A look ahead to the 2025 quarterback class and where the top prospects might land
2024’s NFL draft may be a fairly recent memory, but fans of the sport are already looking ahead to what might happen in 2025. This is especially true for the quarterback class, which saw six QBs selected in the first 12 picks during this year.
Although this might not unfold the same way next year, it is likely that some teams who need a new quarterback but didn’t get one in 2024 will be active in this class.
Which NFL teams need to target the best young quarterbacks in 2025’s draft?
One team that falls in this category is the New York Giants. Current QB Daniel Jones had another injury-hit season in 2023 and will need an almost impossible upswing in form in 2024 to convince his team not to target a new quarterback next year.
Across town, the Jets could also be in the market for a new quarterback next year, but for a very different reason. With Aaron Rodgers not guaranteed to continue after the coming season and questions surrounding whether current back-up Jordan Travis can step into his shoes, they might well look for some extra cover in this position. The Raiders, who passed on QBs in the 2024 draft, will be in the mix next year to really help them push on.
Following the latest projections
It is not just NFL franchises who will be looking at the top college quarterbacks for next season’s draft. Fans who follow, and bet on, the sport will be keeping a keen eye on analysts’ big boards throughout the season and placing wagers on who might land where. Many sportsbooks listed under www.oddschecker.com/us/bonus-bets offer odds on who the first pick in next year’s draft will be, as well as a range of other specials and futures markets. Given the importance of the quarterback position in today’s NFL, many of the names touted to go first overall in most drafts are indeed signal callers.
Which players are projected to be the best quarterbacks in 2025’s draft?
There should be a decent number of top young quarterbacks in 2025's NFL draft, which is great news for the aforementioned teams. With each team likely to need some fresh impetus in this position, the number of promising quarterbacks to choose from next year will be a relief to them.
Who are the best of the best when it comes to quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL draft class?
Quinn Ewers – Texas
For most football onlookers, Quinn Ewers will undoubtedly be one of the top QB prospects in 2025's draft. His arm talent is off the scale, and can throw to all three levels of the field. Ewers also seems to relish playing on the big stage, which could help him settle into life in the pro game.
Carson Beck – Georgia
At 6 feet 4 inches tall and around 220 pounds, Beck certainly has a raw physicality that has helped him flourish in college football. Known as a classic pocket passer, he manages to really zip the ball around the field and maintains a calm head under pressure. This underlines his ability to beat the pass rush, make effective plays on the fly, and instinctively understand the right reads.
Shedeur Sanders – Colorado
Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders is also hotly tipped to be one of the highest drafted QBs in 2025, and it’s easy to see why. He has a superb arm, for example, and knows how to stretch the field vertically for his team. Sanders also shows excellent ball security in tight situations and has built up a wealth of starting experience in his career so far. Mobile around the field and with excellent touch, he is one player NFL teams that need a QB are likely to target.
2025’s NFL Draft: Top young QBs
Although some teams were quick to target quarterbacks in the 2024 draft, not all were active in this position. This means that these teams are very likely to target a new quarterback in 2025’s draft and will already be eyeing up the best talent to keep tabs on until then.