Now that we’ve had some time to digest the 257 picks and absorb much of the reaction from the 2025 NFL draft, it’s time to play one of our favorite games. All it requires is 32 words. It’s tough to judge a draft immediately, but here is our initial take on this year’s event via single-word summaries (along with some context, of course).

The ink is barely dry on the 2025 NFL Draft, but who are the best players in the 2026 class? Here's a first look at names to know and what your team might need the most.

The 2025 NFL Draft concluded, and the Steelers walked away with an impressive haul — as did the Seahawks. With that in mind, it's time to answer the question: who won the DK Metcalf trade? The trade details are as follows: Pittsburgh received Metcalf and pick No. 185, while Seattle acquired picks No. 52 and No. 223.

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1. Which players have had their options picked up?

Miami's return to title contention this past season led to several Hurricanes players getting selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Most notable, of course, was Cam Ward going to the Tennessee Titans at the top of the draft, making the quarterback the third player in program history to be taken with the No. 1 overall pick.