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College’s Top Quarterbacks from the NFL’s Perspective

Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and the other signal callers the league has their eyes on for 2024

Mike Farrell| September 8, 2023 (Updated: July 9, 2025)
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Top 10 college football QBs in the eyes of the NFL…


Top 5

1. Caleb Williams, USC

Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) and offensive lineman Bobby Haskins (70) and offensive lineman Jonah Monheim (79) in action during the game between the USC Trojans and the Tulane Green Wave in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium.

2. Drake Maye, UNC

Sep 24, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a touchdown pass as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Justin Ademilola (9) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

3. Riley Leonard, Duke

Nov 19, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) passes against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

4. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) throws a pass in the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. 

5. Quinn Ewers, Texas

Nov 25, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) throws a pass during the second half against the Baylor Bears at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Numbers 6-10

6. Jordan Travis, FSU

Sep 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) signals a first down during the first half against the Louisiana State Tigers at Caesars Superdome. 

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7. Michael Penix Jr., Washington

Sep 2, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) passes against the Boise State Broncos during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY

8. Michael Pratt, Tulane

Dec 3, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave quarterback Michael Pratt (7) rushes in for a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the second half at Yulman Stadium.

9. Bo Nix, Oregon

Sep 17, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pas during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Autzen Stadium.

10. JJ McCarthy, Michigan

Oct 8, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws a pass during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Wolverines won 31 to 10.
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