As the College Football Playoff semifinals approach, the excitement for the 2025 NFL Draft continues to build. Scheduled to take place from April 24 to April 26, 2025, the draft is already generating buzz as top NFL teams prepare to secure standout players from college football. Among the highlights of the season, an updated list of ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s top quarterback prospects has captured the attention of fans and analysts alike, showcasing the potential future stars of the league.
Recent performances during key bowl games and the postseason have prompted a shuffle in the rankings, particularly at the top. With quarterbacks delivering stellar numbers and leading their teams to glory, the anticipation for who will grab the spotlight during the draft is palpable. Here’s how the updated list of top quarterbacks looks:
Top 10 Quarterbacks for the 2025 NFL Draft
#10 Riley Leonard
The 22-year-old Notre Dame talent lands at the tenth spot. Known for his versatility, Leonard showcased his dual-threat abilities during the Sugar Bowl against Georgia, where he racked up 170 total yards – 90 passing and 80 rushing.
#9 Kurtis Rourke
Taking ninth place is the Indiana Hoosiers QB, who transitioned from the Ohio Bobcats last year. Rourke put up an impressive 3,042 yards and a career-high 29 touchdowns, leading his team to the CFP.
#8 Tyler Shough
The Louisville Cardinals standout comes in at eighth. At 25 years old, Shough had his best career numbers this season, throwing for 3,149 yards and 23 touchdowns.
#7 Will Howard
Ranked seventh is Ohio State Buckeyes’ Will Howard, who had an exceptional postseason. He threw for 3,498 yards and 32 touchdowns, making a strong case for his inclusion in the top 10.
#6 Quinn Ewers
The 21-year-old Texas Longhorns quarterback lands sixth on the list. Ewers turned heads with 29 touchdown passes in 13 games, though he also logged 11 interceptions.
#5 Carson Beck
Georgia Bulldogs’ Carson Beck cracks the top five with an impressive season, throwing for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
#4 Jalen Milroe
The 22-year-old Alabama Crimson Tide QB claims the fourth spot, delivering a solid performance with 2,844 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
#3 Jaxson Dart
Ole Miss Rebels’ rising star Jaxson Dart secures third place. The 21-year-old set a Gator Bowl record by throwing for 4,279 yards, solidifying his position in the rankings.
#2 Cam Ward
Ward takes the runner-up position in the rankings. The 22-year-old’s standout season included throwing for 4,313 yards and an FBS-leading 39 touchdowns, earning praise from analysts.
#1 Shedeur Sanders
The top spot goes to a 22-year-old quarterback who delivered an exceptional season, completing 74% of his passes – the best rate in the country – for 4,171 yards, 37 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions.
