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

LaNorris
Sellers

QB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
71 74 81 99 77
88.1
2

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
94 83 88 98 76
90.1
3

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
81 78 86 92 79
87.8
4

Preston
Stone

QB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
74 80 87 92 64
75.0
5

Kaidon
Salter

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
75 73 82 92 76
74.0
6

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
94 75 82 91 79
78.5
7

Carson
Beck

QB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
88 77 79 91 63
85.1
8

Taylen
Green

QB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
75 74 81 91 81
82.5
9

Nico
Iamaleava

QB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
76 72 84 91 53
87.6
10

Jalon
Daniels

QB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
76 73 68 91 74
81.4
11

Arch
Manning

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
92 84 90 90 88
93.4
12

Sam
Huard

QB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
84 72 74 88 53
74.0
13

Kevin
Jennings

QB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
75 76 81 86 59
79.9
14

Brock
Vandagriff

QB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
73 60 68 86 68
74.0
15

Noah
Fifita

QB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
71 74 73 85 63
81.4
16

Cade
Klubnik

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
85 75 82 84 64
88.5
17

Sam
Leavitt

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
73 74 83 84 79
86.5
18

John
Mateer

QB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
76 66 76 83 85
83.0
19

Blake
Shapen

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 74 84 82 57
76.0
20

Miller
Moss

QB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
90 76 84 82 67
81.4