Patriots focus on protecting Drake Maye in draft

Pete Prisco has released his first mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft. This draft comes about a month before the actual event, which is set to take place from April 24 to 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Prisco acknowledges that making predictions before free agency is difficult. He emphasizes that team needs often change after free agency, affecting player selections. Despite this, he has provided a preliminary outline of how he thinks the first round might go. In this mock, Prisco predicts three quarterbacks will be picked in the first round. He expects Cam Ward to go first to the Tennessee Titans. Shedeur Sanders is projected to be the third pick for the New York Giants, while Jaxson Dart is expected to be selected at No. 21 by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Louisville's Tyler Shough is another quarterback who could be chosen in the first round, but Prisco hasn’t included him this time. He plans to release more mock drafts in the coming weeks, with one focusing on who teams should select. Fans can find more insights and updates through Prisco's podcast called "With the First Pick," which features analysis from expert Ryan Wilson. The podcast is available on popular platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.