Insider Reveals 5 Potential Unexpected First-Round Selections in the NFL Draft

Okay, so here’s the deal—2025 NFL Draft is looking downright wild, alright? Like, it’s one of those drafts where nobody knows what’ll happen with the first round. Total chaos incoming!

Usually, folks in the know have about, I dunno, 18 to 22 players pegged as surefire first-rounders. But this year? The list is like, shrunk—pretty anorexic if you ask me. Which means when things kick off in Green Bay (and I hope it’s not freezing there, ’cause Green Bay in April is… shivers), we might see some surprise picks. Bet you a coffee on that one.

Tom Pelissero from the NFL Network calls out a handful of guys who could sneak into that first round. There’s this UCLA linebacker, Carson Schwesinger—I know, try pronouncing that name fast. He’s a big deal, sporting like, 90 solo tackles last season (I can barely run down the street without losing my breath, so props to him). The dude’s all about staying on the field, which is apparently vital for teams needing that defensive edge.

And then there’s Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka. Man, this guy’s getting all sorts of momentum. Picture it: 205 receptions, 2,868 yards, and 26 touchdowns—feels like he was catching touchdowns in his sleep or something. Might be that late first-round gem teams want for their receiving core, ya know?

Oh, and can’t forget Georgia’s center Jared Wilson. His performance at the Scouting Combine? Rockstar level. Boosted his stock alright. Not to mention Tyleik Williams from Ohio State—a defensive tackle who’s bulldozing offenses left and right.

Now, here’s a twist. Louisville’s QB, Tyler Shough, somehow wormed his way into the conversation with the big dogs—like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, and Jalen Milroe (aren’t those names just made for football greatness?). Shough’s stats are nothing to sneeze at: 3,195 passing yards and 23 touchdowns in a season. Someone grab his agent a drink.

So yeah, these picks throw a wrench into things, especially with quarterback Cam Ward projected to go No. 1 overall. Those early picking teams—Giants, Patriots, Jets (looking at you, New York, twice)—well, let’s just say they hold the magic wand that could upend everybody else’s plans. Stay tuned—this is gonna be fun.

Okay, I’m rambling, but that’s what happens when you talk football drafts. Let’s see if everyone’s predictions crash and burn or what. Can’t wait.