Top 10 quarterback recruits in the final 2025 On300 rankings

On3 has released its final player rankings for the 2025 class, headlined by the top quarterback recruits from the country.

The latest update saw some shakeup at the top, though Belleville (Mich.) star and Michigan signee Bryce Underwood remains as both the No. 1 QB and No. 1 player in the country.

Below are the top 10 signal-callers in the class, led by Underwood and a quintet of other five-star passers:

1) Bryce Underwood – Michigan

Scouting Summary: “Premier arm talent who is one of the more gifted high school quarterback prospects in the last 5-10 cycles. Combination of arm strength, pocket feel, processing ability and athleticism makes him the top quarterback in the 2025 cycle. Owns a wide-shouldered frame, measuring in at 6-foot-4, 214 pounds with 10-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Touts a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Has the ability to touch every area of the field with ease. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced skill as a passer. Comfortable delivering over the middle of the field from within the pocket. Consistently sticks the ball on receivers against tight coverage.

… Shows the ability to layer passes with touch and high-level location, especially downfield. Demonstrates the best pocket presence in the cycle entering the senior season. A vertical mover in the pocket who navigates pressure at a level well beyond his years. Has rhythmic feet when operating within structure. Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss in space. Added top-end speed and improved as a runner as a senior, showing the ability to pick up chunk gains and outrun defenders at the second level. One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the cycle, touting a 49-4 record as a starter with two state titles. Finished his career with the state record for total touchdowns (173) and passing touchdowns (143).”

2) Keelon Russell – Alabama

Scouting Summary: “Well-rounded, instinctive quarterback prospect with surgical passing ability, good athleticism and a battle-tested resume . Measured at 6-foot-3 ⅛, 181 pounds with a 9 ⅝-inch hand at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Grew over half an inch as a junior. At the dials of one of the most talented offenses in high school football, leading Duncanville to back-to-back state titles in Texas highest classification as a sophomore and junior. Showed steady improvement over his final year of high school, winning the Elite 11 Finals MVP and taking his game to another level as a senior. Highly effective and efficient as a distributor. Plays with excellent timing and accuracy. Arm strength took a jump as a senior, delivering with outstanding zip to the intermediate area of the field. Shows elite pocket presence at this stage. Unaffected by pressure and shows a willingness to step up and deliver in messy pockets. A good decision-maker who runs Duncanville’s offense at a high level. One of the most efficient quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle, completing 74.1% of his passes for 3,267 yards and 35 touchdowns against 3 interceptions over 15 games as a junior. Also rushed for 304 yards and 4 touchdowns. A good athlete as a runner. More dangerous as a rushing threat than his production would indicate. Effective as a scrambler and has a good feel for when to tuck it and run. Showed more playmaking ability as a senior, making some astounding improvisational plays.”

3) Husan Longstreet – USC

Scouting Summary: “Top arm talent with arguably the strongest arm in the 2025 cycle. Has an absolute flamethrower attached to his right arm. Owns a compact build at a shade under 6-foot-1, 195 pounds prior to his senior season. Muscled with little to no fat on his body. Has the largest hands among blue-chip quarterbacks in the cycle that measure at 11 inches. Capable of touching all areas of the field with his phenomenal arm strength. Passes have considerable velocity. Throws with a whippy ¾ to sidearm delivery. Plays in an uptempo offense at the offensive level that utilizes RPO’s. Makes eye-popping downfield throws, ripping passes down the seam from 40 yards out. Can stick the ball on covered receivers who are seemingly unguarded. Shows the ability to go through reads and attack the middle of the field. A twitchy mover who also presents a run threat on designed runs and on scrambles. Makes defenders miss in space. Turned in three strong seasons as a varsity starter. Transferred to Corona Centennial as a junior and fared well against top competition as a junior, completing 66.8% of his passes for 3,013 yards (10.1 yards per attempt), 24 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Also rushed for 645 yards and 7 touchdowns. Had an efficient senior season despite missing some time with an injury, throwing for 1,641 yards (9.9 yards per attempt) and 19 touchdowns against four interceptions.”

4) Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele – California

Scouting Summary: “Big-armed lefty who is one of the top arm talents in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at around 6-foot-2.5, 220 pounds with a 10-inch hand prior to his senior season. Saw his stock skyrocket in his final year of high school, starting with a strong showing at the Elite 11 Finals in the summer. Put together some of the best senior film of any 2025 quarterback, making a variety of high-difficulty throws. Has a quick, natural release and one of the three strongest arms in the cycle. Gets the ball out quickly with considerable velocity. Shows the ability to attack all areas of the field as a passer. Has a beautiful deep ball, throwing with ideal trajectory and location. Stands out when throwing in to small windows over the middle of the field. An effortless touch passer when working in the red zone. Showed strong pocket feel as a senior, stepping up in the pocket and doing a good job of evading pressure. Highly productive through the air on Friday nights, finishing his career as the state of Hawaii’s all-time passer. Led his team to an outstanding season and No. 1 state ranking at a program that is not a traditional power. More of a pocket passer than a dual threat, but is able to run for yardage when the play breaks down. While adequate, can continue improving his overall athleticism. Looks to be one of the cycle’s top passers with all-league potential and the upside of being an early round NFL Draft pick.”

5) Tavien St. Clair – Ohio State

Scouting Summary: “Smooth passer with prototypical physical tools that point to one of the higher developmental upsides among quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at 6-foot-3.75, 225 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Added 15 pounds during his junior year. Looks like the most physically-developed top quarterback in the 2025 cycle. Has smooth and tight mechanics as a passer. Touts an easily replicable release. Consistently throws a tight spiral. Mechanical foundation makes him a naturally accurate passer when his timing is right. Has a good arm and does not have to strain to generate ample velocity on his passes. A standout in the camp setting. Had a productive junior season, completing 70.6% of his passes for 3,083 yards (9.34 yards per attempt) and 37 touchdowns against 6 interceptions. Doubles as a solid runner who can pick up yards with his legs when called upon. Showed improvement with his on-field athleticism as a senior. Functional mobility gives him the ability to extend plays. Background as a three-sport athlete, also playing basketball and baseball before turning his focus on football. Shows above-the-rim bounce on the hardwood.”

6) Deuce Knight – Auburn

Scouting Summary: “Big left-handed signal caller who is the top combine athlete at the position in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at 6-foot-4.5, 208 pounds with a 9.75-inch hand at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Registers as a truly elite athlete at quarterback and one of the best athletes in the 2025 cycle, regardless of position. Consistently runs in the 4.5 second range at camps and has posted multiple 40+ inch vertical leaps. Shows flashes of that athleticism on Friday nights. Capable of tucking the ball and taking it to the house from anywhere on the field. Easily eliminates the angles of pursuit defenders as a scrambler and on designed runs. Tough to bring down in the backfield with his size and reactive quickness. Touts a strong downfield arm. Flashes the ability to stick throws into tight windows over the middle of the field. Showed marked progress as a passer during the off-season prior to his senior year, after a few months of working with a private coach. Still developing, but has tons of upside to continue improving with continued coaching and in-game reps. Had a disjointed junior season, transferring to Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tenn. before heading back to Greene County just a few games into the season. Showed some improvement as a passer as a senior.”

7) KaMario Taylor – Mississippi State

Scouting Summary: “Electric playmaker behind center who is the top run threat at quarterback in the 2025 cycle. Has a big frame at 6-foot-3.5, 205 pounds with hands that measure over 10 inches. Has a plus arm. Easily drives the ball downfield. Shows the ability to rip far hash throws without strain. Effective passer on the move. The most dangerous improvisational quarterback in the 2025 cycle. Shows outstanding burst and is extremely fluid and natural with the ball in his hands. Has rare body lean and is highly slippery as a runner. Extremely tough for defenders to corral in the pocket and in open space. Can get out of jams like no other quarterback in the cycle. Play style often resembles backyard football. Goads defenders into chasing him on broken plays. Dangerous as a scrambler and on designed runs. Rushed for well over 1,000 yards as a senior. One of the more productive quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle, totaling 63 touchdowns as a junior while leading his team to the state title game. Far from a finished product as a passer. Will need to refine his sequencing and accuracy. Can miss seemingly routine throws, particularly in the short and intermediate areas of the field. At his best when he can play free and not overthink. Will need coaching and refinement, but physical gifts and ability with the ball in his hands gives him one of the highest upsides in the 2025 cycle if he develops.”

8) Alex Manske – Iowa State

Scouting Summary: “Natural athlete with the arm talent, movement skills and playmaking ability to translate at a high level. Measured in at 6-foot-2.5, 200 pounds with 9.5-inch hands prior to his senior season. A loose, coordinated athlete with a pliable arm. Throws with a ¾ to side-arm delivery. Has the arm strength to touch all areas of the field. Able to generate considerable rotation throughout his upper body, leading to the ability to deliver without having his feet set. Shows good field vision, easily identifying open receivers downfield. Strafes in the pocket to avoid pass rushers. Made some remarkable improvisational plays as a senior, avoiding the pass rush and making high-difficulty throws on the run. A tough, nimble runner who’s a threat on scrambles and designed runs. Was playing the best football of his career as a senior prior to a season-ending injury. Completed 68.5% of his passes for 1,456 yards (13.1 yards per attempt) and 18 touchdowns against zero interceptions in 6.5 games. Also rushed for 319 yards and 8 touchdowns. Has a number of positive indicators and a very strong overall multi-sport and athletic profile. Doubles as a linebacker for his high school team.

… A 4-sport athlete (basketball, baseball, track). A double-digit scorer on the hardwood. Also a scratch golfer. Was virtually always the best athlete on the field in high school, so will need to adjust to the uptick in the speed of the game at the next level. Missed the second half of his senior season with a UCL injury and had some arm issues at the Elite 11 Finals. Can improve mechanics, as he has a tendency to swing his back foot within the throwing motion. Physical ability, movement skills and sterling athletic background point to projectable upside as one of the top quarterback prospects in a deep 2025 cycle.”

9) Bryce Baker – North Carolina

Scout’s Take: “Baker has one of the more well-rounded skill sets among top 2025 quarterbacks. At 6-foot-2.5, 200 pounds, Baker is a skilled passer with good athleticism. He has the arm talent to attack downfield and delivers with accuracy. Baker has looked good in every setting and is having a big senior season, completing 77% of his passes for 3,264 yards and 38 touchdowns against five interceptions. The long-time North Carolina commit is in the midst of an undefeated season and deep playoff run at Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

10) Matt Zollers – Missouri

Scouting Summary: “Live-armed quarterback with the physical tools, athleticism and instincts to make him the top reactive playmaker at the position in 2025 entering the senior season. Measured in at 6-foot-3.5, 203 pounds with 9 ⅞-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Was a relative late riser onto the national recruiting scene, by way of a breakout junior campaign. A highly instinctive playmaker, capable of hurting defenses with his arm and legs. Touts a very live arm. Capable of ripping throws to the boundary with velocity. Threw passes well over 60 yards in-air as a junior. Has the arm strength to stretch the field with ease. A bouncy, twitchy athlete who thrives in the face of pressure. Able to evade pass rushers and keep his eyes downfield. Shows strong spatial awareness in locating open receivers with defenders in his face. A tough player who plays through contact in the pocket. Tests as a top athlete in the combine setting and transfers that speed onto the field where he presents a run threat as an improviser and on designed runs.”