10 NFL Teams Who Desperately Need to Nail the 2025 Draft

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, several teams are under immense pressure to make the most of their picks. These franchises have significant gaps in their rosters and need to address these deficiencies to improve their chances of success in the upcoming season.

Here are ten teams that desperately need to nail the 2025 draft:

1. Tennessee Titans

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The Titans have the first overall pick and are in dire need of a franchise quarterback. They also require two interior offensive linemen, a wide receiver, a linebacker, an edge rusher, a safety, and a kicker. With so many needs, the Titans must make every pick count.

2. Cleveland Browns

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Despite having Deshaun Watson under contract, the Browns need a new quarterback due to Watson’s uncertain status for 2025. They also require a tight end and additional weapons for their offense. The Browns’ passing game was dismal in 2024, and they need significant upgrades.

3. Seattle Seahawks

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After trading Geno Smith and signing Sam Darnold, the Seahawks need to think about their offensive line for next season, which was among the worst in the NFL last year. Additional needs include a cornerback, linebacker, defensive end, and edge rusher.

4. Atlanta Falcons

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The Falcons need to bolster their cornerback position with both an outside and slot corner. They also require an edge rusher and a nose tackle. With Drew Dalman leaving, they need to secure their center position as well.

5. Detroit Lions

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The Lions need to improve their cornerback corps, especially with Carlton Davis leaving. They also require a defensive end to replace lost production and a defensive tackle to support Alim McNeill, who is recovering from an ACL injury.

6. Washington Commanders

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The Commanders need to bolster their receiving corps beyond Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, and they also require an edge rusher and defensive tackle to strengthen their defense.

7. Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles need to replace key players like Josh Sweat and Milton Williams on the defensive line. They also need to improve their wide receiver depth.

8. Kansas City Chiefs

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The Chiefs have found a left tackle in free agency, but it wouldn’t hurt to get more offensive line help. They also could look at adding another defensive back.

Read More: 10 Positions the Kansas City Chiefs Need to Address in the 2025 Off-Season

9. New Orleans Saints

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The Saints have numerous needs, including a tight end, wide receiver, offensive guard, and defensive line depth. They also require an inside linebacker and cornerback to shore up their defense.

Read More: The 15 Best Defensive Tackles in NFL History, Ranked

10. Dallas Cowboys

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The Cowboys need to address their running back position and find a new wide receiver. They also require a nose tackle and defensive line depth, along with an inside linebacker to improve their defense.

Read More: Ranking the 15 Best NFL Cornerbacks of All Time

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