By Stephen Vilardo, SuperWest Sports activities
At least one quarterback will go close to the highest of the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins on April 24 in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin.
The Titans want a sign caller and probably the greatest two QBs on this 12 months’s draft hails from colleges within the West. We may see much more.
Whereas this 12 months’s draft is perhaps a bit weak at a lot of the talent positions, the identical can’t be mentioned of the working again spot, which is loaded with expertise.
And one of the best of the bunch hails from the West in Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty.
Amongst a deep crop of RBs this season with numerous expertise on the high finish I totally anticipate three gamers from the area to get drafted.
I’d not be stunned to listen to a fourth known as as properly.
Right here’s a take a look at the highest 4 quarterback prospects, adopted by the highest 4 working again prospects, with my evaluation of when they’ll go within the draft.
Prime 2025 NFL Draft Quarterback Prospects from West
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado — First Spherical
Shedeur Sanders must be among the many first 10 picks within the opening spherical of the draft and must be among the many high two QBs chosen
(The Titans have the primary choose and are excessive on Cam Ward).
Sanders’ largest asset is his precision in throwing the ball. He can precisely make all of the throws, whether or not within the pocket or on the run.
Having performed the final two seasons in Pat Shurmur’s offense ought to have him prepared for a pro-style offense from day one.
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon —Day 2, Second or Third Spherical
The former Duck lacks the prototypical measurement of an NFL quarterback, and his age and even the truth that he’s left-handed may scare some groups away.
His plus is a large upside and a ton of athleticism. He may go early within the second spherical to the Giants, or he may play the ready sport on the Friday of the draft.
Merely put, he has numerous upside but in addition numerous potential pitfalls.
In the end his draft place and NFL profession will hinge on going to the best crew. In the best match, he may thrive; within the incorrect system, he may flame out.
Will Rogers, Washington — Late Day 3 or Undrafted Free Agent
Rogers may be very correct on quick and intermediate routes and places the ball the place receivers could make performs.
Nonetheless, the previous Huskey is proscribed by his arm energy and throwing the deep ball.
He could possibly be value a flyer for a crew using a West Coast assault.
On the NFL degree, he initiatives as a backup however will make good choices with the soccer and produce within the purple zone.
Cam Miller, North Dakota State — Late Day 3 or UDFA
Miller has gained two Nationwide Championships on the FCS degree and is a twin risk who finds the endzone.
The previous Bison sign caller could be a venture however his capability to make performs in opposition to zone defenses and his mobility may make him a fascinating late goal.
Prime 2025 NFL Draft Working Prospects from West
Ashton Jeanty, Boise State — Mid-First Spherical
Ashton Jeanty has the pace to interrupt off lengthy ones within the NFL and he’s constructed to hold a heavy load.
He’s barely small for a real energy again however makes up for it with pace that might flip him into an enormous play risk.
Jeanty can also be shifty sufficient to make NFL linemen miss him within the field.
The previous Bronco is usually a bellcow within the NFL and a possible All-Professional.
Cam Skattebo, Arizona State — Fourth Spherical
Skattebo will get the robust yards and combat for each inch. He lacks the pace to be a house run risk on the subsequent degree however he runs very exhausting by means of the tackles.
His model is that of a prototypical NFL energy again. He has good arms that can make him an choice within the passing sport.
What he lacks in pace he’ll make up for in yards after contact.
He has been in every single place on draft boards from the early third spherical to the seventh spherical. I feel he goes nearer to the Third or Fourth Spherical than on the tail finish.
Jordan James, Oregon — Fourth Spherical
Jordan James performs greater than he’s. He’s much more bodily than his body would point out at 5’9 and 205 kilos.
He’ll have the ability to get the robust yards on the subsequent degree. Regardless of his bodily model, he could make defenders miss together with his change of path.
James doesn’t have the top-end pace to be an enormous play risk within the NFL however he can be drafted on his capability to get robust yards.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Arizona — Late Day 3 or UDFA
Merrit didn’t see a lot motion for the Wildcats in 2024 because of eligibility points, however he shined with New Mexico in 2023.
He’s an explosive runner and a risk within the open subject. His capability to make performs in house was on show within the East-West Shrine bowl the place he went for 97 yards on 11 carries.
Excessive-end explosiveness makes him a horny choice late within the draft for a crew needing an enormous hitter.
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