QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL Draft

2025 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.

2025 Quarterbacks ranked by RELEASE SPEED

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

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
98 77 85 92 82
82.4
2

Quinn
Ewers

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
95 76 82 97 67
86.3
3

Carson
Beck

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
93 81 82 94 68
84.6
4

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
92 77 85 87 79
84.1
5

Kurtis
Rourke

QB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
90 84 91 90 56
83.1
6

Kyle
McCord

QB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
90 78 78 97 74
81.4
7

Miller
Moss

QB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
88 74 79 79 64
82.2
8

Brady
Cook

QB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
87 71 75 79 75
82.6
9

Will
Howard

QB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
87 75 84 90 70
81.0
10

Dillon
Gabriel

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
87 81 88 94 69
83.9
11

Shedeur
Sanders

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
86 90 100 100 71
91.3
12

Graham
Mertz

QB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
84 71 81 77 54
78.0
13

Jaxson
Dart

QB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
83 84 91 91 71
83.0
14

Will
Rogers

QB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
83 69 68 86 40
75.9
15

Dylan
Morris

QB
James Madison   Mascot
James Madison Mascot
82 56 67 74 49
64.9
16

Zach
Calzada

QB
Incarnate Word   Mascot
Incarnate Word Mascot
82 70 74 78 65
66.4
17

Riley
Leonard

QB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
82 72 72 74 85
82.9
18

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
81 79 88 83 75
83.3
19

Cade
Klubnik

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
81 69 77 79 64
83.1
20

Tyler
Van Dyke

QB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
81 74 78 80 50
74.3