2025 NFL Draft Top 10 Quarterbacks: Cam Ward vs Shedeur Sanders continues, and figuring out who is QB3
In the NFL Draft space, the deepest conversations always center around the quarterback position. Unfortunately for analysts out there, the 2025 NFL Draft class is very, very weak at the position. That has led some to try to find value anywhere, and as always, there is some value to be found. The 2025 NFL Scouting […]
In the NFL Draft space, the deepest conversations always center around the quarterback position. Unfortunately for analysts out there, the 2025 NFL Draft class is very, very weak at the position. That has led some to try to find value anywhere, and as always, there is some value to be found.
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is just on the horizon, which will be one of the last pieces of the puzzle to finalizing your scouting reports. Heading down the stretch, here is my most updated Top 10 quarterbacks in the 2025 class. To add a little more context, I even mentioned two signal callers that had just missed the cut.
1. Cameron Ward (Miami) – 6020v, 220v
It has been a crazy career arc for Ward, who began with Incarnate Word after being a zero-star recruit coming out of Columbus High School. After tearing apart the FCS level, throwing for 6,908 yards and 71 touchdowns in just 19 games. Ward has continued to get better and better during the last three seasons, including two with Washington State and another with Miami in 2024. His continued ascension is very welcomed in an extremely underwhelming 2025 quarterback class.
Ward is the ultimate boom or bust prospect. He’s either going to be a new-aged gunslinger with Pro Bowl talent, or get a coaching staff fired after a couple of seasons.
GRADE: Early Second
2. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) – 6014v, 198v
It’s pretty hilarious to compare Sanders to Ward considering how opposite of players they are. Sanders doesn’t possess outstanding tools, but he is one of the more consistent processors in the class. He is also extremely accurate to multiple levels of the field. There is a lot to like about Sanders.
There is, however, a limited ceiling in regards to Sanders. His arm strength and mobility are both average for NFL standards, if not slightly below average. Add in the media circus that will follow him, and there is some divisiveness to him as a player.
GRADE: Late Second
3. Jalen Milroe (Alabama) – 6014v, 220v
Milroe almost feels like a reclamation project at this point. After starting off the 2024 season on such a strong note, his ending was less than optimal. From a talent perspective, you won’t find many better athletes than Milroe at the position anywhere. Combine that with his arm strength and you have a lot of developmental upside.
Here’s the problem: Milroe just ain’t very good right now. He is going to need to go to a team that is very patient, and can break him down to the foundation and rebuild him. If we see Milroe in 2025, it’s probably not for a good reason other than some designed touches as an athlete.
GRADE: Mid Third
4. Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) – 6017v, 226v
There has been a lot of hype around Dart, and some is justified. He is a really tough player inside the pocket, has good overall athleticism, and throws a pretty deep ball. Those traits are going to get an evaluator excited, at the right valuation.
The problem is that people are too aggressively trying to make him a potential first round selection. While Dart has solid arm talent, his arm strength is below average from NFL standards. He also is late a lot working through progressions, which could be a major issue in the NFL for a player who doesn’t have a very strong arm.
GRADE: Late Third-Early Fourth
5. Tyler Shough (Louisville) – 6047v, 224v
There’s a lot to unpack with Shough, who has spent time at Oregon and Texas Tech prior to his lone season at Louisville. The positives are that Shough has a really big frame, good arm strength, solid athleticism, and is coming off of a tremendous season in 2024. If his evaluation was just based on his final year, there would be a ton more buzz out there for him.
Unfortunately Shough has dealt with a long history of durability issues, and also enters the NFL as an older signal caller. It wouldn’t shock me at all if he’s a starter at some point in the future. It’s just hard to bet on him long term due to those question marks.
GRADE: Fourth round
6. Dillon Gabriel (Oregon) – 5104v, 202v
When you look at Gabriel, there’s nothing that will get people super excited. He’s a good athlete, but a very diminutive passer. Gabriel is, however, one of the more consistent decision makers in the class.
GRADE: Fifth round
7. Will Howard (Ohio State) – 6040v, 243v
There is nothing flashy about Howard, but he was incredibly consistent and accurate down the stretch of the season. When Howard sees things clearly, he delivers a very catchable football. He will need a solid system and playmakers around him to be successful.
GRADE: Fifth round
8. Kyle McCord (Syracuse) – 6025v, 224v
After being run out of Columbus following the 2023 season, McCord transferred to Syracuse and had a huge final season. In 2024, he threw for 4,779 yards and 34 touchdowns. McCord has some natural arm talent, but has a bad habit of staring down his wide receiver and has a few too many doofus moments.
GRADE: Sixth round
9. Riley Leonard (Notre Dame) – 6033v, 210v
Leonard’s consistency as a passer didn’t take the step forward in 2024 like most people hoped for. He has a good frame, and is a tremendous athlete, but development as a passer is still a work in progress. Patience will be needed.
GRADE: Sixth round
10. Quinn Ewers (Texas) – 6020e, 195v
There are some things to like about Ewer, including a ton of arm talent and a snappy delivery. Ewers’ work inside the pocket, slender frame, and durability issues are where the big limitations come from. The situation will be extremely important.
GRADE: Sixth round
JUST MISSED
Max Brosmer (Minnesota) – 6013v, 216v
Brosmer began his career at New Hampshire, where he was a record setting quarterback on the FCS level. In his lone season with the Golden Gophers, Brosmer was accurate, decisive, and consistent. While his tools aren’t great, he does have the profile that should be solid enough to potentially fight for a backup role.
Kurtis Rourke (Indiana) – 6042v, 231v
In his lone season with the Hoosiers, Rourke really took advantage of the opportunity. He has a massive frame, solid arm talent, and is also a good enough runner to keep a defense honest. His long release and injury history are very concerning, and could limit Rourke’s overall upside on the next level.
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