Welcome to the start of my 2025 summer scouting series. To get things started, we’ll be going through my 2025 quarterback watch list aka my top 30 quarterback rankings. This isn’t an all-encompassing list so let me know if there are any quarterbacks you’d recommend checking out.
A couple of other things I want to point out before we get started, these rankings and profiles aren’t as comprehensive as my 2024 position rankings and are more things that stood out on my re-watch of them. So, I don’t have charting like I did for my 2024 quarterback profiles with the exception of Cam Ward as I completed his profile for the 2024 draft after he declared for the draft but before he decided to change course and return to school.
Also, if you are more of an audio person, you can get check out my YouTube video with these rankings and a bit more details on their strengths, areas of improvements, and overall impressions with this link: https://youtu.be/UHNHpIn-5zM
Kaidon Salter
Liberty Flames (QB30)
Height: 6’1” Weight: 200 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 0 Months
Class: RS Junior
2023 Stats
- Passing: 177/290 (61%); 2876 yards; 32 TDs; 6 INTs
- Rushing: 163 carries; 1089 yards; 12 TDs; 6 Fumbles
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Flexible arm
- Decision making
Areas of Improvement
- Release
- Footwork
- Lower level of competition
Overall Impression
Would be surprised if he declares for 2025 as he’s too big of a project right now
Dequan Finn
Baylor Bears (QB29)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 205 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 24 Years and 0 Months
Class: RS Fifth-Year Senior
2023 Stats
- Passing: 201/317 (63.4%); 2657 yards; 22 TDs; 9 INTs
- Rushing: 123 carries; 563 yards; 7 TDs; 3 Fumbles
Strengths
- Athleticism
- Release
- Toughness
Areas of Improvement
- Footwork
- Processing
- Ball security
Overall Impression
Decent player with some nice traits but not enough to get me too excited
Cam Rising
Utah Utes (QB28)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 220 pounds
Age on Draft Day:
25 Years and 11 Months
Class: RS Sixth-Year Senior
2022 Stats
- Passing: 249/385 (64.7%); 3034 yards; 26 TDs; 8 INTs
- Rushing: 77 carries; 465 yards; 6 TDs; 1 Fumble
Strengths
- Scans the whole field well
- Good athleticism to bail himself out of trouble
- Can throw accurately while on the move
Areas of Improvement
- Average arm strength
- Primarily won on short, underneath passes
- Poor decisions
- Overall Impression
- Limited ceiling but could develop into a backup if he improves his decision-making
KJ Jefferson
UCF Knights (QB27)
Height: 6’3” Weight: 247 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and 11 Months
Class: RS Fifth-Year Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 190/296 (64.2%); 2107 yards; 19 TDs; 8 INTs
Rushing: 161 carries; 447 yards; 2 TDs; 12 Fumbles
Strengths
- Good athleticism
- Good arm strength
- Touch
Areas of Improvement
- Throws too many floaters
- Erratic accuracy
- Slow processor
Overall Impression
A few nice tools but still a big (literally and figuratively) project
DJ Uiagalelei
Florida State Seminoles (QB26)
Height: 6’4” Weight: 252 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 24 Years and 0 Months
Class: Fifth-Year Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 180/315 (57.1%); 2638 yards; 21 TDs; 7 INTs
Rushing: 68 carries; 219 yards; 6 TDs; 0 Fumbles
Strengths
- Elite arm talent
- Capable rusher
- Pocket management
Areas of Improvement
- Processing
- Ball placement
- Release motion
Overall Impression
Accuracy absolutely needs to improve if he wants to be considered as a draft prospect
Will Rogers
Washington Huskies (QB25)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 215 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 22 Years and 8 Months
Class: Fifth-Year Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 142/237 (59.9%); 1626 yards; 12 TDs; 4 INTs
Rushing: 29 carries; -13 yards; 1 TD; 2 Fumbles
Strengths
- Release
- Play under pressure
- Rhythm passer
Areas of Improvement
- Footwork
- Layering throws
- Average arm strength
Overall Impression
Feels like his ceiling is a reserve quarterback that could keep the offense on track with the right offensive coordinator
Tyler Van Dyke
Wisconsin Badgers (QB24)
Height: 6’4” Weight: 230 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 24 Years and 1 Month
Class: RS Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 219/333 (65.8%); 2703 yards; 19 TDs; 12 INTs
Rushing: 24 carries; 16 yards; 1 TD; 3 Fumbles
Strengths
- Arm strength
- Touch
- Full field reader
Areas of Improvement
- Footwork
- Ball placement
- Release
Overall Impression
Solid traits but I feel that his footwork could ultimately hold him back
Kyron Drones
Virginia Tech Hokies (QB23)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 231 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 9 Months
Class: RS Junior
2023 Stats
Passing: 166/285 (58.2%); 2084 yards; 17 TDs; 3 INTs
Rushing: 166 carries; 818 yards; 5 TDs; 9 Fumbles
Strengths
- Cannon of an arm
- Athleticism
- Unlimited potential
Areas of Improvement
- Footwork
- Processing
- Accuracy
Overall Impression
Still a big-time project but will be interesting to see how he progressed this season
Grayson McCall
NC State Wolfpack (QB22)
Height: 6’3” Weight: 220 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 24 Years and 4 Months
Class: RS Fifth-Year Senior
2023 Stats
Passing: 151/224 (67.4%); 1919 yards; 10 TDs; 6 INTs
Rushing: 53 carries; 48 yards; 1 TD; 3 Fumbles
Strengths
- Good athleticism
- Protects the ball in the air
- Good accuracy on the move
Areas of Improvement
- Still seems hesitant to target the middle of the field
- Footwork
- Struggles against pressure
Overall Impression
Jump in competition level will be interesting to watch and see if he can help build his draft stock
Cade Klubnik
Clemson Tigers (QB21)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 205 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 21 Years and 6 Months
Class: Junior
2023 Stats
Passing: 290/454 (63.9%); 2844 yards; 19 TDs; 9 INTs
Rushing: 125 carries; 182 yards; 4 TDs; 10 Fumbles
Strengths
- Arm strength
- Release
- Decent speed
Areas of Improvement
- Processing
- Staying calm under pressure
- Overconfidence in his legs
Overall Impression
Nice traits but needs to improve the mental aspects
Garrett Nussmeier
LSU Tigers (QB20)
Height: 6’2” Weight: 205 pounds
Age on Draft Day: 23 Years and 2 Months
Class: RS Junior
2023 Stats
Passing: 48/78 (61.5%); 591 yards; 4 TDs; 1 INT
Rushing: 1 carries; 1 yards; 1 TD; 0 Fumbles
Strengths
- Mechanics
- Arm strength
- Pocket presence
Areas of Improvement
- Processing speed
Layering throws
Limited to pocket
Overall Impression
Solid player but not sure he has a high enough ceiling to justify him over the rest of the quarterbacks