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

Cam
Miller

QB
North Dakota State   Mascot
North Dakota State Mascot
80 90 95 100 81
80.7
2

Nico
Iamaleava

QB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
84 80 93 100 59
90.9
3

LaNorris
Sellers

QB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
71 74 81 99 77
88.4
4

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
92 82 87 97 75
87.4
5

Carson
Beck

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
92 81 82 95 66
83.3
6

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
96 77 84 93 81
83.2
7

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
81 79 87 93 79
89.0
8

Jalon
Daniels

QB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
76 74 69 91 74
82.5
9

Taylen
Green

QB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
74 73 80 90 80
80.6
10

Arch
Manning

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
92 84 90 90 88
93.5
11

Preston
Stone

QB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
68 74 80 86 59
74.4
12

Noah
Fifita

QB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
71 74 73 85 63
82.6
13

Sam
Huard

QB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
80 68 71 84 51
64.0
14

Cade
Klubnik

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
84 74 81 83 64
86.0
15

Sam
Leavitt

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
73 74 82 83 78
84.6
16

Blake
Shapen

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 74 84 82 57
77.4
17

Avery
Johnson

QB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
77 73 79 82 82
82.0
18

Anthony
Colandrea

QB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
77 63 57 81 67
82.8
19

Dante
Moore

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
84 58 65 81 50
82.5
20

Aidan
Chiles

QB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
76 66 72 80 87
82.0