NFL Draft 2025 team-by-team rankings: Best and worst classes, from 1 to 32 - The Athletic

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Summary of 2025 NFL Draft Team-by-Team Rankings

This article provides a ranking of all 32 NFL teams' 2025 draft classes, based on the author's subjective assessment of each team's haul. The rankings aren't based on any specific formula but on the author's overall impression of each class. The article highlights the top pick and a Day 3 pick with high potential for each team.

Key Points

  • Subjective Ranking: The rankings are entirely based on the author's opinion and excitement level regarding each draft class.
  • No Disliked Classes: The author notes that all 32 teams improved in different ways through the draft.
  • Team-by-Team Breakdown: The article details each team's draft, focusing on a favorite pick (often a top-100 selection) and a Day 3 pick with surprise potential.
  • Player Spotlights: Each team's section highlights specific players and their potential impact on the team.
  • Overall Assessment: The article concludes by providing a final ranking of all 32 teams' draft classes, with a brief summary of their overall performance.

Notable Teams

The top-ranked teams include the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, and Seattle Seahawks, while teams like the Minnesota Vikings are ranked lower due to fewer picks.

Note: Each team's analysis contains specifics on their best picks and potential sleepers.

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