The fantasy football season has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the NFL stops. Of course, we have the NFL Playoffs to enjoy, but it’s also time to start getting excited for the 2024 NFL Draft. Dynasty fantasy football managers and redraft players alike can dive into the upcoming class of fantasy football rookies to prepare for the 2024 NFL season. We’ll take a look at quarterbacks to know from the 2024 NFL Draft class.
- 2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2024 NFL Draft Guide
- 2024 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | iOL | DL | EDGE | LB | S | CB
- 2024 NFL Mock Draft: First & Second Round Picks
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A veritable football magician, he’s mesmerized fans since his time at Oklahoma, showing the type of creative playmaking skills that are impossible to teach. With an excellent combination of pocket movement, elusiveness, patience, decision-making, touch, and accuracy, should be the favorite to end up as the first overall pick in this year’s class. Natural feel for the game is so good that it’d be shocking if he didn’t end up being a high-end franchise quarterback.
Drake Maye (QB – North Carolina)
Checks pretty much all of the boxes teams look for in a quarterback prospect, with the size, composure, aggressiveness, arm strength, and athleticism to develop into a solid starting quarterback. There are times when he’ll leave yards on the field because of ball placement issues (even on throws which are ultimately caught), so it’d be nice to see him be more consistent with his mechanics to improve his accuracy. Some elements of his game (dealing with pressure, scrambling) are also a bit more aggressive than you’d like. Nonetheless, he looks advanced for a redshirt sophomore, and appears likely to come off the board high in the first round.
A prospect who really put it all together this year, showing significant improvement and boosting his draft stock considerably; at this point, it would be a surprise if he wasn’t the third quarterback off the board. Now looks like a lock to come off the board in the first round because of his impressive combination of composure, decision-making, throwing mechanics, timing and touch on the deep ball, and elite athleticism. Biggest adjustments at the pro level will be going through more progressions and using his eyes to manipulate defensive backs.
A very advanced quarterback prospect who’s helped Michigan dominate college football over the past two years. He didn’t have to throw the ball as much as some of the other top prospects, but he was asked to work through progressions and make pro-style throws more often than most of his peers. Consequently, his learning curve at the pro level should be a bit gentler than even some of the more experienced passers in the class. Combination of fundamentals, patience, decision-making, velocity, and toughness should make him a first-round pick, probably as the third or fourth passer off the board on draft day.
Michael Penix Jr. (QB – Washington)
May not have as much arm talent as the other top quarterbacks in the draft, but is probably the best decision-maker overall, and has arguably the most consistent ball placement of any of the passers in the class. Has been operating in an aggressive, relatively pro-style offense for the Huskies, and has shown the ability to attack downfield with anticipation, timing, and touch. Injury issues could lead to diverging evaluations, but looks like he’ll probably come off the board in the second round or so.
An interesting quarterback prospect who combines a quick release, a strong arm, and the ability to extend the play as a passer or pick up first-downs on his own. At times, could play with less urgency, as the consistency of his base and mechanics can lead to placement issues which weren’t really reflected in his numbers because of the heavy emphasis Oregon put on routine throws. Outstanding production over the past two seasons has really improved his draft stock, and looks like a pretty good bet to come off the board within the first fifty picks or so.
Spencer Rattler (QB – South Carolina)
Wasn’t quite able to live up to the hype in school, but you can also see flashes of why he was so highly-regarded coming out of school, as he has some natural elements to his game and a fluid, elastic arm with a quick release and solid velocity. At the same time, he tends to hold the ball a bit longer than you’d like, and that leads to sacks or issues with ball placement as he faces pressure. Those inconsistencies to his game will probably relegate him to being more of a mid-round option with more upside than usual for his draft position, but with frustrating elements to his game.
A tough, competitive four-year starter with sound mechanics and decision-making, he may not be the most physically gifted passer in the class, but has developed into a consistent quarterback who sees the field well and protects the football. Consequently, looks like a pretty good bet to come off the board early on the third day, beginning his career as a backup but with the potential to develop into a spot starter who can manage games.
Joe Milton III (QB – Tennessee)
One of the biggest, most gifted throwers you’ll see, but one who is very much a work in progress at this point. Was able to make some routine throws and attack downfield in Tennessee’s wide-open offense, but will have to adjust to going through progressions, throw with anticipation, and clean up his ball placement pretty significantly at the next level. Because of those raw elements of his game, will probably end up being more of a mid-round pick with upside.
Jordan Travis (QB – Florida State)
A highly-productive college quarterback who has some natural athleticism and touch, and proved himself to be a winner in school. However, his mechanics and weight transfer are inconsistent, and those elements may prevent him from developing into a starter at the next level. Might have been able to solidify himself as a mid-round pick had he made it through the season, but his season-ending injury could influence his draft stock and push him down the board a bit.
Check out our full scouting reports for notable 2024 NFL Draft quarterbacks:
2024 NFL Draft Scouting Reports: Quarterbacks
- Bo Nix (QB – Oregon)
- Caleb Williams (QB – USC)
- Drake Maye (QB – North Carolina)
- Jordan Travis (QB – Florida State)
- Joe Milton III (QB – Tennessee)
- Jayden Daniels (QB – LSU)
- Spencer Rattler (QB – South Carolina)
- J.J. McCarthy (QB – Michigan)
- Michael Pratt (QB – Tulane)
- Michael Penix Jr. (QB – Washington)
2023 NFL Draft Recap: Quarterbacks
The 2023 NFL Draft saw a total of 14 quarterbacks selected. Here’s a summary of the quarterbacks drafted, including where they were selected and by which teams:
- Bryce Young, Alabama: Drafted by the Carolina Panthers, Round 1, Pick 1.
- C.J. Stroud, Ohio State: Drafted by the Houston Texans, Round 1, Pick 2.
- Anthony Richardson, Florida: Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, Round 1, Pick 4.
- Will Levis, Kentucky: Drafted by the Tennessee Titans, Round 2, Pick 33.
- Hendon Hooker, Tennessee: Drafted by the Lions, Round 3, Pick 68.
- Jake Haener, Fresno State: Drafted by the Saints, Round 4, Pick 127.
- Stetson Bennett, Georgia: Drafted by the Rams, Round 4, Pick 128.
- Aidan O’Connell, Purdue: Drafted by the Raiders, Round 4, Pick 135.
- Clayton Tune, Houston: Drafted by the Cardinals, Round 5, Pick 139.
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA: Drafted by the Browns, Round 4, Pick 140.
- Sean Clifford, Penn State: Drafted by the Packers, Round 5, Pick 149.
- Jaren Hall, BYU: Drafted by the Vikings, Round 5, Pick 164.
- Tanner McKee, Stanford: Drafted by the Eagles, Round 6, Pick 188.
- Max Duggan, TCU: Drafted by the Chargers, Round 7, Pick 239.
2024 NFL Draft Guide
It’s never too early to dive into the upcoming NFL Draft class! We’ll have you covered as we all prepare to welcome the newest rookies into the league. Below you’ll find early mock drafts, prospect rankings and profiles, and more as we help you prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft!
Check out our 2024 NFL Draft Guide
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