2025 NFL Draft odds: Again Steelers to draft a quarterback in Spherical 1
The 2025 NFL Draft will likely be right here earlier than we all know it.
And if you realize me, you realize that I not often miss an opportunity to place down just a few wagers on an enormous occasion like this.
Additionally, as a former NFL lineman, I’ve a way of what these organizations are doing to set themselves up for fulfillment subsequent season.
With that in thoughts, let’s check out just a few Spherical 1 prop bets I like.
Seattle Seahawks to draft an offensive lineman in first spherical
The Seahawks drafting an offensive lineman within the first spherical is a favourite for a cause.
This Seattle crew has two main positions of want heading into the draft. It wants a large receiver, because the Seahawks launched Tyler Lockett and traded DK Metcalf to the Steelers. It additionally must improve the inside offensive line. It signed quarterback Sam Darnold to be the QB transferring ahead, and he’ll want each an offensive line and receiving choices to achieve success.
This draft is just not flushed with offensive linemen. And groups with wants on the place that need a direct influence starter might want to draft these linemen early.
Alternatively, this draft is filled with influence large receivers, and it’s attainable to seek out starters all through the highest half of the draft.
The place the Seahawks are drafting, they need to have two choices for inside offensive linemen. These gamers are Tyler Booker from Alabama and Gray Zabel from North Dakota State. Booker can be an improve at both offensive guard spot and Zabel is a flexible athlete, and offensive linemen chosen from the Dakota colleges early within the draft have been unbelievable gamers.
Contemplating their wants, the Seahawks can be sensible to draft a lineman.
PICK: Seattle Seahawks (+105) to draft an offensive lineman in first spherical
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Pittsburgh Steelers to draft a quarterback in first spherical
It is a wager on the Steelers-Aaron Rodgers scenario.
I get to wager 4.5/1 that they won’t signal Rodgers. At present, the Steelers have a quarterback room that features Mason Rudolph and Skyler Thompson.
That’s not a quarterback room that can make them aggressive in 2025, which is why they’ve been courting Rodgers.
Nonetheless, proper now, I don’t imagine he’s near signing. If he needed to play for the Steelers, it might be accomplished already. The supply is on the desk, nevertheless it’s clear one thing is holding him again.
So, whereas the Steelers wait, they should plan for the long run. The long run is drafting Jaxson Dart with the twenty first choose. I might see this quantity coming down because the draft nears and Rodgers has not signed in Pittsburgh. So I’d get on this now.
PICK: Pittsburgh Steelers (+450) to draft a quarterback in first spherical
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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs to draft a defensive lineman in first spherical
I’ve robust emotions concerning the Chiefs’ thirty first choose, so this wager might definitely embody some bias.
Kansas Metropolis should draft a defensive deal with at 31 for a number of causes, and I feel it can. The Chiefs want extra move rush outdoors of Chris Jones from the center of the protection. I do know the main focus of the Tremendous Bowl loss is on the offensive line, however was Eagles‘ quarterback Jalen Hurts touched the complete sport?
It is a draft wherein the Chiefs can tackle that want, as the primary spherical is filled with impactful move rushers.
Proper now, Kansas Metropolis is a favourite to draft an offensive lineman in Spherical 1, however I don’t see that occuring. The Chiefs spent picks within the final two drafts on younger offensive linemen who had been initiatives. These dudes need to play this season, and chasing one other mission offensive lineman at 31 would simply be a waste of sources at this level.
Kansas Metropolis additionally wants a operating again and a security, however these positions might be addressed later within the draft. The Chiefs are completely positioned to draft a defensive deal with at 31, and I feel they do.
PICK: Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (+190) to draft a defensive lineman in first spherical
Geoff Schwartz is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports activities. He performed eight seasons within the NFL for 5 totally different groups. He began at proper deal with for the College of Oregon for 3 seasons and was a second-team All-Pac-12 choice his senior yr. Observe him on Twitter @GeoffSchwartz.
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