Introduction to the 2025 NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft has been full of surprises, with some teams making unexpected picks and others finding great value in later rounds. Two days into the draft, one prominent name still remains on the board: Shedeur Sanders. The Colorado star quarterback could only watch as three rounds went by, with five signal callers drafted but not Sanders.
Overview of Rounds 2 and 3
The Cleveland Browns brought in some intriguing names for the future on both sides of the ball, including a quarterback. The New Orleans Saints also made some interesting picks, but did they extract good value from their high second-round pick? With one day and four rounds left, which teams and players stood out from Rounds 2 and 3?
Winners of Rounds 2 and 3
Cleveland Browns
The Browns had a successful Day 2, adding UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger and Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins to their roster. They also drafted Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who could push to start sooner with Deshaun Watson’s injury issues and Joe Flacco’s age.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys made some sneaky good picks in the second and third rounds, taking EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku of Boston College and cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. of East Carolina. If these picks pan out, they could be the team’s next big-name rusher and CB2.
Robert Saleh and the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers had a Saleh-led draft, bringing in players who share a similarity in run-defense prowess. Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams, Texas DT Alfred Collins, Oklahoma State LB Nick Martin, and Western Kentucky CB Upton Stout are all Bay Area-bound, and could help the 49ers re-enter contending dialogues.
Losers of Rounds 2 and 3
Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted entering Round 4, a shocking turn of events for a player touted as a potential top-10 pick. Five signal callers went ahead of Sanders, including Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints took tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. of Texas at No. 9, but who he will protect remains unknown. They also took quarterback Tyler Shough, who does not appear to be the long-term QB1 option for a team searching for one. The Saints did fare better in the third round, picking up two defensive additions: Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton and Virginia safety Jonas Sanker.
Conclusion
The 2025 NFL Draft has been full of surprises, with some teams finding great value in later rounds. The Browns, Cowboys, and 49ers have all made interesting picks, while the Saints and Shedeur Sanders have been left wondering what could have been. With one day and four rounds left, it will be exciting to see how the rest of the draft unfolds.
FAQs
Q: Who is Shedeur Sanders?
A: Shedeur Sanders is a star quarterback from Colorado who remains undrafted entering Round 4.
Q: Which teams have made the most interesting picks so far?
A: The Browns, Cowboys, and 49ers have all made some intriguing picks, including quarterbacks, running backs, and defensive players.
Q: What is the biggest surprise of the draft so far?
A: The biggest surprise is that Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted, with five signal callers going ahead of him.
Q: Which team has the most work to do in the remaining rounds?
A: The Saints have the most work to do, with a need for a long-term QB1 and other roster holes to fill.
