QUARTERBACKS BEST AT THROWING DEEP 2026 NFL Draft

2026 QUARTERBACKS BEST AT THROWING DEEP

Deep throws can change the dynamic of a game, stretching defenses and creating scoring opportunities. Quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech) and Joe Burrow (LSU) have shown that a potent deep-passing game in college can be a precursor to professional success, providing explosive plays that electrify crowds and bolster offensive production.

Below, analyze the data spotlighting current college quarterbacks leading in deep-passing statistics. Engage with metrics such as yards per completion, completion percentage on deep throws, and touchdowns from deep passes to uncover the signal-callers making waves with their powerful and precise arm talent.

2026 Quarterbacks ranked by LONG PASSING

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

Nico
Iamaleava

QB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
87 81 95 100 56
92.9
2

Arch
Manning

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
93 87 90 93 92
93.5
3

LaNorris
Sellers

QB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
72 64 65 93 66
81.4
4

Avery
Johnson

QB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
78 70 71 88 84
82.0
5

Anthony
Colandrea

QB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
76 68 62 87 68
82.8
6

Aidan
Chiles

QB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
79 68 73 84 86
87.0
7

Dante
Moore

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
84 60 68 83 51
87.4
8

Blake
Shapen

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 75 84 82 60
77.4
9

Sam
Leavitt

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
73 72 79 76 74
84.6
10

Hank
Brown

QB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
88 52 53 73 53
49.8
11

Malachi
Nelson

QB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
89 67 75 72 56
84.7
12

Ty
Simpson

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
92 66 70 71 69
80.6
13

Jaden
Rashada

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
82 47 34 70 59
81.6
14

Jackson
Arnold

QB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
81 63 69 59 63
85.9
15

Malachi
Singleton

QB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
60 50 51 52 57
20.0
16

Dylan
Lonergan

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
85 0 0 0 54
50.5
17

Austin
Novosad

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
94 67 65 0 58
78.7