Complete 2025 NFL Draft QB Rankings:
You are currently viewing our quarterback rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2025 QB class is said to be one of the weakest in recent memory, but will that still be the case a few years from now?
Our top quarterback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented pass throwers in college football. Even though only about 12 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: January 15, 2025)
1. Cam Ward, Miami (FL)
QB | 6’2″ | 220 lbs | 5th Year
Cam Ward has had a winding career that began at Incarnate Word, an air raid FCS program. He transferred to Washington State which is basically its FBS equivalent, and finally to Miami where he took his game to another level.
Ward’s biggest strength is exactly what NFL offenses are currently searching for: An innate ability to extend plays. He’s not afraid to push the ball downfield, excelling over the middle of the field in particular. He doesn’t get a ton of velocity on his passes, but has enough arm strength to throw a deep ball and above average accuracy. His mechanics have improved dramatically throughout his career, and he has the quick release that NFL teams covet.
The biggest questions for Ward will be relating to his ability to quickly read defenses, as well as needing to prove he can be more of a vocal leader.
Cam Ward 2024 Stats
13 games: 4313 passing yards, 39 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 67.2% completions, 9.5 yards per attempt, 204 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns
2. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
QB | 6’2″ | 215 lbs | 4th Year
Shedeur Sanders is one of the most highly publicized college football players of all time, but he earned that publicity through his two seasons at Colorado.
Shedeur finished his career as the all-time D1-FBS leader in completion percentage, averaging 71.8% in his FBS career. Watching the tape backs this up, with impressive accuracy to all corners of the field. While his arm strength isn’t quite what you’d expect out of a first round pick, recent quarterbacks like Brock Purdy have shown that you don’t need a Josh Allen level arm to be a successful QB.
Shedeur has the accuracy, pedigree, and an above average ability to read defenses, but he isn’t nearly as mobile as people seem to think he is, and struggled to navigate the pocket.
The biggest question for Sanders won’t be either of those, it will be character. Some disparaging tweets and arrogance won’t make you many friends in an NFL locker room.
Shedeur Sanders 2024 Stats
13 games: 4134 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 74.0% completions, 8.7 yards per attempt, -50 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns
3. Jalen Milroe, Alabama
QB | 6’2″ | 225 lbs | 4th Year
Jalen Milroe is a polarizing prospect, but there are a few things you can’t take away from him: He’s a freak athlete for the quarterback position, has the strong frame to sustain a career as a running quarterback, and has plenty of arm strength to build around.
Milroe will be one of the most dangerous athletes ever at the quarterback position, but he still needs a ton of growth as a passer. He struggled to read defenses, relied too heavily on pre-snap reads, and was inaccurate at times. He did however prove on many occasions to be comfortable standing tall in the pocket, and did a good job of getting the ball out fast.
He’s far from a finished product, but a team is going to have a fun time developing him because he has by far the best physical traits in the class.
Jalen Milroe 2024 Stats
13 games: 2844 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 65.8% completions, 8.9 yards per attempt, 726 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns
4. Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
QB | 6’2″ | 225 lbs | 4th Year
Jaxson Dart is an intriguing quarterback to study. He plays in a system heavily reliant on the RPO and almost always throws to his first read, a style of play that has proven to not translate well to the NFL.
But just like Bo Nix last year, just because his current system makes things easy for him doesn’t mean he isn’t capable of more. Dart led the FBS in yards per attempt this season, showing excellent touch and accuracy on medium level throws and doing an excellent job of leading his receivers to help them rattle off YAC.
Dart is a capable runner who gets the ball out very quickly, and has excelled against the blitz in his career. Proving he can actually read defenses will be key for him at the next level, because his scheme didn’t give him many opportunities to do so.
Jaxson Dart 2024 Stats
13 games: 4279 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 69.3% completions, 10.8 yards per attempt, 495 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
5. Quinn Ewers, Texas
QB | 6’2″ | 205 lbs | 4th Year
Quinn Ewers was one of the most highly touted recruits in college football history. After reclassifying and enrolling a year early to Ohio State, Ewers transferred to Texas where he had a solid 3 year starting career.
Ewers does a good job of getting the ball out quickly, has good mechanics, and enough arm strength to be an NFL starter. Despite not being much of a runner, he’s good at stepping up in the pocket to buy time and has some ability to improvise and throw outside the pocket.
Despite leading Texas to the CFP Semifinals, this year was a bit of a disappointment for Ewers. He missed just a few more throws than years prior, and made more poor reads. His 12 interceptions was tied for the most among Power 4 quarterbacks this season, and it seemed like he was questioning his eyes a bit too much.
Quinn Ewers 2024 Stats
14 games: 3472 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 65.8% completions, 7.8 yards per attempt, -82 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
Complete 2025 QB Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cam Ward | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'2" | 220 |
| 2 | Shedeur Sanders | Colorado | 4th | 6'2" | 215 |
| 3 | Jalen Milroe | Alabama | 4th | 6'2" | 225 |
| 4 | Jaxson Dart | Ole Miss | 4th | 6'2" | 225 |
| 5 | Quinn Ewers | Texas | 4th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 6 | Tyler Shough | Louisville | 7th | 6'5" | 225 |
| 7 | Will Howard | Ohio State | 5th | 6'5" | 245 |
| 8 | Kurtis Rourke | Indiana | 6th | 6'5" | 230 |
| 9 | Dillon Gabriel | Oregon | 6th | 5'11" | 205 |
| 10 | Kyle McCord | Syracuse | 4th | 6'3" | 215 |
| 11 | Riley Leonard | Notre Dame | 4th | 6'4" | 210 |
| 12 | Max Brosmer | Minnesota | 6th | 6'2" | 220 |
| 13 | Cam Miller | North Dakota State | 5th | 6'1" | 215 |
| 14 | Will Rogers | Washington | 5th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 15 | Seth Henigan | Memphis | 4th | 6'3" | 215 |
| 16 | Taylen Green | Arkansas | 4th | 6'6" | 230 |
| 17 | Brady Cook | Missouri | 5th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 18 | Payton Thorne | Auburn | 6th | 6'2" | 205 |
| 19 | Graham Mertz | Florida | 6th | 6'3" | 215 |
| 20 | DJ Uiagalelei | Florida State | 5th | 6'4" | 250 |
| 21 | Ethan Garbers | UCLA | 5th | 6'3" | 200 |
| 22 | Connor Bazelak | Bowling Green | 6th | 6'3" | 225 |
| 23 | Hudson Card | Purdue | 5th | 6'3" | 210 |
| 24 | Tommy Mellott | Montana State | 5th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 25 | KJ Jefferson | UCF | 6th | 6'3" | 245 |
| 26 | Ben Wooldridge | Louisiana | 7th | 6'3" | 215 |
| 27 | Garrett Greene | West Virginia | 5th | 5'11" | 200 |
| 28 | Cameron Rising | Utah | 7th | 6'2" | 220 |
| 29 | Hank Bachmeier | Wake Forest | 6th | 6'1" | 220 |
| 30 | Alan Bowman | Oklahoma State | 7th | 6'4" | 210 |
| 31 | Donovan Smith | Houston | 5th | 6'5" | 240 |
| 32 | Jordan McCloud | Texas State | 7th | 6'0" | 200 |
| 33 | Brett Gabbert | Miami (OH) | 6th | 6'0" | 205 |
| 34 | Zach Zebrowski | Central Missouri | 6th | 6'2" | 210 |
| 35 | Casey Thompson | Oklahoma | 7th | 6'1" | 195 |
| 36 | Luke Lehnen | North Central | 4th | 6'1" | 200 |
| 37 | Chandler Rogers | California | 6th | 6'0" | 200 |
| 38 | Tyler Huff | Jacksonville State | 6th | 6'1" | 215 |
| 39 | Gerry Bohanon | BYU | 7th | 6'3" | 220 |
| 40 | Dante Chachere | Portland State | 6th | 6'3" | 200 |
| 41 | Kinkead Dent | UT-Martin | 6th | 6'4" | 210 |
| 42 | Mike Wright | Northwestern | 5th | 6'3" | 205 |
| 43 | Spencer Petras | Utah State | 7th | 6'5" | 235 |
| 44 | Jeff Sims | Arizona State | 5th | 6'3" | 210 |
| 45 | Zac Boyes | Cortland | 5th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 46 | Pierce Holley | Eastern Illinois | 6th | 6'2" | 215 |
| 47 | Luke Bailey | Drake | 5th | 6'2" | 190 |
| 48 | Jake Willcox | Brown | 5th | 6'2" | 195 |
| X | Grayson McCall | NC State | 6th | 6'3" | 215 |
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Traits That Make a QB Prospect Great
Quarterback play is one of the most complicated positions to scout because physical traits aren’t the primary factor. Arm talent, football IQ, and functional athleticism are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top quarterback prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Arm Talent
Nothing is more important when creating quarterback draft rankings than evaluating arm talent. This includes multiple things: Arm strength (both distance and speed), accuracy on all 3 levels, ease of throwing motion, and ability to throw on the move.
Field Vision
Field vision and anticipation is often what separates a talented quarterback from a successful quarterback. A good prospect needs to have the ability to see when players are about to become open. If they wait to release the ball until their receiver is open, they’ll likely be covered by the time the ball reaches their target.
Football IQ
Decision making, play recognition, and overall awareness of the situation helps a quarterback take the next step from college QB to NFL starter. College often simplifies play calling, whereas NFL quarterback prospects need to fully understand the play book and situation.
Functional Athleticism
The top ranked QB draft prospect doesn’t need to have 4.4 speed, but they should have functional athleticism. They’ll need the ability to extend plays, navigate within the pocket, and have a strong enough base to withstand light contact and avoid sacks.
Overall Opinion of the 2025 QB Class
The average NFL fan will judge a draft class by how good the quarterbacks look. Unfortunately, the quarterbacks don’t look too good.
We’ve known for a while that there wasn’t a quarterback worthy of going #1 overall, but the class has been made quite a bit weaker with decent options like Drew Allar, Carson Beck, Cade Klubnik, and Garrett Nussmeier all returning to college football.
Day 3 of the draft will likely be pretty solid, but there are likely only 2-3 quarterbacks in the class who will ever have a chance to compete for a starting spot.
It’s reminding me quite a bit of the 2022 NFL Draft QB class, where Sam Howell and Spencer Rattler headlined the class entering the season before totally falling off the radar.
This class likely won’t be that bad, but there certainly isn’t enough talent to satisfy all the QB needy teams in the NFL.
