QUARTERBACK
1
Cam Ward
QB | MIAMI | 6’2 | 223
Strengths: Ward is a natural thrower with smooth mechanics. His presence in the pocket is impressive—he always looks calm and can effectively evade pressure. Ward is decisive with a quick trigger, and is willing to cut it loose. He has a strong build and adds value as an athlete who can extend plays. Ward is able to effectively change speeds, throwing with both touch and power. Weaknesses: Ward has occasional head-scratchers/attention lapses. He will need to stay more disciplined and calculated in the NFL. Bottom Line: Ward’s combination of arm talent, production, willingness, and size will make him a fun QB capable of developing into a top-15 starter.
Grade: Round 1
Steve McNair
2
Shedeur Sanders
QB | COLORADO | 6’2 | 215
Strengths: Sanders is a solid athlete who adds value as a scrambler. He has zip on short concepts and looks comfortable delivering the ball in traffic. When protected, Sanders is an accurate thrower who can pick defenses apart. He’s trustworthy when the game is on the line. What I like about Sanders is his ability to take hits. He’s super tough and accustomed to navigating a muddy pocket Weaknesses: Sanders needs to get rid of the ball quicker. He’s prone to taking bad sacks. His arm strength can get the job done, but he lacks true velocity to make every throw. Bottom Line: Sanders needs to learn to play more on time, but his natural playmaking and processing skills are solid.
Grade: Round 2
Geno Smith
3
Jaxson Dart
QB | OLE MISS | 6’2 | 225
Strengths: Dart is an athletic and composed QB with some good traits. He has a strong and physical presence on the field. Dart is composed in the pocket and keeps his eyes downfield. He adds value as a rusher who can extend plays. Dart has good accuracy on short/medium concepts and has shown an ability to inconsistently connect on deep balls Weaknesses: Dart's decision making is a work in progress and he still needs to prove his processing beyond read 1. He needs to do a better job of getting the ball out and avoiding sacks. Bottom Line: Dart can be a good backup with developmental traits to become a decent starter.
Grade: Round 3
Kenny Pickett
4
Will Howard
QB | OHIO STATE | 6’4 | 235
Strengths: Howard is an experienced QB with developmental traits. He has a good frame with prototype NFL size. Howard adds value as an athlete, able to extend plays and navigate the pocket when needed. He has good pop on short and medium concepts and is able to deliver his first read with accuracy Weaknesses: Howard is an older prospect who never really popped in College; despite having elite surroundings. Nothing about his game stands out too much Bottom Line: Howard has the size and traits to be a developmental project with low-end starter upside.
Grade: Round 4
Kyle Trask
5
Jalen Milroe
QB | ALABAMA | 6'2 | 225
Strengths: Milroe is an impressive athlete with great physical tools. His ability as a runner will be a huge asset. Milroe is elusive, vicious, 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 can really drives the ball. Weaknesses: He has a very odd throwing motion. He tends to bail clean pockets and will need to do a better job of staying grounded. Most of his production is from clean pocket check-downs, downfield contested catches, or out-of structure playmaking. Bottom Line: I don’t mind Milroe as a project investment, but I’m skeptical about his ability to succeed in a complex system.
Grade: Round 4
Justin Fields
6
Riley Leonard
QB | NOTRE DAME | 6’4 | 216
Strengths: Leonard is a big QB with added athleticism. He has good vision and gets the ball out quick. Leonard does a good job at limiting turnovers and keeping the ball out of harms way. He shows good accuracy on the run and arm talent on short and medium concepts Weaknesses: Leonard hasn’t produced as much as you’d like. His arm talent is adequate but not special. Leonard is a little heavy footed in the pocket Bottom Line: I like a lot of qualities in Leonard’s game—he should be able to become a high-quality backup in the NFL.
Grade: Round 5
Ryan Tannehill
7
Kurtis Rourke
QB | INDIANA | 6’5 | 223
Strengths: Rourke is a big QB with an NFL frame. He’s had very solid production in college. Rourke is accurate, mechanically sound, and does a nice job at going through his progressions. He’s able to win from the pocket, an absolute must in today’s NFL Weaknesses: Rourke is an older prospect and doesn’t add much athletic value. His arm talent is adequate, but not great Bottom Line: In a weak QB class, Rourke is a pro-ready option who could potentially outperform his pick value.
Grade: Round 5
Aidan O'Connell
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 fail to see much beyond that.
Grade: Round 5
Bailey Zappe
9
Dillon Gabriel
QB | OREGON | 6’0 | 200
Strengths: Gabriel is an experienced college QB with good production across various systems. He plays with good timing and accuracy. Gabriel shows effective field vision and is in command of the offense. He adds value as a rusher who can extend plays Weaknesses: Gabriel is an older prospect, he’s undersized, and he doesn’t give you much beyond the system Bottom Line: Gabriel can be a rotational backup piece; he can do what he’s asked, but won’t offer much beyond that.
Grade: Round 5
Brock Purdy
10
Kyle McCord
QB | SYRACUSE | 6’3 | 220
Strengths: McCord is a smooth QB who had a very productive 2024 campaign. He throws with nice touch and shows the ability to make well placed throws in tight quarters. McCord throws with anticipation and gets the ball out quickly Weaknesses: McCord’s arm talent is not amazing, and he may struggle to truly drive the ball. He’s not going to add much as an athlete and needs to patch up his accuracy to become a more consistent part of his game. McCord has a habit of fading off his back foot Bottom Line: McCord is not going to create much on his own, but he can deliver as a solid NFL backup.