The 2024 NFL Draft is getting closer and 16 quarterbacks from different universities will seek to hear their name called during one of the three nights that the player recruiting process lasts.
It is clear that the best prospect in the class is USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams. It is almost a certainty that the QB will be drafted with the first overall pick by the Chicago Bears. This could be one of the best generations because it also includes Jayden Daniels, last year’s Heisman Trophy winner.
There are even some talents who could be drafted in the later rounds like Florida State’s Jordan Travis, Tennessee’s Joe Milton and BYU’s Kedon Slovis. However, the following are the five best quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr. y J.J. McCarthy son los mejores QBs del NFL Draft 2024.AFP/Reuters
Caleb Williams, USC Trojans
Although he is not one of the highest prospects, the intangibles, the power of his arm and his ability to get yards when everything seems lost, make Caleb Williams the best quarterback of 2024. The graduate of USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2022, has been compared to two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes due to his ability to extend plays. In Chicago, Williams will find a highly competent group of wide receivers in Keenan Allen and DJ Moore.
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Jayden Daniels, LSU Tigers
Daniels stood out at the university level thanks to his ability to run and throw the ball; The last winner of the Heisman Trophy was in charge of leading the United States in yards (4,946 and total touchdowns (50). Additionally, the LSU graduate knows how to take care of the ball since he only threw four interceptions in his last year. One of his disadvantages is He is already 23 years old and his physique does not seem capable of withstanding the punishment of NFL defensive linemen like Maxx Crosby, Nick Bosa, among others.
Drake Maye, North Carolina Tar Heels
Maye, 21, is the prototypical quarterback in physical terms such as height, weight and arm power with a history of an athletic family that has stood out with the Tar Heels. The only drawback of Drake is that he is usually inconsistent since from 38 touchdowns in 2022 he went to 24 in 2023 and his completion percentage also decreased from 65.7 to 63.3. This is understandable since he played two less games and had ankle discomfort throughout the period.
Michael Penix Jr., Washington Huskies
Penix Jr. was one of the best QBs last year and is fortunate to be left-handed and one of the most athletic in the class of 2024. His athletic ability gives the Washington graduate an advantage over other prospects; During his Pro Day, the 23-year-old quarterback recorded a time of 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Another point against him is his long injury history. The quarterback suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in 2018 while he was a member of the Indiana Hoosiers. Two years later, he suffered the same injury and in 2021 his season ended due to an injury to the acromioclavicular joint in his left shoulder.
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J.J. McCarthy, Michigan Wolverines
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Despite being a junior, McCarthy advanced his recruiting process to the NFL by announcing that he would apply among the Draft recruits after winning the College Football Playoff Championship Game over the Washington Huskies. During his three years in Ann Arbor, the 21-year-old quarterback accumulated 6,226 yards with 49 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while completing 67.6 percent of his throws. The native of La Grange Park, Illinois, has shown that he is a winner, since, if you combine his record as a starter at the high school and college level, his mark is 63-3.
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2024-04-10 01:52:48
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