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Who will win Kentucky Derby? Latest expert picks for 2025 race

Who will win the 2025 Kentucky Derby? Here are the USA TODAY Network's expert predictions for the 151st edition.
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Tennessee Titans NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

2025 NFL mock draft tracker ... could easily use those picks to wheel-and-deal to move around the board, potentially recouping some additional picks. Analysis from USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis ...
Jaguars Wire on MSN.com · 12d

Jaguars mock draft roundup: Expert picks for 2025 NFL draft

NFL draft almost here, let's take one last look at who the draft analysts have the Jaguars selecting in the latest mock drafts.
USA TODAY · 10d

Here's how experts graded Cincinnati Bengals drafting Dylan Fairchild in 3rd round

The Bengals drafted Georgia guard Dylan Fairchild with the 81st overall pick. Here's how national pundits graded the selection.
USA TODAY on MSN.com · 9d

Nobody will be happier when Shedeur Sanders is drafted than ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.

ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has been a fan of Shedeur Sanders for a long time and that praise continued during Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft.
USA TODAY on MSN.com · 9d

2025 Saints NFL draft grades: Grades for every New Orleans selection

The Saints will receive draft grades for each of their picks from the USA TODAY Sports and the USA TODAY Network's draft experts. Those grades take into account several different factors: team needs, player fit and draft value are among them.
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NFL draft order 2025: Where every team picks over seven rounds, 257 picks

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The Tennessean · 9h

USA TODAY Sports' re-rank of all 136 FBS college football teams has Clemson near No. 1

Hype continues to build for Cade Klubnik, T.J. Parker and the Clemson Tigers, who just missed the top spot in USA TODAY Sports' post-spring re-rank.
Dolphins Wire on MSN.com · 7d

How NFL experts graded the Dolphins' 2025 draft class

The Miami Dolphins added beef in the 2025 NFL draft, taking nose tackle Kenneth Grant in Round 1 and guard Jonah Savaiinaea in Round 2.
Colts Wire on MSN.com · 10d

Experts give Colts mixed grades for Day 2 NFL draft picks

Walley has been stingy in his career in coverage, surrendering a completion rate of just 53%, although he has given up big plays as well, with opponents averaging over 17 yards per catch in 2024. While a bit undersized, Ballard noted his speed and toughness, which he believes will help Walley's skill set translate to the NFL level.
USA TODAY · 11d

Buffalo Bills mock draft roundup: 59 predictions for who Brandon Beane picks in first round

The Buffalo Bills have the 30th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and many experts believe they will take a defensive tackle.
Bears Wire on MSN.com · 9d

How NFL experts graded the Bears' selection of Luther Burden III

New head coach Ben Johnson continues to bolster the offense, as Burden joins tight end Colston Loveland (drafted 10th overall) as back-to-back skill position players added for quarterback Caleb Williams. He'll join a receiver group also featuring DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, who shared his excitement about the selection.
Sporting News on MSN.com · 9d

Raiders NFL draft grades: How experts viewed Raiders' 2 quarterback picks

The Las Vegas Raiders took a pair of quarterbacks in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Here's how experts graded the picks of Cam Miller and Tommy Mellott.
Bears Wire on MSN.com · 9d

How NFL experts graded the Bears' selection of Ozzy Trapilo

The Chicago Bears continued to prioritize offense with the selection of Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo with the 56th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. This selection was acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Bills, where Chicago moved back from 41st overall to land picks 56 and 62, along with a fourth rounder.
Chiefs Wire on MSN.com · 10d

Chiefs receive A+ grade from experts after picking Ohio State OT Josh Simmons in Round 1

The experts at Pro Football Network gave the Chiefs an A+ grade after they picked up Ohio State OT Josh Simmons in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft.
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Green Bay Packers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

2025 NFL mock draft tracker: See the trends in expert forecasts for ... Here's what to know about the Packers' picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Analysis from USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis: A 6-6 ...
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Las Vegas Raiders NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

2025 NFL mock draft tracker: See the trends in expert forecasts for ... Here's a look at the Raiders' draft picks and needs in the 2025 NFL Draft. Analysis from USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis ...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done a fine job of keeping the ship afloat in the post-Tom Brady years. Now it's time for them to start pointing it in the right direction. Tampa Bay has captured the ...
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Los Angeles Rams NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

Here's what to know about the Rams' picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Analysis from USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis: He was the fastest tight end at the combine, posting a 4.6 40 despite his 6-5 ...
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Carolina Panthers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of team's round-by-round selections

Recap all NFL Draft picks, grades and analysis for all 32 teams. Analysis from USA TODAY Sports' Nate Davis: He’s become something of a polarizing prospect in recent months given questions about ...
Jaguars Wire on MSN.com · 10d

Experts give Jaguars mixed grades for Day 2 picks in 2025 NFL draft

Without a second-round pick after trading up for Travis Hunter on Day 1, the Jaguars didn't make their first pick until Round 3. This came at 88th overall when they selected defensive back Caleb Ransaw, and then eventually at 89th overall--after two separate trades--where Jacksonville took offensive lineman Wyatt Milum.
USA TODAY · 12d

Detroit Lions mock draft roundup: 52 predictions for who Brad Holmes picks in first round

The Detroit Lions have the 28th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and many experts believe they will take a pass rusher.
SportsLine · 13d

Week 5 UFL predictions, picks: Pro football spread betting expert reveals early best bets for Week 5 action

Spring football has largely been predictable since it emerged in 2019, with the good teams so much better than the others that they'd manage to
USA TODAY · 11d

What pick do Detroit Lions have in first round of 2025 NFL Draft?

The Detroit Lions have the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Many experts believe they might select a pass rusher.
USA TODAY on MSN.com · 10d

2025 NFL Draft grades: AI grades every Round 1 pick

AI has weighed in with its analysis of all 32 picks made Thursday night during the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. What teams got the best grade?
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 5d

NFL Picks and Predictions: Best Bets for 2025 NFL Season

NFL expert picks are determined via many methods ... operators and sports betting partners for audience referrals. The USA TODAY Network newsroom and editorial staff maintains direction on ...
USA TODAY · 12d

Expert's take on why Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft is so key for Arizona Cardinals

Everybody loves the first round of the NFL draft, but don't forget the importance of Day 2, especially as it relates to the Arizona Cardinals.
USA TODAY · 10d

2025 NFL mock draft second round: Will the Browns take Shedeur Sanders or Jalen Milroe?

Will the Browns take Shedeur Sanders at the start of the second round tonight? Here's who draft experts think they'll take.
SportsLine · 4d

SportsLine expert Emory Hunt has revealed his Week 6 UFL picks, predictions, and best bets

UFL season is officially in its second half, and after five weeks of play, it has become clear that parity is high in the upstart
Bears Wire on MSN.com · 12d

2025 NFL mock draft round-up: Experts make final picks for Bears at No. 10

We've rounded up the latest 2025 NFL mock drafts, where experts make their final picks for the Bears at 10th overall.
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Should Detroit Lions trade up, down or stand pat? Our experts offer NFL draft predictions

Sabin: When assessing the Lions’ current draft position, their needs and the players that could be available when they’re on the clock, I could foresee a scenario where they try to trade back and accumulate more picks. Holmes mentioned at the NFL ...
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We combined 30 NFL mock drafts. What they tell us about every team's first pick

Of course, many of those mock drafts weren't informed by what we know now: Who excelled at the NFL combine or which ... has formed around how the top eight picks could play out in this year's ...
Colts Wire on MSN.com · 12d

Colts mock draft roundup: Expert picks for 2025 NFL draft

NFL draft almost here, let's take one last look at who the draft analysts have the Colts selecting in the latest mock drafts.
Bucs Wire on MSN.com · 12d

Bucs mock draft roundup: Expert picks for 2025 NFL draft

"The all-world athlete would be the perfect addition to a wide receiver room with a mix of veterans and young players. The Bucs love Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan is coming off a solid rookie year. McMillan would be the perfect student for the veterans to teach."
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 20d

2025 NFL mock draft: Results, picks, predictions from across the USA TODAY Network

At 2 p.m. ET on April 16, beat writers and NFL experts from across USA TODAY Sports and the USA TODAY Network joined forces to deliver a live mock draft, with the results below. Each selection was ...
USA TODAY · 12d

Bills mock draft roundup: Last look at who NFL experts have Buffalo picking Thursday night

We are so close to the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and some are predicting a Bills trade in the first round.
USA TODAY · 6d

Post-draft power rankings are out and what experts say is going to make Bills fans 'Shout'

In the draft, the Bills focused on defense, selecting CB Max Hairston (first round), DT TJ Sanders (second), Edge Landon Jackson (third), DT Deone Walker (fourth), CB Jordan Hancock (fifth), TE Jackson Hawes (fifth) and cornerback Dorian Strong (sixth ).
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 14d

2025 NFL mock draft: Expert projections for first round ahead of draft

Here's the full roundup for experts' final mock drafts. NFL DRAFT HUB: Live NFL Draft news, live picks, grades, analysis and more. TITANS FULL MOCK DRAFT: Tennessee Titans mock draft: Our final predictions for every pick in 2025 NFL Draft
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2025 NFL mock draft: Consensus expert picks from around the internet

IT'S NFL DRAFT WEEK ... once again to round up the experts around the internet: who are they picking, to go where? As always, we'll warn you: some of these picks may not fit the teams they ...
USA TODAY · 12d

NFL mock draft 2025: How AI picks compare to expert predictions for Round 1

Who will produce a more accurate mock draft, man or machine? USA TODAY puts that to the test with its AI vs. Expert picks mock draft.
USA TODAY · 10d

Did 2025 NFL mock draft experts get it right? How accurate were their first-round picks

We combined more than two dozen recent 2025 NFL mock drafts before the first round. Here's how well they predicted the first 32 picks.
For The Win on MSN.com · 13d

2025 NFL Draft predictions: Our brilliant experts predict the top-10 draft picks

Ahead of the first day of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, For The Win is here with some first-round predictions.
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NFL mock draft 2025: Day 2 expert projections for 2nd round, 3rd round picks

The second day of the 2025 NFL Draft begins on April 25 with a major storyline at ... Sanders' drop could continue for another handful of picks if the QB-needy Browns do not select him at No. 33 or 36. From there, the Saints are at No. 40 overall and ...
USA TODAY on MSN.com · 11d

Who will go No. 1 in 2025 NFL Draft? What experts are predicting

Tennessee is still in dire need of a franchise quarterback, and it holds the top pick in a draft class that features a clear top quarterback prospect. So there won't be much of a surprise if and when Miami (FL) product Cam Ward hears his name called first on Thursday night.