Here’s a summary of Andy Staples’ Top 10 College Football Quarterbacks heading into 2025, based on his On3 / Andy & Ari segments, plus some added context. I break down who is where, what strengths and concerns are, and what to keep an eye on. If you want stats or a different breakdown (e.g. by conference), I can do that too.
✅ The Top 10 List
Here are the quarterbacks Andy Staples ranked among the top 10 for the 2025 season:
| Rank | Quarterback | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Leavitt | Arizona State |
| 2 | Drew Allar | Penn State |
| 3 | DJ Lagway | Florida |
| 4 | LaNorris Sellers | South Carolina |
| 5 | Garrett Nussmeier | LSU |
| 6 | Carson Beck | Miami |
| 7 | Cade Klubnik | Clemson |
| 8 | John Mateer | Oklahoma |
| 9 | Nico Iamaleava | Tennessee |
| 10 | (Tie / close) Sawyer Robertson or someone similar? | Baylor / others |
🔍 What Staples Likes / What Makes These QBs Stand Out
Here are some of the common traits Andy Staples sees in these QBs that earned them top spots:
- Proven production with low turnover: Leavitt for example had a strong freshman season with good yardage, touchdowns, and relatively few interceptions.
- Big arm + dual-threat ability: Some like LaNorris Sellers bring run + pass capability. Same with Mateer.
- Upward trajectory: Players who are improving year-over-year and showing comfort under pressure. Leavitt and Allar are noted here.
- Ceiling + system fit: Positioning matters—having good supporting cast, an offense that plays to their strengths, etc.
⚠️ Risks / Concerns
Even among the best, Staples points out areas to watch:
- Consistency vs. big games: Some QBs may have inflated numbers vs. weaker competition but struggle in marquee matchups. How they perform under pressure can define their season.
- Turnovers: Interceptions (or fumbles) remain a big red flag; having a strong arm is less valuable if mistakes kill drives.
- Injuries or depth/receiver issues: A QB’s supporting cast (line, receivers, running game) matters. Some will be more tested than others in keeping everything together.
- Expectation vs. reality: Some QBs have “ceiling talk” but will be judged on whether they actually deliver (especially if preseason hype is high).
🔮 What to Watch in 2025
Some areas and storylines to follow for these QBs:
- How Sam Leavitt handles being the focal point of defenses more often—he won’t always have the surprise factor.
- Drew Allar and Carson Beck and how they adjust to tougher defenses—especially in late-season and playoff games.
- DJ Lagway stepping up more consistently; flashes are there, but expectations will rise.
- Cade Klubnik regaining momentum—he showed promise, but there’s pressure to validate it.
- Nico Iamaleava: as a younger QB on the list, how quickly he matures will be a storyline.
