QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2026 NFL Draft

2026 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.

2026 Quarterbacks ranked by RELEASE SPEED

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

Austin
Novosad

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
94 67 65 0 58
78.7
2

Arch
Manning

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
93 87 90 93 92
93.5
3

Ty
Simpson

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
92 66 70 71 69
80.6
4

Malachi
Nelson

QB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
89 67 75 72 56
84.7
5

Hank
Brown

QB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
88 52 53 73 53
49.8
6

Nico
Iamaleava

QB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
87 81 95 100 56
92.9
7

Dylan
Lonergan

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
85 0 0 0 54
50.5
8

Dante
Moore

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
84 60 68 83 51
87.4
9

Blake
Shapen

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 75 84 82 60
77.4
10

Jaden
Rashada

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
82 47 34 70 59
81.6
11

Jackson
Arnold

QB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
81 63 69 59 63
85.9
12

Aidan
Chiles

QB
Michigan State   Mascot
Michigan State Mascot
79 68 73 84 86
87.0
13

Avery
Johnson

QB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
78 70 71 88 84
82.0
14

Anthony
Colandrea

QB
Virginia   Mascot
Virginia Mascot
76 68 62 87 68
82.8
15

Sam
Leavitt

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
73 72 79 76 74
84.6
16

LaNorris
Sellers

QB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
72 64 65 93 66
81.4
17

Malachi
Singleton

QB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
60 50 51 52 57
20.0