The New England Patriots have moved into the top position in the 2025 NFL Draft order after a surprising victory by the New York Giants over the Indianapolis Colts. The Giants, who previously held the top spot, played their way out of contention for the No. 1 pick with their win on Sunday.
This development has significant implications for teams vying for a quarterback in this year’s draft. The Patriots now have a clear path to securing the first overall pick, giving them leverage over other contenders like Miami and Las Vegas. The Giants’ loss means that top quarterback prospects Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders may not be available when they are on the clock.
The Raiders’ victory against the Saints also benefits the Patriots, as both teams could use a new quarterback in their lineups. With one game left to play in Week 17, it remains to be seen whether either Ward or Sanders will still be available for the Giants and Raiders to scoop up if they want to secure a top quarterback prospect.
The current NFL Draft order is:
1. New England Patriots (3-13)
2. Tennessee Titans (3-13)
3. Cleveland Browns (3-13)
4. New York Giants (3-13)
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12)
6. Carolina Panthers (4-12)
7. New York Jets (4-12)
8. Las Vegas Raiders (4-12)
9. Chicago Bears (4-12)
10. New Orleans Saints (5-11)
11. San Francisco 49ers (6-9)
12. Indianapolis Colts (7-9)
13. Dallas Cowboys (7-9)
14. Arizona Cardinals (7-9)
15. Miami Dolphins (8-8)
16. Cincinnati Bengals (8-8)
17. Atlanta Falcons (8-8)
18. Seattle Seahawks (9-7)
19. Houston Texans (9-7)
20. Denver Broncos (9-7)
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7)
22. Los Angeles Chargers (10-6)
23. Los Angeles Rams (10-6)
24. Green Bay Packers (11-5)
25. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)
26. Washington Commanders (11-5)
27. Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
28. Philadelphia Eagles (13-3)
29. Buffalo Bills (13-3)
30. Detroit Lions (13-2)
31. Minnesota Vikings (14-2)
32. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1)
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-order-2025-patriots-now-lead-race-for-no-1-pick-after-giants-surprising-victory-055605242.html