Top Picks and Trends
Cam Ward, Miami quarterback, was.selected first overall by the Tennessee Titans, marking the third consecutive year a quarterback topped the NFL Draft.
The draft's unpredictability was highlighted by the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to No. 2 for Travis Hunter, a two-way star from Colorado, while Shedeur Sanders notably fell out of the first round.
Draft Dynamics and Expectations
This year's draft, held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, diverged from the previous year's quarterback-heavy trend, with only Ward in the top 12 picks and a focus on offensive and defensive lines.
Despite high expectations, only one quarterback was selected in the first round outside of Ward, with Jaxson Dart going to the New York Giants at No. 25, illustrating a down year for quarterback prospects.