ESPN’s Matt Miller doesn’t have a single first-round grade on a QB in the 2025 NFL draft and would have had them ranked poorly in 2024.

Ward dazzled during his lone season at Miami, throwing for the most touchdown passes (39) and second-most passing yards (4,313) in the FBS. Though he must clean up his footwork and decision-making, Ward has a high ceiling. He brings a powerful arm, can be an innovator on the field and has a steely demeanor in big moments.

ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller has 12 prospects on his big board with first-round grades. What might this mean for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2025 NFL draft? For starters, although there are 32 prospects drafted in the first round,

NFL analyst Matt Mitter gave 12 players first-round grades ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, and none of them were quarterbacks.

ESPN’s Matt Miller released his list of prospects with a true first-round grade, and there are no quarterbacks on the list. The list does not contain 32 players, which is commensurate with the number of selections made in the first round;