NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings
1. Matthew Stafford (Georgia)
Stafford is cool and calm under pressure, has the ideal size and build, and possesses a cannon for an arm. Whether or not he’s the next great quarterback of the league is not the issue. He’s hands down the best passer in this draft.
2. Mark Sanchez (USC)
Sanchez is a close second to Stafford, but doesn’t have as big of an arm. He’s also had some injury issues in his past, and doesn’t have a ton of experience. However, he has the ideal size and intangibles to be a successful NFL quarterback.
3. Josh Freeman (Kansas State)
A consistent and solid starter in the Big 12 for three years, Freeman has the size scouts look for in a pro quarterback. His game is extremely reminiscent of Redskins’ quarterback, Jason Campbell. Whether that is a good or bad thing remains to be determined.
4. Rhett Bomar (Sam Houston State)
Bomar has the size and athleticism to be a potential stud in the NFL, or he could choke under the pressure and become Josh McCown. He doesn’t have a ton of experience, but his potential might be worth the risk.
5. Pat White (West Virginia)
He’ll likely be drafted as a receiver or specialist, but White should definitely be considered at quarterback. He’s extremely athletic with a second and third gear, fantastic vision, and he is also very accurate.
6. Stephen McGee (Texas A&M)
Physically, there aren’t many more tempting prospects at the position than McGee. His athleticism, size, and arm are all better than ideal. However, his experience is very limited, while his health is also a large concern.
7. Graham Harrell (Texas Tech)
Harrell is not like most Texas Tech quarterbacks. While he certainly benefited from the system, he is not solely a product of it. Harrell has all the cerebral prowess you look for in a quarterback, while lacking elite arm strength or build. Harrell may not be quite as good as his lofty numbers suggest, but he’s still capable of being an NFL quarterback.
8. Mike Reilly (Central Washington)
Reilly put up some impressive numbers in his final two years, albeit against weak competition. He possesses good size, but lacks great arm strength.
9. Nate Davis (Ball State)
Davis may be regretting his decision to leave school early. Despite having above average athleticism and a great arm, teams are low on him due to a learning disability. Scouts fear he is not intelligent enough to learn an NFL offense and lead a team.
10. Jason Boltus (Hartwick)
This year’s Joe Flacco, but bigger and stronger. Boltus put up impressive numbers against weak competition, but has a very strong arm and decent athleticism.
11. Hunter Cantwell (Louisville)
Huge arm, but doesn’t always know where to throw it. His accuracy will be his downfall unless he can correct it. He put up so-so numbers in his only season as a starter, but is oozing with potential.
12. Curtis Painter (Purdue)
Scouts were extemely high on him a year ago, but an average senior season exposed his inconsistency and mediocre athleticism. He has good mechanics and a quick delivery, but which version of Painter will teams be getting; the guy who threw 51 touchdowns between 2006-2006, or the guy who threw 13 last season?
13. Chase Daniel (Missouri)
Was an extremely productive starter in the Big 12 for three seasons. Daniel has above average athleticism and is highly accurate, but doesn’t have good height or great arm strength. Fits the mold of a Drew Brees, but has nowhere near the cannon.
14. David Johnson (Tulsa)
Played one season in a great offensive system that likely made him look better than what he is. Has decent mechanics and size, but the lack of experience and not facing elite competition may be his downfall.
15. Todd Boeckman (Ohio State)
Boeckman looked solid as the starter a year ago, but was sent to the bench in favor of Ohio State’s freshman sensation, Terrelle Pryor. Boeckman has good intangibles and makes relatively good decisions, but lacks experience and great arm strength.
