Nabers – Giants
    Defense – CB Max Melton – Cardinals
 
Games of Week 18    

Saturday
Cincinnati (8-8) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) 8:00 pm
 
  Sunday
Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) @ Denver Broncos (9-7) – 4:25 pm
Minnesota Vikings (14-2) @ Detroit Lions (14-2) – 8:20 pm

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 18

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 15-1 Chiefs
Chiefs slammed the Steelers on Christmas day behind a well oiled machine. Travel to Denver for a meaningful game for Broncos, though the Chiefs hold the #1 seed in the AFC.

#2 – 14-2 Lions
Lions edged the 49ers in a shootout. Host the Vikings Sunday night for the division title and #1 seed in the NFC. Lions defense has failed in big spots.

#3 – 13-3 Bills
Bills bombed the Jets behind another big Josh Allen performance. Travel to the Patriots this week with nothing at stake and the #2 seeding in the AFC.

#4 – 14-2 Vikings
Vikings edged the Packers in a wild playoff type matchup. QB Sam Darnold has been outstanding throughout the season and looks to close with big performance vs the Lions with everything on the table.

#5 – 13-3 Eagles
The Eagles bombed the Cowboys to clinch the NFC East and continue to peak. Travel to Metlife to close vs the Giants with a few key players expected to sit out.

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#6 – 11-5 Ravens
Ravens pounded the Texans behind a complete team performance. Host the Browns needing to win to clinch the AFC North.

#7 – 11-5 Commanders
The Commanders clinched the wild card spot with a big win vs the Falcons behind rookie Jayden Daniels.  Need to win in Dallas to gain a better postseason matchup in the first round.

#8 – 11-5 Packers
The Packers lost a wild matchup vs the Vikings. They still are a wild card club. Host the Bears in the finale looking for a win to gain a more favorable matchup in the postseason.

#9 – 10-6 Steelers
Steelers came up short again, this time vs the Ravens where they were totally overmatched. Still alive for the AFC North title with a win over the Bengals. Their highly rated defense will be tested to the limit vs the incredible Joe Burrow who is playing crazy great currently.

#10 – 9-7 Bucs
Bucs pounded the Panters behind another top performance by Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. Host the Saints with the NFC South title in the balance.

#11 – 10-6 Rams
Rams clinched the NFC West title with a tight win over the Cardinals. Host the Seahawks in a meaningless NFC West matchup. QB Matthew Stafford has performed well and is peaking with the playoffs here to give the Rams a chance to advance.

#12 – 10-6 Chargers
Chargers bounced back with wins over the Broncos and Patriots to earn a wild card berth. Travel to Las Vegas and playing for the highest rated wild card team. Looking like a sleeper in the AFC postseason.

#13 – 9-7 Texans
The Texans were crushed by the Ravens in latest game, though clinched the AFC South and the #4 seed. Travel to Nashville for a meaningless game for the standings, though important for them to reverse their recent performances.

#14 – 9-7 Broncos
The Broncos fell short vs the Bengals. Host the Chiefs in a must win situation and earn a wild card spot with a victory. Rookie QB Bo Nix has been outstanding and faces a #1 seed Chiefs club who sits out a few key players.

#15 – 9-7 Seahawks
Seahawks failed in big spots down the stretch which cost them any chances in the finale. Face the Rams with key questions on their future roster.

#16 – 8-8 Bengals
The Bengals continue to peak behind amazing performances by QB Joe Burrow. They have long playoff chances and travel to Pittsburgh in a must win situation where they also need help vs the Dolphins and Broncos.

#17 – 8-8 Falcons
The Falcons have won two in a row behind rookie QB Michael Penix. They host the Panthers and need help ironically from the Saints who face the Bucs with the NFC South title in the balance.

18 – 8-8 Dolphins
Dolphins are still alive with a key game vs the Jets at Metlife. They are in a three team race for the final playoff spot with the Broncos and Bengals.

#19 – 7-9 Cardinals
The Cardinals came up short down the stretch despite a much-improved roster. They compete their season hosting the 49ers and looking forward to 2025 for a playoff run.

#20 – 7-9 Colts
The Colts lost another close game this time vs the desperate GMen. Their host the struggling Jaguars to compete a very disappointing season with broadscale upcoming changes expected.

#21 – 6-10 49ers
The 49ers lost another tight game this time vs the Lions. They will complete their first sub .500 record since 2020. Play out the string at Arizona this Sunday.

22 – 7-9 Cowboys
The Cowboys were crushed by the Eagles in last one.  Host the Commanders in another meaningless game this week. There first sub .500 record since 2020 will dictate many changes this offseason.

#23 – 5-11 Saints
Saints were smacked by the Raiders last week.  They can play spoiler with a win in Tampa this week.
New HC Darren Rizzi could earn a new contract with an upset.

#24 – 4-12 Bears
The Bears lost to the Seahawks 6-3 in the Boring Bowl last week. Travel to Green Bay, playing only for pride on another poor performance. Only 20 wins over the past four seasons. QB Caleb Williams needs extensive development and refinement.

#25 – 4-12 Jets
Jets talked a ton of smack this season, but eat their words after missing the playoffs for the 14^th consecutive season, a league record. They host the Dolphins hoping to spoil their playoff hopes in the finale.

#26 – 4-12 Jaguars
Jaguars edged the Titans last week. Go to Indy in finale of two disappointing AFC South clubs. Both clubs face major issues this offseason if they expect to be contenders in 2025.

#27 – 4-12 Raiders
The Raiders beat the Saints which pushes them back in the draft order. Host the Chargers where they hope to hurt their wild card position in the playoffs.

#28 – 3-13 Browns
Browns fell to the Dolphins with another weak offensive performance. They travel to Baltimore on Saturday to close the season where many changes on offense are expected this offseason.

#29 – 4-12 Panthers
Panthers were blasted by the Bucs last week. Travel to Atlanta in a must win situation for the Falcons to earn a final playoff spot. Young QB Bryce Young will be the key personnel decision this offseason.

#30 – 3-13 Giants
The Giants finally won a home game vs the Colts. Travel to Philly to face the embarrassing Saquon Barkley situation, though he plans to sit out and get ready for the postseason.

#31 – 3-13 Patriots
The Patriots were outmatched by the Chargers. They continue to struggle especially offensively despite rookie QB Drake Maye’s solid performance. This roster needs major turnover at all the impact positions.

#32 – 3-13 Titans
The Titans lost to the Jaguars in another lackluster offensive performance. Host the Texans in the finale playing only for next season in their third consecutive sub .500 season.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

NFL Draft 2025 – Two Round Mock Draft 1.0

The NFL Draft selection order is based on the 2024 NFL standings plus the NFL Draft tiebreaking procedures. Picks 1-18 are the non-playoff teams, with the order decided by the draft tiebreakers. Tied positions rotate up in the succeeding rounds. Positions 19 through 32 are based on playoff game results and tiebreakers are used if necessary.

Exact draft order to be determined at close of postseason 

Jan. 20 – Special Eligibility Deadline. Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. They will have until Jan 23rd to rescind their decision and retain their college eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2025 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 21.

Transfer Portal Dates
The winter window begins Dec. 9 and lasts 20 days, ending on Dec. 28. The spring window begins April 16, 2025 and lasts 10 days, ending April 25, 2025. If a coach is fired or leaves the college program, that school’s players can enter the portal immediately.

No player entered in the Transfer portal will be in our Top Prospects or Mock Draft articles.
 
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NFL Draft 2025 – Two Round Mock Draft 1.0

  Team             Record                Player  / Position  / School

1 New England   3-13                 Travis Hunter WR/CB Colorado

2 Tennessee       3-13                   Shedeur Sanders QB Colorado

3 Cleveland       3-13                     Will Johnson CB Michigan

4 NY Giants      3-13                     Cam Ward QB Miami

5 Jacksonville    4-12                  Kelvin Banks Jr OT Texas

6 Carolina         4-12                    Tetairoa McMillan WR Arizona

7 NY Jets           4-12                    James Pearce Jr. Edge Tennessee

8 Las Vegas      4-12                    Mason Graham DT Michigan

9 Chicago         4-12                    Josh Simmons OT Ohio St

10 New Orleans  5-11                   Abdul Carter Edge Penn St

11 San Fran         6-10                 Jalon Walker Edge Georgia

12 Indianapolis   7-9                   Malaki Starks S Georgia

13 Dallas              7-9                   Mykel Williams Edge Georgia

14 Arizona             7-9                Nohl Williams CB Cal

15 Miami              8-8                 Nic Scourton Edge Texas A&M

16 Cincinnati      8-8                  Will Campbell OT LSU

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17 Atlanta           8-8                  Walter Nolen DT Mississippi

18 Seattle           9-7                   Xavier Watts S Notre Dame

19 Denver         9-7                   Colston Loveland TE Michigan

20 Houston      9-7                  Isaiah Bond WR Texas

21 Tampa Bay  9-7                  Luther Burden WR Missouri

22 LA Chargers   10-6             Ashton Jeanty RB Boise St

23 Pittsburgh      10-6             Jalen Milroe QB Alabama

24 LA Rams        10-6              Aireontae Ersery OT Minnesota

25 Washington   11-5               Tyler Warren TE Penn State

26 Green Bay      11-5               Benjamin Morrison CB Notre Dame

27 Baltimore       11-5               Tyler Booker OG Alabama

28 Buffalo            13-3              Emeka Egbuka WR Ohio State

29 Philadelphia  13-3              Kyle Kennard Edge S. Carolina

30 Detroit            14-2             Nick Emmanwori S S. Carolina

31 Minnesota       14-2            Tyleik Williams DT Ohio State

32 Kansas City    15-1            Jihaad Campbell LB Alabama

2nd Round

33         Tennessee        Deontae Lawson           LB         Alabama

34         Cleveland          Josh Conerly                 OT        Oregon

35         NY Giants         Jonah Savaiinaea         OT        Arizona

36         New England     Tre Harris                    WR       Mississippi

37         Chic (Carolina)  JT Tuimoloau             Edge     Ohio State

38         NY Jets            Wyatt Milum                  OT        West Virginia

39         Las Vegas         Carson Beck                   QB       Georgia

40         Chicago            Donovan Jackson         OG       Ohio State

41         Jacksonville      Deone Walker              DT        Kentucky

42         New Orleans     Shavon Revel Jr.         CB        ECU

43         San Francisco   Anthony Belton           OT        North Carolina St

44         Dallas               Quinn Ewers                 QB       Texas

45         Arizona             Landon Jackson           Edge    Arkansas

46         Indianapolis       Kenneth Grant           DT        Michigan

47         Cincinnati          Harold Perkins            LB         LSU

48         Atlanta              Derrick Harmon           DT        Oregon

49         Miami               Anthony Belton             OT        North Carolina St

50         Denver              Donovan Ezeiruaku      Edge    Boston College

51         Houston            Domani Jackson            CB        Alabama

52         Tampa Bay       Jahdae Barron               CB       Texas

53         Seattle              Riley Leonard                QB       Notre Dame

54         Pittsburgh         Tez Johnson                  WR       Oregon

55         Carolina (Rams) Kyle McCord               QB       Syracuse

56         LA Chargers      Elic Ayomanor             WR       Stanford

57         Washington       Mike Green                   Edge    Marshall

58         Green Bay        Danny Stutsman            LB        Oklahoma

59         Baltimore          Trey Amos                      CB       Mississippi

60         Buffalo              Maxwell Hairston        CB        Kentucky

61         Philadelphia       Dorian Strong                CB     Virginia Tech

62         Detroit               Jonah Monheim             C          USC

63         Buff (Minn-Hou)  Billy Bowman            S          Oklahoma

64         Kansas City      Kaleb Johnson                RB       Iowa

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

#6 Penn State @ #3 Boise State 7:30 pm ESPN
at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

#5 Texas @ #4 Arizona State 1:00 pm ESPN
at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

#8 Ohio State @ #1 Oregon 5:00 PM ESPN
at the Rose Bowl

#7 Notre Dame @ #2 Georgia 8:45 PM ESPN
at the Sugar Bowl

Semifinal Games

Thursday, Jan. 9 TBD vs. TBD (Orange Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN
Friday, Jan. 10 TBD vs. TBD (Cotton Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

National Championship Game

Monday, Jan. 20 TBD vs. TBD
(Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

NFL Draft 2025 Selection Order – The Patriots are ‘On the Clock’!

 Patriots, Titans, Browns, Giants & Jaguars Hold Current Top 5 Selections

   2025 NFL Draft Selection Order

  With just one game remaining on the regular season schedule the NFL Draft order has begun to take shape. The Patriots, Titans, Browns and Giants hold the top four selections with each club at 3-13. A few of these clubs are on their 3rd starting QB after several injuries and poor performances forcing weekly changes at the position.

 The five teams are tied at 4-12 and all are possible of winning the draft derby for the 1st overall selection. It is the usual suspects in the top ten with several pretenders near the .500 mark, hoping to get hot down the stretch and earn a wild card position. The top 18 positions will be determined after the 17-game season with the final 12 spots decided by playoffs results. The Super Bowl teams will hold the 31^st and 32^nd positions.  

 The strength of schedule % will determine the final positions of all tied teams. The SOS is based on all of each team’s opponents record. Each succeeding round, the tied teams will rotate up within their tied bracket.

 First Round Draft Order

   #         Team                    W-L record      

1         New England                 3-13
2         Tennessee                    3-13
3         Cleveland                      3-13
4         NY Giants                     3-13
5         Jacksonville                  4-12
6         Carolina                        4-12
7         NY Jets                        4-12
8         Las Vegas                     4-12
9         Chicago                        4-12
10         New Orleans                 5-11
11         San Francisco               6-10
12         Indianapolis                   7-9
13         Dallas                           7-9
14         Arizona                         7-9
15         Miami                           8-8
16         Atlanta                          8-8
17         Cincinnati                      8-8
18         Seattle                          9-7
19         Denver                          9-7
20         Houston                        9-7
21         Tampa Bay                   9-7
22         LA Chargers                  10-6
23         Pittsburgh                     10-6
24         LA Rams                       10-6
25         Washington                   11-5
26         Green Bay                    11-5
27         Baltimore                      11-5
28         Buffalo                          13-3
29         Philadelphia                   13-3
30         Minnesota                     14-2
31         Detroit                           14-2
32         Kansas City                  15-1

 Playoffs – Conference & Super Bowl games determine final positions

 Team tie-breaking procedure for the NFL Draft

If two or more clubs are tied in the selection order, the strength-of-schedule tie breaker is applied, subject to the following exceptions for playoff clubs:  The Super Bowl winner is last and the Super Bowl loser next-to-last. Any non-Super Bowl playoff club involved in a tie shall be assigned priority within its segment below that of non-playoff clubs and in the order that the playoff clubs exited from the playoffs. Within a tied segment a playoff club that loses in the Wild-Card game will have priority over a playoff club that loses in the Divisional playoff game that in turn will have priority over a club that loses in the Conference Championship game. If two tied clubs exited the playoffs in the same round, the tie is broken by strength of schedule. If any ties cannot be broken by strength of schedule, the divisional or conference tie breakers, when applicable, are applied. Any ties that still exist are broken by a coin flip.

Notre Dame Opens New 12 Team CFP Series

College Football Playoff Schedule

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

Playoff Schedule
Dec. 20- Jan 20, 2025
   all times Eastern

Notre Dame kicks off the inaugural 12 team CFP system tonight to head an exciting weekend which opens with four games. The four winners will play the top four teams which earned a bye in the opening round. Oregon, Georgia, Boise State and Arizona State will wait for the four winners this weekend to determine their opponent in the quarterfinal rounds – Dec, 31-Jan.1.

The Irish (11-1) finished this season on a 10-game winning streak and will host the surprising Indiana Hoosiers (11-1). The weather is old time Midwest football with cold and snow being a big factor.  Temperatures are in the 20’s and the field is still being cleared of snow at midday. Both Penn State and Ohio State host games Saturday and each could be affected by inclement weather.  

The new 12 team CFP bracket begins an exciting postseason where the national champion must win at least three games in the system. First round participants need to win four games to claim the title.

Playoff Schedule

First round – @ college team sites

Friday, Dec. 20
#10 Indiana at #7 Notre Dame – 8 pm – ABC/ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 21
#11 SMU at #6 Penn State – 12 pm – TNT
#12 Clemson at #5 Texas – 4 pm – TNT
#9 Tennessee at #8 Ohio State – 8 pm – ABC/ESPN

Quarterfinal Games

Tuesday, Dec. 31
#3 Boise State vs. #6 Penn State/ #11 SMU winner (Fiesta Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Wednesday, Jan. 1
#4 Arizona State vs. #5 Texas/ #12 Clemson winner (Peach Bowl) – 1 pm – ESPN
#1 Oregon vs. #8 Ohio State/ #9 Tennessee winner (Rose Bowl) – 5 pm – ESPN
#2 Georgia vs. #7 Notre Dame/#10 Indiana winner (Sugar Bowl) – 8:45 pm – ESPN

Semifinal Games

Thursday, Jan. 9
TBD vs. TBD (Orange Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Friday, Jan. 10
TBD vs. TBD (Cotton Bowl) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

National Championship Game

Monday, Jan. 20
TBD vs. TBD (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia) – 7:30 pm – ESPN

Draft Insiders’ All-America Teams

Frank Coyle / Head scout

Offensive Player of the Year
Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

Defensive Player of the Year
Travis Hunter – Colorado

2024 Draft Insiders’ All-America Teams

First Team Offense

Quarterback
Dillon Gabriel, Sr. – Oregon – 6-0, 200

Running Backs
Ashton Jeanty, Jr – Boise State – 5-9, 215
Cam Skattebo, Sr – Arizona State – 5-11, 215

Wide Receivers
Travis Hunter, Jr – Colorado – 6-1, 190
Nick Nash, Sr – San Jose State – 6-3, 195
Tetairoa McMillan, Jr – Arizona – 6-5, 215

Tight End
Tyler Warren, Sr – Penn State – 6-5, 260

Tackles
Kelvin Banks, Jr – Texas – 6-4, 320
Will Campbell, Jr – LSU – 6-6, 325

Guards
Tyler Booker, Jr – Alabama – 6-5, 325
Donovan Jackson, Sr – Ohio State – 6-4, 320

Center
Seth McLaughlin, Sr – Ohio State – 6-4, 305

All-purpose
Travis Hunter, Jr – Colorado – 6-1, 190

Kicker
Kenneth Almendares, Sr – Louisiana – 6-2, 250

First Team Defense

Edge Rushers
Abdul Carter, Jr – Penn State – 6-3, 250
Kyle Kennard, Sr – South Carolina – 6-5, 255

Interior Linemen
Mason Graham, Jr – Michigan – 6-3, 320
Walter Nolen, Jr – Mississippi – 6-3, 305

Linebackers
Jay Higgins, Sr – Iowa – 6-2, 230
Danny Stutsman, Sr – Oklahoma – 6-4, 245
Shaun Dolac, Sr – Buffalo – 6-1, 225

Cornerbacks
Jahdae Barron, Sr – Texas – 5-11, 200
Travis Hunter, Jr – Colorado – 6-1, 190

Safeties
Xavier Watts, Sr – Notre Dame – 6-0, 205
Caleb Downs, Soph – Ohio State – 6-0, 200

Defensive back
Nick Emmanwori, Jr – South Carolina – 6-3, 225

Punter
Alex Mastromanno, Sr – Florida State – 6-1, 240

Returners
KR Rayshawn Pleasant – Tulane
PR Kam Shanks – UAB

Second Team Offense

Quarterback
Cam Ward, Sr – Miami – 6-2, 225

Running Backs
Kaleb Johnson, Jr – Iowa – 6-0, 225
Omarion Hampton, Jr – North Carolina – 6-0, 220

Wide Receivers
Tre Harris, Sr – Mississippi – 6-3, 210
Jeremiah Smith, Fr – Ohio State – 6-3, 215
Xavier Restrepo, Sr – Miami – 5-10, 195

Tight End
Harold Fannin, Jr. – Bowling Green – 6-3, 230

Tackles
Josh Conerly, Jr. – Oregon – 6-4, 315
Aireontae Ersery, Sr – Minnesota – 6-3, 330

Guards
Addison West, Sr – Western Michigan – 6-3, 305
Dylan Fairchild, Jr – Georgia – 6-5, 315

Center
Jake Slaughter, Jr – Florida – 6-5, 310

All-purpose
Desmond Reid, Jr – Pittsburgh – 5-8, 175

Kicker
Dominic Zvada, Jr – Michigan – 6-3, 180

Second Team Defense

Edge Rushers
Donovan Ezeiruaku, Sr – Boston College – 6-2, 245
Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Sr – Virginia Tech – 6-3, 250

Interior Linemen
Derrick Harmon, Jr – Oregon – 6-5, 310
Alfred Collins, Sr – Texas – 6-5, 320

Linebackers
Anthony Hill Jr., Soph – Texas – 6-3, 235
Jihaad Campbell, Jr – Alabama 6-3, 230
Carson Schwesinger, Jr – UCLA – 6-2, 225

Cornerbacks
Nohl Williams, Sr – California – 6-1, 200
Jermod McCoy, Soph – Tennessee – 6-0, 195

Safeties
Malaki Starks, Jr – Georgia – 6-1, 205
Malachi Moore, Sr – Alabama – 6-0, 200

Defensive back
Dorian Strong, Sr – Virginia Tech – 6-0, 190

Punter
Brett Thorson, Jr – Georgia – 6-2, 235

Returners
KR Keelan Marion, Sr – BYU
PR Kaden Wetjen, Jr – Iowa

Third Team Offense

Quarterback
Shedeur Sanders, Sr – Colorado – 6-2, 215

Running Backs
Dylan Sampson, Jr – Tennessee – 5-11, 200
RJ Harvey, Sr – UCF – 5-9, 210

Wide Receivers
Tai Felton, Sr – Maryland – 6-2, 185
Jordyn Tyson, Soph – Arizona State – 6-1, 195
Jayden Higgins, Sr – Iowa State – 6-4, 215

Tight End
Oronde Gadsden II, Jr – Syracuse – 6-5, 235

Tackles
Jonah Savaiinaea, Jr – Arizona – 6-5, 330
Wyatt Milum, Sr – West Virginia – 6-6, 320

Guards
Luke Kandra, Sr – Cincinnati – 6-4, 320
Tate Ratledge, Sr – Georgia – 6-6, 330

Center
Cooper Mays, Sr – Tennessee – 6-4, 300

All-purpose
Brashard Smith, Sr – SMU – 5-10, 195

Kicker
Ryan Fitzgerald, Sr – Florida State. – 6-1, 190

Third Team Defense

Edge Rushers
Nic Scourton, Sr – Texas A&M – 6-4, 260
Mikail Kamara, Jr – Indiana – 6-1, 265

Interior Linemen
JJ Pegues, Sr – Mississippi – 6-2, 320
Kenneth Grant, Jr – Michigan – 6-3, 335

Linebackers
Jalon Walker, Jr – Georgia, – 6-2, 245
Wesley Weeks, Sr – LSU – 6-2, 235
Chris Paul Jr., Jr – Mississippi – 6-1, 235

Cornerbacks
Will Johnson, Jr – Michigan – 6-2, 200
Trey Amos, Sr – Mississippi – 6-1, 200

Safeties
Lathan Ransom, Sr – Ohio State – 6-1, 210
Jalen Catalon, Sr – UNLV – 5-11, 205

Defensive back
Cobee Bryant, Sr – Kansas – 6-0, 175

Punter
Eddie Czaplicki, Jr – Southern California – 6-1, 205

Returners
KR Winston Wright, Sr – East Carolina
PR LaJohntay Wester, Sr – Baylor

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc plus annual All-American teams for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

 Chiefs & Eagles Top Conferences

Teams of the Week 
Bills Win Shootout over Lions 48-42
Bucs Blast Chargers – 40-17
Eagles Edge Steelers – 27-13
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Baker Mayfield – Bucs     
  Defense – LB Nik Bonitto – Broncos  
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Jayden Daniels – Commanders
    Defense – Edge Jared Verse – Rams
 
Games of Week 16    
Thursday
Denver Broncos (9-5) @ LA Chargers (8-6) – 8:15 pm

Saturday
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) @ Baltimore Ravens (9-5) – 4:30 pm
 
Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) @ Washington Commanders (9-5) – 1 pm
Minnesota Vikings (12-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (8-6) – 4:05 pm

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 16

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 13-1 Chiefs
Chiefs beat the Browns though Patrick Mahomes sustained a serous high ankle sprain. He is questionable vs the Texans and may best sit out and heal up for the final weeks.

#2 – 12-2 Lions
Lions lost a shootout with the Bills where their injury riddled defense failed repeatedly. Travel to Chicago in a key matchup to retain playoff position.

#3 – 11-3 Bills
Bills bombed the Lions behind another big Josh Allen performance. Host the Patriots this week and continue to hound the Chiefs for the #1 seeding in the AFC.

#4 – 12-2 Eagles
The Eagles drilled the Steelers and continue to peak. Travel to DC where they can clinch the NFC East with a victory.

#5 – 12-2 Vikings
Vikings continue to press the Lions for the NFC North title. QB Sam Darnold has engineeded this offense the leagues’ leaders on offense. Travel to Seattle for huge NFC matchup.

#6 – 10-4 Steelers
Steelers came up short vs the Eagles and lost TJ Watt with an ankle injury. They travel to Baltimore on Saturday which probable determines the AFC North title. Russell Wilson faces a career moment here.

#7 – 9-5 Ravens
Ravens pounded the pathetic Giants. Look to avenge an earlier loss vs the Steelers this Saturday.
This is a must win to assure the postseason. A loss here and they must fight for an AFC spot.

#8 – 9-5 Commanders
The Commanders have learned to win the close games with rookie Jayden Daniels the key catalyst. Their defense must step up this week vs the Eagles to stay in the Wild card race.

#9 – 9-5 Texans
The hot and cold Texans just edged the Dolphins in latest game, though clinched the AFC South. Travel to KC for a possible playoff preview, though the Chiefs may be without Patrick Mahomes.

#10 – 10-4 Packers
The Packers won a huge game in Seattle but are still only in 3rd place in the league’s best division.
Host the Saints this week and can clinch a Wild card position with a victory.

#11 – 8-6 Bucs
Bucs shocked the Chargers behind a terrific performance of Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans.  Travel to Big D looking to maintain their one game lead in the NFC South.

#12 – 8-6 Rams
Rams have tied for the NFC West leadership. They go to MetLife to face the lifeless GMen. QB Matthew Stafford should have fun in this one where the league’s lowest scoring teams in playing out the string.

#13 – 9-5 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos rebounded vs the Colts behind of rookie sensation Bo Nix. They travel to LA to face the Chargers in a matchup which probably determines both teams fate this season.

#14 – 8-6 Seahawks
Seahawks failed vs the Packers with too many mistakes by QB Geno Smith. They host the Vikings in a vital matchup to determine any playoff hopes.

#15 – 8-6 Chargers
Chargers have fallen quickly over recent weeks with both sides of the ball at fault. Host the Broncos on Thursday night in a great AFC West matchup which can determine a wild card position.

#16 – 6-8 Bengals
The Bengals continue to outshoot teams behind the amazing performances of QB Joe Burrow. They have long playoff chances but can continue their run this week at home vs rival, the Browns.

#17 – 7-7 Cardinals
The Cardinals beat the Patriots to stay abreast in the NFC West. They travel to Carolina for a must win matchup.

#18 – 7-7 Falcons
The Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak with win over the Raiders. Surprisingly, they benched QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix vs the GMen. This decision probably dictates their future seasons.

19 – 6-8 Dolphins
Dolphins lost to a key game to the Texans last week. Host the 49ers this week with only a long shot for the postseason.

#20 – 6-8 Colts
The Colts lost another close game this time vs the Broncos. Their host the struggling Titans with their lack of firepower a pressing concern.

#21 – 6-8 49ers
The 49ers lost a tight game vs the Rams. They are still mathematically legible, though need a miracle to run the table beginning with the Dolphins this Sunday.

22 – 6-8 Cowboys
The Cowboys won another meaningless game last week vs the Panthers. Host the desperate Dolphins holding on to their slim chances.

#23 – 4-10 Jets
Jets had their strongest performance of the season with a comeback victory over the Jaguars.
They host the hot Rams in a key game where they can become the spoiler.

#24 – 5-9 Saints
Saints lost a close contest vs the Commanders in a season of tough defeats. Travel to Titletown to face the hot Packers. New HC Darren Rizzi has this club playing hard with an eye on next season.

#25 – 4-10 Bears
The Bears hung tough vs the Vikings only to come up short again. Rookie QB Caleb Williams is paid his dues though has progressed through a trying first season.

#26 – 3-11 Jaguars
Jaguars were edged by the Jets last week. Go to Las Vegas hoping to avoid the AFC South basement after recent playoff appearances.

#27 – 3-11 Browns
Browns lost to the Chiefs last week. They have won only once since October and finally benched turnover Jameis Winston. Travel to Cincinnati and face the hot Joe Burrow in a state rivalry.

#28 – 3-11 Patriots
The young lost their 4^th straight to the Cardinals last week. They continue to struggle especially offensively. They travel to Buffalo with a new OC hoping to build rookie QB Drake Maye’s resume through the completion of the season.

#29 – 3-11 Titans
The Titans got crushed by the Bengals in another lackluster performance. Travel to Indy playing out the string with many questions coming into the offseason.

#30 – 3-11 Panthers
Panthers have lost four close games in a row before facing contenders through the completion of the season. Young QB Bryce Young is gaining valuable experience, though the overall club has shown little improvement over recent years.

#31 – 2-12 Giants
The Giants start their 4th QB in Tim Boyle this week. Any questions? Travel to Atlanta to face the desperate Falcons with rookie QB Michael Penix, starting his first game.

#32 – 2-12 Raiders
The Raiders have not won since September, losing their 10th straight game vs the Falcons on Monday night. Host the disappointing Jaguars this week. Expect massive changes here.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

2025 NFL Draft Selection Order
First Round Rankings

With just three games remaining on the regular season schedule the NFL Draft order has begun to take shape. The Giants and Raiders hold the top two selections at 2-12 with both clubs inventing new ways to lose weekly. Both teams are on their 3rd starting QB after several injuries and poor performances which has forced weekly changes at the position.

The five teams are tied at 3-11 and all are possible of winning the draft derby for the 1st overall selection. It is the usual suspects in the top ten with several pretenders near the .500 mark, hoping to get hot down the stretch and earn a wild card position. The final 18 positions will be determined after the 17-game season with the final 12 spots decided by the playoffs. The Super Bowl teams will hold the 31^st and 32^nd positions.   

 The strength of schedule % will determine the final positions of all tied teams. The SOS is based on all of each team’s opponents record. Each succeeding round, the tied teams will rotate up within their tied bracket.

#          Team                            W-L record      

1          NY Giants                     2-12     

2          Las Vegas                    2-12     

3          New England               3-11     

4          Carolina                       3-11     

5          Jacksonville                 3-11     

6          Tennessee                    3-11     

7          Cleveland                     3-11     

8          NY Jets                        4-10     

9          Chicago                       4-10     

10         New Orleans                5-9       

11         Miami                           6-8       

12         Indianapolis                 6-8       

13         Cincinnati                    6-8       

14         Dallas                           6-8       

15         San Francisco              6-8       

16         Atlanta                         7-7       

17         Arizona                        7-7       

19         LA Chargers                 8-6       

20         Tampa Bay                   8-6       

18         Seattle                          8-6       

21         LA Rams                      8-6       

22         Washington                  9-5       

23         Denver                         9-5       

24         Houston                       9-5       

25         Baltimore                     9-5       

26         Pittsburgh                    10-4     

27         Green Bay                    10-4     

28         Buffalo                         11-3     

29         Minnesota                    12-2     

30         Philadelphia                 12-2     

31         Detroit                          12-2     

32         Kansas City                 13-1