The 2025 NFL Draft is less than 18 days away, and the Eagles, like 31 other teams across the league, are starting to assess potential blockbuster trades that can maximize the value of a deep pool of prospects.
It was initially thought that two or three quarterbacks would be taken in the first round, but it appears that Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe could sneak into the first 32 picks.
The Ole Miss quarterback was among those who met with Pittsburgh on Friday in a top 30 predraft visit. Most predict Dart to be selected in the late first or early second rounds of the April 24-26 draft. The Steelers are exploring options for their quarterback of the future and hold the No. 21 overall selection. As it stands now, they do not have a second-round pick.
Dart is generally regarded as the third-best quarterback in what is mainly considered a mediocre quarterback class. The 6-foot-2, 223-pound Dart began his career as a freshman starting at Southern Cal but spent the past three seasons at Ole Miss. In 2024, Dart was named first-team all-SEC after leading the nation in yards per attempt (10.8) and amassing the third-most passing yards (4,279).
He could have company in the first round after it was revealed that Jalen Milroe accepted an invite to the draft, signaling strong interest in his talents.
Source: Alabama QB Jalen Milroe has accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) April 6, 2025
Milroe, a redshirt junior and Alabama's starter the past two years, finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy balloting a year ago and played an integral role in Alabama's winning the SEC championship and reaching the College Football Playoff.
During an up-and-down 2024 season, Milroe passed for 2,844 yards and 16 touchdowns but also threw 11 interceptions. A dynamic running threat, Milroe led Alabama with 726 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, ranking second nationally among quarterbacks. His 33 career rushing touchdowns are tied for eighth in Alabama history.
With Milroe accepting a draft invite and Dart moving up draft boards, we're looking at an exciting first-round mock draft complete with several trades.
1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
After witnessing a dazzling Pro Day performance, the Titans stand pat at No. 1 overall and ultimately decide on Miami quarterback Cam Ward over Penn State’s Abdul Carter and Colorado’s Travis Hunter. Ward is the best quarterback in an otherwise lackluster class and should be a Day 1 starter.
