Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is over, let's take a stab at predicting every team's starting quarterback. There are most definitely some QB questions across the league, but for the most part, we do have a solid gauge on which QBs should start on teams.
The 2025 NFL Draft was one of the weaker QB classes we have seen, so it wasn't like rookie passers flew off the board like they did during the 2024 NFL Draft. In today's NFL, no team is going to win much of anything without a high-end QB, and there are quite a few teams in the league without one.
Let's predict all 32 starting QBs following the 2025 NFL Draft.
2025 NFL Season: Predicting every team's starting QB after the draft
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens - Lamar Jackson
Nothing really to say here, as Lamar Jackson is arguably the best QB in the NFL and should have won his third NFL MVP award in the 2024 season, but it shockingly went to Josh Allen.
Cincinnati Bengals - Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow played the best football of his career in 2024, but the Cincinnati Bengals defense was their undoing, as the team only won nine games.
Cleveland Browns - Shedeur Sanders
Maybe the biggest shock in this article - I really see a viable path for Shedeur Sanders to win the starting job in Cleveland, as I believe Joe Flacco was signed to be the backup, and Kenny Pickett is downright atrocious.
Dillon Gabriel was a late-round QB prospect, and while Sanders was as well, he's simply a better, bigger, and strong QB. Do not be surprised if Sanders figures something out this offseason and earns the starting job.
Pittsburgh Steelers - Aaron Rodgers
Drafting Will Howard in the 2024 NFL Draft could be a good long-term situation for the Pittsburgh Steelers if they are able to sign Aaron Rodgers for a year. I believe they pull it off.
AFC South
Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward
Taken first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, there is nothing stopping Cam Ward from earning the Tennessee Titans starting QB job.
Houston Texans - CJ Stroud
Approaching a crucial year three in the NFL, CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans have to figure out how to win more than 10 games in a season. Stroud and Houston could finally reach contender status in 2025.
Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence
Another QB approaching a crucial year, Trevor Lawrence may finally have some offensive stability in Jacksonville with the Liam Coen hire and them swinging for the fences to draft Travis Hunter.
Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Richardson
Maybe the worst QB room in the entire NFL, the Indianapolis Colts might not have a choice but to start Anthony Richardson in 2025. Richardson has probably been the worst starting QB of the 21st century thus far.
AFC East
Buffalo Bills - Josh Allen
Undeservingly winning the MVP in 2024, Josh Allen has helped the Buffalo Bills take ownership over the AFC East, and that should not change anytime soon.
Miami Dolphins - Tua Tagovailoa
A good-not-great QB, Tua Tagovailoa is quite efficient when he's on the field, but that's the big issue here. Tagovailoa would be a perfect starting QB for franchises who have been searching for an answer for years.
New England Patriots - Drake Maye
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots could explode in year two, and I really love the direction this franchise is going in.
New York Jets - Justin Fields
The worst QB in the division, Justin Fields and the New York Jets aren't anything special and may need to make a major QB room next offseason.
AFC West
Denver Broncos - Bo Nix
Playing a lot better than most thought in 2024, Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos are trending in the right direction and could vault into contender status in 2025.
Kansas City Chiefs - Patrick Mahomes
It's now been two-straight years of shockingly average QB production from Patrick Mahomes, but this past season ended in a Super Bowl blowout. Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are not going anywhere, but this roster and team isn't quite as dominant as prior seasons.
Los Angeles Chargers - Justin Herbert
Five years in the NFL has really only yielded shiny regular season statistics for Justin Herbert. The Chargers are 0-2 in the postseason in the Herbert era.
Las Vegas Raiders - Geno Smith
Traded to the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, Geno Smith is now, comfortably, the worst QB in the AFC West heading into the 2025 season.
NFC North
Detroit Lions - Jared Goff
Jared Goff is one of the most elite pocket passers in the NFL as of now and has the Detroit Lions on the cusp of making a Super Bowl run.
Green Bay Packers - Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love do feel very close to breaking out. This is the most '10th best team' in the NFL, if that makes sense. Green Bay is creeping closer to contention.
Chicago Bears - Caleb Williams
I would not be shocked if Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears broke out in 2025 and competed for a Wild Card spot in the NFC - their roster really has everything a team needs to win in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings - JJ McCarthy
De-facto rookie JJ McCarhy has an elite supporting cast around him in Minnesota, and if he does not play well, we'll all know why...
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons - Michael Penix Jr
Starting a few games in 2024 for the benched Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr is now the guy in Atlanta and will have every chance to develop into a franchise QB.
New Orleans Saints - Tyler Shough
Taking Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints seem to be dealing with some uncertainty with Derek Carr and his shoulder. Shough may end up being the starter by default in this scenario.
Carolina Panthers - Bryce Young
Playing well after his benching in 2024, Bryce Young may only have 2025 to prove that he is indeed a franchise quarterback in this league.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Baker Mayfield
Having the best season of his career in 2024, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers benefit from a horrible division and should win the NFC South yet again in 2025.
NFC East
Washington Commanders - Jayden Daniels
Maybe an elite QB already, Jayden Daniels might just be the best QB in the NFC and could QB the Washington Commanders deep into the playoffs again in the 2025 NFL Season.
Philadelphia Eagles - Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts has never hit the 4,000-yard mark in a season or the 25-touchdown pass mark, which is interesting. Hurts is a lot closer to the 20th-ranked QB in the NFL than the 10th, but what do I know?
Dallas Cowboys - Dak Prescott
Likely returning from a torn hamstring in 2024, Dak Prescott did watch as the Dallas Cowboys had a shockingly good 2025 NFL Draft class.
New York Giants - Russell Wilson
The New York Giants took Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but Russell Wilson is this team's starter for at least a chunk of 2025.
NFC West
San Francisco 49ers - Brock Purdy
Likely signing a long-term extension soon, Brock Purdy is nothing special but is plenty good enough to help the San Francisco 49ers get back into the postseason in 2025.
Arizona Cardinals - Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray has an elite skillset, but it has never felt like he's hit his full potential with it. Maybe he has...?
Seattle Seahawks - Sam Darnold
Signing with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, Sam Darnold may only be the team's starting QB for a year. Seattle after drafted Jalen Milroe in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Los Angeles Rams - Matthew Stafford
Perhaps having another year or two in him, Matthew Stafford is again back as the starting QB of the Los Angeles Rams in 2025 and is still slinging it at a high level.