NCAA fans can’t get enough of EA Sports College Football 26, now that the game is finally out. One of the key factors that gamers consider while selecting a team is the quarterback ratings. Here are the 10 fastest QBs in NCAA 26, as we break down the most elusive playmakers in EA Sports’ latest college football video game.
10 Fastest NCAA Quarterbacks in EA Sports College Football 26
1. Austin Carlisle (Houston, 92)
When it comes to speedy quarterbacks in EA Sports College Football 26, Austin Carlisle is the king. With a 92 score, the Houston Cougars star has the highest speed rating among signal-callers in the game, per TheGamer website. Carlisle’s speed complements his passing, with his throw power rating set at 83.
Houston’s incoming freshman showed his quickness during his junior year at Ridge Point High School, running for 556 yards and 10 scores on 6.18 yards per carry in 2023, according to 247 Sports.
2. Haynes King (Georgia Tech, 91)
Five quarterbacks are tied for second in the speed department, with each player getting a 91 rating. Haynes King is one of those players, and he has a cannon to complement his speed, with his throw power rating set at 90.
The man does it all ⤵️
Haynes King returns for Year 3 at @GTFootball this fall. pic.twitter.com/vKLDFrTOC7
— ACC Football (@ACCFootball) June 24, 2025
King utilized his speed during the 2024 season, running for 587 yards and 11 touchdowns on 125 carries in his junior year at Georgia Tech.
2. Taylen Green (Arkansas, 91)
Taylen Green’s quickness has also been recognized by EA Sports, as he received a 91 speed rating from them. He has the throwing power to go with his running game, securing him a high 94 rating in that department.
Green punished opponents on the ground during his junior year at Arkansas, recording 602 rushing yards and eight scores on 156 carries in the 2024 campaign.
2. Ju’Juan Johnson (LSU, 91)
Ju’Juan Johnson also has a 91 speed rating from EA Sports. He displayed his quickness at Lafayette Christian Academy, racking up 14,451 total yards and 171 touchdowns in his prep career.
Johnson started his career at LSU as a safety before moving to running back in his freshman year. The incoming sophomore is now listed as a quarterback on the Tigers’ roster following Colin Hurley’s injury.
2. Hauss Hejny (Oklahoma State, 91)
Hauss Hejny also received a 91 speed rating from EA Sports. He showed glimpses of his quickness during his freshman year at TCU, running for 65 yards on 15 carries in the four games he played for the Horned Frogs.
Hejny, who ran for 1,041 yards and 13 scores during his senior year of high school, transferred to Oklahoma State ahead of the 2025 season.
2. Nate Johnson (Utah, 91)
Nate Johnson moved to Vanderbilt after spending two seasons with Utah and showed his quickness in the 2024 campaign. He ran for 114 yards and a score on 11 carries during his sophomore year with the Commodores.
Johnson’s Vanderbilt stint didn’t last long, though, as he has decided to return to Utah to play for the Utes in the 2025 season. He racked up 286 rushing yards and six touchdowns in his first two years with Utah.
7. Luke Mora (Oregon, 90)
Seven quarterbacks are tied for seventh in the speed department, with each player receiving a 90 rating from EA Sports. Oregon’s Luke Mora also got favorable ratings with his passing, securing an 87 score for his throwing power.
7. Kaidon Salter (Colorado, 90)
Kaidon Salter received a 90 speed rating after he impressed with his ground game in the 2024 season. He ran for 579 yards and seven touchdowns on 114 carries in his junior year at Liberty. Those numbers, however, paled in comparison to the ones he posted during his sophomore year. Salter racked up 1,089 rushing yards and 12 scores in the 2023 season with the Flames.
After covering Kaidon Salter last year I believe he is equipped to fill Shedeur Sanders shoes as Colorados QB1.
He’s one of those smooth athletes that make the game look too easy at times. Got a big arm and deadly when he decides to run! pic.twitter.com/viMHdJtPPY
— Logan Ryan (@RealLoganRyan) March 13, 2025
Salter joined the Colorado Buffaloes through the transfer portal late last year and is one of the leading contenders to replace Shedeur Sanders as the team’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
7. Mike Wright (East Carolina, 90)
There is no questioning Mike Wright’s 90 speed rating. He wreaked havoc on the ground from 2021 to 2023, amassing 1,214 rushing yards and nine touchdowns during his stints at Vanderbilt and Mississippi State.
Wright transferred to Northwestern ahead of the 2024 season, but playing time proved to be scarce under head coach David Braun. Wright decided to change schools again ahead of the 2025 season, transferring to East Carolina.
7. Marcel Reed (Texas A&M, 90)
Marcel Reed is a legitimate dual-threat quarterback. He dissected opponents through the air in the 2024 season, throwing for 1,864 yards and 15 touchdowns with six interceptions for Texas A&M last year. He was also a menace on the ground, running for 543 yards and seven scores on 116 carries.
7. Michael Hawkins Jr. (Oklahoma, 90)
Michael Hawkins Jr. displayed his quickness in his freshman year at Oklahoma, running for 204 yards and a score on 69 carries in the seven appearances he made for the Sooners. EA Sports also recognized his strong arm, giving him an 89 rating for his throwing power.
7. Tommy Castellanos (Florida State, 90)
Tommy Castellanos‘ running game grabbed the headlines in 2023 when he amassed 1,113 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in his sophomore season at Boston College. He failed to match those numbers in 2024, racking up just 194 yards and a score on 93 carries.
Castellanos transferred to Florida State ahead of the 2025 season, hoping to get more opportunities to show his dual-threat ways with the Seminoles.
7. Chris Denson (Clemson, 90)
Clemson’s incoming freshman Chris Denson showed his speed during his high school career, racking up 16 rushing touchdowns and eight 100-yard games on the ground at Plant City.
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