Right now, the class of quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft doesn't appear to be as strong as it's been over the past few years, but I don't think that will stop teams from selecting the position early and often next April. It probably won't even generate much hesitation for a handful of teams in Round 1, simply because the payout if a quarterback hits is too seismic to pass on the position altogether. 

If you're the Giants, Raiders, Saints, Browns, and potentially the Titans and Panthers, aren't you ready and raring to try someone new at the quarterback spot? Sure, the answer never comes from that one, straight-forward question. Finances have to be considered. So do coaching staffs and ties to previous players. 

But, in most scenarios, the best course of action for a team that doesn't feel secure at quarterback is to... draft another quarterback and do so sooner rather than later. 

We know the Giants tried to trade up for Drake Maye in 2024. The Raiders passed on the quarterback class altogether, yet six were selected in front of them last April. The Saints have a lame duck starter in Derek Carr, who's clearly not the long-term answer in New Orleans. As for Carolina and Tennessee, those franchises must feel uneasy about the futures of Bryce Young and Will Levis after what's transpired for those passers early in their respective NFL careers. 

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What you see below in this mock isn't meant to indicate a strong crop of quarterback prospects. Brutal? No. But the perceived top of the class in 2025 has been less impressive than in recent years and isn't quite as legitimately deep as originally predicted. 

But what you still get here is four quarterbacks in the first seven selections and five total quarterbacks in the first round. Demand matters. 

The draft order below was determined using the current 2025 NFL Draft order. To check out the betting odds on who will be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, head on over to BetMGM.

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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Colorado • Jr • 6'1" / 185 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

60

REYDS

757

YDS/REC

12.6

TDS

8
Hunter is the best player in college football with immense two-way abilities. This would be a boon for a Patriots organization that could use a receiver jolt to pair with Drake Maye.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Michigan • Jr • 6'2" / 202 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st
The Jaguars have to add more talent to the secondary, and Johnson looks like one of the cleaner boundary cornerback prospects in a while.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Miami (FL) • Sr • 6'2" / 223 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

1st

PAYDS

3146

RUYDS

187

INTS

6

TDS

32
I'm not being hyperbolic here -- the Saints are in an absolutely horrible position roster-wise, both in terms of talent and price. They should do a full, multi-year reset, even if it means eating dead cap from Derek Carr's contract. They do that here and pick Ward to be their quarterback of the future.
Round 1 - Pick 4
Arizona • Jr • 6'5" / 212 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

63

REYDS

1066

YDS/REC

16.9

TDS

6
With Bryce Young playing acceptable football the past two weeks, let's go in another direction for the Panthers, another club with plenty of work to do to rebuild the roster. McMillan has outside No. 1 receiver written all over him.
Round 1 - Pick 5
Alabama • Jr • 6'2" / 225 lbs

Projected Team

Cleveland

PROSPECT RNK

26th

POSITION RNK

5th

PAYDS

1937

RUYDS

380

INTS

6

TDS

25
Who knows what the Browns will do in 2025 with Deshaun Watson, but even if ownership wants its uber-expensive quarterback on the field next season, he will be coming off a torn Achilles, which can sometimes be a 12-month injury. Here, Cleveland essentially stashes the high-upside Milroe on the roster.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Colorado • Sr • 6'2" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PAYDS

2591

RUYDS

-18

INTS

6

TDS

24
The Raiders desperately need a quarterback of the future, and Sanders may not have supreme upside, but he's widely considered the most NFL-ready passer in this class.
Round 1 - Pick 7
LSU • Jr • 6'2" / 200 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

33rd

POSITION RNK

6th

PAYDS

2627

RUYDS

12

INTS

9

TDS

23
This is probably too early for Nussmeier, but the need at quarterback for the Giants drives this selection. Although he's a bit older without much experience relative to his age, Nussmeier has flashed big-time passing traits in 2024 at LSU.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Ohio State • Sr • 6'1" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

3rd

REC

46

REYDS

577

YDS/REC

12.5

TDS

7
Given the age and price of Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins look to reload at the quarterback spot for Tua Tagovailoa.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Michigan • Jr • 6'3" / 320 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st
The Titans get a no-nonsense, three-down stud in Graham to line up next to Jeffery Simmons on the inside.
Round 1 - Pick 10
Georgia • Jr • 6'1" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Jets get arguably the most NFL-ready defender in the entire class in Starks, who's looked like a first-round pick for the past two seasons at Georgia.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Boise State • Jr • 5'9" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

1st

RUYDS

1525

YDS/ATT

8

REYDS

81

TDS

21
No way Jerry Jones can resist the temptation of adding a premier running back prospect to this Cowboys team.
Round 1 - Pick 12
LSU • Jr • 6'6" / 323 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Colts are happy to stop Campbell's fall and add more quality blockers up front in front of Jonathan Taylor.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Missouri • Jr • 5'11" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

RUYDS

1376

YDS/ATT

8.7

REYDS

50

TDS

19
The Bengals address receiver given the uncertain future of Tee Higgins in Cincinnati with a multi-year producer from the SEC.
Round 1 - Pick 14
Texas • Jr • 5'11" / 180 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

41st

POSITION RNK

5th

REC

42

REYDS

411

YDS/REC

9.8

TDS

4
The speedster is a fun addition to a quality Buccaneers team that has to plan ahead at the receiver position.
Round 1 - Pick 15
LSU • Jr • 6'1" / 225 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

1st
I keep coming back to this pairing, because of all the intricate ways head coach Mike Macdonald could utilize Perkins in his defense.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Texas • Jr • 6'2" / 210 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PAYDS

1389

RUYDS

-50

INTS

6

TDS

15
Ewers gets to learn from another former huge recruit with a cannon for an arm before taking over in 2026.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Texas A&M • Jr • 6'4" / 285 lbs

Projected Team

San Francisco

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

3rd
Scourton has played to his potential this season at Texas A&M after a breakout season at Purdue in 2023. He can win on the outside or against squatty guards as an interior rusher and is the type San Francisco needs opposite Nick Bosa.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Texas • Jr • 6'4" / 320 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Bears have to be prudent with constructing a quality offensive line around Caleb Williams. They make a smart decision here with the pass-pro specialist from Texas.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Penn State • Jr • 6'3" / 252 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

4th
The Broncos just extended Jonathan Cooper, but that doesn't mean they have to stop adding outside pass rushers in a division with Patrick Mahomes. Carter can play off the ball or attack the edges on third down.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Georgia • Jr • 6'5" / 265 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Cardinals just traded for Baron Browning. Still, head coach Jonathan Gannon rose to prominence in Philadelphia on an Eagles roster loaded with stud defensive linemen. Williams is too talented for Arizona to pass on here.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Georgia • Jr • 6'2" / 245 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK

31st

POSITION RNK

6th
Walker is the type of versatile chess piece who'd add even more complexity to one of the league's stingiest defenses.
Round 1 - Pick 22
Alabama • Jr • 6'5" / 283 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

52nd

POSITION RNK

8th
The quest for a youthful and productive outside rusher continues in Atlanta with the rising star from Alabama.
Round 1 - Pick 23
Ole Miss • Jr • 6'3" / 305 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

39th

POSITION RNK

6th
The Packers need more girth on the defensive line -- and just plain old depth -- and Nolen has had a tremendous season at Ole Miss on the inside.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Ohio State • Sr • 6'5" / 260 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

5th
Sawyer is the pro-ready, 100% hustle defensive end the Ravens would love to add to the defensive front.
Round 1 - Pick 25
Minnesota • Sr • 6'6" / 330 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

49th

POSITION RNK

5th
Ersery can step in as a guard to begin his NFL career -- and Houston has to shore up its interior -- before eventually kicking out to tackle.
Round 1 - Pick 26
Tennessee • Jr • 6'5" / 243 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Pearce is a freaky specimen who's been productive across two full seasons. This feels like a future Eagles pick.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Michigan • Jr • 6'3" / 339 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

29th

POSITION RNK

4th
Grant is an upfield rusher who's played like an early-round pick across multiple seasons at Michigan.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Kentucky • Jr • 6'6" / 345 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Vikings add an enormous and athletic defensive tackle to make life easier for their outside rushers in Brian Flores' blitz-obsessed scheme.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Alabama • Jr • 6'3" / 244 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

67th

POSITION RNK

6th
The Commanders add a new-age three-down linebacker to be the heir apparent to Bobby Wagner.
Round 1 - Pick 30
South Carolina • Jr • 6'4" / 290 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

43rd

POSITION RNK

7th
The Bills add serious width and power to the interior of the defensive line to help the run-halting efforts and provide Ed Oliver more one-on-one scenarios.
Round 1 - Pick 31
Iowa State • Sr • 6'4" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

103rd

POSITION RNK

12th

REC

55

REYDS

703

YDS/REC

12.8

TDS

7
Higgins is a big-bodied weapon from Iowa State. The Lions could use more perimeter talent in their receiver room.
Round 1 - Pick 32
Notre Dame • Jr • 6'0" / 190 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Morrison's season was cut short due to injury, which could lead to this slide. The Chiefs love their young cornerbacks but would love to add more to the secondary.