7. Miami Dolphins
Key Players – Jordan Phillips, Jonah Savaiinaea, Kenneth Grant
Total AV – 24
Many are unhappy with the Savaiinaea pick, but he’s a solid guard who contributed to a running game that lacked physicality early in the season. Kenneth Grant was the earlier pick, but there’s an argument to be made that Jordan Phillips was more impactful as a defensive lineman in 2025. At least Phillips was an average defender against the run, which is a nice find on day three, and helped the Dolphins have one of the best drafts in 2025.
6. Tennessee Titans
Key Players – Cam Ward, Chimere Dike, Elic Ayomanor
Total AV – 25
This draft was all about finding a quarterback and surrounding him with weapons. While neither Dike nor Ayomanor looks to be the number one target for the offense moving forward, they are both clearly NFL-level receivers who can provide benefits to the offense for years to come. Dike might be the best returner in football as a rookie, so that’s a nice find later in the draft.
5. Chicago Bears
Key Players – Colston Loveland, Kyle Monangai, Luther Burden III
Total AV – 25
So the Bears blueprint this offseason was pretty straightforward. Hire the best coach in the coaching carousel, check. Throw money at the offensive line to try and fix it, check. Draft playmakers all over the place and work them along slowly. Check, check, and check. We could be talking about the combination of Loveland and Burden for years to come, and they started the season on a clear pitch count to get the feel for the NFL.
4. New York Giants
Key Players – Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Abdul Carter
Total AV – 25
Trading back into the first round for Jaxson Dart is looking like a heck of a move by the Giants. Dart, Skattebo, and Malik Nabers look to be the future of the offense – now they just need to figure out their offensive line. Despite not putting together monstrous sack numbers, Abdul Carter is a game wrecker and is an extremely aggressive pass rusher.
