Being one of the oldest prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft won’t deter teams from spending a high draft pick on Louisville QB Tyler Shough. Turning 26 during his rookie season, Shough could hear his name called in Round 1. If so, he’d be the biggest draft “riser” from a media/draftnik standpoint, a relative unknown at the start of the process to potential top-32 player. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero included Shough on a list of “surprise” first-round picks.
“Shough has thrust himself into the next-tier conversation with Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart and Jalen Milroe — and many scouts and coaches rank him above at least one of those more-heralded players.