Jon and I kick off our offseason Summer Scouting series with a look at the 2025 rookie class. We go pick by pick through the first round, buying, holding or selling stock in the players after their rookie season. In part one, we look at the top 16 picks: how high is Abdul Carter’s ceiling? What does Cam Ward need to do in Year Two? What makes Colston Loveland special? How impressive was Kelvin Banks’ rookie year in New Orleans? We dig through the film and break down every player.
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