The buzz at the 2024 NFL draft was all about the quarterback class for the following year. Experts were already murmuring about the thin depth at the position, leading to a frenzy as six signal-callers were taken in the top 12 picks, setting a new record.
Despite initial skepticism about the upcoming quarterback crop, history has shown that QB-needy teams are rarely patient when it comes to addressing the most crucial position on the roster. As one analyst put it, “It’s entirely possible there will be another run on quarterbacks, especially if one or two players have breakout years.” After all, no one anticipated Joe Burrow becoming a No. 1 pick before his stellar Heisman season in 2019.
The number of quarterbacks drafted also hinges on team needs. If players like Aidan O’Connell from the Raiders or Geno Smith from Seattle fail to impress in the upcoming season, the demand for quarterbacks will skyrocket, boosting the stock of any promising prospect capable of leading an offense.
Looking ahead to the 2025 NFL draft, it’s almost a guarantee that quarterbacks will be selected early and often in the first round. With that in mind, analysts have already begun predicting the top 10 picks in the upcoming draft based on win projections from the summer series on Sports Illustrated’s website.
Despite the calculated order of picks, one thing is certain: teams will not hesitate to pull the trigger on a quarterback they believe can change the trajectory of their franchise. The anticipation for the draft is high, with fans and experts alike eager to see how the quarterback saga will unfold in the coming year.