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The Other Guys In 2024 QB Draft Class

By Joe Murray
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 02: Michael Pratt #7 of the Tulane Green Wave in action against the University of Southern Alabama at Yulman Stadium on September 02, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

There will be plenty of talk about who will go at the top of the draft over the next few months. The 2024 NFL draft class has potentially 6 quarterbacks that could go in the first two rounds. There have been plenty of quarterbacks found in the mid to late rounds such as Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy who will be playing in the Super Bowl this season after being drafted with the final pick in the 2022 draft. The later picks are no longer irrelevant and some make up plenty of back up options across the league.In Week 17, at least 13 teams had backup quarterbacks in the starting position

 

Tom Pelissero on Twitter: "Updated list of Week 17 NFL starters now includes: Trevor Siemian Joe Flacco Bailey Zappe Taylor Heinicke Gardner Minshew Mason Rudolph Easton Stick Jake Browning Aidan O'ConnellJacoby Brissett Tyrod TaylorJarrett Stidham Jaren HallThe year of the backup QB... / Twitter"

Updated list of Week 17 NFL starters now includes: Trevor Siemian Joe Flacco Bailey Zappe Taylor Heinicke Gardner Minshew Mason Rudolph Easton Stick Jake Browning Aidan O'ConnellJacoby Brissett Tyrod TaylorJarrett Stidham Jaren HallThe year of the backup QB...

After seeing 14 quarterbacks taken in the 2023 NFL Draft class, the 2024 class has the opportunity to offer the league developmental talent.

 

The Usual Suspects 

Caleb Williams – Southern Cal

Height: 6-1. Weight: 218.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2024): Top-5.

Williams has been one of college football’s top playmakers at Oklahoma & USC. He has the ability to move the football with his arms and legs. He has the highest ceiling in the draft. Has shown signs of immaturity.

Drake Maye- North Carolina

Height: 6-4. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2024): 1.

Maye is the best passer in the draft. His arm stregnth and accuracy have him at the top of the draft. . He does turnover the football, he ran for over 1,000 yards in his career.

Jayden Daniel- Louisiana State

Height: 6-3. Weight: 185.
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.
Projected Round (2024): 1.

Daniels is a dual-threat quarterback who who runs a 4.4 40 yard dash.  He had the lowest turnover-worthy play rates in the nation.

Micheal Penix- Washington

Height: 6-3. Weight: 214.
Projected 40 Time: 4.77.
Projected Round (2024): 1-2.

Penix has one of the best arms in college football. The biggest concern about him is injuries. He has had multiple knee surgery’s.

Bo Nix- Oregon

Height: 6-3. Weight: 214.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2024): 1-2.

Bo Nix was fortunate to leave Auburn and go to Oregon. He put up big numbers and fits that RPO offense. He could be a system QB but showed signs of improvement and made throws on the run

J.J. McCarthy – Michigan 

Height: 6-3. Weight: 203.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2024): 1-2.

McCarthy has a string arm and can make throws at the next level.He is slender and could be a reason he’s not a 1st round pick. Makes great throws on the run.

More QB Draft Prospects

 

 

  • Micheal Pratt, Tulane

    Pratt is the best prospect after the top 6. He led a Tulane team that was ranked in the top 25

     

     

  • Spencer Rattler, South Carolina

    Rattler was a star at Oklahoma before Caleb Williams came to school. He transferred to South Carolina and was very productive. He could be a quality option this draft.

  • Joe Milton, Tennessee

    Milton has the strongest arm in the draft. He played at Michigan and transferred to Tennessee and replaced Hendon Hooker.

  • Jordan Travis, Florida State

    Travis injury cost Florida State and coud hurt his draft stock. He moves will in the pocket and has a strong arm. He could start the year in IR and have a shot to stick around the NFL.

  • Sam Hartman, Notre Dame

    Hartman was a good college quarterbac at both Wake Forest breaking school passing records. His one season at Notre Dame he through for over 2,500 years. He has some limitations but can throw the ball. He should be a back up option in the NFL.

  • Taulia Tagovailoa , Maryland

    Tagovailoa played five seasons, including his freshman year at Alabama in 2019. He thre for 11,000 yards & 77 career touchdown passe at Maryland. He’s an intriguing athlete.

  • Carter Bradley, South Alabama

    Bradley had back-to-back quality seasons at South Alabama. he should open eyes at the Senior Bowl and the combine.

  • Michael Hiers, Samford

    Hiers has a really good arm and seen as a potential NFL backup and third-day selection in the 2024 NFL Draft

  • Devin Leary, Kentucky

    Leary has a build and playing style reminiscent of Brock Purdy. Transferring to Kentucky from N.C. State for 2023. He thre for 2,746 yards, 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was coached by Liam Coen.

  • Jack Plummer, Louisville

    Plummer was an efficient passer in college at Purdue, Cal and Louisville. He threw for over 40 touchdowns his last 2 seasons. He can be a game manager but has some limitations.

  • Austin Reed, Western Kentucky

    Reed threw for 4,746 yards and 40 touchdowns a season ago, and has one of the strongest arms in the draft.

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