2025 NFL Draft Features Expected Surprises, Sleepers

As the Miami Dolphins head into the 2025 season with limited top-end draft picks in recent years, pressure mounts on recent second-round selections like Cam Smith, Patrick Paul, and Liam Eichenberg to step up as key contributors, especially with starting roles in flux and the defensive backfield lacking depth. Meanwhile, the 2025 NFL Draft is expected to see surprises, with the Titans favored to select Cam Ward first overall, though Shedeur Sanders could be a dark horse due to his decision-making and accuracy. Ward's journey from an under-the-radar high school quarterback with only one college offer to a potential top draft pick highlights the draft's enduring appeal for underdog stories. Other prospects like Harold Fannin Jr. and Cam Skattebo also exemplify hidden gems emerging from obscurity to the NFL spotlight, reinforcing the draft's tradition of unexpected success stories. The evolving draft landscape underscores the importance of both highly scrutinized and overlooked prospects in shaping NFL teams' futures.