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    Ranking Top QB Performances at 2025 NFL Combine: Jaxson Dart Shines, Brady Cook Shows Off

    Saturday, March 1, saw the quarterbacks take the field at the 2025 NFL Combine. Though Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders decided against participating in positional drills, an opportunity arose for the other quarterbacks to prove themselves in front of NFL teams. Here’s a closer look at how some of the top prospects performed.

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    Ranking Top QB Performances at 2025 NFL Combine

    1) Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

    In a thin quarterback class that was made even thinner at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine due to Ward’s and Sanders’ absences, it was Jaxson Dart who ended up looking the best of the bunch.

    Dart’s passes had impressive zip behind them, as there was a considerable difference in the spin and velocity of how the ball came off his hand compared to his colleagues. Not only did he showcase a strong arm on shorter routes, but he was able to deliver some pretty deep passes, as well.

    Perhaps the most enticing part of Dart’s performance was his consistent touch. His ball placement was solid from all levels, allowing him to hit his targets in stride regardless of what route was being run in that drill. At a time when rumors of his rising into the first round were being laughed at, Dart showcased why it could be a realistic possibility.

    2) Brady Cook, Missouri

    Only three quarterbacks chose to run the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine, but at 4.59 seconds, Brady Cook ended up with the best time of the bunch.

    Cook’s athleticism is a slept-on aspect of his game but one apparent to those who kept up with Missouri the last few years. He looked the part of the experienced SEC starter he is, as his ball placement was consistent from all levels of the field.

    Cook doesn’t have the arm talent that Dart has, which is the only thing keeping him from the top spot. That said, Cook’s consistency made him stand out amongst a group that struggled in that department. Not only that, but he also put up elite quarterback numbers in agility and jumping drills.

    3) Kyle McCord, Syracuse

    After showing some initial inconsistency, Kyle McCord locked in down the stretch for one of the better QB showings of the 2025 NFL Combine.

    The Ohio State-turned-Syracuse starter excelled in terms of his ball placement, dominating on sideline-breaking routes like outs and corners. His deep ball saw him excel throwing to the go route, as well.

    McCord doesn’t seem to have elite physical attributes, thus limiting his ceiling and his draft stock some. That said, with how productive he was for the Orange this year and the accuracy he showed on tape and at the Combine, McCord will certainly end up with a chance to at least become a long-term backup somewhere.

    4) Riley Leonard, Notre Dame

    Though it would have been enticing to see Riley Leonard run the 40-yard dash given the speed he shows on tape, he still put together one of the better Combine performances for a quarterback.

    Leonard looked comfortable in his dropbacks, and he displayed a nice combination of velocity and accuracy behind his throws. There were some shaky moments along the way, but for the most part, he was a smooth operator who proved capable of hitting his targets in stride.

    With his height, athleticism and ability to game manage, Leonard is naturally going to turn some heads in NFL organizations. He put together one of the better performances of a quarterback in Indianapolis this year.

    5) Seth Henigan, Memphis

    Heading into the 2025 NFL Combine, Seth Henigan entered as one of the more unsung quarterbacks of the group that got invited. He worked hard to change that.

    A four-year starter at Memphis, you essentially know what you’re getting in Henigan, and it’s not elite arm talent. However, you’re getting an accurate thrower of the football with a strong sense of touch, and he displayed that in Indianapolis.

    In particular, Henigan’s deep passes had enough arc and got placed in just the right spot for his receivers to make the catch without having to significantly alter their route patterns. Though he’s still a Day 3 prospect at best, he looked the part of a player who can stick around in the league for quite a while.

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