2025 NFL Draft: Cam Ward vs Shedeur Sanders, Quinn Ewers slide, Jalen Milroe dilemma, and the rest of an underwhelming quarterback class
No matter the NFL Draft class, the quarterbacks are always the players everyone wants to talk about most. When it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft class, the quarterback group is a very underwhelming class overall. Despite that, there are still talented signal callers who are rising, and helping to improve the class. When ranking […]
No matter the NFL Draft class, the quarterbacks are always the players everyone wants to talk about most. When it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft class, the quarterback group is a very underwhelming class overall. Despite that, there are still talented signal callers who are rising, and helping to improve the class.
When ranking the top ten in 2025, projecting forward is incredibly important. In a lot of ways, you are begging on upside and raw tools are paramount. Here is how the 2025 quarterbacks are developing so far.
1. Cam Ward (Miami) – 6020v, 220v
Ward is a new aged gunslinger who is the most gifted pure thrower of the 2025 class. There is a lot of boom or bust to his game, and an unorthodox approach, which will cause teams to fall all over the place on him. Quite simply, there are throws he can make that others in this class just can’t. He’s a risk but the tools present elite upside.
2. Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) – 6012v, 198v
Up and down during the 2023 season, Sanders has been a ton more consistent this fall so far. While the tools aren’t flashy, the Colorado star is the most accurate passer in this class. Sanders has shown better pocket presence, and is getting the ball out of his hand on time. He’s been impressive at times, and a lot more dependable.
3. Jalen Milroe (Alabama) – 6020e, 225e
It has been a roller coaster of a season for Milroe so far. After the Georgia game, some would have made the argument near the top of the class. Then he had two rough weeks in a row. Some may turn on him but the NFL is still higher on Milroe, who is a rare athlete behind center. There is still an awkward feel to him as a passer, but there are still tools to work with. Patience is a necessity with Milroe.
4. Carson Beck (Georgia) – 6042v, 218v
Beck brings a solid baseline. He has a big frame, throws a good football, and generally makes good decisions. The latter has been, however, a bigger concern this season. There just isn't massive upside for Beck. He can be good if everything is good around him, but he doesn’t seem like an elevator.
5. Drew Allar (Penn State) – 6040e, 225e
The highs are incredible for Allar, but the lows are also unsettling. He would probably be best served to return for his senior year, but you never know with this quarterback class. If developed properly, Allar has a chance to be a plus starter on the next level. He has the best raw tools in the class overall.
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6. Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) – 6020v, 217v
There is nothing flashy about Dart, but he has enough tools to potentially project favorably as a very good backup. Recruited by some schools as a safety, Dart is a really good athlete and is tough as nails in the pocket. The biggest setback is that Dart’s arm strength is just average, or slightly below it, for NFL standards.
7. Cade Klubnik (Clemson) – 6020e, 210e
This could be one of the bigger surprises on the list, but Klubnik is playing really good football, and looks like a completely different player this season. Klubnik has a quick release, and has good movement skills to work out of pressure at times. When he’s confident, and sees the field well, he delivers some really impressive passes. He's still a “back to school” candidate with more upside to tap into, but Klubnik definitely shouldn’t be ignored.
8. Quinn Ewers (Texas) – 6020e, 195v
After playing on a really nice level early in the season, the last couple of weeks have been rough for Ewers. That includes being benched last weekend against Georgia. There is still arm talent to work with, and solid movement skills in the pocket. The biggest setbacks are a slender frame, really inconsistent deep ball accuracy, and an injury history. It’s hard to believe we are looking at more than a Day Three player right now.
9. Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) – 6020e, 200e
This is the common case of a player I would let someone else draft. Nussmeier is precise throwing to the middle of the field, and has solid movement skills in the pocket but there isn’t much else he brings to the table. He’s a below average athlete who is one of the worst deep ball throwers in the class. There just isn’t a ton to get excited about.
10. Kurtis Rourke (Indiana) – 6042v, 231v
Rourke is banged up again, which will undoubtedly hurt his draft positioning. Still, the former Ohio transfer has been having a tremendous season. Despite being a bigger quarterback, Rourke is also a really underrated athlete at the position. He has the look of a very good backup on the next level, with upside to work with. Rourke has been putting impressive throws on film every week.
