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

Kyle
McCord

QB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
94 81 82 97 77
83.4
2

Quinn
Ewers

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
92 79 85 99 62
84.4
3

Kurtis
Rourke

QB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
89 85 93 91 57
82.5
4

Will
Howard

QB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
87 79 87 97 70
83.7
5

Tommy
Mellott

QB
Montana State   Mascot
Montana State Mascot
85 79 91 96 92
72.0
6

Jaxson
Dart

QB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
84 84 93 93 77
87.0
7

Brady
Cook

QB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
83 70 77 79 76
75.4
8

Graham
Mertz

QB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
82 70 81 78 53
73.4
9

Will
Rogers

QB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
81 67 61 83 35
72.8
10

Dillon
Gabriel

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
81 81 91 95 67
83.2
11

Riley
Leonard

QB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
81 71 73 88 81
83.0
12

Shedeur
Sanders

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
81 93 100 100 71
89.0
13

Tyler
Shough

QB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
80 81 91 93 59
82.3
14

Payton
Thorne

QB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
78 66 73 74 60
60.0
15

JT
Daniels

QB
Rice   Mascot
Rice Mascot
77 60 61 64 49
69.0
16

Chandler
Morris

QB
North Texas   Mascot
North Texas Mascot
77 62 62 74 62
64.0
17

Max
Brosmer

QB
Minnesota   Mascot
Minnesota Mascot
77 77 84 77 55
74.4
18

Cam
Ward

QB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
76 82 92 93 77
89.4
19

Gerry
Bohanon

QB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
76 57 64 65 67
64.0
20

Jalen
Milroe

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
75 74 82 96 85
84.3