The Tennessee Titans have made headlines by decisively ruling out any potential trades involving the coveted No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. This move has set the stage for the next two teams in line, the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants, who also appear hesitant to move off their current positions. According to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz, both teams are being considered longshots for trading their respective second and third picks, despite numerous inquiries from other franchises interested in potential trades.
While the Browns are reportedly open to listening to offers, they are still focused on their priorities as the draft approaches. Insider Dianna Russini from The Athletic highlights that Travis Hunter has emerged as the primary target for teams looking to trade into the No. 2 spot. General Manager Andrew Berry has expressed his admiration for Hunter, likening him to a "unicorn," and making a compelling comparison to Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. Berry stated, "It’s a little bit like Ohtani; when he’s playing one side, he’s an outstanding player. If he's a pitcher, he's a hitter, he's an outstanding player. You obviously get a unicorn if you use him both ways."
On the other hand, the New York Giants have their eyes set on selecting Abdul Carter, amidst some swirling drama surrounding their choice. Both teams are in need of a quarterback and have shown interest in prospects like Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart. However, it seems likely that these quarterbacks could still be available later in the draft, allowing the Browns and Giants to either trade back into the first round or wait for their picks at the beginning of the second round.
As the NFL Draft approaches, B/R's NFL scouting department projects that Hunter will be selected by the Browns while Carter heads to the Giants in their final mock draft. Additionally, there are rumors that the Browns may trade back into the first round to acquire the No. 20 pick from the Denver Broncos in order to draft Sanders. Interestingly, this year's draft is anticipated to feature less movement in the first round than in previous years. This is largely due to the lack of consensus regarding the talent pool available.
With mere hours left before the first round kicks off, it appears increasingly likely that the Titans, Browns, and Giants will retain their picks unless an unexpected turn of events occurs. Should the Titans, Browns, and Giants all stand firm, it would mark the first time since 2022 that there hasn't been a trade involving one of the top three picks. The excitement and anticipation surrounding the draft continue to build as fans and analysts alike await the official selections.
