'24 DRAFT RANKINGS QB/RB

2024 Quarterbacks/ Running Backs

QUARTERBACKS

EXPLANATION OF NUMERICAL RATINGS AND DRAFT VALUE

95-100 ELITE PLAYER, Yearly in All Pro debate, Consistently a Top 5 player at the position, can change the direction of the franchise. Likely a league MVP at some point of his career potentially more than once. Face of the franchise, elite level football IQ, high personal character and while talent can trump that for some it cannot for me for this level of rating. Expect elite level performance and undeniable team leadership for 10/15 years. Possible Hall of Fame Career. TOP 5/10 DRAFT PICK

90-94 Top 5/10 at the position most years, All Pro 3-5 years over 10/15 year career with drafting team, may possibly win a MVP award with a special season. Capable of turning the forunes of a franchise as long as other pieces in place. One of the primary faces of the franchise, high football IQ, preferred high personal character team leader on the offensive side. Consistenely a top level performer in all years , could make HOF ballot for a few years. Mid/Late 1st round draft pick

85-89 Solid at the position. Look for 8/12 year career perhaps spending last few as a backup. Possible an All-Pro season or two should finish in top half of players at position most years. Very good but not great. Very solid and dependable player. Team will be looking for replacement after 5/7 years, may not find one but looking. 2nd contact with drafting team 50/50. 2nd/3rd round

80-84 Flaws that can be possibly be overcome. Could be, lack of ideal arm strength, prototypical size or athleticism, mechanical issues, could be injury or personality concerns. Likely 3/5 year career max at starter level in most cases, then relegated to backup duty. Rare players with a few years of patience, good coaching, along with a strong personal work ethic can evolve to more. Potential to become long term starter but the team will always be looking for a better option, this can last for many years but player will be on the bubble year to year. 2nd contract with drafting team unlikely. Draft 3rd/4th round

75-79 Numerous flaws, Injury concerns or physical limitations. May start a year or two for a desperate team. Could be star players with serious injury concerns, some with rare physical attributes who will need serious coaching and patience, some who never found a fit in college. Likely a 3 to 5 year career then on the bubble, some players can carve out a longer career or even start will hard work and patience or as a backup if willing to play for multiple teams over career. Some fortunate few beat the odds and find a long term home, most are out of football within 5 years. Draft 4th/5th round

70-74 Career backup/ developmental player. At this point the draft is even more of a gamble. Could be formerly high rated recruit who failed to live up to expectations. Could be star players with serious injury concerns, some with rare physical attributes who will need serious coaching and patience, some who never found a fit in college. Some can develop (Brady) but this is rare. likely will begin as a #3 or practice squad player, the rest depends on patience and work ethic. Player not finishing rookie contract with drafting team is more likely. Will live on the bubble. Draft 6th/7th round

65-69 Developmental Practice squad player. Another home for those who did not find great success in College or after much hype in High School. 1 in 50 can beat the odds and have a longer career. Just an arm for practice and scout team, the "preferred walk on" of the NFL ,could develop into role player with tenacity and patience. Likely just on roster a year or two at best as a practice player not active on game days. Draft late 7th round/Priority Free Agent (PFA) Free Agent (UDFA)

60-64 Player for Training Camp or practice squad 1 in 100 will carve out a longer career due to incredible diligence and tenacity. Only active when team needs a body for a couple games due to injuries.. Not long for the team. Week to Week. Likely will sign with several teams over a few years. Teams will lead these guys on often knowing they will never play a down for them. Better not completely leave school before graduation that degree will be necessary. Free Agents only. (UDFA)

Under 60 Training camp body at best, HOPE YOU GOT YOUR DEGREE!!! THE REAL WORLD IS COMING!!!!!!!!! Usually nothing but a Camp arm at best, Players with some skills or perhaps tremendous intangables worthy of a Camp Invite, 1 in 500 make more of it like making the practice squad for a year or two. Frankly, GM's who sign these guys for anything more than a camp body will be looking for work soon. Free Agents only. (UDFA)

EXPLANATION OF OTHER TERMS

BUST ALERT!!! A player highly ranked by many others but one I do hold in the same regard. Also, this term will be used for players who I call "ONE YEAR WONDERS" these players are either freakish athletes or players who had one season that FAR exceeded their previous production creating serious risk. This term will be reserved for 1st round projections where mistakes can cripple a franchise.

OVERRATED ALERT!!! Similar to the above but not as extreme, for after 1st/2nd rounds.. Players are not as highly rated so mistakes while still important do not carry the same weight. There are multiple reasons for this designation some but not limited to character, talent, injuries,college scheme or system.

UNDERRATED ALERT!!! Players I feel deserve a higher ranking than many/most other so called experts. These players in the future will be referred to as "STEALS" but I want it known my evaluation were on point when they were drafted.

SLEEPER ALERT!!!! A player that perhaps played in a poor scheme for his talents, suffered from poor coaching, revolving door coaching, poor supporting cast but has shown flashes that can lead him to success in the proper environment.

POSITION CHANGE ALERT!!! These are players who I feel due primarily to their skill set or more rarely at times measurables will reach their maximum level of NFL success by changing from their primary College position.

CHARACTER ALERT!!! This designation is reserved for players who have had multiple issues concerning there character. This can be legal issues, multiple transfers, poor practice habits, friction with teammates and/or Coaches, Academic issues and or any other infraction that brings into question the players decision making. Teams must weigh the risk/reward related to these players VERY CAREFULLY!!

INJURY ALERT!!!! A player with serious injury concerns, medicals vital. Possibly multiple injuries while in college or one severe injury. Also could have a long history in College and even perhaps High School "Injury Prone" is the common term. If you are missing time on the field you are costing your team $$$$

MY VIEWS ON QUARTERBACKS

My views on QB's as you will read differ substantially from the so called "experts" Look back at history and you will see many massive mistakes. Just in the last 10/15 years 1st round glaring errors were,Winston #1, Mariota,#2Trubisky #2, Griffin #2Tebow #25,Locker #9, Gabbert #10, Ponder #12, , Weeden #22, Manuel #16, Bortles #3, Manziel #22, , Lynch #26, , Rosen #10 Not impressive is it!! Just 3 out of 17 QB's drafted in the top 10 between 2010 and 2018 are with the original drafting teams!!!! Yet ALL were consensus Highly rated players by the "Experts" you all have listened to for years.!! One of the MAIN reasons I started this site was the fact I called ALL of these!! I know I have no proof but.watch 3 years from now and I WILL be your source! Most NFL GM's talk themselves into wildly overvaluing QB's , be pressured by Owners who THINK they know football or by the Local Media, another prime source of ignorant evaluations. And the last is by fans fueled by The explosion of "Sports Talk" radio which is nothing but a cleverly disguised Reality Show sold to those not knowing any better as genuine media, listen closely people it's all a con. My method,, I watch games and tape!!! I put 0.0% of my evaluations on All Star games, "the combine" or ridiculous "Pro Day" performances. All Star games tell you little if any about long term potential , It' one week people!! The combine is absolutely ARCHAIC, and Pro days honestly are just a completely choreographed JOKE!!

2024 QUARTERBACK BACK OVERVIEW/OVERALL GRADE C+

This season as most, QB's have risen to where as many as 5 could be 1st round picks with 3 in the Top 10, I DO NOT concur with these assessments..History tells us that most of these players with fail to live up to the unreasonable expectations put upon them and be with another team within 4 years! I see two 1st round talent and one has major character questions.So here is my '23 QB class

2024 QUARTERBACK RANKINGS

Rank Name School Ht Wt Rtg Rnd Value

1.Bo Nix Ore 6-2 215 93 Mid 1st

UNDERRATED ALERT! Best all around talent, tough, faced adversity, doesn't get sacked or turnover the ball. He'll get drafted later and be a steal.

2.Caleb Williams USC 6-1 215 90 Late 1st

CHARACTER ALERT!! All world talent, HIGHLY questionable attitude/intangables/family. He will get drafted No 1 likely and be added to the list of poor draft decisions by NFL Excecs!

3.Spencer Rattler SCar 6-0 215 88 Mid 2nd

UNDERATED ALERT! Big arm, athletic enough. played in wrong system, he can excell in right scheme. He'll get drafted much later.

4.Michael Penix Wash 6-3 215 87 Mid 2nd

Tremendous athlete but consistency is an issue. All world one play and WTF? The next. Has a TREMONDOUSLY high upside if you can get the light to stay on.

5.Drake Maye NCar 6-6 225 86 Late 2nd

BUST ALERT!! Lacks arm strength and mobility to be elite. I don't see him ever rising about Top 15

6.Jayden Daniels LSU 6-3 195 84 Mid 3rd

BUST ALERT!!! A taller Bryce Young and had him right last season! One great season with great recievers. VERY SLIGHT build and going to apoor team he'll get pounded. Average arm strength at best. He could be effective in right scheme but never elite. He will get drafted VERY high and be termed a bust.

7.J J McCarthey Mich 6-3 200 82 Early 4th

Always be wary of QB's that rise quickly after the season is over! Has some upside, athletic, smart but arm is average, slight build, limited pro level throws in college. Likely a career B/U who can start in a pinch.

8.Devin Leary Ky 6-1 215 81 Mid 4th

He can ascend to QB2 in the right scheme.

9.Michael Pratt Tula 6-3 220 80 Late 4th

Nice size and arm for a long term B/U.

10.Austin Reed WKy 6-1 230 78 Mid 5th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Well coached, decent arm, likely ceiling QB2 but could surprise with patience and hard work and the right scheme.

11.Jordan Travis FlaSt 6-1 210 73 Mid 6th

Should be a solid B/U for years, no real starter tools.

12.Joe Milton Tenn 6-5 242 72 Late 6th

BUST ALERT!! Some team will fall for the measurables and over draft him.Strongest arm in class by far, ABSOLUTE CANNON, he's been trying to learn how to control it for 5 years, not likely to happen at this level. Worth a late round gamble.

13.Phill Jurkovec Pitt 6-5 235 71 Early 7th

Former ELITE recruit who bouned aroun CFB for years, could hold on to a roster spot for a couple years.

14.Garret Schrader Syr 6-5 228 70 Mid 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!! He can go either way, be cut in training camp or make a team and move up to QB2

15.B Armstrong NCSt 6-1 210 68 PFA

I once thought much more of him, his development stalled, I WAS WRONG, he'll be lucky to last long.

16.Carter Bradley SAla 6-3 216 67 UDFA

Nice size and decent arm, could hold a roster spot.

17.Jack Plummer Louis 6-4 215 66 UDFA

SLEEPER ALERT! He could surprise in right scheme and be a solid QB2.

18.Sam Hartman N D 6-1 210 65 UDFA

Tough gritty, very smart and expirienced, could be QB3 before he goes into coaching.

19.J R Plumlee UCF 6-0 200 64 UDFA

Nice athlete, versatile, could make a team as a QB3 if he embraces that trait.

20.Gunnar Watson Troy 6-3 205 62 UDFA

Camp arm.

21.T Tagovioloa MD 5-11 200 60 UDFA

Camp arm

22.Gavin Hardison UTEP 6-2 215 58 UDFA

Camp arm.

23.Kedon Slovis BYU 6-2 215 56 UDFA

One time elite recruit, never developed, camp arm now.

RUNNING BACKS

EXPLANTION OF NUMERICAL RATINGS AND DRAFT VALUE RUNNING BACK

95-100 Elite player, Yearly in All Pro debate Top 5 player at position expect 6/8 year career at top level, Excells in all phases of the running game, inside and outside threat. Must be an every down back and elite in any offense or scheme. Weapon in passing game. Expecting for 10K plus career yard along with 4/5 hundred receptions barring serious injury. Team leader, high character, high football IQ player in HOF talk throughout career. A truly rare player. TOP 10 Pick

90-94 Top 10 at the position most years, All Pro 3-5 years over career, Looking at a 4/6 year career at top level. Player must be effective in any offense or scheme, must be elite at either inside or outside running at the very least and effective in passing game. Character and football IQ are vital. Expect player to add a few more seasons as a backup, likely on another team. 1st round pick

85-89 Solid at the position All-Pro season or two, 5/10 year career. should finish in top half of players at position most years. Very good but only intermittently great. Smart teams will be looking for an upgrade after 3/5 years so a 2nd contract is unlikely. Likely to devolve to a role player in latter years 2nd/Mid 3rd round

80-84 Likely a quality back up/role player Likely 4/6 year career max at best in most cases. Some will fall to this point due to injury concerns. Most likely at this point though is some with the right combination of coaching, scheme and work ethic can excel, but most will find themselves as role players. More likely a great place for "change of pace" backs also players who excell in the passing game as well as speed/power backs. Looking for players who can contribute on special teams, often on the bubble year to year after a couple seasons. Draft Mid 3rd/ Mid 4th round

75-79 Players with serious injury concerns or a unique skill set. Likely the player will play for multiple teams over at best 3/5 year career. Always on the bubble. It can be as a kick returner, special teams ace, multiple position ability, pass catching ability, rare speed, rare power. They will need something to stick but these players can carve out a decent career. The player could have had career threatening injuries in college keeping him from the field but pre injury play warrants a look.. Draft Mid 4th /5th round

70-74 Back up /specials teams. Marginal NFL player. Could be injury concerns, personality concerns, legal concerns, could be lack of physical attributes, could be intriguing size/speed combination that did not translate to production , this could have been lack of fit with scheme, poor coaching, poor college choice. Does not really matter at this point. Could develop a role depending on patience and work ethic. MUST be a willing special teams ace to stick around at all. Player likely will get short contract will little guarantee. Will live on the bubble. Draft 6th/7th round

65-69 Developmental Practice squad player, Player has the basic skill set needed for position, 1 in 50 can beat the odds and have a longer career. Could develop into role player with tenacity and patience,MUST be able to play any and preferably all special teams. Likely just on roster a year or two at best. Draft late 7th round or Priority Free Agent (PFA)

60-64 Player for Training Camp or Practice Squad 1 in 100 will carve out a longer career due to incredible diligence and tenacity. Just a NFL practice dummy, when team needs a body could be active for a couple games due to injuries. or special teams ability. Not long for the team. Week to Week.. Likely will sign with several teams over a few years. Teams will lead these guys on often knowing they will never play a down for them. Better not completely leave school before graduation that degree will be necessary.Free Agents only. (UDFA)

Under 60 Training camp body at best, HOPE YOU GOT YOUR DEGREE!!! THE REAL WORLD IS COMING!!!!!!!!! Players with some skills or perhaps tremendous intangables worthy of a Camp Invite, 1 in 500 make something out of this. Camp practice dummy is all these guys are, nothing more. Frankly, GM's who sign these guys for anything more than a camp body will be looking for work soon.

EXPLANATION OF OTHER TERMS

o character, talent, injuries,college scheme or system.

INJURY ALERT!!!! A player with serious injury concerns, medicals vital. Possibly multiple injuries while in college or one severe injury. Also could have a long injury history in College and even perhaps High School "Injury Prone" is the common term. If you are missing time on the field you are costing your team $$$$

MY VIEWS ON RUNNING BACKS

Every year we hear how the NFL has devalued RB's. Yet every year teams that lead in rushing win a more than they lose. Over the past three seasons 20 out of the 30 top ten teams in rushing have made the playoffs! So the math is rather simple running equals winning, always has always will. This is another fact that shows the ignorance of NFL executives and why they fail so often in the draft!!

2023 RUNNING BACK OVERALL CLASS GRADE C-

2023 RUNNING BACK OVERVIEW.

No elite type back this season, several who can be solid contributers for several seasons and numerous intriging SLEEEPERS who will be drafted later with very high upside

RUNNING BACK RANKINGS

Rank Name School Ht Wt Rtg Rnd Value

1.Brealon Allen Wisc 6-1 240 90 Late 1st

i'm higher on him that the others, stout power back with some burst, he can excell in the right scheme

2.Jonathon Brooks Tx 6-0 205 85 Early 3rd

INJURY ALERT!!! WHY??? Should have gone back to school. He is a solid all around back but needs to bulk up to be more than a rotatioal player.

3.Blake Corum Mich 5-8 210 84 Mid 3rd

Uses compact size well, strong, quick, shifty but lacks long speed, will need to improve in pass game to be more than a rotational back.

4.Myan Williams OSU 5-8 225 83 Late 3rd

SLEEPER ALERT!! Showed nice power, decent speed, has recieving ability if used. Bad season last year will hurt him. He'll be late round pick.

5.Cody Schrader Mo 5-9 215 82 Early 4th

UNDERRATED ALERT!!! Former Small College player who exploded last season, lacks long speed, strong, smart, shifty and has A SERIOUS ATTITUDE when running the ball. I'm WAY higher on him than others. He may not get drafted!

6.Rasheen Ali Marsh 6-0 210 81 Mid 4th

UNDERRATED ALERT!! Victim of an uderachieving team, he showed wild potential earlier in career. Talent is still there.

7.Tyrone Tracy Pur 6-1 205 81 Mid 4th

SLEEPER ALERT!! WR until last season, still learning the position, immeadiate help on 3rd down wild excellent upside,

8.Trey Benson FlaSt 6-1 221 80 Late 4th

BUST ALERT!! Many other have him #1, not me. Yes he has great size and some speed. He had one HUGE game last season and a couple decent ones. Throw out 3 plays from last season and his numbers are modest at best!

9.Jaylen Wright Tenn 5-11 205 79 Late 4th

Lacks size to be a workhorse, nice speed/quickness and has upside, needs to develope in pass game.

10.Kumani Vidall Troy 5-7 218 77 Early 5th

Nice power, compact, strong can be a solid RB2.

11.Audric Estime N D 6-0 227 76 Mid 5th

Lacks long speed, provides little in pass game.

12.Marshawn Lloyd USC 5-9 215 76 Mid 5th

Underused last season, he can be a nice rotational player.

13.Kendal Milton Ga 6-1 220 76 Mid 5th

Nice size, decent speed but little shake and offers nothing in pass game.

14.Ray Davis Ky 5-9 216 75 Late 5th

BUST ALERT!! Most others are high on him, NO 2ND GEAR and high miles on his body after getting beat to hell at Vandy.

15.Dillon Johnson Wash 6-0 216 74 Early 6th

He can stick around a few seasons as a rotatioal back.

16.Jabari Small Tenn 5-9 213 73 Mid 6th

Another rotational back in right scheme.

17.Isaiah Davis SDSt 6-0 220 72 Late 6th

Small College star worth a good long look, nice size/speed combo.

18.Isaac Guerendo Louis 6-1 225 71 Early 7th

Can stick as a power back for a few seasons.

19.Jase McClellen Ala 5-10 212 70 Mid 7th

Can develope to a solid rotational player

20.Deshawn Fenwick OreSt 6-2 230 69 Late 7th

Another who can stick as a short yardage RB.

NEW FROM 2022 ALL PURPOSE BACKS

. ALL PUPOSE RUNNING BACKS

EXPLANTION OF NUMERICAL RATINGS AND DRAFT VALUE ALL PURPOSE RUNNING BACK

95-100 Elite player, Yearly in All Pro debate Top 5 player at position expect 6/8 year career at top level, Excells in all phases of the running game, inside and outside threat. Must be an every down back and elite in any offense or scheme. Weapon in passing game. Expecting for 10K plus career yard along with 4/5 hundred receptions barring serious injury. Team leader, high character, high football IQ player in HOF talk throughout career. A truly rare player. TOP 10

90-94 Top 10 at the position most years, All Pro 3-5 years over career, Looking at a 4/6 year career at top level. Player must be effective in any offense or scheme, must be elite at either inside or outside running at the very least and effective in passing game. Character and football IQ are vital. Expect player to add a few more seasons as a backup, likely on another team. 1st round pick

75-79 Players with serious injury concerns or a unique skill set. Likely the player will play for multiple teams over at best 3/5 year career. Always on the bubble. It can be as a kick returner, special teams ace, multiple position ability, pass catching ability, rare speed, rare power. They will need something to stick but these players can carve out a decent career. The player could have had career threatening injuries in college keeping him from the field but pre injury play warrants a look.. Draft 4th /5th round

65-69 Developmental Practice squad player, Player has the basic skill set needed for position, 1 in 50 can beat the odds and have a longer career. Could develop into role player with tenacity and patience,MUST be able to play any and preferably all special teams. Likely just on roster a year or two at best. Draft 7th round or Free Agent

Under 60 Training camp body at best, 1 in 500 make something out of this. Camp practice dummy is all these guys are, nothing more. GM's who sign these guys for anything more than a camp body will be looking for work soon. HOPE YOU GOT YOUR DEGREE!!! THE REAL WORLD IS COMING FAST!!!

EXPLANATION OF OTHER TERMS

BUST ALERT!!! A player highly ranked by many others but one I do hold in the same regard. Also, this term will be used for players who I call "ONE YEAR WONDERS" these players are either freakish athletes or players who had one season that FAR exceeded their previous production creating serious risk. This term will be reserved for 1st round projections where mistakes can cripple a franchise.

UNDERRATED ALERT!!! Players I feel deserve a higher ranking than many/most other so called experts. These players in the future will be referred to as "STEALS" but I want it known my evaluation were on point when they were drafted.

MY VIEWS ON ALL PURPOSE RUNNING BACKS

With the recent changes in the NFL game I felt the need to create another Draft designation "THE ALL PURPOSE RUNNING BACK" . These players in the past were offen referred to as "3rd down backs" "change of Pace Backs' also they often pull Slot receiver duty and in an ideal case be a quality contributer on Special teams as a return Specialist or a Core Special Teams Player. Another ideal trait for these Backs is the ability to provide Full Time RB duty when called upon to do so and a must would be being highly useful in the passing game. These players are generally on the smaller/Quicker side although that is not necessary for them to excel. Much as when I introduced the "Slot WR" designation a few years ago watch for others rip this one off as well.

2023 ALL PURPOSE RUNNING BACK OVERALL GRADE C

My ALL PURPOSE RUNNING BACK (APB) OVERVIEW

One strong prospect this season, several others who will contribute and if drafted by the right team with the correct scheme they can excell.

ALL PURPOSE BACK RANKINGS

Rk Name School Ht Wt Rtg Rnd Value

1.Will Shipley Clem 5-11 205 90 Late 1st

Has all the tools to be a very valuable player, Was not used corectly in College.

2.Daijun Edwards Ga 5-10 200 88 Early 2nd

Underused at Georgia, nice quickness/speed, surprising pop, excellent in pass game.

3.JoQuavios Marks MissSt 5-10 205 83 Late 3rd

Over 200 receptions and 1900 rush yards on an average team with a weak OL

4.Bucky Irving Ore 5-9 190 82 Early 4th

On the small side, more quick than fast but over 80 receptions last two seasons and 2200 yards

5.Frank Gore Jr SMiss 5-7 195 81 Early 4th

Over 4000 yards,solid in pass game, tough, gritty, small, not a blazer but a huge heart and understands the game.

6.Blake Watson Mem 5-10 195 80 Early 4th

Over 3200 yards and 100 receptions last 3 seasons.

7.Austin Jones USC 5-10 205 77 Early 5th

Can be a solid change of pace back, solid in pass game.

8.Dylan Laube NHam 6-0 205 72 Mid 6th

Excellent all around FCS player, has shown some major potential in pass game. Can he adjust ???

9.Kairee Robinson SJSt 5-8 200 71 Early 7th

Spent 5 years at San jose, 4 they were not good, he had a very nice all around season last year. Worth a look.

10.Jawar Jordan Lou 5-10 180 70 Late 7th

Runs bigger than size, shows potential in pass game., has 2 KR TD's

11.Jaden Stirden Mon 5-8 185 69 Late 7th

Explosive small college stud, worth a look.

12.Emani Bailey TCU 5-8 200 68 PFA

Had one good seaon in 4, nice speed, explosive, worth acamp invite.

14.Kelian Robinson Tx 5-10 185 66 UDFA

Once a lofty Bama recruit, lost in shuffle at Texas

15.George Holani BoiSt 5-10 210 62 UDFA

Up and down career at Boise, worth a look.

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2024 Quarterbacks/ Running Backs

NEW FROM 2022 ALL PURPOSE BACKS