Updated 2025 NFL draft order after Week 14
Updated 2025 NFL draft order after Week 14

In the NFL, there are two extremes every franchise would prefer to find themselves in: either competing for a Super Bowl or positioned to claim the first overall pick in the draft. These are the poles of ambition and rebuilding—places where a team's future can truly change.

The one place no one wants to be? Stuck in the middle. This so-called "NFL purgatory" has been the fate of teams like the Saints, Seahawks, Browns, and Colts in recent years. These teams are competitive enough to notch a few wins but far from contending for a championship, and not bad enough to secure a franchise-altering top pick. The Giants, much like the Jets, have also been trapped in this cycle after missing on key early draft selections, a pattern that could repeat if they secure a few wins late in the season.

Meanwhile, the Jaguars seem to have mastered the art of drafting. Despite aspirations of transitioning from playoff regulars to legitimate Super Bowl contenders, Jacksonville has sunk to the bottom of the standings. The likely departure of head coach Doug Pederson looms, but not before he potentially leads them to another No. 1 overall pick.

On the flip side, the Lions have turned their fortunes around. Once a perennial fixture atop the draft order, Detroit now represents the model of success many rebuilding teams hope to emulate. Their thrilling Thursday night victory over the Packers, with the NFC North title in sight, highlights their transformation into one of the league's elite squads.

As for the teams at the bottom of the standings, there’s always the hope of April's draft to reignite their future. Below is the updated draft order following Week 14’s Thursday Night Football.

2025 NFL Draft Order (Post-Week 14 TNF)

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-10 (.498 SOS)
  2. Las Vegas Raiders: 2-10 (.531 SOS)
  3. New York Giants: 2-10 (.538 SOS)
  4. New England Patriots: 3-10 (.461 SOS)
  5. Carolina Panthers: 3-9 (.485 SOS)
  6. New York Jets: 3-9 (.507 SOS)
  7. Tennessee Titans: 3-9 (.510 SOS)
  8. Cleveland Browns: 3-9 (.514 SOS)
  9. Cincinnati Bengals: 4-8 (.493 SOS)
  10. New Orleans Saints: 4-8 (.495 SOS)
  11. Chicago Bears: 4-8 (.562 SOS)
  12. Miami Dolphins: 5-7 (.428 SOS)
  13. Dallas Cowboys: 5-7 (.514 SOS)
  14. San Francisco 49ers: 5-7 (.561 SOS)
  15. Indianapolis Colts: 6-7 (.481 SOS)
  16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 6-6 (.502 SOS)
  17. Los Angeles Rams: 6-6 (.522 SOS)
  18. Arizona Cardinals: 6-6 (.534 SOS)
  19. Atlanta Falcons: 6-6 (.515 SOS)
  20. Seattle Seahawks: 7-5 (.510 SOS)
  21. Washington Commanders: 8-5 (.439 SOS)
  22. Houston Texans: 8-5 (.486 SOS)
  23. Denver Broncos: 8-5 (.490 SOS)
  24. Baltimore Ravens: 8-5 (.531 SOS)
  25. Los Angeles Chargers: 8-4 (.466 SOS)
  26. Green Bay Packers: 9-3 (.544 SOS)
  27. Pittsburgh Steelers: 9-3 (.474 SOS)
  28. Minnesota Vikings: 10-2 (.495 SOS)
  29. Philadelphia Eagles: 10-2 (.435 SOS)
  30. Buffalo Bills: 10-2 (.455 SOS)
  31. Kansas City Chiefs: 11-1 (.490 SOS)
  32. Detroit Lions: 11-1 (.534 SOS)

Key Updates and Insights

  • Jacksonville Jaguars hold the first overall pick with a 2-10 record and the lowest strength of schedule (.498). Despite a challenging season, the franchise has an opportunity to add a cornerstone player in April.

  • Strength of Schedule (SOS) serves as the primary tiebreaker for teams with identical records. The New York Giants (2-10) have the toughest SOS (.538), pushing them to the third spot behind the Raiders.

  • Teams like the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots remain locked in competitive positions for top-five picks, highlighting the importance of the final stretch of the season.

  • On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Detroit Lions (11-1) and Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) are vying for the league's best record while maintaining their spots at the bottom of the draft order.

Looking Ahead

With a handful of games remaining in the regular season, the draft order is far from finalized. The results of Week 14 and beyond will be pivotal for both playoff hopefuls and teams aiming for top draft capital. Franchises like the Jaguars and Giants will focus on development and positioning for future success, while playoff contenders like the Lions and Eagles keep their eyes on the ultimate prize: the Lombardi Trophy.

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