Once upon a time, you could wait a while before drafting your fantasy quarterback. It almost didn't make any sense to get one earlier than the fifth round and there were always good late-round surprises from which to choose.
In 2025, you can still wait to find a high point-scorer at the QB position while you stockpile wide receivers and running backs, but it's also a good strategy to get one of the top four dual-threat quarterbacks early because you're essentially getting a 2-for-1 deal with those added rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.
Here's a look at the tiers of QBs and then our top-25 rankings at the position:
The elite
Here's the guys you'll want in the third and fourth rounds because of their combination of passing and rushing: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Jayden