It's almost that time football fans. The 2025 NFL draft will begin on Thursday, and over the three-day selection event, teams will look to significantly improve their futures.

As we have discussed at length in these pre-draft rumor roundups, the history of quarterbacks being pushed into the first round is lengthy. Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, and Jalen Milroe are the latest passers on that list, with all three being discussed as potential first-round QBs on Thursday night.

In a new mock draft from Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling, the Texans lose out on the two Texas products, but have their pick of the crop to secure the offense with four options. With Banks being the presumed favorite to land in Houston, the Texans stick with adding a long-term heir for Laremy Tunsil and select Ohio State's Josh Simmons.

Distinguishing between wants and needs is crucial for an NFL general manager, and that requires a more big-picture view than a head coach who might be focused predominantly on the upcoming season. As Bears coach Ben Johnson steps into the job,

The Chicago Bears are a true wild card in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but there's one player they've been urged to avoid at No. 10 overall.

Beasley turned into a first-round bust and hasn't played in the NFL since the 2020 campaign. No one can deny the natural upside that South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori brings to the table. He's a 6'3",