Complete 2024 NFL Draft QB Rankings:
You are currently viewing our quarterback rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2024 QB class is said to be one of the best in recent memory, but will that still be the case a few years from now?
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.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 24, 2024)
1. Caleb Williams, USC
QB | 6’1″ | 214 lbs | 3rd Year
Caleb Williams is nearly a complete package. He combines a strong feel for the game with great arm talent, playmaking ability as a runner, and a confident winning mentality.
Williams took over for a struggling yet talented Spencer Rattler at Oklahoma in 2021, and immediately showed his all around talent. When he transferred to USC in 2022, he took yet another step as a passer. His anticipation and decision making continues to improve, and he has plenty of arm strength and accuracy to all three levels.
While there’s still room for him to improve, there isn’t any glaring weakness to his game, and the film speaks for itself.
Caleb Williams 2023 Stats
12 games: 3633 passing yards, 30 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 68.6% completions, 9.4 yards per attempt, 142 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns
2. Drake Maye, North Carolina
QB | 6’5″ | 223 lbs | 3rd Year
Drake Maye was as dominant as you could ever expect a redshirt freshman to be when he took over as starter in 2022. A tall QB at 6’5″, Maye has a high release point and a natural throwing motion while looking the part of a traditional NFL QB.
Despite being big, he’s very mobile. He ran for more yardage in 2022 than Anthony Richardson, while also boasting a 4321/38/7 stat line which was as impressive as anyone in the nation.
The arm talent is plenty good for the NFL, and he has great poise for a young player. While North Carolina is known for having a QB-friendly system, it didn’t feel like a concern when you watched Drake Maye’s film. He consistently improvises and makes high level plays.
Drake Maye 2023 Stats
12 games: 3608 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 63.3% completions, 8.5 yards per attempt, 449 rushing yards, 9 rushing touchdowns
3. Jayden Daniels, LSU
QB | 6’4″ | 210 lbs | 5th Year
Jayden Daniels had a meteoric rise throughout the 2023 season, and was far and away the most dominant college quarterback in 2023. Daniels was as dangerous as you’ll find as a runner this season, but combined it with great accuracy, decision making, and arm strength. His legitimate dual threat style is what every NFL team wants. He generally makes his reads in time and looked capable of playing in-structure or out of structure.
The film leads the class, but he has plenty of questions. Why did it take him until year 5 to take this leap? And will his narrow frame be able to hold up in the NFL?
Jayden Daniels 2023 Stats
12 games: 3812 passing yards, 40 passing touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 72.2% completions, 11.7 yards per attempt, 1134 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns
4. JJ McCarthy, Michigan
QB | 6’3″ | 219 lbs | 3rd Year
JJ McCarthy is a former 5 star recruit who has continued to improve every game he’s played. McCarthy plays very under control and rarely tries to do too much, but has the athleticism and arm strength necessary to make a next-level play if needed. He has a smooth throwing motion with good mechanics, and has been significantly more accurate in 2023.
He plays in a pro-style system and has extensive experience under center, unlike many of the other quarterbacks in the draft. He’ll need to continue proving he can make big plays in big moments on his own without relying on his elite offensive line, which he won’t have at the next level.
JJ McCarthy 2023 Stats
15 games: 2991 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 72.3% completions, 9.0 yards per attempt, 202 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
5. Bo Nix, Oregon
QB | 6’2″ | 214 lbs | 5th Year
Bo Nix had a tricky start to his career at Auburn, where he originally came in as a highly touted recruit. After transferring to Oregon in 2022, his play demanded a change in narrative. Nix was about as dominant as any QB in college football that year.
He continued to flash the arm talent and tight spiral that caught eyes at Auburn, but dramatically improved his accuracy and ability to play in rhythm.
Nix has a good combination of size, athleticism, and arm talent. There’s no doubt that the Oregon system inflated his stats, but that’s the case with a lot of quarterbacks, and he’s the only one who can say he has the highest single season completion percentage in NCAA history. If he can prove his improvement wasn’t just a fluke of a good system, NFL teams could absolutely give him a shot to be a 1st round pick.
Bo Nix 2023 Stats
12 games: 4508 passing yards, 45 passing touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 77.4% completions, 9.6 yards per attempt, 234 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns
Complete 2024 QB Draft Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT | 40 TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Williams | USC | 3rd | 6'1" | 214 | |
| 2 | Drake Maye | North Carolina | 3rd | 6'5" | 223 | |
| 3 | Jayden Daniels | LSU | 5th | 6'4" | 210 | |
| 4 | JJ McCarthy | Michigan | 3rd | 6'3" | 219 | |
| 5 | Bo Nix | Oregon | 5th | 6'2" | 214 | |
| 6 | Michael Penix Jr. | Washington | 6th | 6'2" | 216 | 4.58 |
| 7 | Spencer Rattler | South Carolina | 5th | 6'0" | 211 | 4.95 |
| 8 | Michael Pratt | Tulane | 4th | 6'3" | 217 | |
| 9 | Jordan Travis | Florida State | 6th | 6'1" | 200 | |
| 10 | Joe Milton III | Tennessee | 6th | 6'5" | 235 | 4.62 |
| 11 | Sam Hartman | Notre Dame | 6th | 6'1" | 211 | 4.80 |
| 12 | Devin Leary | Kentucky | 6th | 6'1" | 215 | |
| 13 | Taulia Tagovailoa | Maryland | 5th | 5'11" | 185 | |
| 14 | Jack Plummer | Louisville | 6th | 6'5" | 215 | 4.75 |
| 15 | Carter Bradley | South Alabama | 6th | 6'3" | 213 | 4.82 |
| 16 | Kedon Slovis | BYU | 5th | 6'3" | 223 | 4.55 |
| 17 | Garrett Shrader | Syracuse | 5th | 6'5" | 231 | |
| 18 | Austin Reed | Western Kentucky | 6th | 6'2" | 220 | 4.82 |
| 19 | John Rhys Plumlee | UCF | 5th | 6'0" | 203 | 4.51 |
| 20 | Tanner Mordecai | Wisconsin | 6th | 6'2" | 210 | 4.53 |
| 21 | Michael Hiers | Samford | 6th | 6'1" | 205 | 4.89 |
| 22 | Jason Bean | Kansas | 6th | 6'2" | 196 | 4.55 |
| 23 | Ben Bryant | Northwestern | 6th | 6'4" | 218 | 5.01 |
| 24 | Chevan Cordeiro | San Jose State | 6th | 6'1" | 200 | 4.54 |
| 25 | Parker McKinney | Eastern Kentucky | 6th | 6'2" | 214 | 4.98 |
| 26 | Davius Richard | NC Central | 5th | 6'3" | 225 | 4.60 |
| 27 | Emory Jones | Cincinnati | 6th | 6'2" | 203 | 4.77 |
| 28 | Frank Harris | UTSA | 7th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 29 | Rocky Lombardi | Northern Illinois | 7th | 6'4" | 223 | 4.70 |
| 30 | Darren Grainger | Georgia State | 6th | 6'3" | 209 | 4.83 |
| 31 | Phil Jurkovec | Pittsburgh | 6th | 6'5" | 243 | 4.91 |
| 32 | Spencer Sanders | Ole Miss | 6th | 6'1" | 209 | 4.93 |
| 33 | Brennan Armstrong | NC State | 6th | 6'1" | 199 | 4.74 |
| 34 | Andrew Peasley | Wyoming | 6th | 6'2" | 216 | 4.65 |
| 35 | Gunnar Watson | Troy | 6th | 6'3" | 200 | 5.14 |
| 36 | Gavin Hardison | UTEP | 6th | 6'2" | 206 | 4.82 |
| 37 | Jeremy Moussa | Florida A&M | 6th | 6'3" | 222 | 5.22 |
| 38 | Davis Brin | Georgia Southern | 6th | 6'2" | 207 | |
| 39 | Mike DiLiello | Austin Peay | 6th | 6'1" | 211 | 4.76 |
| 40 | Theo Day | Northern Iowa | 6th | 6'6" | 224 | 4.80 |
| 41 | Jayden de Laura | Arizona | 4th | 5'11" | 207 | 4.90 |
| 42 | Mitch Davidson | Youngstown State | 6th | 6'3" | 202 | 4.98 |
| 43 | Zack Annexstad | Illinois State | 6th | 6'3" | 220 | |
| 44 | Jalen Mayden | San Diego State | 6th | 6'2" | 217 | 4.54 |
| 45 | Kasim Hill | Rhode Island | 7th | 6'2" | 239 | 5.00 |
| 46 | Braden Gleason | Emporia State | 6th | 5'11" | 192 | 4.83 |
| 47 | Chance Nolan | TCU | 6th | 6'3" | 210 | |
| 48 | Patrick Shegog | Delta State | 6th | 5'11" | 197 | 4.89 |
| 49 | Nolan Grooms | Yale | 5th | 6'2" | 195 | 4.67 |
| 50 | DJ Irons | Akron | 6th | 6'4" | 205 | |
| 51 | Braxton Plunk | Mount Union | 5th | 5'11" | 197 | 4.83 |
| 52 | Dylan Hopkins | New Mexico | 6th | 6'2" | 225 | |
| 53 | James Cahoon | Bridgewater State | 5th | 6'4" | 217 | 5.37 |
| 54 | Connor Watkins | Villanova | 5th | 6'3" | 225 | |
| 55 | Liam Thompson | Wabash | 5th | 6'0" | 199 | 4.96 |
| 56 | Quinton Williams | Howard | 5th | 6'4" | 199 | 4.84 |
| 57 | OB Jones | Southern Arkansas | 5th | 6'2" | 220 | |
| 58 | Justin Miller | Southern Utah | 7th | 6'3" | 210 | |
| 59 | Zion Webb | Jacksonville State | 7th | 6'2" | 200 | |
| 60 | Brandon Alt | Bemidji State | 7th | 6'0" | 217 | 4.97 |
| 61 | Joaquin Collazo III | Bethel (TN) | 6th | 6'3" | 191 | 4.97 |
| 62 | Sean Chambers | Montana State | 6th | 6'3" | 225 | 4.73 |
| 63 | Peewee Jarrett | West Florida | 5th | 6'3" | 221 | |
| 64 | TJ Davis | Nebraska-Kearney | 6th | 6'2" | 174 | 4.51 |
| 65 | Cade Fortin | Arkansas | 6th | 6'2" | 224 | 4.72 |
| 66 | Marquez McCray | Monmouth | 5th | 6'2" | 226 | 5.03 |
| 67 | Keegan Shoemaker | Sam Houston State | 5th | 6'2" | 201 | 4.91 |
| 68 | Blake Stenstrom | Princeton | 5th | 6'3" | 221 | 4.79 |
| 69 | Bret Bushka | Butler | 5th | 5'10" | 205 | |
| 70 | Gage Porter | Southern Nazarene | 7th | 5'10" | 213 | 4.89 |
| 71 | Jason Brown | Jackson State | 7th | 6'2" | 230 | |
| 72 | John Paddock | Illinois | 6th | 5'11" | 193 | 4.89 |
| 73 | Casey Bauman | Augustana | 6th | 6'6" | 227 | 4.94 |
| 74 | Jacob Sirmon | Northern Colorado | 6th | 6'5" | 235 | |
| 75 | John Matocha | Colorado-Mines | 5th | 5'11" | 192 | 4.86 |
| 76 | Aeneas Dennis | Benedict | 5th | 6'1" | 206 | 4.84 |
| 77 | Aaron Allen | Alcorn State | 6th | 6'0" | 197 | |
| 78 | Brock Domann | Louisville | 6th | 6'1" | 231 | |
| 79 | Donovan Riddick | West Virginia State | 5th | 6'0" | 208 | 4.85 |
| 80 | Cade Peterson | Grand Valley State | 6th | 6'5" | 222 | 4.84 |
| 81 | Nic Baker | Southern Illinois | 6th | 5'9" | 205 | |
| 82 | Colby Suits | Houston Christian | 6th | 6'3" | 235 | 4.80 |
| 83 | Will McElvain | Central Arkansas | 6th | 5'11" | 185 | |
| 84 | Layne Hatcher | Ball State | 6th | 5'10" | 213 | |
| 85 | Tanner Clarkson | Black Hills State | 6th | 6'3" | 215 | |
| 86 | Bryce Veasley | Keiser | 6th | 6'4" | 229 | 4.82 |
| 87 | Zac Larrier | Air Force | 5th | 6'0" | 195 | |
| 88 | Chance Fuller | Colorado-Pueblo | 7th | 6'3" | 195 | |
| 89 | Desmond Trotter | South Alabama | 6th | 6'3" | 233 | 4.82 |
| 90 | Joe Green | Columbia | 5th | 6'4" | 230 | |
| 91 | Gerald Gardner | Angelo State | 6th | 6'3" | 215 | |
| 92 | Christian Arrambide | Kentucky Wesleyan | 5th | 6'0" | 214 | 4.91 |
| 93 | Alec Bornhorst | Findlay | 6th | 6'5" | 225 | |
| 94 | Cole Dow | Dayton | 5th | 6'0" | 193 | 4.57 |
| 95 | Kenny Hrncir | Texas-Permian Basin | 5th | 6'0" | 195 | |
| 96 | Jiya Wright | UL-Monroe | 6th | 6'0" | 205 | 4.76 |
| 97 | Jyron Russell | Edward Waters | 6th | 6'3" | 210 | |
| 98 | Jalon Jones | Charlotte | 5th | 6'3" | 205 | 4.50 |
| 99 | Riley Harms | Ouachita Baptist | 6th | 6'5" | 210 | |
| 100 | Steven Krajewski | Wagner | 6th | 6'3" | 201 | 4.85 |
| 101 | Matt Struck | Southern Oregon | 7th | 6'4" | 220 | |
| 102 | Jonathan Murphy | Kennesaw State | 6th | 6'0" | 190 | |
| 103 | Jeff Undercuffler | Akron | 6th | 6'5" | 232 | |
| 104 | Matt O'Connor | Stetson | 5th | 6'2" | 205 | |
| 105 | Trazon Connley | Prairie View A&M | 6th | 6'2" | 195 | |
| 106 | Tristan Gebbia | Ohio State | 7th | 6'2" | 210 | |
| 107 | Kason Martin | Tiffin | 6th | 6'4" | 220 | |
| 108 | Quincy Patterson | Temple | 6th | 6'3" | 242 | 4.89 |
| 109 | Corey Fields Jr. | South Carolina State | 6th | 6'0" | 190 | |
| 110 | Jason Whittaker | Davenport | 6th | 6'5" | 225 | |
| 111 | Ben Maracle | Ottawa (CN) | 6th | 6'3" | 201 | |
| 112 | Deveon Bryant | Tennessee State | 6th | 6'3" | 246 | 4.91 |
| 113 | Jaiave Magalei | East Central | 7th | 6'3" | 235 | |
| 114 | Mike Hohensee | NW Missouri State | 6th | 6'2" | 195 | |
| 115 | Dominique Shoffner | Charlotte | 6th | 6'1" | 200 | |
| 116 | Stephon Brown | Central Oklahoma | 6th | 6'5" | 220 | |
| 117 | Taye Gatewood | Arkansas Tech | 5th | 6'0" | 220 | |
| 118 | Mylik Mitchell | Ferris State | 8th | 6'4" | 210 | |
| 119 | Braden Wingle | Fort Lewis | 5th | 6'5" | 221 | 4.90 |
| 120 | Micah Leon | Florida | 7th | 6'5" | 221 | |
| 121 | Caden Bell | Columbia | 5th | 6'0" | 205 | |
| 122 | Bryce Fields | SE Oklahoma State | 7th | 6'2" | 205 | |
| 123 | Tai Lavatai | Navy | 4th | 6'2" | 220 | |
| 124 | Marcus Reeb | Minnesota-Morris | 4th | 6'0" | 200 | |
| 125 | Jack Zergiotis | Merrimack | 5th | 6'1" | 216 | |
| 126 | Xavier Holliday | Warner | 5th | 6'1" | 225 | |
| 127 | Jarvis Davis | Southern Nazarene | 6th | 5'11" | 190 | |
| 128 | Keegan Mccormack-Reamer | Virginia-Lynchburg | 6th | 6'3" | 200 | |
| X | JT Daniels | Rice | 6th | 6'3" | 210 |
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Traits That Make a QB Prospect Great
Quarterback play is one of the most complicated positions to scout because physical traits aren’t the primary factor. Arm talent, football IQ, and functional athleticism are among some of the most important factors of scouting the top quarterback prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Arm Talent
Nothing is more important when creating quarterback draft rankings than evaluating arm talent. This includes multiple things: Arm strength (both distance and speed), accuracy on all 3 levels, ease of throwing motion, and ability to throw on the move.
Field Vision
Field vision and anticipation is often what separates a talented quarterback from a successful quarterback. A good prospect needs to have the ability to see when players are about to become open. If they wait to release the ball until their receiver is open, they’ll likely be covered by the time the ball reaches their target.
Football IQ
Decision making, play recognition, and overall awareness of the situation helps a quarterback take the next step from college QB to NFL starter. College often simplifies play calling, whereas NFL quarterback prospects need to fully understand the play book and situation.
Functional Athleticism
The top ranked QB draft prospect doesn’t need to have 4.4 speed, but they should have functional athleticism. They’ll need the ability to extend plays, navigate within the pocket, and have a strong enough base to withstand light contact and avoid sacks.
Overall Opinion of the 2024 QB Class
It used to be difficult to rank the best quarterbacks in the 2024 draft class. That was because there was simply so much depth. Most of those players decided to return for their extra year of college eligibility, leaving the class fairly weak in depth. But there are still 6-7 very solid QBs at the top. Caleb Williams was once an obvious choice at #1, but Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels have caught up as the season has gone on.
While the depth has definitely thinned out, the large number of quarterbacks with a legitimate chance to be a franchise option will make this an above average class.
