It’s a two-man race for QB1
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It’s a two-man race for not only QB1, but for the total number of quarterbacks to go in Round 1. As it stands, Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders have made their case — and will have the next few months to continue to do so — and the handful of NFL teams that need franchise QBs will be jockeying for position to draft them.
The reality, however, is that neither Ward nor Sanders would’ve been any better than QB5 in last year’s draft class that included Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix … among the first 12 picks. But both players have made big strides this season and have solidified their spots not only in Round 1, but likely the first two picks — even though Sanders’ teammate, Travis Hunter, is the clear-cut best player in this class.
By the way, the last time exactly two QBs went in Round 1? Back in 2015, when Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota went first and second (which is exactly how things could play out in this draft cycle, too). The next quarterback selected, Garrett Grayson, didn’t go until Round 3 … which could also be the case this time around.
FYI: The draft order below was determined using the current 2025 NFL Draft order ahead of “Monday Night Football.”
OK, let’s get to it.
The 2025 NFL Draft is to take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.
