The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner. With the top draft order now set, fans are eagerly anticipating the future stars of their teams. 

Our team of NFL Draft analysts at A to Z Sports is deeply involved in preparations for the 2025 draft, which prompted us to collaboratively rank the top ten prospects at each position. 

Eight of our analysts contributed by ranking their ten favorites, and we combined their scores using a method similar to the AP Poll in college football to establish the A to Z Sports Top 10 Positional Rankings. Here’s how we assessed the incoming quarterback class for the 2025 NFL Draft.

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1. Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)

Cam Ward is just slightly ahead of Shedeur Sanders in our rankings, and it's because of his physical traits. Ward blends being a big-play hunter with smart check downs. He's a vibes-based quarterback, sometimes to his detriment, who gladly tests defenses with difficult throws that show off his arm strength and soft touch.

While he puts the ball at risk too often (3.3% turnover-worthy-throw rate), Ward makes up for those mistakes with chunk plays. A running threat with the physical upside to be an All-Pro in the NFL, Ward will hopefully learn how to stay explosive while increasing his efficiency in the NFL so he can reach his ceiling.

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2. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

While Sanders lacks the physical upside of Ward, he's a much more trustworthy decision-maker and thrower of the ball. Sanders has plus accuracy and playmaking, showing off a rare blend of feel and instincts for the moment and the ability to deliver strikes. His arm is nothing special, and Sanders doesn't have a big frame, but the dude is tough as nails and leads by example.

He'll have to reign in his desire to extend plays, though. Can Sanders execute a more timing-based offense and trust his receivers, or will he consistently look to break the scheme and hunt big plays? If he can mix the two, he can be a perennial Pro Bowler. His floor is still that of being a quality starter.

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3. Jalen Milroe, Alabama

The second tier of quarterbacks is a difficult one to parse through. Our team is skeptical of Jalen Milroe but respect his immense physical tools. There's no question that Milroe's tremendous rushing ability and deep throwing prowess can be the foundation of a successful NFL offense. 

Getting to that point where Milroe is trusted to run a full-fledged offense will take some time, though. Giving Milroe half-field reads, a strong run game, and a patient staff that caters to Milroe's game will be critical. The payoff could be massive, but there will be bumps along the way.

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4. Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

Following Milroe with one of the most analytically efficient quarterbacks in FBS history is a funny dichotomy. But that's how this class is. Jaxson Dart hasn't garnered the same love as others despite his excellent 2024 season as we have concerns over Ole Miss' RPO-heavy offense and his lack of high-end physical traits.

Still, Dart looks like a solid game manager with a good but not great arm, respectable mobility, pocket management, and reliable decision-making. His play in clutch moments against top foes certainly raised concerns, as he'll crumble a bit under pressure, but it wouldn't be surprising to see a team in the late first-round consider Dart as a plug-and-play option.

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5. Quinn Ewers, Texas

Quinn Ewers is one of the most naturally-talented throwers of a football I've seen, but the rest of his game is filled with red flags and deficiencies. When Ewers' feet are set and he follows through, he's capable of putting the ball on the money regardless of the situation and throwing window he's working with. However, pressure and Ewers' own lazy mechanics get in the way far too often.

It's possible an NFL coaching staff will solidify Ewers' mechanics and fix his lack of consistency. It's impossible to know whether it'll all click for him at the next level, though, and his play under pressure is still a concern. 

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6. Carson Beck, Georgia

A blown elbow put an ugly bow on a bad season from Carson Beck, but he still decided to enter the NFL anyway. A pocket passer with flashes of gusto against pressure, Beck needs everything around him to be operating at a high level to be trusted. He has a good but not great arm, and his field vision is average.

With a mediocre upside and need for an ideal surrounding cast, Beck will start his career as a backup. At his best, he operates a rhythmic offense and maximizes yards after the catch effectively enough to see starting potential.

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7. Kurtis Rourke, Indiana

When kept clean, Kurtis Rourke is a deadly passer who eviscerated defenses with stellar back-shoulder throws throughout 2024. His transfer from Ohio to Indiana changed Rourke's career, who topped out as a fringe-draftable player as a Bobcat. Now, Rourke can find a home as a valuable backup.

Rourke has a specific, pocket-based game. He doesn't move well after tearing his ACL last year, and his reaction to pressure is poor. He'll put the ball at risk plenty even when clean, though, so his future hinges on cutting out some risky throws and maximizing what defenses give him.

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8. Will Howard, Ohio State

Will Howard bet on himself last offseason by transferring to Ohio State instead of going to the NFL, and it worked. A confident, smart passer who sees the field well and rarely plays outside of his limitations, Howard keeps the chains moving at all costs. His deep ball is poor, but he's fixed his footwork and passing motion enough to trust on short and medium throws.

With good mobility and willingness to test defenses on occasion, Howard is a terrific backup quarterback candidate. He doesn't have the tools to be an NFL starter, but his high baseline and experience are terrific pluses.

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9. Riley Leonard, Notre Dame

Once projected to be a first-round pick, Riley Leonard is quite the rollercoaster experience. There have been times where he looks incapable of throwing the ball at all on the collegiate level, and others where he's a good game manager. The physical traits are good enough for Riley to be a quality backup, but the rest of his game hasn't grown in a few years.

Too willing to take checkdowns and not push the ball downfield, Leonard is a very good athlete playing quarterback. His reads and accuracy are too inconsistent to believe he'll make a major impact beyond being a backup.

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10. Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

We've seen a lot of Dillon Gabriel over the years, as he entered UCF in 2019. He's an efficient short-game merchant who takes care of the ball incredibly well. Gabriel executes timing routes, RPOs, and plays his role within the scheme in a respectable manner. 

His accuracy has improved, but his arm strength is barely at an NFL level. He struggles to create against pressure, and panic sets in when his early read isn't there. The mobile lefty can stick around the NFL as a backup.