With bowl season in full swing and the 12-team College Football Playoff kicking off Friday, the 2025 NFL draft is quickly approaching. Round 1 is April 24 on ESPN and the ESPN app. Does your favorite team need a quarterback next season? It might have to pick high in Round 1 to get a potential starter.
There were six passers taken in the first 12 picks this past April, including each of the top three selections. Don't expect a repeat in 2025, as this class isn't as loaded at the top nor as deep right below it. There are a few intriguing passers, though, with two having separated themselves from the pack.
How do the quarterbacks in the 2025 class stack up right now? It's time to update my 2025 QB Hot Board, where I rank every passer who has a chance to get drafted. Like last time, this list goes 12 deep, though there are two additions to sub in for Penn State's Drew Allar and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, who have each announced their intentions to return to college for the 2025 season.
I'll go through the strengths and weaknesses of all 12, along with updates on each quarterback's current draft stock. Remember: Several of these guys are underclassmen, so they could choose to return to college for another season, which could further shake up the board.
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Undrafted free agents
1. Cam Ward, Miami
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 223 pounds
Class: Senior | Projected range: Round 1