As the 2024 NFL season unfolds, projections for the 2025 NFL Draft are already taking shape. The Carolina Panthers currently hold the best chance to secure the first overall pick, followed closely by the Denver Broncos. The draft order is determined using ESPN's Football Power Index, which simulates the remainder of the season to predict team records and draft positions. This article outlines the projected first-round draft order and highlights teams that may be looking to rebuild in the upcoming draft.
- The Carolina Panthers have a 23.4% chance to earn the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- The Denver Broncos follow closely with an 18.8% chance for the top pick.
- Several playoff teams from the previous season have found themselves in the top 10 of the draft order projections.