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He became the first non-quarterback not drafted first overall to receive his entire signing bonus, $30.57 million, up front, in a deal negotiated by Young Money APAA Sports.

Is Hunter going to make the biggest impact of any rookie in 2025? Here are 10 worth watching when the season begins:

Cam Ward

Quarterback, Tennessee Titans

The ACC Player of the Year set single-season records at the University of Miami for passing yards (4,313) and touchdowns (39). He also broke Case Keenum鈥檚 Division I record for career passing touchdowns (158). The Titans used the first overall pick on Ward because of his leadership, maturity, experience and dynamic qualities. He鈥檚 the franchise quarterback they鈥檝e been seeking since Ryan Tannehill fell off the age cliff.

Ward showed poise and creativity when under pressure in the Hurricanes鈥� RPO-based offense. He has the arm strength to attack downfield 鈥� Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley will be a popular pick in fantasy football drafts 鈥� and defenses must game-plan for Ward鈥檚 scrambling ability. They invested in the offensive line to protect Ward, but he tends to make too many high-risk throws.

Travis Hunter

WR/CB, Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars rookie general manager James Gladstone sent a haul of draft choices, including the fifth overall pick, to move up to No. 2 to select Hunter, who will try to play wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL. The Heisman Trophy winner played more than 1,000 snaps in back-to-back seasons at Colorado for Deion Sanders. But many former players have suggested that workload won鈥檛 be sustainable for Hunter in Jacksonville. Look for coach Liam Coen to find creative ways to get Hunter the ball on offense. He鈥檚 an explosive athlete who should be a run-after-catch threat for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Abdul Carter

Edge rusher, New York Giants

Brian Daboll will need to fix the Giants鈥� offense if he鈥檚 going to keep his job as coach, but his defense will take the pressure off whomever starts at quarterback in Week 1. Carter, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence have the potential to become the best defensive front in the NFL. Carter was selected third overall out of Penn State after he ranked first in the FBS in tackles for loss (23陆) and seventh in sacks (12陆).

Will Campbell

Offensive tackle,

New England Patriots

The Patriots offensive line was atrocious in 2023. It did a poor job protecting quarterback Drake Maye and creating holes for running back Rhamondre Stevenson. Campbell, whom they drafted with the fourth overall pick, is one of three new starters for coach Mike Vrabel. Campbell鈥檚 arm length raised questions about his ability to play tackle, but he was exceptional at the position against Southeastern Conference competition. Campbell allowed only one sack in his last 30 games at LSU.

Ashton Jeanty

Running back,

Las Vegas Raiders

At Boise State in 2024, Jeanty had one of the best seasons in college football history. He joined Barry Sanders as the only FBS players to eclipse 2,600 rushing yards 鈥� including 12 carries of 50 or more yards 鈥� and Jeanty was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. He has exceptional vision and contact balance, allowing him to bounce off would-be tacklers to earn extra yards. The Raiders want to win right away with Pete Carroll as coach, so they used the sixth pick on Jeanty, who will have Geno Smith at quarterback and a solid offensive line.

Jalon Walker

Linebacker, Atlanta Falcons.

The Falcons鈥� pass rush has been abysmal. Last season, they had the second-fewest sacks (31) and second-worst pressure rate (28.1%). Walker played three different positions, including inside linebacker, during his only season as a starter at Georgia. But he created 34 pressures despite having the seventh-fewest pass-rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Atlanta traded back into the first round to select edge rusher James Pearce Jr., but Walker was selected ahead of him at 15th overall.

Tyler Warren

Tight end, Indianapolis Colts

The Colts may not have a reliable quarterback to get Warren the ball. Anthony Richardson is hurt again, and Daniel Jones is coming off a horrendous season in New York. They also lost center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries in free agency. On paper, Indianapolis doesn鈥檛 look like a playoff team, but Warren should be among the NFL鈥檚 best rookies in 2025. Last season at Penn State, he had 104 catches for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns. Warren will help reshape the Colts鈥� team culture with his toughness and tenacity. He鈥檒l be a safety blanket for their quarterback.

Malaki Starks

Safety, Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens will need Starks to start at free safety as a rookie because Ar鈥橠arius Washington suffered a torn Achilles while conditioning last month. Starks was a three-year starter and three-time All-American at Georgia. He鈥檚 a smart, athletic player who鈥檚 a hand-in-glove fit for the Ravens鈥� defense. Starks is a reliable tackler with the speed to patrol the wide side of the field, and his versality may allow coach John Harbaugh to find creative ways to use Kyle Hamilton.

Derrick Harmon

Defensive tackle,

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers and acquired wide receiver DK Metcalf, but the identity of this franchise won鈥檛 change under coach Mike Tomlin. They鈥檙e going to run the ball and play stout defense. Harmon is a perfect fit for a defensive line that鈥檚 led by ageless wonder Cam Heyward. Harmon is a disruptive big man whose impact should prevent offenses from focusing on Heyward and T.J. Watt.

Maxwell Hairston

Cornerback, Buffalo Bills

The Bills don鈥檛 need to rush Hairston into the starting job. Tre鈥橠avious White and Dane Jackson were brought back because they鈥檙e knowledgeable veterans who may be able to start opposite Christian Benford if Buffalo鈥檚 first-round draft pick needs more time to acclimate to the NFL. Make no mistake, though, the Bills need Hairston to be the answer. He鈥檚 an exceptional athlete who can provide blanket coverage of top receivers. Hairston is a willing tackler, but will he be reliable in the run game?