ET • 1 min read The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner, with the first round set to kick off Thursday, April 24. Some of college football's top talents will find pro homes starting at 8 p.m. ET in Green Bay,

The NFL draft’s annual pilgrimage to cities across the league is arriving in Green Bay next week with all the pageantry that comes from operating in the home of the league’s only publicly owned franchise.

"The New York Giants have the green light to go in any direction after signing veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston," B/R's Brent Sobleski wrote. "They can take the opportunity to put the pedal to the metal on defense and create an identity through their pass-rush.

The Detroit Lions don't need a QB in this year's draft, but they could benefit from QB-needy teams chasing the position in Round 1.

NFL fans love mock drafts -- and here at CBSSports.com, we sure have plenty of them! -- but pro comparisons have also become an integral part of the pre-draft scouting process. Su