2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings - Top QBs

These are 2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings – the Top Quarterbacks in 2025!

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Scouting the Signal Callers: 2025 Quarterback Prospects

Let’s get the obvious out of the way: The 2025 Quarterback Class is weak. Since the turn of the 21st Century, the 2007 and 2013 Drafts bestowed the two worst cadre of quarterbacks. In 2007, JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn were selected in the first round and both fizzled as professionals rather quickly. Six years later, EJ Manuel was the only signal caller in the first round and never became an effective starter. Second-round pick Geno Smith remains the only active quarterback from the class 12 years later.

It is the least enticing group of signal callers since 2022 when Kenny Pickett landed in the first round, and Brock Purdy (the last pick on the Draft) is the sole signal caller who has made a significant fantasy impact three years later.

Looking at the current class, three players stand atop the rankings: Cam Ward, Miami, Jaxson Dart, Mississippi and Shedeur Sanders, Colorado. Nonetheless, all of them would be outside of the Top 5 among last year’s prospects. If J.J. McCarthy—who missed the entire 2024 season—was available this April, the Vikings’ rookie would be the top-graded quarterback followed by Ward, Dart and Sanders.

Out of Luck

All of the other prospects are possible value picks in Dynasty drafts depending on landing spot and potential opportunity. In S-Flex leagues, astute Dynasty owners selected a quarterback among the six first rounders last year. Regrettably, those in need are going to be desperate to acquire a quarterback over the offseason.

For the 12th year and second as a member of the PlayerProfiler team, I am furnishing portraits of the foremost quarterback prospects in the upcoming Draft. Only three signal callers have first-round grades. Yet not one is an elite prospect in my QB Model when compared against the best in the past 11 years. The remaining prospects are risky (but enticing) and might be pushed up draft boards with so many teams in need at the position.

The players’ college resume and scouting reports are furnished for PlayerProfiler readers to better assess the prospects. Please hit the link below to see the Class of 2025 QB rankings, model and compare the numbers against the top signal callers in the past 11 years.

Scholar’s Quarterback Rankings, QB Model and Statistical Benchmarks

2025 Scholar’s QB Rankings

Cam Ward – Miami

Prospect Resume

In the 1980’s, Miami was Quarterback U. The Hurricanes produced Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar and Vinny Testaverde, who all became stars in the NFL, and Craig Erickson led Miami to the 1989 National Championship. In 1992, Gino Torretta won the Heisman, and nine seasons later, Ken Dorsey guided the program to its fifth (and last) National Championship. It has been a long time since Miami had a quarterback with the resume of Cam Ward entering the NFL.

The utility of the transfer portal cannot be overlooked for players, and Ward is the epitome of its value. Coming out of high school, he enrolled at Incarnate Word (an FCS program) and played two seasons for the Cardinals. In 2021, Ward excelled and earned FCS All-American and Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Afterwards, he transferred to Washington State. He started all 25 games of his Cougars’ career and passed for 6,963 yards and 48 touchdowns over two seasons. He also recorded 13 touchdowns on the ground.

Last year, Ward dipped his toe into the draft process but decided to take his skills to South Florida and suit up for a final season in orange and green. The decision to transfer paid massive dividends for Ward and his professional outlook. He earned ACC Player of the Year, the Davey O’Brien Award and consensus First Team All-American in his only season on campus. The fifth-year passer established Miami’s single-season record for passing yards (4,313) and touchdowns (39). His 67.2 completion percentage on 454 passes also set a program mark for a season. In a weak quarterback class, Ward clearly made the right decision to play for the Hurricanes’ and cemented himself as a first-round talent in the NFL Draft.

Film Breakdown and Skills

At 6-2 and 223 pounds, Ward illustrated the physical skills, arm talent and mental acumen to excel in the NFL over the past three seasons. A dynamic passer, he throws from many different arm angles and platforms. The five-year starter fits the ball into tight windows and threatens all levels of the defense. He has clean mechanics and gets the pigskins out of his hands rapidly most of the time. Ward excels with a great football IQ: Ward processes quickly, diagnoses defenses and makes progression reads. He understands defensive concepts, audibles at the line of scrimmage and makes pre-snap calls for the O-line.

Ward sprinkles passes to all teammates and gets many playmakers involved. He is not an elite scrambler but avoids pressure well and does not get rattled easily, remaining calm under duress. With patience and poise in the pocket, the former Hurricane ably improvises when plays break down. Ward throws well on the run, keeping eyes focused downfield. He is a leader of men in the huddle.

If Ward excels in the NFL, he must correct some flaws in his game. He fumbled eight times last year and was a little lackadaisical with ball security while scrambling. Occasionally, the Miami quarterback plays hero ball and does not take the easier completion or yards available. He needs to quicken his internal clock as he tends to hold onto the ball too long. Ward does not have many anticipatory passes on tape in which he throws before the receiver makes his cut or gets open. Having taken many snaps out of the shotgun formation, he will need to adjust to lining up under center. Despite some areas of concern, Ward is the top signal caller available but would benefit from a strong quarterback coach, who helps the rookie improve and correct his deficiencies.

Scholar’s Grade: B

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Jaxson Dart – Mississippi

Prospect Resume

There will likely be a wide schism of opinions on Jaxson Dart as a prospect. The analytics/data community will pinpoint the former Mississippi quarterback as a top-level starter candidate in the NFL. The industrial scouting complex will grind the tape and may not rate Dart as highly. Is the former Rebels’ quarterback a first-round prospect?

A four-star recruit, Dart was the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year as a high school senior in 2020. He signed with USC, enrolled early and played as a true freshman in 2021. Dart appeared in six games, starting three. He tossed nine touchdowns among his 117 completions and passed for 1,353 yards. When Lincoln Riley took over the Trojans’ program, Dart decided to transfer to Mississippi and play for Lane Kiffin and compete in the SEC.

A very good athlete, Dart immediately illustrated his two-way skills for the Rebels. He completed 62.4% of his passes for 2,974 yards and 20 touchdowns and gained 614 rushing yards with a score. In the Texas Bowl, the sophomore concluded the campaign with 361 yards in the air and three total touchdowns, breaking the Ole Miss bowl record for total offense with 427 yards versus Texas Tech.

Accomplishments

As a junior, Dart was All-SEC honorable mention and semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award while leading the Rebels to their first ever 11-win season. Highly productive on the ground, he notched 389 yards and eight scores, and PFF graded Dart as the third-best rushing QB (79.9) in the SEC. As a passer, he ended the season with 3,364 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and only five interceptions. In the Peach Bowl, Dart set a school bowl record with 379 passing yards and three touchdowns and rushed for a score.

Dart capped his college career off with a spectacular Gator Bowl performance against Duke, passing for 404 yards (shattering his previous record) and four touchdowns and rushing for 43 yards. For the season, he posted his only 4,000-yard campaign while posting a 29-6 TD:INT Ratio. He also scrambled for 485 yards and three scores. He was named First Team All-SEC and honorable mention All-America as well as being named a Finalist for the Manning and Johnny Unitas Awards.

This connection ⚡️@JaxsonDart ➡️ @jordantwatkins pic.twitter.com/KuFZEmZH4p

— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) January 3, 2025

My QB Model fancies the dual-threat playmaker, and after watching Dart on film, he grades highly in competitive toughness and leadership skills. This spring, I look forward to the debate throughout the Draft process.

Film Breakdown and Skills

For a quarterback prospect, Jaxson Dart has very good size and athleticism at 6-2 and 225 pounds. He owns a quick and strong release and utilizes multiple arm angles to throw. Employing velocity and touch, he spins a tight spiral and distributes the ball well to all parts of the field. The former Rebel has a gunslinger mentality and fits the ball into tight windows. He is patient in the pocket and takes big hits. Dart makes pre-snap reads and analyzes defensive formations. He identifies coverages and pinpoints receivers in single coverage.

With playmaking ability, Dart throws well on the move, makes plays outside of script and improvises when needed. He executes bootlegs and rollouts and is excellent at play-action and RPOs. He also boasts good ball handling skills, executing ball fakes. As a scrambler, he is a tough runner who absorbs punishment. In four seasons, he has illustrated the dual-threat abilities to be an effective signal caller.

At Mississippi, Dart was developed in a schemed-heavy/spread offense and tends to eyeball initial targets and telegraphs passes. He is not an elite-level thrower of the pigskin and lacks deep ball accuracy. At times, his mechanics and footwork break down causing accuracy to disappear. On film, Dart does not often make multiple reads and lacks anticipatory throws. In big games, he did not shine against better defenses. Dart has the skills in which an organization can build an offense around for sure. He will need time to evolve as a passer and master a more complex offensive scheme not centered on one-read throws.

Scholar’s Grade: B

Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Prospect Resume

Considering his father is a Hall of Famer, Shedeur Sanders took a road less travelled to stand among the elite passers in the upcoming Draft. In high school, he was a four-star recruit after completing 805-of-1,238 passes for 12,627 yards and 166 touchdowns and posting a 47-5 record. Upon graduating, he enrolled at Jackson State where his father, Deion Sanders, was head coach of the Tigers.

Sanders played two seasons in Jackson, Mississippi and became one of the best players in the FCS. He guided the Tigers to a 23-3 mark and two appearances in the Celebration Bowl, the HBCU National Championship Game. As a sophomore, he was named a finalist for the Walter Payton Award—the top offensive player in FCS football. In two years, he connected on 616-of-901 passes for 6,983 yards and 70 touchdowns with just 14 interceptions and rushed for 157 yards and nine scores.

Colorado

In 2023, both father and son moved to Boulder, Colorado to lead the Buffaloes’ program coming off an 1-11 debacle. During those two seasons, the father-son duo led Colorado to 13 victories and the Alamo Bowl. Shedeur continued to shine on the gridiron as a passer, rising up position ranks and possibly being the first player selected in April.

Last fall, Sanders was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year after completing 74% of his throws for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns. He won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award given to the nation’s top upperclassman quarterback. Two years ago, Sanders passed for 3,230 yards and 27 touchdowns while connecting on 69% of his passes. He garnered Pac-12 Newcomer of the Year honors and honorable mention honors in the Conference. He finished his Buffaloes’ tenure first in career passing touchdowns, and fifth in passing yards while setting a single-season mark for passing yards. Sanders’ resume stands among the elite field generals in the 2025 Class.

Film Breakdown and Skills

At 6-2 and 215 pounds, Sanders plays with a swagger and confidence that mirrors his father’s. He has a sharp football mind, processing information rapidly and diagnosing opponent schemes pre-snap. Sanders is a classic pocket passer with fantastic accuracy and ball placement. The senior stands tall while pass rushers bear down: He mastered muddy pockets playing behind a poor offensive line in 2023. He can pick secondaries apart when given time, identifying one-on-one matchups with receivers.

With a smooth, quick and compact release, Sanders is a remarkable pitcher at the short and intermediate levels of the defense. In the middle of the field, Sanders throws anticipatory passes extremely well, allowing playmakers to accumulate YAC yards. He protects receivers and does not throw them into traffic. He makes good decisions and rarely turns the ball over. While scrambling, he keeps eyes focused on targets. Sanders employs second-reaction savvy and intuition when plays fall apart. A tough competitor with strong fundamentals and fantastic footwork, he soaks up physical punishment. Over the past two campaigns, he illustrated improved pocket poise and better clock management in his head.

Lack of Rushing Yards

Sanders must learn to balance competitiveness and an attacking mindset. He holds the ball far too long and takes unnecessary sacks. He occasionally drifts backwards or sideways in pocket, which gets him in trouble. Despite being a great athlete, he does not gain rushing yards. Overconfident in his arm strength, Sanders attempts throws that might not succeed in the NFL. He fights to extend plays instead of admitting defeat and moving on to the next one. The NFL scout’s narrative around Sanders’ professional potential outweighs his production on the field. He will be taken among the first two selections in the NFL Draft; yet, I do not grade him as highly in my film study and QB model.

Scholar’s Grade: B-

Jalen Milroe, Alabama

Prospect Resume

Over the past five years, three Alabama quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft: Bryce Young (2023), Mac Jones (2021) and Tua Tagovailoa (2020). When the season ended, Jalen Milroe decided to declare for the Draft, becoming the fourth Crimson Tide quarterback to continue chasing his dream since 2020.

Milroe has played under the guidance of legendary coach Nick Saban in 2023 and one of the best offensive minds in college football Kalen DeBoer in 2024. He may be selected during the opening evening of the Draft (yet, I do not have a first-round grade) if an organization falls in love with his leadership skills, athletic upside and dual-threat playmaking.

Accomplishments

In 2023, Milroe replaced Heisman winner Young behind center and was named Team Captain. He earned Second Team All-SEC and concluded the season fifth in the FBS in passer efficiency (172.2). He connected on 65.8% of his throws (187-of-284) for 2,834 yards and 23 touchdowns with only six interceptions. Milroe also rushed 161 times for 531 yards and 12 scores.

Last year, the redshirt junior’s passing efficiency dipped as he recorded a 148.8 passer rating. As a pitcher, Milroe totaled 2,844 yards and 16 touchdowns via the air. He embraced a bigger role on the ground for Alabama, gaining 726 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns. He was responsible for 212 total points, averaging 17.7 points per game, and finishing seventh in both categories in the nation.

Milroe has the leadership and football IQ to succeed as a professional in the right situation. Nonetheless, he has started less than 30 games during his college tenure and would benefit from a redshirt season to adjust and learn the NFL game.

Film Breakdown and Skills

How does a franchise and its scouting department balance physical traits and growth potential with production and performance when evaluating a quarterback? An organization looking for a long-term developmental prospect might covet Milroe and pull the trigger earlier in the Draft than expected. If a team needs a plug-and-play starter, it is likely to bypass the Alabama field general. My film study and analysis pinpoint the usefulness of an apprentice season on the sideline for Milroe as a rookie.

At 6-2 and 225 pounds, Milroe is a super charged and dynamic athlete with a well-built frame. He is the most physically gifted signal caller in the class and fits the archetype of a modern dual-threat signal caller. A creative playmaker and tough competitor, he has a quick release and explosive arm talent with the ability to throw off different platforms. He drives the pigskin outside the hash marks with velocity. Milroe played in a pro-style offense and shines in play-action and half-field reads. With stupendous speed, agility and contact balance, he excels on the run and in the open field. He utilizes pump fakes and eyes to manipulate defenders. The two-time team captain also has first-class leadership skills.

Mobility

Alas, Milroe plays hero ball too often and bails out of pocket, relying on his legs. The two-year starter drops eyes in face of an oncoming pass rush and needs to improve pocket awareness and poise. He does not illustrate many anticipatory throws—he is a ‘must see-it-to-throw-it’ passer. He nearly always throws fastballs and rarely varies speed or trajectory, needing to refine his touch. Lacking archetypal mechanics, his footwork falls apart under duress. He is an inconsistent player with wild swings of production and outcomes on a play-by-play and game-by-game basis. As an NFL quarterback, he is a high-ceiling prospect with a lofty chance of misfiring. Draft capital will inform fantasy managers of how the league and a franchise grade the former Crimson Tide star.

Scholar’s Grade: C+

Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

Prospect Resume

Dillon Gabriel is one of the most accomplished college quarterbacks in the history of the game: He started more games (64) than any signal caller, breaking Bo Nix‘s record. In six college campaigns, Gabriel played for three schools and passed for over 3,000 yards in a season for each program. He established a new FBS record for career touchdowns (155) and finished second in career passing yards (18,722). He also rushed for 1,209 career yards and scored 33 times on the ground.

Accomplishments

A consensus three-star recruit from Hawaii, Gabriel joined UCF for the 2019 season. As a true freshman, he started 12 games for the Knights and was named Second Team All-AAC, completing 59.3% of his passes for 3,653 yards—UCF freshman record—and 29 touchdowns against seven interceptions. The following season, he again earned Second Team All-AAC and was named a Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist. The sophomore passed for over 3,000 yards and set a career-best with 32 touchdown passes. As a junior the next season, he suffered a season-ending injury after three games and earned a redshirt.

After three years in Orlando, Gabriel packed his bags and moved to Norman, Oklahoma to sling the pigskin for the Sooners. In two campaigns, he passed for 6,826 yards and logged a 55-12 TD:INT Ratio. In 2022, he earned the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and honorable mention all-conference, and in 2023, he was named to First Team All-Big 12. Gabriel had one year of eligibility remaining and transferred north to Eugene, OR.

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Dillon Gabriel is officially a Heisman Trophy finalist. #GoDucks @_dillongabriel_ x @HeismanTrophy pic.twitter.com/qWthnepmx7

— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) December 9, 2024

As a member of the Ducks, the sixth-year quarterback guided Oregon to an undefeated record and Big Ten Championship before losing to Ohio State in the CFP quarterfinals-Rose Bowl. Gabriel connected on a career-best 72.9% of passes for 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns. He added 149 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. For the season, he was named Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten. He also went to New York as a Heisman Finalist and finished third in the voting. After the top quarterbacks are off the board, Gabriel provides a great option for an organization seeking depth at the position with starter upside.

Film Breakdown and Skills

Gabriel is an impromptu playmaker with good athleticism at 6-0 and 200 pounds. He conducts the offense with precision and poise and is an accurate passer combining stupendous ball placement with touch and accuracy. A good anticipatory thrower, the six-year hurler makes high-arching passes to give receivers time to track the pigskin. Patient in the pocket, Gabriel easily climbs and slides and will stand tall in the face of pressure and soaks up blows. He has functional mobility with very good feet, keeping eyes focused downfield while avoiding pass rushers.

A productive player throughout his college tenure, Gabriel is a highly experienced competitor who played in three different offensive schemes under a variety of coaches. He excels within structure. An exceptional processor of information, he makes progression reads, sometimes uncovering the third or fourth target. A touch passer, Gabriel manipulates safeties to open up holes in the defense and wins with proper ball placement. He would excel in a high-speed offense with RPOs or a West Coast passing game.

He is an older prospect who enters the league after six years of college football and will be 25 at the end of his rookie season. Gabriel is an undersized quarterback with a smaller frame and average arm talent. He does not push the ball outside of the numbers often and lofts the ball with lots of air on deep passes. Can he complete passes into tight windows? Not a dynamic runner, he seldom outruns defenders or gains large chunks of yards. He missed most of 2021 with a broken clavicle in left shoulder. Gabriel has the resume and skills to make a living in the NFL as a backup or spot starter. In the right scheme, he might be a reliable leader and offensive chain mover.

Scholar’s Grade: C+

Quinn Ewers, Texas

Prospect Resume

Reports indicate that Quinn Ewers turned down a potential $8 million NIL deal to play another season in college. The former Longhorn decided to pursue his professional goals and entered his name in the NFL Draft. Was it the right decision? Financially, it is questionable if Ewers drops beyond the second round. A third-round selection averages between $5.5 to $6.0 million. Developmentally, Ewers would surely benefit from another year learning the position. I have a third-round grade on the three-year starter after breaking down the film and plugging in the numbers.

In high school, Ewers was the No. 1 overall player by 247Sports in the nation. He earned an invite to the 2022 All-American Bowl and was named All-American. After reclassifying in the Class of 2021, he skipped senior year and enrolled at Ohio State early. He stayed on campus for one season behind C.J. Stroud and Kyle McCord. Afterwards, Ewers decided to transfer to Austin, Texas.

Accomplishments

As a redshirt freshman in 2022, Ewers played in 10 games and led the Longhorns to six victories. Passing for 2,177 yards and 15 touchdowns, he garnered the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year Award. He concluded the campaign with 116 passes without an interception, which was the eighth-longest streak in Texas history. As a sophomore, Ewers collected Second Team All-Big 12 honors and was a Davey O’Brien and Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award semifinalist. He passed for a career-best 3,479 yards and 22 touchdowns while completing 69% of his throws. In the Big 12 Championship Game, Ewers was named MVP.

Last year, Ewers led the Longhorns to the College Football Playoffs (CFP) and SEC Championship game. He also garnered Second Team All-SEC after passing for a career-high 32 touchdowns against 12 interceptions while accumulating 3,472 passing yards and completing nearly 66% of passes.

In the past three years, he guided Texas to 27 victories and two CFP appearances. As a starter, he posted a 21-4 mark over the last two seasons and is the only quarterback to lead his team to the playoffs both years. In Texas history, he concluded his tenure third all-time in passing yards with 9,128 and passing touchdowns with 68. By entering the NFL, Ewers clearly believes in himself; nevertheless, teams will inform fans, and Dynasty managers, how he is valued as a pro prospect in April.

Film Breakdown and Skills

Ewers displays the athleticism and raw talent to be a productive starter in the NFL. The former Longhorn is an aggressive thrower who believes in his arm strength. He executes well in a clean pocket and distributes the pass to different targets. At times, he slings an impressive fastball that zips into small holes, and occasionally, delivers the pass with a three-quarters release. With functional mobility, he slips and slides to avoid pressure, finding open holes and throwing on the run. Ewers shines in the quick-passing game and on shorter throws. A smooth ball handler, he is adept at play-action and ball fakes. He reads defenses from high-to-low well and has played in big games with lots of pressure.

In spite of an aggressive nature, Ewers has good, but not great, arm strength. The 6-2 and 210-pound junior is an inconsistent pitcher, frustrating coaches, teammates and fans. Every so often, he is inaccurate on vertical passes—he badly misfires connecting with receivers who had beaten defenders deep. In muddy pockets, he can be impatient and easily bails out. His footwork is below average and mechanics break down. From time to time, Ewers torpedoes offensive drives with poor sacks. He is not a creative playmaker outside of structure like many NFL stars at the position.

If a coaching staff is patient, develops Ewers’ mechanics and eliminates the up-and-down nature of his performance, the former Texas’ gunslinger could ascend to the top of a depth chart for an organization. A season on the sideline would definitely benefit Ewers long-term potential as a professional.

Scholar’s Grade: C