Quarterbacks are always the early headliners in every draft class. Even if they’re not destined for top-10 overall status, the quarterbacks get the preseason focus and attention amongst fans and draftniks.
Looking at the 2025 draft class, that holds true. Signal-callers like Shedeur Sanders, Carson Beck, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward and others are already heavily scrutinized and analyzed before they even suit up for the 2024 college season. But in looking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, there’s another factor that could impact the QBs in the class:
Demand.
In short, there might not be much desire for a first-round quarterback for most NFL teams, and it’s got nothing to do with the talent pool that might be available in 2025. There simply aren’t that many situations where a team will be looking for a first-round quarterback. Based on recent drafts, contract extensions and other factors, most teams should have no real interest in selecting a premium quarterback prospect.
Things change, of course. Injuries happen, as do surprise retirements or unexpected regime changes. As the Falcons proved in this year’s draft, there’s no accounting for cap mismanagement or overriding thirst for a specific player — even in the face of common sense and football economics.
Here’s an early temperature check on the expected demand for a first-round quarterback for each of the 32 NFL teams in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Oct 17, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
1st round QB temp: Cold
Kyler Murray is in the middle of a $230 million contract extension. The Cardinals have Desmond Ridder and Clayton Tune in reserve.
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is interviewed after Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
1st round QB temp: Hell would need to freeze over
The Falcons just used the No. 8 overall pick on Michael Penix Jr. after spending $180 million on a four-year deal for veteran Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins.
Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rolls out to throw against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA…
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