"Potential is a scary word when it comes to prospects, but Williams was (and still is) loaded with it. " -- Re-rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Lawrence's combination of arm strength, mobility, creativity and 6-foot-6 size stood out in the lead-up to the 2021 draft." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"His 60-touchdown, Heisman Trophy-winning 2019 campaign is the best single season most scouts have seen from a college passer, which led the Bengals to take him at the top spot." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Daniels' elite deep-ball throwing, ability to gash defenses with his legs and penchant for big plays led to a Heisman Trophy in 2023. The success of that season saw his draft stock rise from a potential Day 3 pick to No. 2 overall." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Maye drew comparisons to Herbert for his size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds), arm strength and power as a runner." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Tank for Tua" was a real thing thanks to the instincts, poise and accuracy that the Alabama passer showed during his time in Tuscaloosa. The comparisons to Drew Brees and Steve Young were real, too." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Herbert dazzled at Oregon with arm strength, field vision and a cool demeanor in the pocket. His biggest knock was a lack of running experience." --Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"At Alabama, Young was a silky smooth operation in the pocket with expert-level touch and timing." -- --Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"It might seem like a distant memory now, but there were teams that had Wilson rated higher than Lawrence in the 2021 draft." -- --Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"A 25-game starter at Ohio State, Stroud left college with a fantastic 21-4 record and a wild 85-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He hit every mark in terms of arm strength, mobility, poise and toughness." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"McCarthy left Michigan following his true junior season after leading the Wolverines to a national championship. Scouts were concerned about his relative lack of experience and eye-popping production in Jim Harbaugh's offense, which was predicated on the run game and stout defense." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"He wowed scouts with his upside and his ability to torch defenses with both his running and field vision." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Richardson perfectly personifies the ideal modern quarterback: big, strong, and fast, with an arm that can easily fling the ball 75 yards when given room to operate. But he started only 13 games in college and had fewer than 300 pass attempts in a Florida offense that never found its footing" -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"When Fields entered the draft, some scouts and evaluators saw him equal to Lawrence, but others believed Fields was propped up by scheme and talent around him at Ohio State." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Jones was a highly regarded pocket passer out of Alabama with limited upside but a safe floor." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"The strong-armed Love left Utah State with 60 passing scores and 9 rushing touchdowns as scouts really liked his arm strength but were concerned about his touch and timing." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Nix was graded as an early-Round 2 player with starter upside thanks to his accuracy, mobility, and experience." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Ward is the top-ranked QB in the 2025 draft class, but his actual grade is tied with Nix and Michael Penix from 2024" -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Penix's stock would have been higher, but there were concerns about him having four straight season-ending injuries and his age (24)." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"Sanders' grade (86) would place him in the early-Round 2 portion of the draft. But given the lack of quarterback talent this year and team needs, he will likely be a top-10 pick." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
"The opinions on Pickett were mixed when asking evaluators to grade his game. He ended up being the only quarterback taken in the first round of a weak 2022 class, and the only one drafted in the first 73 picks." -- Re-Rankings come from ESPN's Matt Miller on how he would rank each QB if they were coming out of college currently.
