Every year, ESPN’s Top 100 Players list sparks plenty of debate across the NFL. While the rankings cover all positions, the quarterbacks always grab the most attention. The league’s most valuable position has no shortage of stars, and this year’s list once again highlights the passers who shape the game today. From veterans with Super Bowl rings to young guns rewriting record books, here’s a look at the top 10 quarterbacks who made ESPN’s Top 100 in 2025.
10. Baker Mayfield
Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws pass during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands the ball off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the third quarter in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) against the New England Patriots in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker J.J. Russell (51) during the fourth quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) was up on the sideline during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes the field before the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The quarterbacks featured on ESPN’s list reflect the NFL’s present and future. Whether it’s established legends like Mahomes or rising stars like Daniels, they’re the players who will drive the league’s storylines week in and week out for the rest of the season.
By Annie Chaudhury 
Angel Atienza-Romero