QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL Draft

2025 QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE

Quick release is a critical attribute for quarterbacks to evade oncoming rushes and deliver the ball with precision under pressure. Quarterbacks like Dan Marino, who played for the Miami Dolphins, and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers are renowned for their lightning-fast release speeds that have repeatedly left defenses scrambling to adjust. Such an ability not only reduces the chances of sacks but also ensures that the play continues fluidly, giving the receivers more opportunities to make plays.

In the analysis below, we delve into the mechanics of current collegiate quarterbacks who are distinguishing themselves with their rapid release. By examining metrics such as time-to-throw, release velocity, and completion rate under pressure, we can gain insights into how these signal-callers leverage their quick arm actions to maintain an edge on the field. These statistics not only highlight the technical proficiency of these athletes but also underscore the strategic advantage of a quick release in the fast-paced nature of the game.

2025 Quarterbacks ranked by RELEASE SPEED

RANK Player Pos Team RELEASE SHORT MEDIUM LONG RUSH/SCRAMBLE Rating
1

Carson
Beck

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
97 89 95 95 72
90.6
2

Quinn
Ewers

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
96 81 92 95 66
89.1
3

Will
Rogers

QB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
89 71 76 91 55
76.7
4

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
89 73 73 84 64
84.5
5

Ty
Thompson

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
89 65 74 34 63
70.7
6

Shedeur
Sanders

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
88 88 97 100 64
91.1
7

Sam
Huard

QB
Cal Poly   Mascot
Cal Poly Mascot
88 76 79 92 56
71.4
8

Kyle
McCord

QB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
87 71 69 91 62
72.0
9

Dillon
Gabriel

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
87 85 92 97 81
85.1
10

Conner
Weigman

QB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
86 75 83 81 73
85.3
11

Noah
Fifita

QB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
86 76 85 75 52
84.0
12

Jake
Garcia

QB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
85 48 33 46 59
70.0
13

Brock
Vandagriff

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
85 67 60 90 77
72.0
14

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 79 84 80 82
85.3
15

Miller
Moss

QB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
83 70 83 81 68
70.0
16

Will
Howard

QB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
83 70 75 79 76
83.2
17

Jaxson
Dart

QB
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
81 81 89 92 79
85.4
18

DJ
Uiagalelei

QB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
81 70 68 84 73
84.2
19

Graham
Mertz

QB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
81 71 79 85 52
85.2
20

Tyler
Van Dyke

QB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
81 71 74 84 49
75.2