Wednesday was the final day for prospects to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, so another piece to the puzzle is now known. Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was the last notable name to throw his name into the pool,

Imagine this scenario playing out at the 2025 NFL Draft: The Titans take Miami’s Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick (not a surprise). The Browns take elite Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 2 (a bit of a stunner given the recent Deshaun Watson news, but Cleveland has plenty of position needs).

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) catches a pass during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State won 28-14.

In our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft roundup, the Bears land a steal on offense and defense with the 10th overall pick.

The NFL revealed the list of 70 underclassmen eligible for the 2025 draft. There could be some late additions as Notre Dame and Ohio State players have until Jan. 24 to declare. The NFL has announced 55 players were granted special eligibility for the 2025 NFL Draft and 15 underclassmen graduated early and will enter the draft,