Cam Ward, Shadeur Sanders and all 14 quarterbacks chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft

Such is the importance of the quarterback position in the NFL that, despite the fact the 2025 class was widely considered to be short on elite talent, 14 signal callers were selected in the draft last month.

Here, we take a look at all 14 QBs and their prospects of succeeding in the NFL.

Cam Ward – Tennessee Titans (Pick 1)

With the No.1 pick in the draft, the Titans locked in their future franchise quarterback. Cam Ward shone for the University of Miami last season, throwing for 4,313 yards and 37 touchdowns to lead the Hurricanes to a 10-3 record.

Impressive arm strength and creativity give the 22-year-old a high ceiling in the NFL.

Jaxson Dart – New York Giants (25)

The Giants decided not to take a quarterback with the third overall pick in the draft, instead selecting Penn State edge Abdul Carter.

But Big Blue later traded back into the first round, giving up one second- and two third-round picks to switch places with the Houston Texans at pick No.25. There, they chose Ole Miss standout Jaxson Dart, who showcased athleticism, decisiveness and a powerful arm in a 4,279-yard, 29-touchdown season in 2024.

Tyler Shough – New Orleans Saints (40)

After an unusually long college career spanning three universities over seven years, Shough will turn 26 in the early weeks of his rookie NFL season.

But his age and checkered injury history didn’t put off the Saints from selecting the Louisville slinger early in the second round, clearly valuing his arm talent, experience and NFL readiness.

Jalen Milroe – Seattle Seahawks (92)

Of all the quarterbacks in the 2025 draft class, none possess a single attribute as evidently elite as Milroe’s rushing ability. The former Alabama signal caller picked up 726 yards and 20 touchdowns with his feet last season. He also has perhaps the strongest arm in the class, too.

But the 22-year-old remains an extremely raw prospect, with refinement needed in his decision making and passing over short and intermediate distances – as evidenced by modest return of 16 passing touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2024.

His potential is through the roof, though, and Seattle’s swing with a third-round pick could pay off if Milroe is given time to develop behind new starting quarterback Sam Darnold.

Dillon Gabriel – Cleveland Browns (94)

At just 5ft 11ins and 205lbs, Gabriel is undersized for the position, but across a six-year college career he showed accuracy, athleticism and consistency – with returns of 25, 30 and 30 touchdowns across the last three college seasons. He joins a loaded QB room in Cleveland.

Shedeur Sanders – Cleveland Browns (144)

Sanders was the most talked-about player before, during and after the 2025 NFL draft. Initially predicted to be a first-round pick, the son of former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders slid all the way to the fifth round, where he was finally selected by the Browns.

Doubts over his arm strength, athleticism and attitude contributed to Sanders’ fall, but he was impressively productive at the University of Colorado, with 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns last year. He will compete with veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Gabriel for game time in Cleveland.

Kyle McCord – Philadelphia Eagles (181)

After three years at Ohio State, McCord transferred to Syracuse ahead of the 2024 season and produced the best campaign of his college career, with a whopping 4,779 passing yards and 34 touchdowns. He joins the Super Bowl champions as an understudy to Jalen Hurts.

Will Howard – Pittsburgh Steelers (185)

The man who took McCord’s place at Ohio State was the next QB off the board. Will Howard improved as the 2024 season went on, showing development in his accuracy and touch. He was outstanding through the Buckeyes’ playoff run as they won the National Championship.

Riley Leonard – Indianapolis Colts (189)

Likened to reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen for his size and powerful running ability, Leonard will need to develop as a passer if he is to succeed at the NFL level. He’ll begin his rookie season as the third-choice signal caller on the Colts, behind Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.

Graham Mertz – Houston Texans (197)

A veteran of six college seasons, Mertz was a surprise selection ahead of some of the names that were still on the board at this stage in the draft. His collegiate career ended abruptly in 2024 when he suffered a torn ACL in Week 7 of the Florida Gators’ season.

Tommy Mellott – Las Vegas Raiders (213)

Mellott still has a long way to go as a passer at the NFL level, but he could be utilised by new Raiders coach Pete Carroll as a gadget player due to his speed athleticism. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in two of his four years at Montana State, while he also has experience lining up as a wide receiver.

Cam Miller – Las Vegas Raiders (215)

Despite having added Geno Smith via a trade with the Seahawks during the offseason to be their starter under centre, the Raiders double dipped at quarterback in the draft. Miller racked up over 3,000 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and just four interceptions in his fourth and final season with North Dakota State.

Kurtis Rourke – San Francisco 49ers (227)

Possessing the ideal frame for the position at 6ft 4ins and 220lbs, Rourke showed solid passing skills across six years in college. Last season, he led Indiana to a 10-1 record while posting a 181.4 passer rating despite playing through a torn ACL.

Quinn Ewers – Miami Dolphins (231)

A former top high school star and viewed as a potential first-round pick as recently as the start of the 2024 campaign, last season didn’t go to plan for Ewers, who threw 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in an injury-blighted run with the Texas Longhorns. He has the arm talent to forge a career in the NFL. He just needs to find a level of consistency in his play.

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