2025 NFL Rookie Predictions: Ward, Hunter, More

The 2025 NFL Draft's opening round set the stage for new talents to emerge, and sportsbooks wasted no time setting the odds for how these rookies might shape the season.

Cam Ward - Tennessee Titans (No. 1 Pick)

Cam Ward steps onto the NFL stage to lead the Tennessee Titans' offense. With sportsbooks setting his regular-season passing yards line from 2,750 to more than 4,000 yards, expectations are high. Ward, known for his record-setting 158 touchdown passes in college, aims to break the Titans' 4,000-yard drought that dates back to Warren Moon in the early '90s.

Travis Hunter - Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 2 Pick)

Jacksonville traded up to grab Travis Hunter, whose versatility thrilled fans at Colorado with nearly 2,000 receiving yards and critical interceptions. Dubbed a dual threat, the Jaguars see him as a vital tool on both sides of the ball. His odds for gathering over 1,000 receiving yards are promising, reflecting the team's drive to shake its historical struggles.

Abdul Carter - New York Giants (No. 3 Pick)

Poised to enhance the Giants' defense, Abdul Carter brings his sack-master skills to New York. With predictions setting his sack total between 7 and 12+, Carter joins forces with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns, forming a formidable pass-rush front. His history of leading college football in tackles for loss fuels the Giants' ambitions.

Ashton Jeanty - Las Vegas Raiders (No. 6 Pick)

The Raiders' new offensive weapon, Ashton Jeanty, could be a game-changer. Leading the nation last year with over 2,600 rushing yards, his college dominance foretells a vital role in rejuvenating a stagnant Raiders rushing attack. His projected rushing totals suggest an upward swing for one of the NFL’s least effective ground games.

In a league primed for new leadership, these rookies carry the weight of expectation on their shoulders. As the season approaches, all eyes are on them to see if they can tip the scales in their teams' favor.