As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, many prospects are likely to benefit from a redshirt season to acclimate to the professional game. Among these, Josh Simmons of the Kansas City Chiefs is recovering from a torn patellar tendon and is positioned to take a semi-redshirt year, as the Chiefs have a solid offensive line in place. Similarly, Jalen Milroe of the Seattle Seahawks, who needs to enhance his consistency, will likely sit behind veteran Sam Darnold.

The significance of this development cannot be understated, as players like Simmons and Milroe have the potential to thrive with the right preparation and mentorship. This approach is not only beneficial for their physical recovery but also crucial for their long-term success in the NFL.

With the 2025 NFL Draft concluded, fantasy football enthusiasts are gearing up for draft season. ESPN analysts convened for an intriguing mock draft, revealing rookie placements and positional strategies that can shape fantasy teams. Notably, Ashton Jeanty emerged as the first rookie selected, landing in the top five, while established stars like Lamar Jackson and Ja'Marr Chase influenced the early selections.

In a 10-team, PPR scoring format, key picks included Bijan Robinson, Justin Jefferson, and rising rookies like Jahmyr Gibbs and Malik Nabers. Tight ends saw early value too, with Brock Bowers and Trey McBride making the top 25. The mock highlighted a competitive landscape as fantasy players evaluate their strategies based on these insights.

The Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will not face disciplinary action for a prank call made by his son, Jax Ulbrich, to former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft. The call, which involved Jax impersonating an NFL general manager, was made using Sanders' phone number, which he obtained from his father's iPad.

The Falcons organization, while distancing themselves from the prank, expressed regret over the incident, stating that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the situation until after it occurred. The team has reached out to Sanders and his family to offer apologies. Despite the embarrassment caused by the event, it’s suggested that it should not overshadow what has been regarded as one of the Falcons' most exciting draft classes in recent history.

The Falcons made significant moves during the draft, including selections like Jalon Walker from Georgia and James Pearce Jr. from Tennessee. However, the controversy surrounding Ulbrich’s son’s prank may linger as fans and analysts speculate on the fallout and potential repercussions on both Ulbrich and the team.

The 2025 NFL Draft concluded in Green Bay with a record 257 players selected, with every team holding its first-round pick heading into the event—an unprecedented occurrence. The Tennessee Titans made headlines by selecting quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1, but the draft took a dramatic turn with the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to pick Travis Hunter second overall. The Cleveland Browns, after moving to the fifth pick, selected defensive tackle Mason Graham, and the New York Giants re-entered the first round to draft quarterback Jaxson Dart. Notably, Shedeur Sanders, a touted quarterback prospect, went undrafted until the fifth round, where the Browns picked him, marking a historic slide.