Welcome to the start of my 2025 summer scouting series. To get things started, we’ll be going through my 2025 quarterback watch list aka my top 10 quarterback rankings. This isn’t an all-encompassing list so let me know if there are any quarterbacks you’d recommend checking out.
A couple of other things I want to point out before we get started, these rankings and profiles aren’t as comprehensive as my 2024 position rankings and are more things that stood out on my re-watch of them. So, I don’t have charting like I did for my 2024 quarterback profiles with the exception of Cam Ward as I completed his profile for the 2024 draft after he declared for the draft but before he decided to change course and return to school.
Also, if you are more of an audio person and/or want to check out my top 30 QBs for 2025, you can get check out my Youtube video with these rankings and a bit more details on their strengths, areas of improvements, and overall impressions with this link: https://youtu.be/UHNHpIn-5zM
Riley Leonard
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (QB10)
Height: 6’4” Weight: 212 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 7 Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 95/165 (57.6%); 1102 yards; 3 TDs; 3 INTs
Rushing: 58 carries; 352 yards; 4 TDs; 4 Fumbles
Strengths
- Great arm strength
- Tremendous athleticism
- Tough as nails
Areas of Improvement
- Accuracy is wildly inconsistent
- Footwork didn’t make much progress
- Still too slow of a processor
Overall Impression
- Took a step back as a passer so hopefully can rebound with a change of scenery
Graham Mertz
Florida Gators (QB9)
Height: 6’3” Weight: 215 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 24 Years and 4 Months
Class: RS Fifth-Year Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 261/358 (72.9%); 2903 yards; 20 TDs; 3 INTs
Rushing: 62 carries; -75 yards; 4 TDs; 6 Fumbles
Strengths
- Mechanics
- Safe player
- Pocket awareness
Areas of Improvement
- Limited ADOT
- Limited as a pocket passer
- Anticipation on throws
Overall Impression
- Has the makings of a good career back-up
Jalon Daniels
Kansas Jayhawks (QB8)
Height: 6’0” Weight: 215 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 6 Months
Class: RS Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 56/75 (74.5%); 705 yards; 5 TDs; 1 INT
Rushing: 27 carries; 74 yards; 0 TDs; 1 Fumble
Strengths
- Threat on the move
- Arm talent
- Safe playmaker
Areas of Improvement
- Comfort in the pocket
- Release
- Option offense
Overall Impression
- Intriguing prospect that has a chance to rise this coming season
Cam Ward
Miami Hurricanes (QB7)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 223 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 11 Months
Class: Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 323/485 (66.6%); 3735 yards; 25 TDs; 7 INTs
Rushing: 120 carries; 144 yards; 8 TDs; 12 Fumbles
2023 Games Charted:
Oregon State, Washington, Arizona, Oregon
Totals from Games Charted:
Short Throw Accuracy on Platform: 137/180 (76.11%)
Short Throw Accuracy off Platform: 36/54 (66.67%)
Medium Throw Accuracy on Platform: 19/42 (45.24%)
Medium Throw Accuracy off Platform: 6/10 (60%)
Deep Throw Accuracy on Platform: 5/10 (50%)
Deep Throw Accuracy off Platform: 1/2 (50%)
Left Side of Field Accuracy: 68/108 (69.96%)
Middle of Field Accuracy: 34/50 (68%)
Right Side of Field Accuracy: 93/140 (66.43%)
On Platform, Way Off Target Throws (Vertical/Horizontal): 2/3 (0.5/0.75 per game)
Off Platform, Way Off Target Throws (Vertical/Horizontal): 1/1 (0.25/0.25 per game)
Sack/Fumbles: 3/1 (0.75/0.25 per game)
Throwaways/INTs: 9/3 (2.25/0.75 per game)
Deflections/Pass Interference: 3/1 (0.75/0.25 per game)
Drops: 11 (2.75 per game)
Designed Runs/Scrambles: 12/11 (3/2.75 per game)
Success vs Blitz: 24/43 (55.81%)
Success vs Pressure: 41/77 (53.25%)
Strengths
Footwork: D+
Pocket Presence: C+
“Playmaking”: B+
Short Throw Accuracy: B+
Medium Throw Accuracy: C+
Deep Throw Accuracy: B
Throw on the Run: A-
Success Against Pressure/Blitz: C+
Arm Strength: A-
Release: B-
Ball Security: D+
Top Starter Potential: C+
Comp: EJ Manuel
Strengths
- Great arm strength
- Great on scrambles and rollouts
- Seemed more comfortable winning from the pocket
Weaknesses
- Footwork is still a work in progress
- Release can be cleaned up
- Struggled maintain good pocket play
Overall Impression
The progress he showed in the beginning of the year was good, but he needs to maintain that for the whole season
Jalen Milroe
Alabama Crimson Tide (QB6)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 220 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 4 Months
Class: RS Junior
2023 Stats
Passing: 187/284 (65.8%); 2834 yards; 23 TDs; 6 INTs
Rushing: 161 carries; 531 yards; 12 TDs; 3 Fumbles
Strengths
- Effortless arm strength
- Good understanding of layering throws
- Great athleticism
Areas of Improvement
- Slow processor
- Pocket Presence
- Lower body mechanics
Overall Impression
A player with the tools to rise this upcoming season depending on his progress and how he gels with the new coaching staff
Conner Weigman
Texas A&M Aggies (QB5)
Height: 6’3” Weight: 215 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 8 Months
Class: RS Sophomore
2023 Stats
Passing: 82/119 (68.9%); 979 yards; 8 TDs; 2 INTs
Rushing: 12 carries; 63 yards; 2 TDs; 1 Fumbles
Strengths
- Quick, efficient release
- Great accuracy on the move
- Good pocket awareness and movement skills
Areas of Improvement
- Footwork shows inexperience
- Too much production was too close to the line of scrimmage
- Very little playing time due to foot injury in 2023
Overall Impression
Some nice tools but he needs to put it all together in a fully to nearly fully healthy season
Quinn Ewers
Texas Longhorns (QB4)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 195 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 1 Month
Class: RS Junior
2023 Stats
- Passing: 272/394 (69%); 3479 yards; 22 TDs; 6 INTs
Rushing: 59 carries; 75 yards; 5 TDs; 3 Fumbles
Strengths
- Great arm talent
- Improved mobility
- Seemed to be more comfortable this year
Areas of Improvement
- Footwork is still inconsistent
- Ball placement inconsistencies
- Too many times where he locks onto a receiver
Overall Impression
A lot of natural talent but he needs to show more consistency and good fundamentals if he wants to be viewed by NFL teams as a prospect worth taking on day 1
Shedeur Sanders
Colorado Buffaloes (QB3)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 215 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and 2 Months
Class: RS Junior
2023 Stats
Passing: 298/430 (69.3%); 3230 yards; 27 TDs; 3 INTs
Rushing: 111 carries; -77 yards; 4 TDs; 5 Fumbles
Strengths
- Quick release
- Good vision in the open field
- Shows good discipline hitting all areas of the field
Areas of Improvement
- Average arm strength
- Footwork
- Processing
Overall Impression
The talent is there, but he needs to improve his mechanics, pocket management, and processing skills to prove he is worthy of first-round consideration
Noah Fifita
Arizona Wildcats (QB2)
Height: 5’11” Weight: 194 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 9 Months
Class: RS Sophomore
2023 Stats
Passing: 241/333 (72.4%); 2869 yards; 25 TDs; 6 INTs
Rushing: 38 carries; -33 yards; 0 TDs; 2 Fumbles
Strengths
- Great accuracy
- Quick Release
- Decision making
Areas of Improvement
- Low ADOT
- Size
- Footwork
Overall Impression
Really like him and he will need to continue to build on the end of his 2023 season to become a more viable QB prospect
Carson Beck
Georgia Bulldogs (QB1)
Height: 6’4” Weight: 220 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 5 Months
Class: RS Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 302/417 (72.4%); 3941 yards; 24 TDs; 6 INTs
Rushing: 60 carries; 116 yards; 4 TDs; 5 Fumbles
Strengths
- Sound mechanics and pocket presence
- Throws with great touch and ball placement
- Eyes as a passer
Areas of Improvement
- Release can be more efficient and cleaned up
- Arm strength is good but not elite
- Likely limited to a pocket passer in the NFL
Overall Impression
Solid player with some great accuracy. May not light the league on fire but has the ability to be a very capable starter for an NFL team.
