2025 NFL Draft: Day 2 Recap and Analysis

Quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Jalen Milroe were selected in Round 2, providing potential franchise quarterbacks for the Raiders and Seahawks, respectively.

Wide receivers flew off the board in Round 3, with teams prioritizing pass-catching talent to bolster their offenses.

Several trades occurred as teams maneuvered to secure specific players, highlighting the importance of addressing key needs.

Buffalo Bills: Addressed the secondary with Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston (Round 1) and continued to bolster the defense with South Carolina DL T.J. Sanders and Texas DL Alfred Collins (Round 2). Hairston's speed (4.28 40-yard dash) is a notable asset. [Buffalo Bills Depth Chart?ref=yanuki.com]

Miami Dolphins: Focused on defensive line support by selecting Michigan DT Kenneth Grant (Round 1) and Georgia IOL Tate Ratledge (Round 2).

New England Patriots: Prioritized protecting Drake Maye by drafting LSU OT Will Campbell (Round 1) and added pass-rushing threat Mike Green (Round 2) from Marshall.

New York Jets: Completed their offensive line overhaul by selecting Missouri OT Armand Membou (Round 1) and added a speedy WR in Tre Harris (Round 2). [New York Jets Depth Chart?ref=yanuki.com]

Baltimore Ravens: Deepened their secondary with Georgia S Malaki Starks (Round 1) and secured an edge rusher with LSU's Bradyn Swinson (Round 2).

Cincinnati Bengals: Bolstered their defensive line by drafting Texas A&M DE Shemar Stewart (Round 1) and trading up for Toledo DL Darius Alexander (Round 2).

Cleveland Browns: Acquired Michigan DT Mason Graham (Round 1) after trading out of the No. 2 spot and planned for the future by selecting Minnesota OT Aireontae Ersery (Round 2).

Pittsburgh Steelers: Focused on defense, selecting Oregon DT Derrick Harmon (Round 1) and Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame (Round 3).

Houston Texans: Traded out of the first round but fortified their offensive line with Arizona IOL Jonah Savaiinaea (Round 2) and added Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor (Round 3).

Indianapolis Colts: Targeted Penn State TE Tyler Warren (Round 1) and athletic specimen Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas (Round 2).

Jacksonville Jaguars: Traded up to draft Colorado's Travis Hunter (Round 1) and added a route-running TE in LSU's Mason Taylor (Round 2).

Tennessee Titans: Drafted Cam Ward, QB (Round 1) and added Missouri WR Luther Burden III (Round 2) to bolster their offense.

Denver Broncos: Addressed their secondary with Texas CB Jahdae Barron (Round 1) and got another speedy separator for Bo Nix in the nimble Noel, WR, Iowa State (Round 2).

Kansas City Chiefs: Selected Ohio State OT Josh Simmons (Round 1) and traded up to land Toledo DL Darius Alexander.

Las Vegas Raiders: Selected Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (Round 1) and drafted Shedeur Sanders, QB Colorado (Round 2).

Los Angeles Chargers: Added North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton (Round 1) and Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee (Round 3).

Dallas Cowboys: Used their pick on Alabama guard Tyler Booker (Round 1) and grabbed Kevin Winston Jr., S, Penn State (Round 2).

New York Giants: Selected Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (Round 1) and drafted Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart after a trade. [What drafting Jaxson Dart means for the Giants?ref=yanuki.com]

Philadelphia Eagles: Traded up to draft Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell (Round 1) and drafted Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State (Round 2).

Washington Commanders: Prioritized protecting their quarterback with Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr (Round 1) and Oluwafemi Oladejo, EDGE, UCLA (Round 2).

Chicago Bears: Added Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (Round 1) and explosive back to deploy in the screen game often with TreVeyon Henderson (Round 2).

Detroit Lions: Selected Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State (Round 1) and a grinder who knows how to win ugly and can play guard or tackle in the NFL with Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia (Round 2).

Green Bay Packers: Broke a streak with their No. 23 pick, selecting receiver Matthew Golden (Round 1) and Demetrius Knight Jr., LB, South Carolina (Round 2).

Minnesota Vikings: Selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson (Round 1) and Andrew Mukuba, S, Texas (Round 3).

Atlanta Falcons: Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (Round 1) and Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M (Round 3).

Carolina Panthers: Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan (Round 1) and Jared WIlson , OC, Georgia (Round 3).

New Orleans Saints: Texas tackle Kelvin Banks Jr (Round 1) and Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss (Round 2).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka (Round 1) and JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State (Round 2).

Arizona Cardinals: Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen (Round 1) and Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Florida State (Round 2).

Los Angeles Rams: Traded their first-round pick.

San Francisco 49ers: Used the No. 11 spot to select Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams (Round 1) and Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina (Round 2).

Seattle Seahawks: Interior offensive line selection with North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel (Round 1) and Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama (Round 2).

Q: Who were some of the biggest surprises in the draft so far?

Q: Which teams addressed their needs most effectively?

Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft saw teams focusing on filling specific needs and securing valuable talent.

Quarterbacks Sanders and Milroe found landing spots, offering potential solutions for their respective teams.

The emphasis on wide receivers in Round 3 indicates a league-wide prioritization of offensive firepower.