QUARTERBACK
1
Cam Ward
QB | MIAMI | 6’2 | 223
Strengths: Ward is a natural thrower with smooth mechanics. His pocket presence is impressive—staying calm under pressure and evading the rush. Ward is decisive with a quick trigger and isn’t afraid to cut it loose. He has a strong build and adds value as an athlete who can extend plays. He shows the ability to change speeds, throwing with both touch and velocity. Weaknesses: Ward occasionally has head-scratchers or lapses in focus. He’ll need to be more disciplined and calculated in the NFL. Bottom Line: Ward’s mix of arm talent, production, confidence, and physical tools makes him a fun quarterback prospect with the upside to develop into a good NFL starter.
Grade: Round 1
Steve McNair
2
Shedeur Sanders
QB | COLORADO | 6’2 | 215
Strengths: Sanders is a solid athlete who can improvise. He has good zip on short concepts and looks comfortable delivering in traffic. When protected, Sanders is an accurate thrower who can pick defenses apart. He’s reliable in high-pressure moments. Sanders is tough—he takes hits and stays poised in a muddy pocket. Weaknesses: Sanders needs to get the ball out quicker and is prone to taking unnecessary sacks. His arm strength is serviceable, but lacks the velocity to make every throw. Bottom Line: Sanders has more physical limitations than you'd prefer for a top pick, but his natural playmaking and processing give him a good opportunity to become an NFL starter.
Grade: Round 2
Geno Smith
3
Jaxson Dart
QB | OLE MISS | 6’2 | 225
Strengths: Dart is an athletic quarterback with appealing traits. He brings a strong, physical presence to the field and remains composed in the pocket, consistently keeping his eyes downfield. He adds value as a mobile threat, capable of extending plays with his legs. Dart also shows solid accuracy on short to intermediate throws, and his mechanics and footwork are notably smooth. Weaknesses: Dart displays some inconsistency in his game and needs to improve his overall discipline and decision-making. Bottom Line: Dart projects as a quality backup with developmental upside. With refinement, he has the tools to grow into a capable NFL starter.
Grade: Round 2
Zach Wilson
4
Will Howard
QB | OHIO STATE | 6’4 | 235
Strengths: Howard is an experienced quarterback with solid developmental traits. He has a good frame with prototypical NFL size. Howard adds value as an athlete, capable of extending plays and navigating the pocket when needed. He shows good velocity on short and intermediate throws and can deliver his first read with accuracy. Weaknesses: Howard is an older prospect who never truly stood out in college, despite playing with elite talent. Nothing in his game particularly jumps off the page. Bottom Line: Howard has the size and tools to be a developmental project with strong backup/low-end starter potential
Grade: Round 3
Kyle Trask
5
Tyler Shough
QB | LOUISVILLE | 6’5 | 225
Strengths: Shough is a big, mature quarterback with a steady consistency to his game. He has an NFL-ready frame, along with added athleticism and toughness. Shough has good footwork and gets the ball out quickly. He displays solid accuracy across the field and shows strong field vision. Weaknesses: Shough is an older prospect (born in 1999) and has dealt with multiple injuries, which complicates his evaluation. His deep arm strength and overall velocity remain questionable. Bottom Line: Shough has the IQ and accuracy to be a viable option early in his career if called upon.
Grade: Round 3
Daniel Jones
6
Jalen Milroe
QB | ALABAMA | 6'2 | 225
Strengths: Milroe is an impressive athlete with great physical tools. His ability as a runner is a huge asset. Milroe is elusive, aggressive, and tough on the ground. He has the arm strength to make every throw and can effectively connect downfield. Milroe has a quick trigger and really drives the ball. Weaknesses: He has a very unorthodox throwing motion. He tends to bail from clean pockets and needs to do a better job of staying grounded. Much of his production comes from check-downs, contested deep shots, or out-of-structure playmaking. Milroe’s accuracy is inconsistent. Bottom Line: Milroe has the tools and character to be a fun project, but I wouldn’t bet my career.
Grade: Round 4
Justin Fields
7
Kyle McCord
QB | SYRACUSE | 6’3 | 220
Strengths: McCord is a smooth quarterback who delivered a highly productive 2024 campaign. He throws with good touch and shows the ability to place the ball well in tight windows. McCord plays with anticipation and gets the ball out quickly. Weaknesses: McCord may struggle to consistently stretch the field, though he can drive the ball well on intermediate throws. He doesn’t offer much as an athlete and needs to improve his accuracy to become more consistent. He also has a tendency to fade off his back foot. Bottom Line: McCord will need to clean up certain aspects of his game, but he has high-end backup potential and can confidently attack tight passing windows.
Grade: Round 4
Drew Lock
8
Quinn Ewers
QB | TEXAS | 6’2 | 210
Strengths: Ewers is an experienced QB who has played in big games. He has smooth footwork and throws with nice touch. Ewers can play on time and in structure and has a good ability to read the field. Weaknesses: Ewers isn’t imposing and has battled injuries throughout his career. He lacks consistent accuracy, and doesn’t throw with urgency or drive. He puts the ball in harms way too often, doesn’t provide big plays, and isn’t going to give you much upside Bottom Line: Ewers could be serviceable in a well-built system, but I don’t see the true upside.
Grade: Round 5
Bailey Zappe
9
Kurtis Rourke
QB | INDIANA | 6’5 | 223
Strengths: Rourke is a big quarterback with an NFL-ready frame. He’s been highly productive at the college level. Rourke is fairly accurate with solid mechanics and does a nice job progressing through his reads. He’s capable of winning from the pocket—an absolute must in today’s NFL. Weaknesses: Rourke is an older prospect and doesn’t bring much athletic upside. His arm talent is adequate but not special. He also played through an ACL tear in 2024. Bottom Line: In a weak quarterback class, Rourke is a pro-ready option who could outperform his draft slot, but he comes with some limitations.
Grade: Round 5
Aidan O'Connell
10
Riley Leonard
QB | NOTRE DAME | 6’4 | 216
Strengths: Leonard is a big quarterback with added athleticism. He has good vision and gets the ball out quickly. Leonard does a nice job of limiting turnovers and keeping the ball out of harm’s way. He displays solid accuracy on the move and good arm talent on short and intermediate throws. Weaknesses: Leonard hasn’t produced at the level you’d hope. His arm talent is adequate but not exceptional. He’s a bit heavy-footed in the pocket and can get antsy under pressure. Bottom Line: I like a lot of qualities in Leonard’s game—he has the tools to develop into a high-quality backup in the NFL.
Grade: Round 5
Ryan Tannehill
11
Dillon Gabriel
QB | OREGON | 6’0 | 200
Strengths: Gabriel is an experienced college quarterback with solid production across multiple systems. He plays with good timing and accuracy, shows strong field vision, and demonstrates command of the offense. He also adds value as a rusher who can extend plays. Weaknesses: Gabriel is an older prospect who doesn’t offer much beyond operating within structure. He’s significantly undersized and lacks high-end arm talent on intermediate and deep throws.
Bottom Line: Gabriel could be a solid backup in a timing-based system (I like Miami).