After leading the Sun Devils on an unexpected College Football Playoff run, Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt is getting serious NFL Draft hype.
Following a breakout redshirt freshman season, Leavitt’s stock is quickly rising. He’s become one of the most exciting players to watch heading into 2025, and analysts are already discussing his potential for the NFL.
NFL Draft Analyst Raves About Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt’s NFL Potential
Arizona State has found its offensive leader in QB Sam Leavitt. The Michigan State Spartans transfer made an immediate impact in Tempe, passing for 2,885 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2024. His sharp decision-making, calmness, and knack for making plays on the unexpected move even propelled the Sun Devils to a Big 12 championship.
On a recent episode of the “Todd McShay Show,” which spotlighted Leavitt, NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay praised the Arizona State quarterback. He expressed strong admiration for his game and confidence that Leavitt has the makings of a future NFL star.
“He got that much better from that Wyoming game, and even the Kansas game, to what we saw down in the second half of the year. So now it’s on him to make that next step,” McShay explained.
“But I freaking love this dude. I’m telling you, I think he’s got a chance to really elevate,” McShay revealed. “I love his grit, I love his competitiveness, I love how instinctive he is, I love his athleticism… I think Leavitt is going to be an NFL starting quarterback, and could be a pretty good one.”
Arizona State HC Kenny Dillingham rolled the dice in December 2023. He took a chance on a little-used transfer with a big upside, Leavitt. The 20-year-old arrived in Tempe ready to compete with the prized 2023 recruit Jaden Rashada. Leavitt’s impressive spring performances made Rashada enter the transfer portal, and since then, the team has been Leavitt’s.
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Now, the West Linn, Oregon, native is in the national spotlight. Draft analysts are increasingly viewing him as a future NFL starter. Why? He has a rare blend of athleticism, arm strength, and improvisational instincts that embody the modern QB prototype.
With the 2025 season approaching, the young QB has his sights set on something greater: a Heisman-worthy campaign. While playing in the Big 12, and not for a powerhouse like the LSU Tigers or the Ohio State Buckeyes, poses a challenge, another incredible season could make him simply too good for voters to overlook.
Leavitt will reunite with standout WR Jordyn Tyson and benefit from a three-headed rushing attack. Equally important is the return of offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo.
The former UNLV HC played a key role in guiding Leavitt through early 2024, helping him evolve into a rising star by season’s end. The redshirt sophomore remains eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft.
