2022 NFL Draft – Quarterback Rankings

Complete NFL Draft Rankings – QB:

You are currently viewing the best quarterbacks in the 2022 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 26, 2022)

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It’s still a tight competition for QB1, but Kenny Pickett has held steady for me. In a year where few quarterbacks truly dominated, Pickett was second in the 2022 class in both passing yards and touchdowns (Behind Zappe). At 6’3" 220lbs, Pickett has ideal size for the QB position and a thick enough build to withstand some hits. As a 5th year senior and 4 year starter, he’s incredibly experienced and has a high football IQ. His rise this season was reminiscent of Joe Burrow, as he was a mid-to-late round prospect entering the season with very modest career stats. While his season and draft grade aren’t as high as Burrow, he’s still a great prospect in his own right. He’s a good runner with above average pocket awareness, and like Burrow, the biggest knock on him is average arm talent and having just one year of big production.

2021 Stats

13 games: 4319 passing yards, 42 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 67.2% completions, 165.3 passer rating, 233 rushing yards

Willis is one of the most athletic QBs in the draft, and also has one of the strongest arms in the draft. After starting his career as a backup at Auburn, Willis was transferred to Liberty, an FBS independent school, where he was a two year starter. His stats at Liberty weren’t exactly gaudy, and he really struggled in games against Power 5 programs. This was largely due to the rest of his team being simply outmatched and no one getting open, but there’s still something to be said about knowing how to adjust and not hold the ball too long. Willis grabs a top 3 ranking because of his top end speed and arm strength, along with a ferocious competitive nature. He got his opportunity to change his reputation regarding facing quality competition when he played at the Senior Bowl. He was inconsistent, but made more “wow" plays than any other QB there.

2021 Stats

13 games: 2857 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 61.1% completions, 151.1 passer rating, 878 rushing yards

Howell dominated right away as a true freshman, and looked like a potential top-5 pick in 2019. After another good year in 2020, Howell struggled a bit in 2021 after losing some great running backs, linemen, and receivers. Howell was forced to run a lot more this year, and while it wasn’t always pretty, could ultimately have helped prepare him for increased pressure in the NFL. Howell has a high level of accuracy and a strong enough arm to make any NFL throw. He’s known to have a very high football IQ, has plenty of starting experience. The lack of improvement will be worrisome to some teams, but if he can get in the right system and get some confidence, he has plenty of starting potential.

2021 Stats

12 games: 3056 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 62.5% completions, 154.2 passer rating, 828 rushing yards

Ridder is coming off a miracle season for Cincinnati. The 5th year senior and 4th year starter is one of the most winningest quarterbacks in college football, and looked remarkably more comfortable in the pocket this season. Ridder has good enough arm strength to make NFL throws, but could still use more work on his ball placement. Ridder is tall and long at 6’4", and has good speed in the open field. His improved approach to the game over the last two years has been obvious, with improved pocket presence, mobility, confidence, and accuracy. While there’s a lot more refinement that can be done, Ridder is a certified winner with plenty of experience, a strong field for the game, and solid overall traits.

2021 Stats

14 games: 3334 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 64.9% completions, 158.7 passer rating, 355 rushing yards

Corral had an exciting start to the season, showcasing a gunslinger mentality with strong fastballs, tight spirals, and great accuracy from the pocket or on the run. At a smaller 6’2" 205 frame, he’s quick and nimble in the pocket, but could make fans hold his breath when he gets hit. Corral is still a tough customer, and plays with an infectious fire which translated into a lot of early wins for the Rebels. Arm strength is solid but not exemplary, and accuracy is also above average. Corral also showed dramatic improvement in the most important areas in 2021. After a 2020 season with exciting plays and plenty of yardage, he was able to reduce his interception count from 14 to 5, despite throwing more passes in 2021. This speaks wonders about his coachability and football IQ. He also heavily benefitted from a system of play fakes, with very few NFL-style dropbacks.

2021 Stats

13 games: 3343 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 67.7% completions, 155.4 passer rating, 614 rushing yards

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The race for QB1 is still on, and it’s as much of a toss up as we’ve seen in recent years. No one is considered a top-five caliber prospect, but multiple guys have their chance to be a first round pick. The senior bowl was a great first look, as 6 of the top 7 QB prospects played there; Pickett, Howell, Willis, Strong, Ridder, and Zappe. Most believe Malik Willis won the Senior Bowl, but the combine was somewhat shaky for all the QBs. While everyone here has notable weaknesses, teams will likely still reach for a QB early in hopes of getting a franchise guy. The depth at QB is average, but the extra year of eligibility will likely help some of these QBs be more NFL-ready come draft day.