Bell: Ranking Top 12 Quarterbacks in 2025 NFL Draft
With the 2025 NFL Draft right around the corner, it’s time to rank the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 class. While this group lacks the top-end talent of last years crop, there are still some intriguing developmental prospects that are worthy of being selected early in April. For context, the first five players on this list will almost assuredly finish inside the top-100 of my big board that will release next month.
This is the games most important position and as of right now, the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a viable answer under center, making it one to pay close attention to in the coming months. Here we go.
2025 NFL DRAFT QUARTERBACK RANKINGS
1) Cam Ward, Miami
Poised playmaker with very good arm talent and a lightning quick release that allows him to make any throw from any angle or platform. Ward is calm, cool and collected when bullets are flying his direction and has the cold-blooded confidence that you want leading your franchise. He needs to become more detail oriented, especially as it relates to his footwork, in order to become more consistent on a down to down basis. Considering his continued ascension despite an unorthodox style, there’s real potential for him to transform into a good starter at some point during his rookie contract.
2) Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Experienced passer and smart decision maker with sharpshooter accuracy to the short and intermediate areas of the field. Sanders is tough as nails in the pocket and his competitive nature was on display when trying to will his team to victory each week in an undesirable offensive ecosystem. His collection of tools, particularly his ability to drive the football, are below average for the position. When he’s playing in rhythm, he’s capable of slicing defenses up in between the numbers and if he adapts his play style, he could become a solid starter in the right situation.
3) Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Unpredictable freak show with a howitzer for an arm and a penchant for dropping deep bombs down the sideline. Milroe is a gifted athlete with an unprecedented blend of speed, acceleration and power, offering legit dual threat ability from day one. The consistency from within the pocket is still lacking with dangerous lows that often overshadow the exhilarating highs. Even with strong character marks, investing in the player will require strong belief in the person, believing that his work ethic will yield fruitful results down the line.
4) Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Charismatic signal caller with a natural and highly repeatable throwing process that allows him to aggressively seek out big plays down the field. Dart displays a ton of moxie, can layer the football with outstanding touch when the situation calls for it, while also adding some value as a scrambler. His processing speed needs to be kicked into overdrive and he’s more of a see it, throw it passer at this stage of the proceedings. He comes equipped with starter level attributes and should be given the proper leeway to develop before rushing him on to the field.
5) Tyler Shough, Louisville
Old school prototype with very good size and showed full command of a pro style offense during his stay at Louisville. Shough is a powerful thrower that can fit the ball into keyhole-sized windows and access all levels of the field with relative ease. His response to pressure in the pocket is extremely worrisome and one that could become a fatal flaw in his transition. When things are clean around him, he can absolutely spin it but his future in the league will depend on how he adapts to a collapsing pocket.
6) Will Howard, Ohio State
Sturdy passer that checks a lot of critical boxes paired with his championship pedigree but lacks a real calling card to be more than a decent game manager.
7) Kyle McCord, Syracuse
Brave and bold risk-taker with a highly volatile play style that offers plenty of splash but his lack of athleticism can be really tough to work around.
8) Max Brosmer, Minnesota
Point and shoot passer adept at throwing with anticipation to shred zone coverage but offers very, very little as a creator out of structure.
9) Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Efficient and productive passer with enough game to keep an offense on schedule despite obvious size and arm limitations.
10) Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Not so sneaky athlete who does a nice job mitigating negative plays but was never quite able to take that next step most expected.
11) Quinn Ewers, Texas
Former top recruit with a snappy throwing motion that allows him to function in the RPO/Quick Game world but is otherwise a major work in progress.
12) Brady Cook, Missouri
Three-year starter with a workable skill set and played through pain throughout his college career which affected his accuracy profile.