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Top 10 College QBs for 2025: Elite Talent Everywhere On Our 2025 Top QBs List

Colin Lynch Written by Sports EditorColin Lynch
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Top 10 College QBs for 2025: Elite Talent Everywhere On Our 2025 Top QBs List

Examining the top 10 college QBs for 2025, their 2024 performance, and what sets them apart, from legacy recruiting to on-field efficiency.

As college football heads into 2025, the quarterback landscape is defined by a rare blend of pedigree, production, and potential. Names like Arch Manning and Cade Klubnik spark headlines, while veterans like Drew Allar and Carson Beck offer proven productivity.

Mix in emerging talents like Nico Iamaleava and LaNorris Sellers, and the position is as fascinating as ever. This ranked breakdown spotlights the top 10 QBs steering elite offenses across the Power 5, grounded in 2024 stats and primed for breakout seasons in the playoff chase.

Top 10 College QBs for 2025

10. Luke Altmyer (Illinois)

  • 2024 Stats: 2,717 YDS, 22 TD, 6 INT

  • Summary: This won’t be a popular pick, but Altmyer can play. Efficient, poised, and accurate in the short game, Altmyer helped Illinois to 10 wins in 2024. With another year in the system, he’s a sneaky All–Big Ten candidate who will be the conference on notice.

9. LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina)

  • 2024 Stats: 2,534 YDS, 18 TD, 7 INT; 692 RUSH YDS, 6 TD

  • Summary: Built like a linebacker, moves like a slot receiver. Sellers gives South Carolina a versatile weapon in the backfield. If he continues to improve as a passer, his name will shoot up this list, and he’ll be a legitimate Heisman dark horse.

8. DJ Lagway (Florida)

  • 2024 Stats: 1,915 YDS, 12 TD, 9 INT (in split time)

  • Summary: The upside is through the roof. With a full offseason and reps as the starter, Lagway’s combination of arm strength and mobility makes him Florida’s most exciting QB since Tebow. He needs to prove it agianst the best in the SEC.

7. Sawyer Robertson (Baylor)

  • 2024 Stats: 3,071 YDS, 28 TD, 8 INT

  • Summary: One of the most consistent passers in the Big 12, Robertson doesn’t make headlines, but he wins games. He’s a rhythm thrower who can elevate Baylor to dark horse status. He’s also a legit dark horse Heisman candidate.

6. Garrett Nussmeier (LSU)

  • 2024 Stats: 4,052 YDS, 29 TD, 12 INT

  • Summary: Strong arm, better decision-making, and elite weapons make Nussmeier a potential All-SEC selection. He stepped up after Jayden Daniels and didn’t miss a beat.

5. Carson Beck (Miami)

  • 2024 Stats: 3,485 YDS, 28 TD, 12 INT (after transferring from Georgia)

  • Summary: In his first year in Coral Gables, Beck will bring stability and explosiveness to Miami’s offense. A polished NFL-style passer with strong touch and awareness.

4. Nico Iamaleava (UCLA)

  • 2024 Stats (Tennessee): 1,657 YDS, 14 TD, 4 INT (in split time)

  • Summary: Transferred to UCLA in a move that shocked the SEC. Iamaleava is a playmaker with elite athletic traits and a cannon arm. UCLA’s offense might unleash his ceiling in 2025.

3. Drew Allar (Penn State)

  • 2024 Stats: 3,327 YDS, 24 TD, 8 INT

  • Summary: Steady and confident, Allar has grown into one of the most reliable field generals in the country. If he adds more deep-ball efficiency, he’s a legitimate Heisman contender.

2. Arch Manning (Texas)

  • 2024 Stats: 939 YDS, 9 TD, 2 INT (limited action)

  • Summary: The era begins. Manning is polished, athletic, and now has Texas fully in his control. He’ll have elite weapons, Sarkisian’s scheme, and a national spotlight. Heisman odds are real.

1. Cade Klubnik (Clemson)

  • 2024 Stats: 3,639 YDS, 36 TD, 6 INT

  • Summary: The most productive returning QB in America. Klubnik finally looks like the 5-star recruit he was hyped to be. With Clemson trending back toward elite, he’s QB1 until further notice.

 

 

Colin Lynch Written by Sports EditorColin Lynch
Colin Lynch covers the NFL, MLB and WNBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the New England Patriots. His sports coverage has been featured on The Sports Daily and Basketball Insiders, as well as FanSided's Chowder & Champions. A New Hampshire native and former D1 baseball player at St. John's University, Colin was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2008 and enjoyed a four-year professional baseball career.
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