2025 NFL Draft: Quarterback Rankings
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To QB or not QB, that really is the question for several NFL teams as we approach destination Green Bay for the 2025 NFL Draft. The smoke signal season of April has cast a shadow of fog over who’s in and who’s out on investing a first round pick on a franchise quarterback. When all is said and done, the NFL is a supply and demand league when it comes to the most important position in sports. Hence, expect to see more than anticipated when Day 1 arrives.
The NFL Draft process is designed to build you up and then break you down. It can be more harsh on some, than it can be on others. When you think of the most scrutinized quarterback prospects in recent history, names such as Lamar Jackson (Louisville/Ravens), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M/Browns) and Josh Rosen (UCLA/Cardinals) come to mind. All great college quarterbacks but when it came time to transition to the pros, all faced serious questions about their ability under the national microscope. It’s what comes with the territory.
It’s what has made this draft cycle so fascinating, as Colorado lead man Shedeur Sanders may have faced the most vitriol to date. For so much greatness accomplished at both Jackson State and Colorado, the mainstream media has dumped on Sanders at every turn leading up to the draft. Much of the fuss has been made about his on-field performance. He holds onto the ball too long (but he avoids turnovers), he doesn’t have elite arm strength (yet he can make all the throws), he’s not a scrambler like the others (although he can extend plays with the best of them). It’s important to note that the evaluation process also involves off-field intangibles, a department that Sanders is second-to-none in. Many narratives have been written. The truth will be unveiled in the circumstance and blueprint placed in front of him.
For all the trials and tribulations that Sanders has endured, Miami quarterback Cam Ward (photo: Miami Athletics) has traveled a more arduous journey. A zero-star recruit who walked onto Incarnate Ward, crushed the FCS level of competition, transferred to Washington State where he was buried in the Pac-12 after dark games, before finally taking his talents to Miami on a grand stage. Ward has a howitzer of an arm and has laid down some rare throws on film. The man has worked hard, dedicated himself to his craft and stayed committed to the process. For that, Ward will be rewarded as the No.1 overall pick, as the Tennessee Titans have indicated their draft intent.
One quarterback who failed to live up to our expectations this past season was Jaxson Dart. While he entered the year with a first round grade on our board, he didn’t deliver when needed in big spots, despite a supporting cast that was rich in talent. Still, he possesses the size, arm strength and mobility that will make him attractive enough to warrant Day 1 consideration.
The wildcard of this draft class would be Alabama dual-threat Jalen Milroe. It would be foolish to bypass such an athletic marvel who can sling it downfield. While the accuracy concerns are legitimate, the tools are there for Milroe to develop into an outstanding pro quarterback. However, patience in the grooming process will be required and we all know that is easier said than done in the NFL.
2025 QUARTERBACK BIG BOARD
RANK | PLAYER | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HAND | ARM | WING | 40 (10-YD), MPH | VERT | BROAD | SHUTTLE | 3-CONE | PROJ
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado, 6014, 212, 0938, 3148, 7768, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd1 (Photo: Colorado Athletics)
Cameron Ward, Miami, 6015, 219, 0900, 3058, 7568, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd1
Jalen Milroe, Alabama, 6016, 216, 0948, 3118, 7658, 4.40 (1.56), n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd2
Jaxson Dart, Mississippi, 6022, 223, 0948, 3000, 7278, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd2
Quinn Ewers, Texas, 6021, 214, 0938, 3068, 7500, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd3*
Tyler Shough, Louisville, 6047, 219, 0968, 3068, 7648, 4.63 (1.59), 21.26, n/a, 32”, 9-9, n/a, n/a, Rd3
Kyle McCord, Syracuse, 6030, 218, 0948, 3100, 7448, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd4
Will Howard, Ohio State, 6042, 236, 0900, 3200, 7718, 4.80, n/a, 31.5”, 9-4, 4.33, 7.13, Rd5
Riley Leonard, Notre Dame, 6035, 213, 0948, 3200, 7748, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd6
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana, 6042, 220, 0958, 3068, 7518, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, Rd7
Taylor Elgersma, Laurier, 6050, 227, 0958, 3248, 7738, n/a, n/a, 25”, 8-9, 4.89, 7.95, HPFA
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon, 5111, 199, 0928, 2958, 7300, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a HPFA
Max Brosmer, Minnesota, 6016, 218, 0948, 3200, 7568, 4.79, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, HPFA
Seth Henigan, Memphis, 6030, 216, 0918, 3218, 7728, 4.76 (1.60), 21.15, n/a, 31.5”, 9-6, 4.44, 7.34, HPFA
Cam Miller, North Dakota State, 6007, 215, 0958, 3018, 7318, 4.84 (1.68), n/a, 32”, 9-3, 4.33, 7.00, HPFA
Will Rogers, Washington, 6020, 207, 0858, 3200, 7568, 4.92, n/a, 33.5”, 9-5, 4.39, 6.97, PFA
Hunter Dekkers, Iowa Western, 6016, 212, 0958, 3138, 7468, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, PFA
Brady Cook, Missouri, 6021, 214, 0938, 3248, 7800, 4.59 (1.53), 21.34, n/a, 37”, 10-8, 4.17, 7.01, PFA
Graham Mertz, Florida, 6033, 212, 0968, 3128, 7648, 4.50, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, PFA
Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green, 6026, 225, 1018, 3248, 7700, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, PFA
Jameson Wang, Cornell, 6001, 210, 0878, 3138, 7368, 4.88 (1.77), n/a, 29.5”, 9-2, 4.56, 7.50, FA
Spencer Petras, Utah State, 6050, 234, 1018, 3258, 7938, n/a, n/a, 27.5”, 8-11, n/a, n/a, FA
Ethan Garbers, UCLA, 6023, 207, 0918, n/a, n/a, 4.95, n/a, 32.5”, 9-0, 4.48, 7.41, , FA
Tyler Huff, Jacksonville State, 6005, 215, n/a, n/a, n/a, 4.62, n/a, 29.5”, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Matthew Downing, Elon, 5110, 209, 0928, 3028, 7228, n/a, n/a, 27.5”, 8-11, n/a, n/a, FA
Connor Watkins, Villanova, 6025, 220, 0900, 2978, 7428, 4.70, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Payton Thorne, Auburn, 6015, 207, 0938, 3118, 7618, 4.70, , n/a, 31”, 9-9, 4.25, 7.20, FA
Chandler Rogers, California, 5114, 197, 0958, 3028, 7468, 4.52 (1.62), n/a, 36”, 10-0, 4.34, 7.52, FA
Donovan Smith, Houston, 6040, 228, 1038, 3300, 7948, 4.63, 17, 37”, 10-2, 4.32, n/a, FA
Hajj-Malik Williams, UNLV, 5115, 205, 4.63, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Brayden Schager, Hawaii, 6022, 220, 0938, 3058, 7500, 0938, 3058, 7500, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Cole Snyder, Eastern Michigan 6016, 211, 0948, 3018, 7558, 4.86 (1.64), 15, 32.5”, 9-9, 4.25, 6.97, FA
Davis Black, California (PA), 6041, 233, 0900, 3248, 7868, 5.02, n/a, 29”, 9-8, 4.64, 7.45, FA
Tommy Mellott, Montana State, 6000, 200, n/a, n/a, n/a, 4.39, 19, 41”, n/a, n/a, n/a
Brandon Stephens, Oklahoma Panhandle State, 5112, 199, 0938, 3048, 7458, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
DJ Uiagalelei, Florida State, 6042, 229, 0978, 3158, 7858, 4.90, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Thomas Ryyon, Fairleigh Dickinson, 5111, 164, 0838, 3048, 7268, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Keith Ridley Jr., Southern Connecticut State, 6025, 247, 1018, 3178, 7578, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Matt O’Connor, Stetson, 6021, 202, 0968, 3078, 7448, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a, FA
Demilon Brown, Arkansas-Monticello, 6002, 211, 0848, 3058, 7448, 4.55, 17, 37.5”, 10-0, 4.38, 7.01
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