NFL Draft QB Rankings

Tyler Stearns |

The CFB season is coming to an end and bowl season is underway. QB rankings for the draft will change, but let's look at The Take's NFL draft signal caller ranks for now. Now, it should be said, that these rankings are not predicting where these QBs will go, but it is stating who the best QBs in the draft are.

Drew Allar, Via The Express

1. Dillon Gabriel - Oregon It's an interesting take to have Dillon Gabriel at one, but the NFL values experience. Gabriel has the most in the draft. He is the NCAA leader in passing touchdowns and has started for his respective teams in the last five years. His biggest issue is his arm, which isn't huge. But though he can't throw it like Anthony Richardson, his downfield passing is amazing nonetheless. He can throw 45-yard passes on a rope and toss it past 20 yards out of the pocket too. His best aspect is his footwork, which flows well into his three-step drop. He is mobile, too, and showcased big runs versus Oregon State and Ohio State this season. Gabriel is another Bo Nix situation, and hopefully, he will raise draft boards at the combine.
   

2. Drew Allar - Penn State Drew Allar is a very intriguing prospect. He has the toolset that NFL teams want, which is a big arm, big frame, and mobile. He has shown some amazing flashes this and last year, but overall, his production has been average for a guy of his stature. One thing that pops on his tape is hitting non-risk throws. He has a very low turnover rate and leads the FBS in non-turnover-worthy plays for a full-season starting QB. He massively improved from this season and had his best game against his toughest opponent in Oregon, where he nearly led the Nittany Lions to a fourth-quarter comeback. It will depend on what we see out of him in the playoffs, but if he succeeds, don't be surprised if he is taken in the top fifteen picks.
   

3. Cam Ward - Miami Cam Ward is the best raw prospect. He had an amazing season with Miami, nearly leading them to the playoffs despite how bad their defense was. He is extremely mobile and evades pressure easily, but he can also beat you from the pocket. He has a big arm is very accurate, and rarely makes bad plays. He sometimes tries to extend plays too much, but overall, his combination of speed, arm strength, and accuracy warrants him a surefire top-five pick. He just doesn't have as much stability or upside as the top two guys on this list.
   

4. Shedeur Sanders - Colorado Shedeur Sanders is a very good QB. He probably is the best pure passer in this draft. He is very accurate, doesn't turn the ball over, and has a solid arm. But he steps back too far in the pocket and often invites pressure, which is why he took a lot of sacks earlier in the year. He improved that, but his offensive line still wasn't solid enough for him to maneuver the pocket like he would want to. He also has little upside and isn't exceptionally athletic. He is likely the most NFL-ready QB in the draft, but like Ward, he doesn't have enough upside to be a top QB in the draft.
   

5. Carson Beck Carson Beck would have been the best QB in the draft if he entered a season like last year. But the Georgia offense has been disappointing - to say the least. He had a bad stretch of ten turnovers in five games and was bailed out by his defense. It isn't entirely his fault that the offense has struggled, most of the emphasis should be placed on the offensive coordinator. But Beck has been bad this year. Nonetheless, he has proven in his time with the Bulldogs that he is a very good pocket passer who can extend plays if needed. He has a strong arm and excels in the intermediate passing range. With a more stable offensive situation, Beck would be a good QB in the NFL, but teams won't take him until day two at least because of his bad year.