Ward dazzled during his lone season at Miami, throwing for the most touchdown passes (39) and second-most passing yards (4,313) in the FBS. Though he must clean up his footwork and decision-making, Ward has a high ceiling. He brings a powerful arm, can be an innovator on the field and has a steely demeanor in big moments.

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart continues to draw praise in NFL circles as draft day slowly approaches.

Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash (3) catches a touchdown pass while under pressure from Stanford Cardinal cornerback Collin Wright (6) in the second quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

NFL Draft quarterback class is widely considered to be weaker than the 2024 class. But how do the top QBs in 2025 compare to those in 2024?

Chad Reuter, a draft analyst at NFL Network, recently released an updated mock draft, and he has the New York Jets trading into the 31st-overall pick to claim Dart off the board. This comes on the heels of a strong week of Senior Bowl performances from the Ole Miss signal caller that seemed to boost his stock entering the spring.

Who, and what, should we believe when it comes to the 2025 NFL Draft quarterback class? The common wisdom we hear is that Cam Ward of Miami is No. 1 and Shedeur Sanders is No. 2, with those two quarterbacks being the only ones truly deserving of being early first-round picks.