The 2025 NFL draft is a long way away but it’s never too early to look at the potential quarterback class. Prospective quarterback talks are always appropriate. Pitchers are the best at selling hope. That’s what the NFL draft industry is all about. Many teams and fan bases continue to be uncertain about the quarterback position. Despite the fact that a record six first-round picks were selected in April. The wheel does not stop turning.
We now look at the quarterback class of 2025. To be honest, it won’t be easy for this new class to live up to the best of last year’s crop. The 2024 class is unique simply because of Caleb Williams‘ generational standing, Jayden Daniels‘ historic Heisman campaign, Drake Maye, and his archetypal tools.
Before the year, Williams and Maye were also acknowledged as top-five talents. There isn’t anyone like that in the 2025 class, at least not right away. However, this isn’t the class of 2022. We won’t be forced to work with a group of fifth-year seniors who have subpar tools and incomplete profiles.
Alternatively, good prospects and players are abundant with first-round potential in the 2025 class. Although there are so many diverse characteristics and unique flavors to pick from. None seems to be a definite thing just yet. Which quarterbacks make the transition from intriguing possibility to established first-round player is all that remains to be seen.
Sheduer Sanders, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders is the quarterback in this class who cracks the conversation the loudest. It’s more than just the name, albeit the name alone does much of the heavy work. Colorado had a horrible program last year, and good quarterback prospects on bad teams are always lightning magnets for extreme takes.
Aside from his narratives, Sanders has a lot of positive qualities and a few areas in which he needs to improve to establish himself as a first-round selection. In terms of tools, Sanders is superior. There’s nothing to be concerned about, even though there isn’t one exceptional quality that jumps out. All things considered, he is solid to good.
At 6’2″ and 215 pounds, the 22-year-old is on the smaller side, but that doesn’t bother him. The more striding he gets out, the better he is athletically. His shiftiness in tight quarters and explosive skills are more practical than menacing. Nevertheless, he can penalize a defense for turning its back on him when he gets to roll outside the pocket or start moving as a runner.
Given the current situation, Sanders shouldn’t be guaranteed a spot in the top 10. Even so, I’m not sure he should be assured a spot in the first round. He currently has enough physical makeup to develop into a more complete and dynamic player, though, and is a Day 2 pick.
Hopefully, Colorado’s infrastructure will allow him to truly demonstrate that level of development.
Carson Beck, Georgia
The most likely candidate to be selected in the top 10 among this year’s quarterbacks is Carson Beck. He leads a program that has produced back-to-back national champions and checks almost every box. When the time comes for the draft the following year, there won’t be many gaps in his profile to pick from.
Beck isn’t amazingly gifted physically or athletically, yet he always clears the bar. At 6’4″ and 220 pounds, he has a frame similar to those of previous franchise quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence and Jared Goff. A little, but not terribly, slender.
In general, his style of play is quite simple to integrate into an NFL offense. As a pocket passer, he is versatile and aggressive. Physically, he fits the mold really well, and he already possesses some of the subtlety associated with seasoned quarterbacks. In addition, he is far more reliable than the majority of his college contemporaries.
Beck has the potential to be a top-half NFL draft prospect in 2025. So any club selecting among the top five would consider themselves successful.
Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Riley Leonard is the quarterback prospect with the best chance to improve his reputation for the 2025 NFL Draft this season. He needs the change of scenery from Duke to Notre Dame to reach his greatest potential. The 21-year-old was considered by the NFL during the last draft round, but an ankle injury put a permanent stop to his season. A roller coaster of a year, though, had preceded that.
He was battling for his life every play behind Duke’s offensive line. The receiving corps wasn’t much better. Duke’s offensive execution was inconsistent and lacked the tools necessary to throw down the field frequently. He never really had the chance to showcase all of his abilities.
It’s unfortunate because Leonard appears to be the most gifted quarterback in the group. At just 6’4″ and 212 pounds, he possesses a powerful and elastic arm along with deadly athleticism. Among the QB prospects this summer, he has the highest ceiling, but he is also one of the biggest unknowns.
However, Leonard has some intriguing tools. In addition, he possesses the appropriate pocket manner and problem-solving skills to excel with such instruments.
Although Leonard can replace Beck as the better QB1 prospect, Beck is right now definitely a safer QB1 bet.
Cameron Ward, Miami
When the 2025 NFL draft starts Cameron Ward seems like the perfect day two quarterback prospect. He has some qualities that can lead to success right away. As well as, some tools that are worth investing in, but he also has some flaws that make it difficult for him to establish a solid foundation over the long run.
At 6’2″ and 223 pounds, Ward has an average physique. However, his talent is uncanny in every aspect. The ball leaps off his hand with a forceful, fast release. He is physically equipped to be a prolific playmaker. He can move in and out of the pocket with ease since he is explosive, balanced, and strong. Even though he’s not a true burner, he possesses the speed to be a useful scrambler.
Not only is Ward a skilled athlete, though. When he’s trying to solve problems while on the run. There is a calm that borders on the unsettling, as though he’s done it thousands of times before. While he may not be hitting 1.000 on throws made outside the pocket, he always seems to be in control.
I prefer to wager on quarterbacks like Ward. He possesses not only the pro-caliber arm skill and athleticism but also the dangerous pocket passer’s ambition and the ability to create that is needed to succeed in the modern NFL. Despite his flaws, Ward possesses the necessary qualities to capture the interest of the league.
Connor Weigman, Texas A&M
This summer’s mystery-box quarterback prospect is Conner Weigman. On the one hand, the Texas A&M signal-caller has long been considered for the NFL. As per 247Sports, he was a third-ranked quarterback in 2022 and a five-star recruit. He was only surpassed by Drew Allar of Penn State and Cade Klubnik of Clemson.
Weigman, on the other hand, hasn’t really played for the Aggies. As a true freshman in 2022, he had a few starts, although that stretch was unpredictable. Despite taking the starting position for 2023, he was sidelined after just four games due to a foot ailment. With only over 250 pass attempts under his belt, nearly 25% of them came against comparatively weaker opponents like Louisiana-Monroe and New Mexico.
Although a great deal of projection is currently needed for his chances, there are intriguing qualities to hold onto. He never hesitates to make a throw. That’s a crucial quality in the pros. In that sense, his playing reminds me a little bit of Ryan Tannehill, not to draw the clichéd connection with the former Aggie. There are still some things for Wiegman to work on. Which makes it hard to project him for the NFL draft in 2025.
Quinn Ewers, Texas
On the surface, Quinn Ewers seems like a top-tier prospect. He was once a five-star recruit and has a right arm like a cannon. When he hits the open field, he has a noticeable jump in his step. That will undoubtedly generate initial discussion at any program, especially one as prominent as Texas.
He is the type of guy who appears to be a lock to make a significant impact in the NFL Draft because he checks all the easy boxes. However, Ewers is still years away from becoming a legitimate first-round talent. Even with his talent and productivity in 2023, he still has a gruff exterior.
The 21-year-old is concerned about accuracy. He is capable of making any throw on the field when he is in the zone. That kind of arm is his. His top ten throws on the highlight reel are on par with or even better than those of his classmates in this class.
Ewers is well-known but yet he’s more of an idea than anything. Raw arm skill and recruitment prestige only go so far. He is currently a Drew Lock kind of prospect, a great gamble on the second day of the 2025 NFL draft with tremendous arm potential, but far from a lock to become a franchise prospect. We’ll see if Ewers can improve from that position with one more season at Texas.
TL//DR: NFL Draft 2025: An Early Look At The Potential Quarterback Class
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