The NFL draft is a time to snag game-changing talent for teams looking to get back into the playoff race. It also offers a chance to fill glaring holes. The 2025 NFL draft was full of talented young players who will help their teams reclaim their spots in the AFC South.
New York’s first pick of the 2025 draft was a big one, as they grabbed Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins. The Big Apple will be a threat on both sides of the field with Higgins and fellow first rounder Jordan Matthews. The Giants then picked another top receiver in Isaiah Oliver, and then filled a huge need for depth at safety with the addition of Azareye’h Thomas.
With a new coach at the helm and a fortified front, the Chargers made some nice additions in this draft. They traded down twice, but still found value in this class with a fourth-round pick for wide receiver Woody Marks and the fifth-round selection of running back Jahkiya Taylor. Both should be immediate contributors.
Mike Vrabel’s first pick as the Patriots’ head coach was a smart one, as he bolstered his team’s offensive line. The unit was a sieve in 2024, and the quickest way to return to relevance is making sure franchise quarterback Drake Maye stays upright. The Pats also added a second-round receiver in Kyle Williams and a center in Jared Wilson. Both will provide Maye with bigger downfield targets than what he had in 2024.