X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterback Only Edition

Jaxson Dart - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

Justin's quarterback-only 2025 NFL Mock Draft. NFL Draft projections for quarterbacks Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, and more for 2025.

The 2025 NFL Draft isn't really the deepest as far as quarterbacks go. There are two obvious names at the top of the draft in Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, but things dry up rather quickly past that.

That's not to say there isn't quarterback talent here. There might not be a ton of players with superstar upside, but there are players who could be quality starters or even just high-end

Let's predict where quarterbacks will be taken during the first four rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Note: this mock is done without accounting for draft-day trades. It's very possible that Cleveland trades down from No. 2, for example, and that someone comes up to that spot to take a quarterback.

Editor's Note: Prepare for draft day with RotoBaller’s expert Fantasy Football Mock Drafts. Use our free Fantasy Football Mock Draft Tool and Draft Assistant to explore player trends, ADP insights, and winning roster strategies for every league format.

 

First Round NFL Draft Quarterbacks

1. Tennessee Titans - Cameron Ward - Miami

There's a lot of uncertainty at the top of this draft. Yes, Tennessee needs a quarterback and yes, there are two quarterbacks projected to be drafted near the top of this class, but the Titans taking Cam Ward isn't a slam dunk. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is a potential game-changing defender.

However, at the end of the day, it's a quarterback league. Will Levis is clearly not the answer for the Titans, so the team will ultimately take the best available quarterback in this spot. You could argue whether that's Ward or Sanders all day, but Ward feels like the higher upside play.

3. New York Giants - Shedeur Sanders - Colorado

The Browns could use a quarterback at No. 2, but with so much money still invested in Deshaun Watson, it might make more sense financially to wait another year, or at least to wait until Round 2 and spend this pick on Carter to continue focusing on the defensive side of the ball.

The Giants at Pick 3 would certainly go with Shedeur Sanders in this scenario. The Colorado passer might have some limitations as far as mobility, but he's got an arm that can make any throw.

If New York signs Aaron Rodgers, maybe this will change, but for now, it makes sense for the G-Men to go quarterback. (And honestly, Rodgers isn't the answer for New York, so this should still be Sanders even if Rodgers signs with the Giants.)

21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jaxson Dart - Ole Miss

The Steelers are running out of quarterback options. Justin Fields is gone. The top free agents are gone. At this point, Mike Tomlin is likely to be stuck with a veteran stopgap again.

That's why the Steelers are going to reach Pick 21 and take Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. Dart is an accurate passer who can get the ball where he needs to get it. He'd be excellent on an offense with George Pickens and D.K. Metcalf because those two receivers are good enough to cover some of Dart's flaws.

Dart won't be an elite NFL quarterback. However, the Steelers are accustomed to going 9-8 with zero post-Ben Roethlisberger stability. Just adding in someone who can be counted on to be around for years will up this team's ceiling.

 

Second Round NFL Draft Quarterbacks

33. Cleveland Browns - Jalen Milroe - Alabama

If the Browns pass on a quarterback in Round 1, they could turn their attention to Jalen Milroe here in Round 2.

Jalen Milroe is probably the most interesting quarterback prospect in this class. He's by far the best rushing QB, someone who can make huge plays with his legs, but he's also struggled with accuracy at times.

The Browns have backed themselves into a corner at quarterback because of Deshaun Watson. Taking a project like Milroe is one way of attempting to claw their way out of things. Cleveland's history of quarterback failure doesn't lend much confidence to Milroe hitting his upside if he lands there, but for the Browns, this is a good bet to make.

 

Third Round NFL Draft Quarterbacks

71. New Orleans Saints - Dillon Gabriel - Oregon

Dillon Gabriel probably hoped transferring to Oregon last year would give him the same boost that playing in the Ducks offense gave Bo Nix. That wasn't quite the case, but Gabriel should still be one of the first five or six quarterbacks off the board.

New Orleans is in a tough spot in this draft, as the team was selected ninth in Round 1. They can't afford to take a quarterback there. But then, at Pick 40, there's a good chance the top four quarterbacks are off the board and that there isn't really another option worth a second-round pick.

That leaves them waiting until Round 3 for Gabriel, who would compete for the No. 2 job behind Derek Carr unless the Saints move on from Carr. Gabriel is undersized and doesn't have quite enough zing on his passes, but he's very accurate in the short and mid-passing games.

73. New York Jets - Quinn Ewers - Texas

The Jets signed Justin Fields in free agency, but only to a two-year deal. That suggests that while they'd love for him to be the quarterback of the future, the door is open for that to not be the case.

Quinn Ewers is an interesting prospect. It felt like he never quite lived up to expectations in college, but he has a good arm and an ability to make plays on the move.

With that said, Ewers needs time to sit and work on his pocket presence as well as making plays more consistently, but the Jets are likely intent on giving Fields the full 2025 season to prove he can be their quarterback, so Ewers will have time before he's thrown into the fire.

90. Los Angeles Rams - Tyler Shough - Louisville

The Rams seem to like older quarterback prospects. They drafted Stetson Bennett in the fourth round in 2023, for example.

Tyler Shough has really risen up draft boards recently. His advanced age is a concern after spending seven years in college, but he's got ample experience playing in different offensive schemes, as well as a lively arm that can make most throws.

Los Angeles just re-signed Jimmy Garoppolo as their backup, but at this point, I don't think Jimmy G's presence is enough to take QB off the Rams draft board. Matthew Stafford isn't getting any younger. Having a young guy with the experience to step in if needed would be huge.

 

Fourth Round NFL Draft Quarterbacks

114. Carolina Panthers - Will Howard - Ohio State

The Panthers learned in 2024 that Bryce Young can probably be the team's long-term starter, but that conclusion isn't strong enough to preclude them from adding talent on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

Will Howard is coming off a national title-winning season at Ohio State. He knows how to stand tall in the pocket and get the ball where it needs to go, but he doesn't have the world's strongest arm.

Carolina just re-signed Andy Dalton for two years, but Dalton will turn 38 in October. He's not the long-term answer for who the backup QB in Carolina will be. By drafting Howard, the Panthers could be getting a talented, young backup.

135. Miami Dolphins - Kyle McCord - Syracuse

Like the Panthers, the Dolphins have a starting quarterback with some question marks. In Miami, those questions aren't about talent, but rather about if Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy.

It's important that Miami develops someone who can serve as an insurance policy for Tagovailoa. Signing Zach Wilson in free agency probably isn't the answer to that.

That's why the Dolphins could take a Day 3 flyer on a quarterback. Syracuse's Kyle McCord is an option after a strong season with the Orange.

He's not the most mobile quarterback in this class, but he's a consistent pocket passer who probably has more upside than anyone else Miami could bring in as the No. 2. Yes, I'm arguing that he's better than Zach Wilson. We've seen enough of Wilson.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Yordan Alvarez

Resumes Swinging -- Return Imminent?
Jake Burger

to Miss an Additional 2-3 Weeks
TreVeyon Henderson

Signs Rookie Contract
Christian Watson

Goes on PUP List
Austin Riley

Hopes to be Activated Next Week
Ketel Marte

Lands on Restricted List After Burglary
Ricky Pearsall

Heads to PUP List
Brandon Aiyuk

Placed on PUP List
Luther Burden III

Signs Rookie Deal
Washington Nationals

Eli Willits Expected to Sign Contract on Saturday
Grayson Rodriguez

Being Shut Down Again - Will We See Him Again This Year?
Ezequiel Tovar

Activated and Back in Lineup on Friday
Max Fried

"Hopeful" to Pitch Next Week - Looks Like He'll Avoid IL Stint
Steven Kwan

Receives Injection in Wrist, Considered Day-to-Day
CJ Abrams

Back to Start Second Half
Alec Bohm

Back From Rib Injury on Friday
Trey Hendrickson

Holdout to Spill into Regular Season?
Jalen McMillan

Bucs Offensive Coordinator Not Forgetting About Jalen McMillan
Levi Onwuzurike

to Miss at Least Four Games
Nick Emmanwori

Seahawks, Nick Emmanwori Reach Agreement on Rookie Deal
Max Holloway

Set For Main Event
Brandon Lowe

Back From 10-Day Injured List
Dustin Poirier

Set For His Final UFC Fight
Roman Kopylov

Set For Co-Main Event
Paulo Costa

Returns At UFC 318
Luis L. Ortiz

to Remain on Leave for Another Month - Will he Pitch Again?
Daniel Rodriguez

Looks For Third Win In A Row
Kevin Holland

Set For His Fourth Fight This Year
Dan Ige

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
MMA

Patricio Freire Set For His Second UFC Fight
Daniel Zellhuber

Set To Open Up UFC 318 Main Card
Michael Johnson

Looks For Third Consecutive Win
Elijah Arroyo

Signs Rookie Deal
Jaydon Blue

Described as "Borderline Lazy"
T.J. Sanders

Bills Sign T.J. Sanders to Rookie Deal
Christian Wilkins

Raiders Put Christian Wilkins on PUP List
Jabari Small

Lions Add Jabari Small to Backfield
Quinshon Judkins

Remains Unsigned, Won't Report With Rest of Rookies
Mason Taylor

Agrees to Rookie Contract with Jets
Hendon Hooker

Leading Lions QB2 Battle Entering Training Camp
Ozzy Trapilo

Agrees to Rookie Contract with Bears
Tate Ratledge

Agrees to Rookie Contract with Lions
Jack Bech

Signs Rookie Contract with Raiders
Yegor Chinakhov

Requests Trade
Dakota Joshua

Maple Leafs Acquire Dakota Joshua
Lukas Dostal

Signs Five-Year Extension with Ducks
Shemar Stewart

Not Practicing With College Team
Eugenio Suárez

Eugenio Suarez Expected Back Friday
Damian Lillard

Returning to Portland
Paul Skenes

Pirates Could Preserve Paul Skenes in Second Half
Brooks Barnhizer

Grabs 19 Points, Nine Boards in Summer League Win
Jeremiah Fears

Scores 22 Points in Summer League Loss to Thunder
Isaiah Collier

Collects 17 Points In Summer League Win
Caleb Houstan

Joins Hawks
AJ Johnson

Erupts for 25 Points in Summer League Loss
Washington Wizards

Leaky Black Logs Double-Double in Loss to Jazz
Connor Norby

Undergoes Surgery, Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks
Trey Alexander

Tallies 25 Points in Losing Effort
Johni Broome

Records Second Consecutive Double-Double
Jahmir Young

Has Historic Summer League Outing
Rob Dillingham

Plays Big Role in Wednesday's Win
Tyrese Proctor

Erupts for 35 Points Against Kings
Cody Williams

Leads Jazz to Victory Against Wizards
LeBron James

Mavs Not Interested in "Gutting its Roster" For LeBron James
Josh Hart

Undergoes a Procedure on Right Finger
Jake Burger

Goes on 10-Day Injured List With Quad Strain
Sal Frelick

Dealing With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain, TBD for Start of Second Half
Chris Sale

Plays Catch
Los Angeles Clippers

Bradley Beal Heading to Los Angeles to Join Clippers After Contract Buyout
Rayan Rupert

Scores 24 Points in Summer League Win
Derik Queen

Collects Third Consecutive Double-Double in Summer League Loss
GG Jackson II

Records 13 Points in Summer League Action on Tuesday
Johni Broome

Logs Double-Double Against Wizards
DaRon Holmes II

Records Double-Double in Summer League Loss to Raptors
Kyle Schwarber

Named All-Star Game MVP
Harris English

Takes Stellar 2025 Performance to The Open Championship
Aldrich Potgieter

Seeks Better Result in Northern Ireland
Cameron Young

Likely to Hang Around at The Open Championship
Cameron Smith

Just Trying to Make the Cut at Royal Portrush
Jordan Spieth

Is Jordan Spieth Still a Natural for Links Style Golf?
Patrick Reed

a Viable Option at The Open Championship
PGA

Sungjae Im Wants to Rebound from Last Experience at Royal Portrush
Xander Schauffele

Looks to Defend His Claret Jug at Royal Portrush
Tony Finau

Trying to Turn Tide at Royal Portrush
Daniel Brown

Seeks a Rebound at The Open Championship
Rory McIlroy

Will be the Most Watched Player This Week at Royal Portrush
Daniel Berger

Trending Poorly as The Open Championship Looms
Clayton Kershaw

Retires Both Batters In ASG Appearance
Robert MacIntyre

Hoping to Bounce Back at Open Championship
Shane Lowry

Hopes to Repeat at Royal Portrush
Brian Harman

Hopes to Rekindle Some Magic at the 153rd Open
UTA

Michael Carcone Returns to Utah on One-Year Contract
Bowen Byram

Signs Two-Year Deal with Sabres
Morgan Barron

Jets Re-Sign Morgan Barron for Two Years
PGA

Chris Gotterup Punches Ticket to Royal Portrush With Win at Scottish Open
Bryson DeChambeau

Hopes to Reverse Links Golf Struggle at the 153rd Open
Keegan Bradley

Needs to Find The Weekend at Royal Portrush for Ryder Cup Hopes
Justin Thomas

Finishes Tied For 22nd at Genesis Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

Finishes Tied For Eighth at Genesis Scottish Open
Jon Rahm

Finishes in Second at LIV Andalucia
Tallison Teixeira

Suffers First-Round TKO
Derrick Lewis

Scores First-Round TKO
Stephen Thompson

Loses Controversial Split Decision
Gabriel Bonfim

Wins Controversial Split Decision
Calvin Kattar

Gets Outclassed At UFC Nashville
Steve Garcia

Extends His Win Streak
Nate Landwehr

Gets Knocked Out
Morgan Charrière

Morgan Charriere Scores Third-Round Knockout
Austen Lane

Suffers Submission Loss
Vitor Petrino

Scores First-Round Submission In Heavyweight Debut
Tuco Tokkos

Earns His First UFC Win
Chase Elliott

Charges to A Finish of Third At Sonoma
Chase Briscoe

Finishes Second With his First Career Road-Course Top-Five at Sonoma
Christopher Bell

Rollercoaster Day Ends With Top-5 Finish at Sonoma
William Byron

Maintains the Regular-Season Points Lead
Kyle Busch

Earns A Hard-Fought Top-10 Finish At Sonoma
Alex Ovechkin

Not Thinking About Retirement
PIT

Penguins Acquire Arturs Silovs
NHL

Nikolai Kovalenko Returns to Russia
Tyler Reddick

Evades Near Upset to Remain Alive in In-Season Challenge
Ty Gibbs

One of Three Tylers to Make In-Season Challenge Semifinals
Kyle Larson

Curiously Mediocre at Sonoma Before Late-Race Crash
NASCAR

John H. Nemechek Edges Out Teammate to Make In-Season Challenge Semifinal
Alex Bowman

Ty Dillon Bumps Alex Bowman to Advance to In-Season Challenge Semifinal
Shane Van Gisbergen

Can Anyone Beat Shane van Gisbergen at Sonoma?
Tyler Reddick

Better at Sonoma Than Record Shows
Chase Elliott

a Prime DFS Option at Sonoma
Michael McDowell

Struggling a Bit at Sonoma
NASCAR

Christopher Bell Has Never Finished Better Than Ninth at Sonoma
Ryan Blaney

Has Top-10 Upside at Sonoma
NASCAR

Sunday at Sonoma Will Likely Be a Long Race for Bubba Wallace
Kyle Larson

Is A Likely Top-Five Contender for Sonoma
Ryan Preece

Points Position Could Affect Race at Sonoma
Todd Gilliland

Struggling to Find Speed at Sonoma
Ty Gibbs

May be an Underrated Favorite to Compete for the Win at Sonoma
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF