Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has once again earned high praise from NFL insiders—securing a spot at No. 8 on ESPN’s annual top-10 quarterback rankings for 2025, based on a survey of coaches, executives, and scouts .
In 2024, Goff posted career highs across the board: 37 touchdown passes, 4,629 passing yards, an impressive 72.4% completion rate, and a 111.8 passer rating . These numbers helped cement his reputation as one of the league’s more dependable and precise pocket passers.
One anonymous NFC defensive coach praised Goff for his consistency and accuracy:
> “He’s developed into one of the game’s best pure passers… He doesn’t turn the ball over like he used to. He’s a reliable quarterback with a real arm.”
An AFC scout highlighted how Goff’s comfort under pressure and ability to excel in play-action sets has carried his growth:
> “He’s improved in his ability to reset his feet and deliver the ball accurately… The coaching staff in Detroit gave him a greater sense of calm in the pocket, and he’s capitalized on it.”
Goff’s rise in the rankings—from last year’s placement to No. 8—reflects both national recognition and his evolution under the Lions’ coaching staff . Rival quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson maintain the top tier, but Goff’s steady play and leadership around a high-powered offense have writers taking notice .
For Detroit, this vote of confidence from NFL insiders underlines what fans already know: Jared Goff is no longer just filling the position—he’s redefining it.
