Tim Tebow shares advice for incoming NFL rookie class
Tim Tebow shares some valuable advice for incoming rookies like Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward.
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The 2025 NFL draft is less than two months away. Come April 24, hundreds of college prospects will be selected by 32 NFL franchises and become the next crop of standout players in the league.
The 2024 NFL draft was a banner year for quarterbacks. Multiple Heisman Trophy winners (Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels) and prolific college stars (Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix) were among the six first-round quarterbacks in last year’s draft.
The same cannot be said for the 2025 NFL draft. Two quarterbacks are ahead of the rest with Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders most likely to be selected in the first round.
Without a robust veteran quarterback market in free agency, quarterback-needy teams may have to bide their time for another season to find a long-term answer at the position.
Luckily, some high-profile quarterbacks are draft-eligible in 2026. Here are the top five quarterbacks for next year’s draft.
A third generation of Manning quarterbacks could make it to the NFL in 2026. Arch Manning enters the 2025 season with the hype meter turned all the way up for a Longhorns team eying another run in the College Football Playoff (CFP).
Manning appeared in 10 games in 2024, completing 61 of 90 passes for 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. He also made plays with his legs with 25 carries for 108 yards and four rushing touchdowns.
He’s a true junior this fall, so he may end up returning for a fourth season in Austin. Many NFL teams are hoping he doesn’t do that and instead takes his talents to the pro level. Manning’s pocket presence, athleticism, release, anticipation, touch and poise are all impressive for someone who will be 20 years old this fall.
Allar could’ve worked his way into first-round consideration for this draft but opted to return for another year with the Nittany Lions. Allar’s one of the biggest quarterbacks in the country at 6-foot-5 and 243 lbs. with elite arm strength. That size and arm talent will draw comparisons to reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen.
Allar took a leap in 2024 under new offensive coordinators. His biggest improvements were in accuracy and decision-making. His track record for limiting turnovers will endear him to NFL scouts as much as his arm talent; he set an FBS record with 311 pass attempts without an interception to start his college career.
In 2024, Allar completed 262 of 394 passes (66.5%) for 3.327 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He added 96 carries for 302 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
If he continues his current trajectory, Allar will be a sure-fire first-round pick, likely in the top five.
Sellers will be one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the country in 2025. The Gamecocks’ passer boasts a powerful frame at 6-foot-3 and 242 lbs. but with exceptional athleticism. He’s been rumored to hit 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
Sellers boasts a cannon arm with a very clean motion and release to efficiently fire throws at different levels. His athleticism makes him a dual-threat quarterback at any time and his processing speed is already well ahead of his peers as a redshirt sophomore. His pocket presence is also advanced, likely due to his soccer background.
He’s had just one season as a starter in 2024 but played very well. He completed 196 of 299 passes (65.6%) for 2,534 yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had 166 carries for 674 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.
Sellers will have one of the top wideouts in the country to throw to in incoming junior Nyck Harbor. If Sellers improves his touch to maximize his arm talent, he’s a lock for a top-five pick in the draft. Like Manning, he is young enough that he could decide to return to school for another year instead of declaring for the draft.
Nussmeier took over for No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels in 2024 and gave Tigers fans a rollercoaster ride at the position. He’s got the arm talent and gunslinging mentality to attack teams vertically and that’s what he did. Nussmeier led the SEC in completions (337), attempts (525) and interceptions (12) in 2024.
The interceptions reflect his risk-taking, something he will need to improve on in 2025. But he still has a foundation of excelling while throwing under pressure, on the move and with anticipation. There are concerns about his frame at 6-foot-2 but just 200 lbs. He’ll need to add some size to quell those worries.
Nussmeier has a lot riding on 2025. If he can clean up his decision-making and improve progressing through reads, there’s no doubt he’s a first-round talent. Luckily, he has some help in the family. Nussmeier’s father, Doug, is the offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints.
Iamaleava’s similar to Sellers as a dual-threat quarterback with a cannon arm. He’s taller at 6-foot-6 which helps his field vision compared to his peers. Despite that long frame, he has a quick release that can easily work on the move out of varied arm angles.
Like Sellers, Iamaleava only has one year of starting experience but performed well in that lone year. He completed 213 of 334 passes (63.8%) for 2,616 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. On the ground, he had 109 carries for 358 yards and three touchdowns.
His size and arm talent will draw comparisons to Justin Herbert. There are concerns about Iamaleava’s frame at just 215 lbs., his inconsistent footwork and telegraphing throws. If he can clean some of those aspects up, NFL teams will surely hope he declares for the draft after his junior season.
