The 2025 NFL Draft class is beginning to take form, and meaning we’re getting a clearer image of a few of the high prospects and the place teams with probably the most depth.
The operating again, tight finish and offensive sort out positions appear to be the deepest and strongest on the offensive facet of the ball. On protection, the sting defender group is as deep as we’ve seen in a number of years, dominating the projected high 50. There are additionally extra affect defensive backs this 12 months than a 12 months in the past, with loads of choices on all three days of the draft, particularly on Days 2 and three.
Listed here are PFF’s high quarterback prospects within the 2025 NFL Draft, together with some preliminary scouting notes courtesy of lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema.
For the complete rating of draft prospects, together with their three-year participant grades and place rankings, click on right here.
QB1. Cameron Ward, Miami (FL)
Massive board rank: 17
Strengths:
• True sidearm launch that’s David Carr-esque
• Skilled and profitable middle-of-field passer
• “By no means say die” kind of playmaker with good escapability
• Ample arm energy for the NFL degree
• Spectacular and pure contact passer
Weaknesses:
• Holds the ball beneath the shoulders in his stance, which makes for an extended launch
• Facet arm launch is unique however feels too diversified throw-to-throw
• Accuracy numbers are excessive, however that’s extra as a consequence of quantity; true ball placement is not constant
• Ball safety (fumbling) wants to enhance
QB2. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Massive board rank: 43
Strengths:
• Robust, vast base with good measurement within the decrease half to generate throwing energy from his legs
• Repeatable, essentially sound throwing movement (excessive launch level helps make up for smaller top)
• Good zip on passes inside 25 yards
• Psychological and bodily toughness to step up and take a success whereas delivering a throw
• Good really feel/anticipation for attacking zone
• Slippery within the backfield regardless of lack of mobility
• Not afraid to look bottom of the formation on scrambles
Weaknesses:
• Ball velocity can die on him within the air past 40 yards
• Launch velocity is average-to-below-average
• Arm energy is common for NFL requirements
• Would not at all times end throwing movement throughout the physique
• Under-average mobility (excessive sack fee)
QB3. QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Massive board rank: 69
Strengths:
• Fast actions for quick releases
• Fast footwork within the pocket to keep away from strain and throw in a split-second
• Doesn’t panic below strain
• Is aware of tips on how to get by means of his progressions, even below duress
Weaknesses:
• Lefty quarterback, which may be superb however can be an adjustment for some receivers
• Vast leg kick results in open hips and compromised accuracy on fast throws
• Top will make middle-of-the-field throws a problem within the NFL
• True arm energy is beneath common for the NFL
• Mobility is enough for school however will not be as efficient vs. NFL velocity
QB4. Jalen Milroe, Alabama
Massive board rank: 70
Strengths:
• Not simply escapability however a real dual-threat athlete
• Ok athlete to pressure missed tackles in house
• Twitchy athleticism evident in throwing movement velocity
• Can present very nice contact/accuracy on deep passes
• Skilled RPO quarterback
Weaknesses:
• Accuracy/decision-making variance is massive proper now — loads of spotlight performs but in addition loads of regrettable ones
• Holds the ball low and unfastened in his stance
• Accuracy can dip when he takes velocity off his throw for shorter distances
• Can battle seeing non-primary defenders
• Time to throw/sacks taken is much too excessive, even for “you’re taking the dangerous with the great.”
QB5. QB Will Howard, Ohio State
Massive board rank: 98
Scouting notes coming quickly!
