Quarterbacks can make or break a game. They are certainly among the top priorities for every NFL team. As such, the Quarterback class of 2022 has much to offer and more to showcase. Though the NFL draft for 2023 is months away, we already have a potential vision of what the prospects might look like. Here, we have compiled our top 10 list for QBS, which the viewers can keep their eyes on for the upcoming season, starting from number 10.
10. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina Gamecocks
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Rattler received offers from 14 NCAA D-I schools as a sophomore at Pinnacle high school. He made headlines as the no.1 quarterback in the class of 2019 and eventually committed to play for the Oklahoma Sooners. However, things did not go as expected for the quarterback in college.
He redshirted his first year, injured his hip in the second year, and was benched for Caleb Williams in his third year. Nonetheless, he played 9 games in his last season and finished with 1,483 yards and 11 touchdowns, and in 2021, he announced that he would transfer to South Carolina for his fourth season. If he wants to cut into the NFL, Rattler needs to build up his patience.
9. Tanner Mckee, Stanford Cardinal
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Tanner Mckee is a physical beast at 6 feet and 6 inches in height and 228 lbs. He graduated from Centennial High School in Corona, California, where he also played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He took two years to devote himself to the LDS church before enrolling at Standford University. He completed his last season with 2327 yards, 15 touchdowns, and an average passing rate of 65.14%.
Albeit, Mcknee must maintain the same stats under pressure and develop a strategic plan to prosper as an NFL pro.
8. Grayson Mccall, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
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Grayson Mccall is the best in the category regarding accuracy as a passer. As a sophomore at Coastal Carolina, he completed his last season with a 73% average passing rate, 2873 yards, and 27 touchdowns. He is also well-off in the size department with 6 feet and 3 height and 210 lbs weight. Mccall was named the Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021. However, he is yet to experiment with professional moves and compete with some of the best teams in the college circle.
7. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee Volunteers
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Hendon Hooker was a former player at Virginia Tech (2017-2020) and transferred to Tennessee for the 2021 season. He unleashed his true beast in the new team as he completed 2945 yards and 31 touchdowns. He also set a record as one of the highest passing rates among the quarterback class of 2022 with an average of 68.2%, only behind C.J Stroud and Grayson McCall.
However, Hendon Hooker is comparatively older than others on the list. He is currently 24 years old and would be 25 years rookie if drafted in 2023 NFL.
6. Jake Heaner, Fresno State Bulldogs
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Jake Heaner was a local sports celebrity in Danville, California, where he attended the Monte Vista High school. During his high school, Heaner created a school record of 90 touchdowns and threw 8,464 yards. However, his college career went stagnant after redshirting his first two years at the University of Washington. In 2019, he swapped Washington for Fresno, where is successfully revived his old fire.
He finished his last season with an impressive 4096 yards and 33 touchdowns. However, similar to Hooker, Heaner is already 23 years old. Therefore, he needs to polish himself to the same caliber as pro players to sell himself in NFL.
5. Anthony Richardson, Florida Gators
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Though he appeared in lesser games than the latter players on the list, Anthony is certainly a player to watch in the future. During his last season, he played 6 games and completed 5 touchdowns and 474 yards. Similarly, the 6 feet and 4 inches athlete is blessed with legs that can efficiently run past his opponents. His amazing rushing capacity was evident from his viral 80-yard touchdown during the Gators’ match against South Florida.
However, he should work on his confidence and poor passing skills, which averaged only 57.9% in 2021.
4. Tyler Van Dyke, Miami Hurricanes
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After redshirting his first year, Tyler Van Dyke made an official debut in 2021 as a backup for D’Eriq King. In his first start, Dyke completed the game against Central Connecticut State with 10 of 11 passes and 3 touchdowns.
Over the season, he appeared in 10 games and impressed everyone with 2931 yards and 25 touchdowns. Considering his stature, Dyke has won the genetic lottery with 6 feet and 4 inches in height, 222 pounds weight, and strong arms. But, the Connecticut native could diversify his passing tactics to qualify as an NFL player as he currently relies on the run-pass option on the field.
3. Will Levis, Kentucky Wildcats
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The 6 feet and 3 inches finance graduate is certainly third on our list. He has college experience, playing for both Penn State and Kentucky. After completing two seasons with a total of 644 yards and 3 touchdowns for Penn State, he transferred to Kentucky in 2021. He showcased massive improvement at Kentucky and even initiated all 13 games for the team. He ended his last season with 2826 yards and 24 touchdowns.
It blows my mind that Will Levis was wasting away in the Penn State QB room until he transferred to Kentucky & now he could be a first round pick in 2023 pic.twitter.com/ixu6MVBgKn
— Mark Stoops Burner (@BBN_Commenter) June 12, 2022However, to be considered a professional, he still needs to work on his precision and reduce any interceptions, which he had 13 last season. Nonetheless, he is someone who can show growth with a higher ceiling.
2. Bryce Young, Alabama Crimson Tide
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After winning the Heisman Trophy 2021 as a sophomore, Bryce Young needs no further introduction. He is the first Alabamian to win the award and can easily give neck-to-neck competition to our number one on the list. However, Young falls a little bit on the physical side at 6 feet height and 194 lbs weight. This could hold some NFL teams aback as they heavily rely on the size as a major factor for player selection. Nevertheless, Young has shown no limitations playing with his size and can appear ruthless even in the middle of the field.
Game on the line, gotta have it. Bryce Young with a phenomenal throw to tie the game up against Auburn. pic.twitter.com/PEBPrzeT7Z
— Jake Schyvinck (@JakeNFLDraft) June 12, 2022He completed his last season with 4872 yards, 47 touchdowns, and a passing rate of 67%. Moreover, his record-breaking 559 yards throw against Arkansas on November 20, 2021, is still fresh among the Alabamians.
1. C.J. Stroud, Ohio State Buckeyes
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C.J Stroud tops our list for the Quarterback class of 2022. The Ohio State has it all: stature, strength and consistent growth. Stroud easily passes the physical test at 6 feet 3 inches and 218 lbs. But his greatest strength lies in his potential to learn and improve, a major quality that any NFL team will strive for.
C.J. Stroud’s improvement through the season last year was impressive. Scary part is I don’t think we’ve come close to seeing his ceiling.
— Kevin (@Daboys_22) June 12, 2022Though he completed his first season in 2020 with average games, he progressively improved with every game. In 2021, he finished the season with a 72% passing rate and 573 passing yards against Utah. The same season, Stroud made history as the first person to complete five touchdowns against Big Ten competition four times in a single season. He was also a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2021.
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