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
88.4
2

Nico
Iamaleava

QB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
86 80 95 99 59
92.9
3

Arch
Manning

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
93 87 90 93 95
93.5
4

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
96 78 84 93 80
82.4
5

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
91 80 87 92 74
87.4
6

Jalon
Daniels

QB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
75 71 68 91 74
85.0
7

Carson
Beck

QB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
88 77 78 90 62
83.3
8

Taylen
Green

QB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
75 76 82 89 79
80.6
9

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
83 77 87 89 79
84.7
10

Noah
Fifita

QB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
71 73 73 85 63
82.6
11

Preston
Stone

QB
SMU   Mascot
SMU Mascot
68 73 80 85 59
74.4
12

Sam
Huard

QB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
80 68 71 84 51
64.0
13

Sam
Leavitt

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
73 74 82 83 78
84.6
14

Blake
Shapen

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 74 84 82 57
77.4
15

Cade
Klubnik

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
83 73 80 82 63
83.1
16

Avery
Johnson

QB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
77 73 79 82 82
82.0
17

Anthony
Colandrea

QB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
77 63 57 81 67
82.8
18

Dante
Moore

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
84 58 65 81 50
82.5
19

Aidan
Chiles

QB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
76 66 72 80 87
82.0
20

Brock
Vandagriff

QB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
68 55 62 80 64
60.5