GREEN BAY, WI: With the 2025 NFL Draft set to kick off April 24 at Lambeau Field, sportsbooks are already shaping expectations for the first-round frenzy. BetMGM’s latest odds reveal clear favorites, shocking value plays, and a cloud of uncertainty around one historic franchise. According to CBS Sports, Colorado’s Travis Hunter has emerged as a betting lock at No. 2, while the New England Patriots’ plans remain murky.
Top 5 Betting Projections: Odds, Fits, and Draft Night Drama
1. Tennessee Titans (-10,000): Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The Titans’ commitment to Miami’s record-breaking passer appears absolute. Ward’s 4,313-yard, 39-TD 2024 campaign – including a nation-leading 12.3 yards per attempt – makes him the safest QB bet in a shallow class. Sportsbooks see no viable alternative, with Shedeur Sanders sitting at +2,500 as a distant contingency.
2. Cleveland Browns (-275): Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
Hunter’s historic two-way dominance (-275 odds) overshadows teammate Shedeur Sanders’ plummeting stock (+1,500). The 2024 Heisman/Biletnikoff winner brings rare versatility:
- Offense: 96 receptions, 1,258 yards, 15 TDs
- Defense: 4 INTs, 11 PBUs, Big 12 DPOY honors
Cleveland’s interest suggests they’ll deploy him primarily at receiver despite his hybrid potential.
3. New York Giants (-175): Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Medical red flags (shoulder/foot) haven’t deterred the Giants from targeting the 2024 Big Ten DPOY. Carter’s 24 TFLs and 66 pressures make him the draft’s top pass-rush prospect, though limited pre-draft workouts leave room for volatility.
4. New England Patriots (+135): Will Campbell, OT, LSU
The Patriots’ rebuild hits a crossroads at No. 4:
- Will Campbell (+135): Allowed 5 sacks in 1,508 career pass-block snaps
- Armand Membou (+350): Missouri’s rising tackle with elite agility
- Wild Cards: Abdul Carter (+500), Travis Hunter (+550)
New England’s odds reflect a toss-up between protecting their future QB or gambling on defensive upside.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (-155): Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Graham’s 92.6 PFF run-defense grade and 63 pressures over two seasons make him the anchor Jacksonville’s line needs. Watch for dark horse RB Ashton Jeanty (+800) if the Jags trade down.
Key Betting Takeaways
- Shedeur Sanders’ Slide: Colorado’s QB isn’t favored in any top-5 slot, trailing Hunter by 1,225 odds points at No. 2.
- O-Line Inflation: Campbell and Membou’s rising value (+135 to +350) underscores a QB-desperate draft class prioritizing protection.
- Jaguars’ Curveball: Jacksonville’s +800 odds on a running back at No. 5 could signal the draft’s first major trade.
