The 2025 NFL Draft class is largely considered to be weaker at quarterback than the 2024 NFL Draft class, which featured multiple promising names like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Bo Nix.

But there are still several quarterbacks worth watching this season who could make a splash in the NFL like Carson Beck (Georgia) and Quinn Ewers (Texas). Outside of those prospects are others who could be sleepers, but some of them are receiving a bit too much hype for what they've put on tape so far and have a lot more to prove before they can truly be considered potential first-round quality.

Here's a look into three college quarterbacks the NFL world is already overhyping ahead of the 2024 season and where they landed on Matt Miller of ESPN's latest mock draft:

1. Riley Leonard, Notre Dame.

Leonard became a member of the New York Jets in Miller's mock at pick No. 20 overall.

While he has shown some exciting flashes both through the air and on the ground, it's easy for some to be skeptical because of the fact Leonard has dealt with multiple injury issues and at times has struggled to be consistent through the air. How he's able to stay healthy and if he can build upon some of those sparks he's shown will be something to watch, but to qualify him as a first-rounder right now is bold.

Leonard finished out the 2023 season with a 57.6% completion rate, passing for 1,102 yards with 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions over 7 games.

Miller's take: “Aaron Rodgers is turning 41 years old this season and will be coming off a torn Achilles. Sure, he might play several more seasons, but the Jets still have to think long-term about the roster. That means being prepared for his eventual exit. Leonard, a transfer from Duke, has been talked about by scouts for two seasons as a potential first-rounder. He played in seven games last season, missing time with ankle and toe injuries, and he struggled with just three touchdown passes and three interceptions. But the accuracy, mobility, and decision-making he showed in 2022 have scouts believing he’s ready to break out in a new scheme.”

2. Conner Weigman, Texas A&M.

Miller made Weigman a member of the Los Angeles Rams at pick No. 19.

This is an intriguing one because Weigman was previously viewed more as a quarterback who flew more so under the radar with the potential to get Texas A&M back on track at the position. He could very well do so, as his live arm, sense for pressure and ability to perform off-platform.  

But the reality is that he should currently grade out as a Day 3 draft selection until he builds upon the incredibly small sample size that is all of four games last season. He finished out 2023 with a 68.9% completion rate, passing for 979 yards with 8 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

Miller's take: “Conner Weigman coming back, last year he played four games, missed the rest of the season because of a foot injury. Those four games were fantastic. I would argue as good as any quarterback we saw last year – 16 touchdowns, 2 interceptions. He’s athletic. He has a big arm. And A&M is loaded,” Miller said. “We have a new coaching staff coming in here, should open things up for Weigman. If he can stay healthy and build on what we saw last year in those first four games, he could be special.”

3. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado.

Sanders joined the Las Vegas Raiders in a trade-up situation at No. 2 overall, making him the second quarterback to come off the board behind Carson Beck in Miller's mock draft.

Sanders gets a good deal of notoriety not only for his name, but for his accuracy and ability to push the football downfield despite having a subpar offensive line. But he also is perhaps overrated from an athleticism perspective, has average arm strength and could stand to improve in pocket presence.

How he grows — and if that can indeed be into a player worthy of being selected in the top 10 — will be something to watch after he finished out the 2023 season with a 69.3% completion rate, passing for 3,230 yards with 27 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.

Miller's take: "Sanders is a legitimate Heisman contender if Colorado can string together some wins. His accuracy, toughness and poise would make him a rookie starter for the Raiders and give the offense some much-needed swagger. He threw 27 touchdown passes to three interceptions for the Buffaloes last year."