QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2021 NFL Draft

2021 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.

2021 Quarterbacks ranked by RELEASE SPEED

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

Mac
Jones

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
94 89 96 96 81
89.3
2

Chris
Ferguson

QB
Towson   Mascot
Towson Mascot
94 57 70 65 41
60.0
3

Trevor
Lawrence

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
93 81 91 93 79
95.0
4

Davis
Mills

QB
Stanford   Mascot
Stanford Mascot
92 70 80 86 63
74.0
5

Kyle
Trask

QB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
86 82 91 95 60
80.0
6

Trey
Lance

QB
North Dakota State   Mascot
North Dakota State Mascot
86 82 86 92 87
90.6
7

Collin
Hill

QB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
85 65 74 67 56
60.0
8

Jack
Abraham

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 63 66 70 50
53.0
9

Kellen
Mond

QB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
82 74 78 87 64
76.0
10

Daniel
Smith

QB
Villanova   Mascot
Villanova Mascot
82 64 72 67 64
56.0
11

Zach
Wilson

QB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
79 84 91 93 67
91.4
12

Sawyer
Smith

QB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
78 47 40 64 46
53.0
13

Justin
Fields

QB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
77 89 99 99 81
92.1
14

Brady
White

QB
Memphis   Mascot
Memphis Mascot
73 56 63 68 46
58.0
15

Grant
Breneman

QB
Colgate   Mascot
Colgate Mascot
72 51 43 77 50
52.0
16

Zach
Smith

QB
Tulsa   Mascot
Tulsa Mascot
70 54 62 65 34
62.0
17

Mike
Collins

QB
Rice   Mascot
Rice Mascot
70 59 62 74 47
59.0
18

Brady
Davis

QB
Illinois State   Mascot
Illinois State Mascot
70 50 47 64 62
54.0
19

Ross
Bowers

QB
Northern Illinois   Mascot
Northern Illinois Mascot
69 53 58 67 37
58.0
20

Zac
Thomas

QB
Appalachian State   Mascot
Appalachian State Mascot
68 54 62 48 53
54.0