The NFL season is in full swing, college football is winding down, and approaching its climax. As the NFL prepares to move on to April’s NFL Draft, many teams are weighing their quarterback options. With a multitude of young college quarterbacks ready to make the leap to the pros.
Each week of the NFL season brings new teams in need of help at quarterback. These teams will have to decide which college quarterbacks have the talent they are seeking. Among the many promising young quarterbacks, some have stood out for their consistent efficiency during the college football season.
ESPN’s QBR, or quarterback rating, was created to capture all of a quarterback’s contributions to winning. It evaluates how a quarterback impacts the game across various facets. The final result is an efficiency rating on a 0-to-100 point scale that can help scout prospects.
Here is a list of the top college quarterbacks in the 2023 season, ranked by ESPN’s QBR after Week 10:
1. Jayden Daniels, LSU (QBR: 93.1)
2. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan (92.3)
3. Bo Nix, Oregon (85.6)
4. Michael Penix Jr. (84.4)
5. Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma (83.9)
6. Caleb Williams, Southern California (83.2)
7. Jordan Travis, Florida State (82.9)
8. Kyle McCord, Ohio State (82.8)
9. Carson Beck, Georgia (82.8)
10. Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss (82.2)
11. DJ Uiagalelei, Oregon State (81.4)
12. Drake Maye, North Carolina (78.2)
13. Quinn Ewers, Texas (77.7)
14. Michael Pratt, Tulane (77.4)
15. Sam Hartman, Notre Dame (72.2)
With these rankings, and the ever-changing landscape of college football, NFL teams are sure to have their work cut out for them in finding their future stars.
Alex Martin is your guide to the global phenomenon of football. With a focus on international leagues and tournaments, he provides match commentary, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of football.
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