Miami quarterback Cam Ward was the first player of the board in the latest 2025 NFL mock draft from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates. Ward was

Shedeur Sanders is no longer the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Colorado quarterback has been surpassed by Miami’s Cam Ward as the most likely player to be the first off the board in April, according to oddsmakers at BetMGM Sportsbook.

Tennessee experimented with Will Levis after taking him in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft. However, it did not turn out as expected. Over two seasons, Levis has completed 61.2% of his passes for 3,724 yards with 20 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.

Ward and Sanders played their final college games on Saturday. How will NFL teams view them as prospects heading into the draft cycle?

The only reason the Giants should take a QB not named Sanders or Ward at No. 3 is if Drew Allar declares for the draft at the last minute. Allar, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound standout at Penn State, has drawn comparisons to peak Carson Wentz and CJ Stroud. Alas, he might just stay in school — which is probably the best thing for his development.

The Tennessee Titans have the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, but insiders are split on Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders.

With the 2024 regular season over, the top 18 picks of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft have been set. FOX Sports' Ben Arthur and Henry McKenna mock those selections.

With much of the early first-round order set, here's USA TODAY Sports' latest 2025 NFL mock draft (remainder of the order filled in by Tankathon):

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III astutely ... Same people criticizing Cam Ward for sitting out the 2nd half of the Pop Tarts Bowl, would be saying how dumb it was for him to play if ...

Ward and Titans defensive back Quandre Diggs are cousins. Ward's parents lived close to Diggs' mother in Texas as Ward grew up, according to a 2022 story in The Athletic, with Diggs giving Ward advice as he worked through the high school ranks and subscribing to ESPN+ to watch Ward at Incarnate Word.

And then, at No. 3, Reid has the Giants taking Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter — the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. He also is the best overall prospect in this draft, according to Pro Football Focus. But he can’t play quarterback.