2021 NFL Draft – Quarterback Rankings

Complete NFL Draft Rankings – QB:

You are currently viewing the best quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft. Our top quarterback prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented pass throwers in college football. Even though only about 12 will get selected in the draft, a lot more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite. Find who is a first round talent, and who is likely nothing more than a training camp body. Find draft stars, QB sleepers, who will be a bust, and who is being undervalued.

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(Last Updated: April 19, 2021)

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Trevor Lawrence is a true generational quarterback with no fair player comparison. He is a winner, exceptional leader, has next-level arm strength, great accuracy, solid decision making, speed, and is advanced at reading defenses. There’s really no glaring weakness for Lawrence, who has been tearing up Power 5 defenses since his true freshman season. He’s never let the spotlight and expectations get to his head, and is well respected by his teammates and coaching staff. He is having surgery on his non-throwing shoulder this offseason, but moved his Pro Day up to February so he could throw before getting surgery. He should be ready to go for the Jaguars, who pick first, by training camp.

2020 Stats

10 games: 3153 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 69.2% completions, 9.4 yards per attempt

I’ve been high on Wilson for a very long time, and while I think he’s the second best QB in the draft, the New York Jets curse could definitely hit him if he gets drafted #2 overall. Unlike Lawrence, Wilson actually has a couple of concerns. He wasn’t a captain at BYU which is unusual for a 3 year starting QB, and he has looked rattled in the past when he doesn’t have much time to throw. But everything else about him is next level. Wilson has something in common with the best QBs in the league: Rodgers and Mahomes. He has an insanely fast throwing motion, can throw from any angle with accuracy, and can throw off-platform as well as he can on-platform. These intangibles give him truly elite potential when mixed with his strong arm, pinpoint accuracy, and solid decision making. Wilson is also very mobile, not afraid to take a hit, and an absolute film junkie.

2020 Stats

12 games: 3692 passing yards, 33 passing touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 73.5% completions, 11.0 yards per attempt

Justin Fields had his ups and downs this past year at Ohio State, but the positives looked good enough to warrant a top-5 pick. He’s obviously a special athlete, but his arm strength is also among the top of the quarterback class. Add in solid accuracy and above average ability to read the defense, and he could play well right away in the right system. Like the rest of the QBs at the top of the draft, he played with a lot of talent in college whether it be at Georgia or Ohio State. But in games like the Clemson matchup, he showed that he could take the game into his own hands and win no matter the teammates or opponent.

2020 Stats

8 games: 2100 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 70.2% completions, 9.3 yards per attempt

Mac Jones put up Burrow-esque numbers this past year, yet doesn’t have the same draft stock as last year’s #1 overall pick. Jones is a fiery competitor who didn’t miss a beat stepping into Bama’s starting role, surprising just about everyone in route to earning the distinction of being a Heisman finalist. He’s shown a great ability to lead receivers and anticipate defenses, which a lot of young QBs struggle with. His accuracy is obviously among the top of the class, and he has great poise in the pocket. The issues for him relate to athleticism, extending plays, and how he’ll fair having to force throws, especially if they’re longer distance. He played with the award winners for Best WR, Best RB, and Best O-Linemen this past year, so it was as easy sledding as anyone in the draft.

2020 Stats

13 games: 4500 passing yards, 41 passing touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 77.4% completions, 11.2 yards per attempt

Trey Lance has big time potential, but I think media scouts have fallen a little too in-love with the touchdown to interception ratio. Lance accounted for 42 touchdowns (28 passing) as a redshirt freshman in 2019, and didn’t throw a single interception. I didn’t think a stat line like that was possible. But remember that the way that Alabama dominates the FBS, NDSU dominated the FCS. Maybe even more so. Lance had an insane mismatch in every game as a freshman, never having to force throws, usually having a wide open man, and having six solid RBs to hand to. He has the arm strength to make any throw, but his looping motion is a little slow and deliberate. His athleticism and power as a runner stand out the most. He runs similar to Taysom Hill, but with a much better arm and decision making. If he’s forced into action early, he could struggle. But with time and proper coaching, his arm, athleticism, and football IQ make his ceiling very high.

2019 Stats

16 games: 2786 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, 0 interceptions, 66.9% completions

Only 1 game in 2020. 

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The 2021 quarterback draft class has the chance to be really special. Six quarterbacks will likely go in the first two rounds, with Trevor Lawrence at the top being a generational prospect. Wilson, Fields, Lance, and Jones are also likely first round picks, and many years Trask would go in the first round. Outside of the six big names, there’s a clear next tier with three more quarterbacks. Davis Mills, Kellen Mond, and Jamie Newman also have a lot of potential as mid round guys. After the top nine, the field thins out. With so many senior quarterbacks returning to school, there’s only about 15-20 QBs who would be good enough to compete for at least practice squad role. Usually there’s closer to 25 or 30 in that category. Despite the lack of depth, the explosive talent in the first and second round make this a stellar group of quarterback prospects.