· The decision to draft a quarterback can set up an NFL franchise for success or failure for years. These are the bestquarterback classes in NFL Drafthistory.
· In evaluating the 2025 NFL Draftquarterbackclass, we compare each prospect to the top-tier QBs from previous draft classes, placing them within our NFL Draft grade scale.
· Who are the bestquarterbackdraftprospects in NFL history? NFL teams live and die at the QB position, and thus, QBs are some of the most coveted players each year. These QB prospects were among the most coveted, and many of them lived up to their potential.
A total of 26 quarterbacks have been drafted No. 1in the Super Bowl era. Manning, a five-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champ, reset the standard for success with 71,940 and 539 TDs. Most recent:Bryce Young (2023) Who else?Terry Bradshaw (1970), Jim Plunkett (1971), Steve Bartkowski (1975), John Elway (1983), Vinny Testaverde (1987), Troy Aik...See full list on sportingnews.comMcNabb was drafted behind Tim Couch in 1999, and he spent the majority of his 13-year career with the Eagles. McNabb was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and led Philadelphia to five NFC championship games and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX. McNabb finished with 37,276 passing yards, 234 TDs and 117 interceptions. Most recent:C.J. Stroud (2023) Wh...See full list on sportingnews.comThis was a toss-up between McNair and Matt Ryan. Both have MVP awards and led their teams to a Super Bowl appearance. We gave the slight edge to McNair, who had a 91-62 record as a starter between Houston and Tennessee and led with a tough-guy mentality for 13 seasons. Most recent:Trey Lance (2021) Who else? Steve Spurrier (1967), Mike Phipps (1970...See full list on sportingnews.comGriese is one of three Dolphins quarterbacks on this list. He gets the edge over Philip Rivers, one of the all-time great passers, because of the postseason success. Griese won two Super Bowls and was a member of the undefeated 1972 team. He was 92-56-3 as a starter. Most recent:Anthony Richardson (2023) Who else?Art Schlichter (1982), Philip River...See full list on sportingnews.comJim McMahon would be the splash pick here given he won a Super Bowl with the Bears, but Collins had a longer career and sustained success with three different franchises. He led the Panthers to a NFC championship game and the Giants to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXV. Collins finished with 40,922 passing yards, 208 TDs and 196 interceptions. Most ...See full list on sportingnews.comWe could have put Trent Dilfer here based on the Super Bowl ring, but we're projecting forward with Herbert, who passed for 17,223 yards and 114 TD passes in just four seasons. We've seen enough to be convinced that Herbert will lead the Chargers to a few deep postseason runs. Most recent:Daniel Jones (2019) Who else?Richard Todd (1976), Rich Campb...See full list on sportingnews.comFive quarterbacks have been taken with the No. 7 pick in the first round, and Simms found his niche with Bill Parcells and the Giants in the 1980s. New York won two Super Bowls, including one which Simms missed because of injury. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XXI and finished with 199 TDs and 157 interceptions. Josh Allen could take this spot in the...See full list on sportingnews.comTannehill is a polarizing quarterback, but he's enjoyed a solid 11-year NFL career to this point with the Dolphins and Titans. He's a free agent heading into his 12th season. Who else?Jake Locker (2011)See full list on sportingnews.comDomres is the only quarterback to be taken No. 9 in the Super Bowl era. He was an Ivy League star at Columbia, but his NFL career never took off. He was mostly a backup over nine seasons and finished 12-20 as a starter.See full list on sportingnews.comMahomes has accomplished so much in just five seasons. He's won two NFL MVP awards, won three Super Bowls and led Kansas City to six straight AFC championship games. He's 74-22 as a starter for the Chiefs, and his flashy style is a hit with all generations. Most recent:Josh Rosen (2018) Who else?Ken Hobart (1984), Matt Leinart (2006), Blaine Gabber...See full list on sportingnews.comNov 22, 2024 · Dalton Wasserman takes a look at the four previous NFL Draft classes to rank each topquarterback as if they all came out the same year. We couldn't continue with this list without talking about what could become the best NFL Draftclassin the history of the NFL. Last offseason, six quarterbacks went into the top 12... · This week, we will rank drafts from the median (27th) to the top. I have a feeling we all know which draft is going to be number one here, but there are plenty of twists and turns along the way, and one placement in particular that I guarantee nobody will expect.
· Dalton Wasserman takes a look at the four previous NFL Draft classes to rank each topquarterback as if they all came out the same year.
We couldn't continue with this list without talking about what could become the best NFL Draftclassin the history of the NFL. Last offseason, six quarterbacks went into the top 12...
· This week, we will rank drafts from the median (27th) to the top. I have a feeling we all know which draft is going to be number one here, but there are plenty of twists and turns along the way, and one placement in particular that I guarantee nobody will expect.
