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The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, which means it's time to take stock of the entire league before we enter a (much-needed) summer away from football. Oh, c'mon. You know we need it. Let the NFL miss you, dearest readers!
For one, after yet another strong draft for general manager Howie Roseman, are there any reasonable challengers to the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and their throne? Don't discount squads like Jayden Daniels' rival Washington Commanders or Matthew Stafford's wily Los Angeles Rams.
For teams on the ascent, Jonathan Gannon's Arizona Cardinals and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears are, all of a sudden, looking a lot more dangerous after very productive offseasons all around.
And well, if you root for teams like the Cleveland Browns, who took Shedeur Sanders amid a complete mess of a draft class, godspeed to you. You are in our thoughts.
Here are For The Win's latest NFL Power Rankings after the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Titans have reasons to believe with Cam Ward. Now, develop the young quarterback and cobble together a competitive team for the future. This is all about rebuilding in Tennessee, and that's more than OK.
Living with a weird quarterback amalgamation of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston is the price one pays to draft Abdul Carter. Big Blue is getting some real players in its building. The next step is proving that general manager Joe Schoen's foundation isn't rotten. Which, uh, to be continued on that front.
The Browns are stuck in Deshaun Watson contract Purgatory, and Joe Flacco is the best quarterback on the roster. The Dawg Pound might be down bad for a bit.
The Saints starting Tyler Shough in 2025 might be an excellent way to position themselves for a high 2026 pick, but the veteran-heavy roster might hinder that ignoble quest.
Aaron Glenn put his foot down with Aaron Rodgers and immediately set the Jets' sights on the frontview mirror. This is a rebuilding team with genuine direction. The Jets will remain awful in 2025, but at least it seems like they actually have a plan now.
Trevor Lawrence is going to have to start playing better for us to rank them higher, but Travis Hunter is a tremendous step in the right direction for Jacksonville.
Look, the Colts are going to have to figure out the whole quarterback thing before we believe in them. Neither option looks super promising, which could cause problems for Shane Steichen and company.
Tetairoa McMillan is the first weapon who can build with Bryce Young that isn't someone else's cast-off or isn't approximately a gajillion years old. That alone is enough to say the arrow is pointing up in Charlotte.
The Raiders are toggling between immediate competition and rebuilding territory, but Ashton Jeanty will be so dang fun to watch in Vegas.
Dallas followed up its non-existent free agency and (non-existent) coaching search by beefing up its trenches on both sides of the ball, leading with guard Tyler Booker. Because, of course, it did. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
The Patriots will probably be better by default in 2025 because, of course, they will. Getting Mike Vrabel as their head coach was a coup. Drake Maye might be ready to ascend.
The Steelers don't have a settled quarterback for 2025, but it's the Steelers, so they could win nine games with anyone at quarterback. Maybe.
Paying Sam Darnold was certainly a choice, but Seattle overperformed last year. It should be a tough out, at worst.
Michael Penix Jr. is coming. His first three starts should have the rest of the NFL on notice. The defense … well, the draft hints that at least it won't be boring!
The best word to describe Mike McDaniel's Dolphins over the past few seasons? Soft. After adding some genuine Football Players like James Daniels, Kenneth Grant, and Jonah Savaiinea, this label probably doesn't apply now. The Dolphins can't be pushed around anymore.
Has anyone had a better offseason than Caleb Williams? A hotshot coach. A completely revamped offensive line. A treasure trove of weapons all around. Bears fans, you're not dreaming. It's OK to get a little excited.
The 49ers seemingly lost most of their defense this past offseason, but San Francisco always seems to reload somehow. What is this team's ceiling with Brock Purdy, though? Is he really going to break the bank?
Walter Nolen and Will Johnson are two of the most purely talented defenders in the 2025 draft class. Full stop. Jonathan Gannon continues to execute his Arizona rebuild to perfection. The Cardinals are coming and everyone better watch out.
It's the J.J. McCarthy era for Skol Town, so we'll see if the former Michigan star can make even more fans in another part of the Great Lakes region.
Is Cam Robinson or a rookie second-round pick REALLY gonna be C.J. Stroud's blindside protector? Yeesh. That does not inspire much confidence after Stroud already took a massive beating in 2024.
Adding Emeka Egbuka to this offense is unfair. How long can Baker Mayfield keep up his career renaissance? Losing Liam Coen might sting more than you think.
If Jordan Love is ready to grow up and eschew the mind-boggling mistakes out of his game, the Packers are dangerous. If not, nothing Green Bay has done this offseason matters.
Joe Burrow saw his favorite wide receiver get paid, but we're still not sure how Cincinnati's defense will fare. It might be yet another year of Joe Cool keeping the Bengals afloat.
Taking another early-round cornerback is a bit perplexing for Denver, as Bo Nix is still working with one of the NFL's more middling supporting casts. Nonetheless, his coach is the trustworthy Sean Payton and the Broncos still look like a team ready to take the next step.
The Chargers already had an underrated free agency with plenty of value adds. Now, they have a true bellcow tailback in second-rounder Omarion Hampton and another solid weapon in Tre Harris. It's time for Justin Herbert to prove he's more than just an expected points added (EPA) darling for football nerds.
Matthew Stafford is a hit away from ruining Los Angeles's season, but the Rams should still wreak havoc if he's healthy.
Will Jayden Daniels keep thrashing opposing defenses or suffer a sophomore slump? Hard to say. Washington's franchise history doesn't bode well for obvious reasons, but we'll keep the faith for now.
Josh Allen gives Buffalo a chance every year, even if the Bills don't. Buffalo's defense looks pretty legitimate yet again.
Detroit lost both of its top coordinators and is still licking its wounds from a one-and-done postseason. However, if there's anyone who can ensure the gritty Lions will remain a Super Bowl-caliber heavyweight, it's Dan Campbell.
Fresh off a heartbreaking divisional round loss, the Ravens aren't going anywhere from the NFL's main picture. Though parts of their draft process, like taking pass-rusher Mike Green, who has two allegations of sexual assault on his record, leave a lot to be desired.
The Chiefs might not have a Super Bowl to defend, but Patrick Mahomes is just too dang good for them to be any lower than second-best in the NFL right now. We're stuck here for a bit.
Philadelphia begins its Super Bowl title defense still armed to the teeth with tremendous top-end talent and depth across the board. Everyone is chasing Jalen Hurts and company until further notice.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: NFL Power Rankings after 2025 Draft: Commanders, Rams coming for Eagles' throne
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For one, after yet another strong draft for general manager Howie Roseman, are there any reasonable challengers to the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and their throne? Don't discount squads like Jayden Daniels' rival Washington Commanders or Matthew Stafford's wily Los Angeles Rams.
For teams on the ascent, Jonathan Gannon's Arizona Cardinals and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears are, all of a sudden, looking a lot more dangerous after very productive offseasons all around.
And well, if you root for teams like the Cleveland Browns, who took Shedeur Sanders amid a complete mess of a draft class, godspeed to you. You are in our thoughts.
Here are For The Win's latest NFL Power Rankings after the 2025 NFL Draft.
32. Tennessee Titans
The Titans have reasons to believe with Cam Ward. Now, develop the young quarterback and cobble together a competitive team for the future. This is all about rebuilding in Tennessee, and that's more than OK.
31. New York Giants
Living with a weird quarterback amalgamation of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston is the price one pays to draft Abdul Carter. Big Blue is getting some real players in its building. The next step is proving that general manager Joe Schoen's foundation isn't rotten. Which, uh, to be continued on that front.
30. Cleveland Browns
The Browns are stuck in Deshaun Watson contract Purgatory, and Joe Flacco is the best quarterback on the roster. The Dawg Pound might be down bad for a bit.
29. New Orleans Saints
The Saints starting Tyler Shough in 2025 might be an excellent way to position themselves for a high 2026 pick, but the veteran-heavy roster might hinder that ignoble quest.
28. New York Jets
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Aaron Glenn put his foot down with Aaron Rodgers and immediately set the Jets' sights on the frontview mirror. This is a rebuilding team with genuine direction. The Jets will remain awful in 2025, but at least it seems like they actually have a plan now.
27. Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence is going to have to start playing better for us to rank them higher, but Travis Hunter is a tremendous step in the right direction for Jacksonville.
26. Indianapolis Colts
Look, the Colts are going to have to figure out the whole quarterback thing before we believe in them. Neither option looks super promising, which could cause problems for Shane Steichen and company.
25. Carolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan is the first weapon who can build with Bryce Young that isn't someone else's cast-off or isn't approximately a gajillion years old. That alone is enough to say the arrow is pointing up in Charlotte.
24. Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders are toggling between immediate competition and rebuilding territory, but Ashton Jeanty will be so dang fun to watch in Vegas.
23. Dallas Cowboys
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Dallas followed up its non-existent free agency and (non-existent) coaching search by beefing up its trenches on both sides of the ball, leading with guard Tyler Booker. Because, of course, it did. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
22. New England Patriots
The Patriots will probably be better by default in 2025 because, of course, they will. Getting Mike Vrabel as their head coach was a coup. Drake Maye might be ready to ascend.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers don't have a settled quarterback for 2025, but it's the Steelers, so they could win nine games with anyone at quarterback. Maybe.
20. Seattle Seahawks
Paying Sam Darnold was certainly a choice, but Seattle overperformed last year. It should be a tough out, at worst.
19. Atlanta Falcons
Michael Penix Jr. is coming. His first three starts should have the rest of the NFL on notice. The defense … well, the draft hints that at least it won't be boring!
18. Miami Dolphins
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The best word to describe Mike McDaniel's Dolphins over the past few seasons? Soft. After adding some genuine Football Players like James Daniels, Kenneth Grant, and Jonah Savaiinea, this label probably doesn't apply now. The Dolphins can't be pushed around anymore.
17. Chicago Bears
Has anyone had a better offseason than Caleb Williams? A hotshot coach. A completely revamped offensive line. A treasure trove of weapons all around. Bears fans, you're not dreaming. It's OK to get a little excited.
16. San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers seemingly lost most of their defense this past offseason, but San Francisco always seems to reload somehow. What is this team's ceiling with Brock Purdy, though? Is he really going to break the bank?
15. Arizona Cardinals
Walter Nolen and Will Johnson are two of the most purely talented defenders in the 2025 draft class. Full stop. Jonathan Gannon continues to execute his Arizona rebuild to perfection. The Cardinals are coming and everyone better watch out.
14. Minnesota Vikings
It's the J.J. McCarthy era for Skol Town, so we'll see if the former Michigan star can make even more fans in another part of the Great Lakes region.
13. Houston Texans
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Is Cam Robinson or a rookie second-round pick REALLY gonna be C.J. Stroud's blindside protector? Yeesh. That does not inspire much confidence after Stroud already took a massive beating in 2024.
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Adding Emeka Egbuka to this offense is unfair. How long can Baker Mayfield keep up his career renaissance? Losing Liam Coen might sting more than you think.
11. Green Bay Packers
If Jordan Love is ready to grow up and eschew the mind-boggling mistakes out of his game, the Packers are dangerous. If not, nothing Green Bay has done this offseason matters.
10. Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow saw his favorite wide receiver get paid, but we're still not sure how Cincinnati's defense will fare. It might be yet another year of Joe Cool keeping the Bengals afloat.
9. Denver Broncos
Taking another early-round cornerback is a bit perplexing for Denver, as Bo Nix is still working with one of the NFL's more middling supporting casts. Nonetheless, his coach is the trustworthy Sean Payton and the Broncos still look like a team ready to take the next step.
8. Los Angeles Chargers
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The Chargers already had an underrated free agency with plenty of value adds. Now, they have a true bellcow tailback in second-rounder Omarion Hampton and another solid weapon in Tre Harris. It's time for Justin Herbert to prove he's more than just an expected points added (EPA) darling for football nerds.
7. Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford is a hit away from ruining Los Angeles's season, but the Rams should still wreak havoc if he's healthy.
6. Washington Commanders
Will Jayden Daniels keep thrashing opposing defenses or suffer a sophomore slump? Hard to say. Washington's franchise history doesn't bode well for obvious reasons, but we'll keep the faith for now.
5. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen gives Buffalo a chance every year, even if the Bills don't. Buffalo's defense looks pretty legitimate yet again.
4. Detroit Lions
Detroit lost both of its top coordinators and is still licking its wounds from a one-and-done postseason. However, if there's anyone who can ensure the gritty Lions will remain a Super Bowl-caliber heavyweight, it's Dan Campbell.
3. Baltimore Ravens
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Fresh off a heartbreaking divisional round loss, the Ravens aren't going anywhere from the NFL's main picture. Though parts of their draft process, like taking pass-rusher Mike Green, who has two allegations of sexual assault on his record, leave a lot to be desired.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs might not have a Super Bowl to defend, but Patrick Mahomes is just too dang good for them to be any lower than second-best in the NFL right now. We're stuck here for a bit.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia begins its Super Bowl title defense still armed to the teeth with tremendous top-end talent and depth across the board. Everyone is chasing Jalen Hurts and company until further notice.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: NFL Power Rankings after 2025 Draft: Commanders, Rams coming for Eagles' throne
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