2025 NFL mock draft: Raiders execute similar strategy as 2024 Falcons as three QBs taken in first round

There is a little over one month remaining until the 2025 NFL Draft, and each NFL team currently reserves rights to their own first-round selection. A year ago, there were 10 first-round picks impacted by trades. One would assume there will be moves to varying degrees either before or during the first round. 

The expectation is that Miami quarterback Cam Ward will be taken No. 1 overall by either the team currently in possession of that selection, the Tennessee Titans, or the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants after trading up. Beyond that belief, the rest of the first round is a bit of a mystery. Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders could be the choice at No. 2 overall…or he could be available much later. Neither outcome would be a surprise.

In today’s thought exercise, we explore what teams may be thinking once the Titans make their decision at the top, including a situation similar to last year involving Sanders. 

Without further ado, let’s kick this off!

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The 2025 NFL Draft is to take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.