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NFL draft analyst- Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation's top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior draft analyst at Bleacher Report.
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NFL draft analyst- Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation's top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from 2014-18.
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ESPN NFL Insider- Field Yates is a fantasy football expert and NFL draft analyst for ESPN. You can find him on Fantasy Football Now on Sunday mornings and regularly on NFL Live throughout the week, as well as the Fantasy Focus and First Draft podcasts. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT) and native of Weston, Mass., Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs.
The No. 1 pick went as expected, but the first round of the 2025 NFL draft had its share of intrigue. Expected first-round picks Shedeur Sanders and Will Johnson remain on the board, while a couple of late trades threw a curveball into what had been a mostly orderly draft night.
Now that the 32 first-round picks have been made, let's discuss everything that's happened -- the good picks, the overzealous reaches and the teams that perfectly filled their draft needs. NFL draft analysts Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates answered 13 of the biggest lingering questions. Which trades stood out? Did the QBs land in good situations? What are our biggest mock draft regrets? And which playmakers are locks for huge rookie seasons?
The last question takes a quick look ahead to Day 2, as the second round will get underway Friday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC/ESPN App). But first, here's our instant reaction to Day 1.
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Best pick | Most confusing | Biggest surprise
Best Sanders fit | Regrets from mock | Glaring need
Best trade | Improved contenders | Day 2 look
