NFL Draft Quarterback Prospect Rankings, Comps, Outlooks (Episode 851 with Evan Silva, Mike Renner, Adam Levitan)

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Apr 4, 2025

Join Adam Levitan and Evan Silva as they chat with Mike Renner, NFL Draft analyst from CBS Sports. Mike dives into his top eight quarterback prospects for the 2025 Draft, highlighting Dillon Gabriel’s surprising ranking. The discussion also considers whether Quinn Ewers and Jalen Milroe can translate their college success into the NFL. Concerns about Tyler Shough’s age and Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock add intrigue, while Jaxson Dart’s ability to manage an NFL offense is put under the spotlight.

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INSIGHT

Cam Ward's Potential

Cam Ward has the tools to be a tier-one NFL quarterback, comparable to a pre-draft Caleb Williams.
His experience (five years starting, 2,648 dropbacks) and calm demeanor under pressure stand out.

INSIGHT

Cam Ward's Scheme Fit

Cam Ward may not be scheme-diverse initially, benefiting from systems utilizing downfield passing and RPOs.
Over time, he could develop scheme diversity, similar to quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.

INSIGHT

Cam Ward's Rushing Ability

Cam Ward is not a natural runner, using athleticism to extend passing plays rather than design runs.
His rushing ability is comparable to Deshaun Watson, prioritizing passing over running.

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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva kick off their NFL Draft Prospect series with CBS Sports’ Mike Renner who joins the show to dissect and rank his top eight quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft and who each of their player comparisons are

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why Mike ranks Dillon Gabriel so high

- Why Ewers and Milroe’s college success might not translate

- How much of an issue will Tyler Shough’s age be?

- The concerns about Shedeur Sanders heading into the draft

- Will Jaxson Dart struggle to run an entire NFL offense

Timestamps:

3:08 - Cam Ward

8:58 - Shedeur Sanders

15:07 - Dillon Gabriel

18:58 - Jaxson Dart

22:42 - Tyler Shough

25:09 - Quinn Ewers

27:47 - Kyle McCord

29:22 - Jalen Milroe

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