5 Quarterbacks to Watch in the 2025 NFL Draft Class
The 2024 NFL Draft saw an unprecedented four quarterbacks taken in the top 10 and six taken in the top 12, showcasing the talent pool’s depth. As those rookies get acclimated to their new teams, a group of highly talented quarterbacks await their turn in the 2025 NFL Draft. College football is set to have another talented group of quarterbacks potentially hit the NFL Draft next year, but they must first cement their draft stock during the 2024-2025 collegiate campaign.
Shedeur Sanders - Colorado
Sanders, the son of Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, has already solidified himself as one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects ahead of the 2025 Draft. He’s mobile, confident passing in the pocket, accurate, strong both in his arm and his legs. Sanders possesses the qualities teams want to see in a potential franchise man.
Shedeur Sanders in action
He decided to forgo the draft this year, opting to run it back with his father at Colorado, where they had a putrid season despite starting 3-0. They finished 4-8 on the season (1-8 in Pac-12 play) in Sanders’ first season with the Buffaloes.
The 6-foot-2-inch, 215-pound signal-caller had 3,230 yards with 27 touchdowns and just three interceptions over 11 games last season, passing for a 69.3% completion rate on 430 attempts.
Quinn Ewers - Texas
Ewers led the Longhorns to a College Football Playoff appearance last season, eventually falling to Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft, and the Washington Huskies.
Quinn Ewers in action
Armed with tremendous talent at wide receiver, including Kansas City Chiefs first-round pick Xavier Worthy, Ewers’ second year at Texas saw 3,479 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions over 12 games. It was a significant improvement from his 2,177 yards and 15 touchdowns over 10 games in 2022.
Carson Beck - Georgia
Beck and the Bulldogs appeared on their way to repeat as national champions last season before losing to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, which ultimately left them without a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Carson Beck in action
Beck returns to Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart for a fifth season after finally getting the chance to be the team’s full-time starter. He had 3,941 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions with a 72.4% completion rate.
Jalen Milroe - Alabama
Kalen DeBoer heads from Washington to Alabama, where he shoulders tons of expectations after taking over the Crimson Tide program from Nick Saban, who surprisingly retired after a College Football Playoff run last year.
Jalen Milroe in action
But what helps DeBoer and his offensive mind is having Milroe return as quarterback for Alabama, where he could elevate his draft stock just like Penix did when he joined the Huskies two years ago.
Cam Ward - Miami
The Hurricanes’ program decided to keep Ward from entering the draft this year. Ward was a star at Washington State this past season, throwing for 3,726 yards with 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions with a 66.6% completion rate.
Cam Ward in action
Ward’s experience was also seen at FCS school Immaculate Word, which brings him to his fifth collegiate season in Miami, where he could raise his draft stock.
These five quarterbacks are the ones to watch in the 2025 NFL Draft class, each with their unique strengths and areas for improvement. As they take the field this season, NFL teams will be keeping a close eye on their progress.
