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How the NFL starting QBs were rated as high school prospects

How the NFL starting QBs were rated as high school prospects

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a former three-star prospect and a Rivals Camp Series alum.

9/5/24
 • Adam Gorney
RCS rewind: Check out NFC's starting QBs as HS prospects

RCS rewind: Check out NFC's starting QBs as HS prospects

Five of the 16 starting QBs in the NFC are Rivals Camp Series alums.

9/7/23
 • Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 61-80 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 61-80 as high school recruits

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel was rated as a three-star prospect in the 2014 class.

8/15/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 WRs, TEs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2024 WRs, TEs

The St. Louis area has produced another top receiving prospect in Ryan Wingo.

3/9/22
 • Clint Cosgrove
Grading how Big 12 teams have developed QBs

Grading how Big 12 teams have developed QBs

Patrick Mahomes was a three-star prospect coming out of Whitehouse, Texas in the class of 2014.

3/20/21
 • Mike Farrell
Building The Roster: NFC West

Building The Roster: NFC West

Kyler Murray has a lot of Pac-12 and SEC teammates.

10/10/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Big 12 spotlight: Schools with most active NFL players

Big 12 spotlight: Schools with most active NFL players

A pair of Big 12 powers leads the conference in producing NFL players; there's a surprise of sorts in the third spot.

9/15/17
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Look Back: New York Jets QB Geno Smith

Rivals Look Back: New York Jets QB Geno Smith

The New York Jets named Geno Smith the starting quarterback for their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens.

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10/19/16
 • Rivals.com
Rivals QB Week: Top signal-callers signed by each Power Five school

Rivals QB Week: Top signal-callers signed by each Power Five school

Who is the highest-ranked QB your favorite college has ever signed? We have the list for every major program.

9/1/16
 • Rob Cassidy
Rankings rewind: Robinson, Bosa

Rankings rewind: Robinson, Bosa

Mike Farrell takes a look at the Rivals rankings of NFL players Denard Robinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Jeremy Maclin and others.

10/30/14
 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: New guy on top

Mind of Mike: New guy on top

Can five-star QB Max Browne challenge for the coveted class of 2013 No. 1 overall ranking? Find out Inside the Mind of Mike.

10/3/12
 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Has Texas given up on RSJ too soon

Mind of Mike: Has Texas given up on RSJ too soon

Mack Brown and Texas have made some good changes, but they may regret one decision. Get more Inside the Mind of Mike.

9/19/12
 • Mike Farrell
Here comes Geno

Here comes Geno

MIRAMAR, Fla.--Eugene "Geno" Smith is finishing up a night school class and soon will be in Morgantown to join West Virginia June 8, he said.

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5/19/09
 • Jim Laise
Battle for Florida

Battle for Florida

Another wild recruiting season ended yesterday, with more talent then ever leaving the state of Florida. Year in and year out, our prospects prove tha

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2/7/09
 • Michael Langston
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big East

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big East

West Virginia lost its spot in the Rivals.com top 25 after National Signing Day, ending up at No. 27, but the Mountaineers remained No. 1 in the Big E

2/5/09
 • Mike Farrell
On paper, its the best

On paper, its the best

MORGANTOWN--West Virginia coaches reportedly were laboring into the early morning hours of Wednesday, attempting to hold onto the commitments they alr

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2/3/09
 • Jim Laise
West Virginia reloads with out of state prospects

West Virginia reloads with out of state prospects

West Virginia has twenty three commitments from the Class of 2009, with only one home grown verbal so far. Several standouts from Virginia are headed

1/23/09
 • Brian Woodson, The Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Battle for no. 1 is over in FV top 100

Battle for no. 1 is over in FV top 100

Coming into the new Top 100, Madison County DT Jacobbi McDaniel held onto the top overall spot, but throughout the year that challenge was met by two

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1/20/09
 • Michael Langston
Future Mountaineers collide in 6A semifinal

Future Mountaineers collide in 6A semifinal

Soon, they are expected to be Mountaineer teammates. But for now, the prevailing mood among 4-star quarterback Eugene (Geno) Smith and wide receiver S

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12/11/08
 • Jim Laise
Four-star QB picks Mountaineers

Four-star QB picks Mountaineers

Miramar, Florida quarterback Eugene Smith made West Virginia fans and coaches ecstatic on Monday by choosing the Mountaineers. In the process he turne

11/10/08
 • Mike Farrell
Smith, Bailey make choices known

Smith, Bailey make choices known

Saying he wanted to get the decision out of the way prior to a titanic game this Friday, 4-star quarterback Eugene (Geno) Smith told a statewide audie

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11/10/08
 • Jim Laise
Smith says his WVU visit opens eyes

Smith says his WVU visit opens eyes

Four-star quarterback Eugene (Geno) Smith returned from West Virginia Sunday with "my eyes opened," he said, following a weekend excursion where he

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11/9/08
 • Jim Laise
UA sets bar high for Rivals250 QB

UA sets bar high for Rivals250 QB

The Alabama Crimson Tide hosted just one official visitor this weekend, but it was a big one as Miramar (Fla.) signal-caller Eugene Smith took in the

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11/2/08
 • Shane Youngblood
FSU turning up the heat for four-star QB

FSU turning up the heat for four-star QB

Dual-threat quarterback Eugene Smith has been a tough man to get a hold of during his senior season, both on the phone and on the football field. The

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10/17/08
 • Chris Nee
Notebook: Big senior seasons for trio

Notebook: Big senior seasons for trio

Rivals100 wide receiver Willie Downs is having a big season on the field but in order to get into Florida State next season he must excel off the fiel

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10/14/08
 • Lee Gordon & Chris Nee
Smith another option at quarterback

Smith another option at quarterback

Quarterback Kevin Newsome's de-commitment yesterday was a blow, but the Michigan coaching staff is doing its best to make sure it's not a lasting one.

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8/20/08
 • Chris Balas
Smith still likes BC

Smith still likes BC

Eugene Smith and his Miramar (Fla.) team started two-a-day practices on Monday which means the four-star quarterback prospect can put recruiting on th

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8/12/08
 • Tom Matthews
Notebook: Debose making plans

Notebook: Debose making plans

Last week Florida State saw their commitment list for 2009 grow by six prospects. That means that a limited number of slots remain for a number of pro

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7/30/08
 • Lee Gordon & Chris Nee
AMP: Elite 11 individual highlight reels

AMP: Elite 11 individual highlight reels

A dozen of the nation's best passers competed in the EA Sports Elite 11 quarterback camp in Aliso Viejo (Calif.) last week, and Rivals.com AMP was the

7/29/08
 • Rivals.com AMP
Elite 11 QB Smith says Bulls will be a factor

Elite 11 QB Smith says Bulls will be a factor

Need more proof that the Bulls have become a significant player for the state's elite recruits? Look no further than Miramar High School quarterback E

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7/27/08
 • Dave Glaser
AMP: Elite 11 day two recap

AMP: Elite 11 day two recap

Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every breaks down the action from day two of the EA Elite 11 quarterback camp. Georgia commit Zach Mettenberger p

7/22/08
 • Rivals.com AMP
Elite 11 Day One: Everys Top Six Performers

Elite 11 Day One: Everys Top Six Performers

Twelve of the top quarterback prospects in the country, including four-star UCLA commit Richard Brehaut, are on hand at the EA Sports Elite 11 to lear

7/22/08
 • Barry Every
Top prospects going under the lights

Top prospects going under the lights

Two years ago Friday Night Lights was the only marquee camp held during its designated weekend. Last year Florida State followed suite by running thei

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7/17/08
 • Mark Wheeler
Top performers: Tee Martins QB camp

Top performers: Tee Martins QB camp

Tee Martin's Playmaker's Passing Camp was designed for dual-threat and pro-style quarterbacks to improve their footwork and decision making skills. Ri

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7/17/08
 • Barry Every
Top prospects set for UFs Friday Night Lights

Top prospects set for UFs Friday Night Lights

This Friday, at the Bell Hill Griffin Stadium on the campus of the University of Florida the lights will be turned on at the Swamp for one of the coun

7/17/08
 • Jamie Newberg
Final Elite 11 selections announced

Final Elite 11 selections announced

The final selections of the EA Sports Elite 11 were announced earlier this afternoon. Joining the list of already confirmed players are Tajh Boyd of

7/15/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Will Eugene Smith attend Showtime

Will Eugene Smith attend Showtime

While many prospects hit the road and check out a few of their favorite schools over the summer, that hasn't been the case for Miramar (FL) quarterbac

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7/13/08
 • Chris Nee
Smith getting ready for Elite 11

Smith getting ready for Elite 11

Eugene Smith is prepping for the prestigious Elite 11 camp in a few weeks. Smith, from Miramar, Florida, is one of the nation's top dual-threat quart

6/30/08
 • Jamie Newberg
Smith talks recruiting

Smith talks recruiting

Eugene Smith is one of the highest-rated quarterbacks in the 2009 class. He's from Miramar (Fla.) but that doesn't mean he plans to necessarily stay i

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6/30/08
 • Tom Matthews
Recruiting Notebook: In the trenches

Recruiting Notebook: In the trenches

This <i>Warchant.com Recruiting Notebook</i> includes numerous notes about FSU's recruiting efforts, including two recent offers on the offensive line

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6/10/08
 • Lee Gordon & Chris Nee
Third quarterback offer in for Clemson

Third quarterback offer in for Clemson

Clemson's coaching staff has been very, very selective in who it offers for the game's most important position. The Tiger offensive staff covets a qua

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6/8/08
 • Ryan Bartow
Smith has top five

Smith has top five

Eugene Smith has been offered by so many schools that the Miramar (Fla.) dual-threat quarterback has the luxury of finding the program that fits him b

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6/4/08
 • Tom Matthews
Rivals250 QB looking forward to FSU visit

Rivals250 QB looking forward to FSU visit

When it comes to recruiting a quarterback it's pretty much a one-man show for Florida State. Offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher has his sights firmly

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5/25/08
 • Lee Gordon
QB reshuffles top five

QB reshuffles top five

Eugene Smith is one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation. This soon to be senior from Miramar, Florida likes five schools at this time.

5/18/08
 • Jamie Newberg
4-star QB names a top five

4-star QB names a top five

After going without signing a quarterback in the class of 2008 and losing out to rival Georgia for the services of highly rated signal caller Aaron Mu

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5/11/08
 • Mark Wheeler
South Florida QB receives call from AU

South Florida QB receives call from AU

Miramar (Fla.) four-star Eugene Smith, one of the top quarterback prospects in the country, spoke with three Auburn coaches last week, the first colle

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4/24/08
 • Jeffrey Lee
Michigan locked in on Smith

Michigan locked in on Smith

Miramar quarterback Eugene Smith is being courted by some of the top teams in the nation with over 30 offers to his name. One of the major programs st

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4/23/08
 • Michael Langston
QB waiting on solid Cane offer

QB waiting on solid Cane offer

This quarterback recruit says he was told he'll be receiving a Miami offer, but he hasn't gotten that written offer just yet. Where do the Canes stand

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4/17/08
 • Jim Martz, CaneSport Magazine
Electrifying talent invades Gainesville

Electrifying talent invades Gainesville

The final stop of the NIKE training camp in Florida finished up today in Gainesville. Not only some of the top players around Northern Florida came c

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4/13/08
 • Michael Langston
Nike Camp intensity hits a high in Gainesville

Nike Camp intensity hits a high in Gainesville

On Sunday, April 6 at the University of Miami, the bar was set for the Nike Football Training Camps. On April 13 in Gainesville, the bar was raised. R

4/13/08
 • Barton Simmons
Smith lights it up in Miami

Smith lights it up in Miami

For any fan that has seen Miramar quarterback Eugene Smith, they know just how explosive he can be. He has a lightning quick release, elusive moves in

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4/7/08
 • Michael Langston
Miami NIKE Camp a tough act to follow

Miami NIKE Camp a tough act to follow

When you talk about the talent from Dade County alone it's impressive, but throw in talented prospects from Fort Lauderdale, Belle Glades, Pahokee and

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4/6/08
 • Michael Langston
Photo Gallery: Miami NIKE Camp

Photo Gallery: Miami NIKE Camp

Today, a couple hundred prospects from South Florida got their first taste of competition of the season at the Miami Nike Camp. The University of Mia

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4/6/08
 • Michael Langston
Miami Nike Camp sets the bar

Miami Nike Camp sets the bar

When you come to south Florida, there are several things that you expect: sun, beaches and of course, speed. The Nike Football Training Camps kicked o

4/6/08
 • Barton Simmons
Cane future on display at todays Nike Camp

Cane future on display at todays Nike Camp

Every year some of the top performers from the Miami Nike Camp wind up as Miami Hurricanes. And today's camp was likely no different. Find out what se

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4/6/08
 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Five-star splash in Florida

Five-star splash in Florida

Fans across Florida have waited for a year to find out which class of 2008 star will kick-off the season at the top spot. That question is now reveale

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4/3/08
 • Michael Langston
NIKE Camps set to kick off in Miami

NIKE Camps set to kick off in Miami

Sunday April 6 is an exciting day for recruiting fanatics. It marks the kickoff of the most prestigious camp circuit in the country, the NIKE Football

4/3/08
 • Barton Simmons
Rivals250 QB remains open

Rivals250 QB remains open

Offers are pouring in for 6-foot-3, 171-pound quarterback Eugene Smith. The Miramar, Fla. prospect is approaching 40 scholarships from many of the top

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3/19/08
 • Brian Mohr
South Floridas best compete in 7-on-7

South Floridas best compete in 7-on-7

DORAL, Fla. – On Sunday afternoon at Doral Academy in Doral, Fla., there was a clear theme: there were high levels of everything on hand. There was an

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3/17/08
 • Barton Simmons
Tide offers elite QB

Tide offers elite QB

The University of Alabama figures to be ultra-selective with its quarterback offers for 2009, but one Florida star has apparently made enough of an ea

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3/4/08
 • Shane Youngblood
From the Film Room: Top performers

From the Film Room: Top performers

The rankings process for the 2009 class is well underway and Rivals.com recruiting analysts have logged countless hours in the film room evaluating pr

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2/27/08
 • Barry Every
Smith has offers, but does he have a leader

Smith has offers, but does he have a leader

Another Florida quarterback on many radars is Mirimar's Eugene Smith. Smith has picked up over ten offers, but is one from the University of Georgia.

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2/15/08
 • Chad Simmons
Two new five stars in 2009 Rivals100

Two new five stars in 2009 Rivals100

Since Rivals.com's first release of the top 100 juniors in the nation, we've seen many more 2009 prospects in person (and on tape). Because of all the

1/30/08
 • Mike Farrell
Top junior special in many ways

Top junior special in many ways

Miramar QB Eugene Smith has more than proved his worth on the football field with his electrifying razor sharp arm and his amazing elusiveness in the

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1/29/08
 • Michael Langston
09 QB best of Rods campers

09 QB best of Rods campers

MORGANTOWN--Miramar (Fla.) High junior Eugene Smith took home the Most Valuable Player trophy Tuesday at the Rich Rodriguez individual camp on the gra

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6/19/07
 • Jim Laise
Another S. Florida team captures AU camp title

Another S. Florida team captures AU camp title

For the second time in the last week and the third in the last two years, a team from South Florida came to Auburn and won a passing camp title. Last

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6/9/06
 • Jeffrey Lee