Coming into the 2025 season, a bevy of talented returning passers were expected to dominate college football. With the regular season complete, it’s fair to say that NFL Draft experts are realizing the same thing that many fans did– those quarterbacks mostly underperformed drastically. In their place, only a trio of QBs were recently tabbed as first-round ready by one writer.
Struggling Returnees
On the list of underperforming veteran passers are names like LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, Penn State’s Drew Allar, and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik. Preseason Heisman favorite Arch Manning is considered a near-lock to return to school, and fellow standout LaNorris Sellers is weighing over a decision in that area. Only three players have stepped up ahead of the field into likely first-round picks.
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Mendoza has wowed college football fans, but has also impressed NFL executives and even casual fans. On Sunday’s Browns/Titans battle, Cleveland fans had a