Every year, the quarterback conversation gets more heated — and 2025 is no exception. Some guys are established stars, some are riding the hype train, and a few are crashing the party a little earlier than expected.
From grizzled vets to fresh-faced phenoms, this list has it all. Let’s count down the 15 best QBs heading into the new season — and yes, a couple of names might surprise you.
15. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
Bo Nix started last season as a rookie who just needed to keep the ship afloat. By the end, he had Broncos fans actually excited again — and that alone earns him a spot on this list.
14. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
Purdy may not have the flashiest arm, but the guy finds ways to win. He’s turned being underestimated into an art form, and the Niners are still very much in business with him under center.
13. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker’s revival in Tampa has been straight-up cinematic. He’s slinging it better than ever and has turned the Bucs into a passing threat nobody saw coming.
12. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
When Tua’s healthy, he’s a surgeon with the football. His quick release and accuracy are top-tier — now if he can just stay upright, Miami’s got something special.
11. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Year 10 for Dak, and he’s still the steady hand in Dallas. He’s chasing franchise records and, like it or not, still gives the Cowboys a shot every Sunday.
10. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Herbert’s arm could throw a football into orbit, but the team around him hasn’t always matched the hype. Still, when he’s on, he’s a nightmare for defenses.
9. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
Lawrence is right on the edge of greatness — he just needs the pieces around him to click. The raw tools are all there, and this could be the year it comes together.
8. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
Stroud burst onto the scene as a rookie and never looked back. With more help this year, he’s looking less like a breakout and more like a building block.
7. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
Caleb’s first year wasn’t perfect, but the flashes were enough to keep Bears fans dreaming. Give him protection and a real game plan, and he might just take over.
6. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen is still a walking highlight reel with a rocket arm and bulldozer legs. He can be chaotic, but you’d never count him out in a big moment.
5. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Mahomes might not be the guy anymore on paper, but he’s still the guy you fear in the fourth quarter. He’s the definition of clutch, and the Chiefs are always dangerous with him.
4. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Lamar can make defenses look silly with just one move. He’s electric, explosive, and always one play away from flipping a game on its head.
3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Cool, calm, and ridiculously accurate — Burrow makes quarterbacking look effortless. He’s back healthy and ready to remind everyone why he’s elite.
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2. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts is the total package: efficient, physical, and a undenniable winner. He’s proven he can deliver under the brightest lights, and he’s only getting better.
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1. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Yes, you read that right — Jayden Daniels takes the crown heading into 2025. His rookie year was the stuff of legends, and with even more weapons around him, the league should be on notice.
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