The 2025 NFL draft features a wide-open field of contenders to be selected with the first overall pick.
The latest: Nobody is rushing to label any of the quarterbacks in this class as generational. Cam Ward is emerging as the top passer from the crop, but will he go No. 1? That’s a different question entirely. Top talents like Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter are the logical non-QB pivots for the Tennessee Titans, who own the top pick.
Here are the latest NFL draft odds as of February 15.
NFL draft odds: No. 1 pick
Check out the latest odds for the NFL No. 1 overall pick. Click linked odds to add selection to your betslip.
| Player | Odds (Feb. 15) |
| Cam Ward | -118 |
| Abdul Carter | +200 |
| Travis Hunter | +350 |
| Shedeur Sanders | +450 |
| Jaxson Dart | +4,000 |
| Kelvin Banks Jr. | +7,500 |
| Mason Graham | +7,500 |
| Will Campbell | +7,500 |
| Quinn Ewers | +7,500 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | +9,000 |
Best NFL draft odds
The favourite: Cam Ward (-118)
There was no clear first-overall pick entering the 2024 college football season.
But Ward’s play gave him as good of a case as any to hear his name called at the top of the 2025 draft.
The Miami Hurricanes quarterback built on a solid junior campaign with a terrific showing as a senior. He completed 67.2% of his passes and led the ACC with:
- 39 passing touchdowns (also led FBS)
- 9.5 yards per attempt
- 172.2 passing efficiency rating
Ward also did a fantastic job taking care of the football, throwing only seven interceptions for the second consecutive campaign.
His stellar play resulted in team success for the Hurricanes, too, as he led his squad to a 9-0 start. Miami lost three of four games to close out the year, but it wasn’t because of Ward. The quarterback threw 10 touchdowns to one interception during that stretch.
There are a couple of knocks on Ward’s profile, however, which are worth noting.
Firstly, it took him five college football seasons to have a truly elite campaign. He spent two seasons apiece at Incarnate Word (FCS) and Washington State before breaking out with Miami.
Secondly, he’s not much of a runner. Ward totalled a single-season-best 204 rushing yards with the Hurricanes in 2024.
The Titans need a quarterback, but will they go with Ward?
Other choices to go No. 1 overall
Abdul Carter (+200): Carter seems like the logical option if Tennessee elects to go with the best player available.
The All-American edge rusher dominated opposing offensive lines in 2024. In 16 games, he finished with a whopping 12 sacks and an FBS-best 24 tackles for loss.
His strong results earned him Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honours.
The Titans are short on talent across the board. If they aren’t sold on Ward as a franchise QB, they could make Carter the top choice in the draft.
Travis Hunter (+350): NFL teams and bettors alike have a clearer idea of what Hunter’s primary position will be.
The superstar wide receiver and defensive back will test as the latter at the NFL combine, although he remains adamant about wanting to play both positions in the NFL.
The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner dominated on both sides of the ball. He led the Big 12 in receptions (96) and touchdowns (15) while amassing 1,258 receiving yards.
Defensively, he tallied four interceptions and 11 pass breakups.
The NFL combine begins on Feb. 27 and figures to have a significant impact on the odds board.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.