NFL draft order is rounding into shape with the wild card playoffs over. Here's our latest predictions led by Miami QB Cam Ward at No. 1.

In the latest mock draft from The Athletic, Dane Brugler has him dropping all the way to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6, which would make sense for the franchise that needs a QB. Here’s his take on the drop:

There are still plenty of unknowns at this point in the NFL calendar, including multiple teams with head coach, general manager and coordinator openings yet to be filled. Between those soon-to-be hires and the impending roster upheaval that’ll happen in free agency, team needs will fluctuate over the next three months.

In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had the Cleveland Browns grabbing the Colorado quarterback at No. 2. But in the latest CBS Sports mock from Mike Renner, he has the Browns taking Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter. Where does Sanders end up? Falling into the laps of the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6.

Here’s my first 2025 NFL Mock Draft: 1. Tennessee (3-14) — Cam Ward, QB, Miami, Sr.

Wednesday was the final day for prospects to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, so another piece to the puzzle is now known. Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was the last notable name to throw his name into the pool,

The offseason starts now for the Vikings as we turn our attention to the 2025 NFL Draft following the playoff exit.