Jan 2, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops back to pass against the Duke Blue Devils in the second quarter during the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

With the NHL season paused for the 4 Nations Face-Off, NHL.com deputy managing editor Adam Kimelman and senior draft writer Mike G. Morreale make their initial predictions for how the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft could turn out. Matthew Schaefer from Erie of the Ontario Hockey League will be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

With just over two months until the 2025 NFL Draft and the NFL Scouting Combine just around the corner, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ selection with the 21st overall pick has been a hot topic lately. From WRs like Emeka Egbuka,

The NFL Draft is about traits. Especially in the first round. The vast majority of teams prioritize athletic traits early because of the upside they produce. Just ask the Philadelphia Eagles. Essentially all of their stars were freaky specimens as prospects and have spectacular combine/pro day workouts on their resumes.

Texans 7-round mock draft goes big before the Combine, with Houston bolstering the lines while also mixing in some skill position needs

To help fill key needs, we traded back to gain an additional second-round pick in this seven-round mock. Pro Football Focus hated the results.