Published Sep 6, 2021
NFL Draft: The top QB prospects as the 2021 season begins
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Mike Farrell  •  Rivals.com
Rivals National Columnist

With the college football season underway let’s take a look at Mike Farrell's top prospects for the NFL Draft in 2022 and start with the quarterbacks.

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1.   Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma

Despite an up-and-down first game, Rattler still possesses the best combination of arm talent, feel and mobility for the NFL level.

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2. Sam Howell, North Carolina

Howell had a horrible first game and was under duress constantly but he still has the arm and intangibles to be a high first-rounder.

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3. Kedon Slovis, USC  

Slovis gets a lot of flack from fans as USC underachieves but watch his mechanics and how fluid he is when he’s on.

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4. Matt Corral, Ole Miss

Corral is a high-risk, high-reward prospect. If he cuts down on his turnovers he could easily rise to the top of this board.

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5. Malik Willis, Liberty

Willis has a great arm and can move. His ceiling is arguably as high as anyone in the draft.

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6. Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati

Ridder does some very bad things but when he does good things you shake your head about his potential.

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7. Carson Strong, Nevada

He could be the Group of Five guy scouts fall in love with after this season with his size, arm and touch.


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8. Phil Jurkovec, Boston College   

He’s come so far and continues to get better. His mobility at his size is coveted.

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9. Jayden Daniels, Arizona State

He doesn’t do anything great but his decision making and football sense is excellent and made for the NFL.

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10. Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina

The level of competition is not really a concern anymore and he could be a third-round steal at this stage.