The 2025 NFL Draft isn't just on its usual spring arrival; it's charging at us with all its thrilling energy, especially among college football players and fans. On Thursday, April 24, at 8 PM ET, you'll be able kick back and catch all those tense moments live on ESPN, ABC, or NFL Network. Quarterbacks are taking center stage this year, and everyone seems eager about who'll impress.
### Anticipation builds as quarterbacks take center stage
Does anyone ever get tired that quarterback buzz each draft season? Definitely not this year! Experts are betting big on three, maybe even five, quarterbacks getting snapped up in that first round. Last year was wild, with six quarterbacks going early, Caleb Williams leading off with a bang as he went first pick by Chicago Bears.
### Top quarterback prospects you can't miss in 2025
If you love looking out football's future stars, you're in luck. This draft class has a lineup that could make any fan giddy, featuring quarterbacks who dazzle on and off field. They're even catching attention from LGBTQ+ fans. Let me introduce you these rising stars:
### Cam Ward: Miami's rising star
Cam Ward leads this year's quarterback class like a comet streaking across sky. Word has it Tennessee Titans are eyeing him as a top pick. Ward's journey from Division II's Incarnate Word, then over Washington State, landing at Miami, tells you everything about his drive dedication. Finishing fourth in 2024 Heisman race? That's no small feat. Looks like a bright future in pro football.
### Shedeur Sanders: Carrying on a legacy at Colorado
Shedeur Sanders, following in big footsteps his dad, Deion Sanders. And boy, did he make a mark as quarterback at Colorado University! With that solid 9-4 season record, 37 touchdowns, against just 10 picks, Sanders stands strong as a first-round pick favorite, turning heads among fans and analysts alike.
### Tyler Shough: The NCAA globetrotter
Tyler Shough's college career has been an adventure, spanning Oregon, Texas Tech, and Louisville. With a 21-11 record starting, Shough shows what it means being a modern-day NCAA athlete. You can't help but stay intrigued by his path as a draft candidate.
### Quinn Ewers: Texas' playmaking maestro
After a stint at Ohio State, Quinn Ewers has found his stride leading Texas—a notable 21-5 record over his last two seasons says it all. His commanding arm and leadership aren't going unnoticed, catching eyes from teams like Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. Keep your eyes on him in this draft.
### Will Howard: Championship captain at Ohio State
Though Will Howard may not headline first-round talks, his résumé speaks volumes. He led Ohio State National Championship victory, earning MVP in that game. You can sense his resilience and pressure-handling, making him a player worth watching in NFL.
### Dillon Gabriel: Oregon's dynamic force
Dillon Gabriel, from scenic Hawaii, has left deep impressions, taking 2024 Big Ten Offensive Player title. With stints at UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon, Gabriel's steady growth makes you sit up and take notice—definitely a draft standout.
These quarterbacks don't just point toward football's future; they also embody sports' evolving inclusivity, especially with LGBTQ+ representation. Want more? Keep up with LGBTQ+ sports news and inspiring stories by subscribing our newsletter!
