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

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
96 78 84 93 80
82.4
2

Austin
Novosad

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
94 67 65 0 58
78.7
3

Arch
Manning

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

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
91 80 87 92 74
87.4
5

Malachi
Nelson

QB
Boise State   Mascot
Boise State Mascot
89 67 75 72 56
82.1
6

Hank
Brown

QB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
88 52 53 73 53
49.8
7

Miller
Moss

QB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
88 74 79 79 64
83.5
8

Carson
Beck

QB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
88 77 78 90 62
83.3
9

Nico
Iamaleava

QB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
86 80 95 99 59
92.9
10

Dylan
Lonergan

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
85 51 0 0 55
50.5
11

Dante
Moore

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
84 58 65 81 50
82.5
12

Blake
Shapen

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 74 84 82 57
77.4
13

Cade
Klubnik

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
83 73 80 82 63
83.1
14

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
83 77 87 89 79
84.7
15

Jaden
Rashada

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
82 47 34 70 59
81.6
16

Ty
Simpson

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
82 67 71 72 73
80.6
17

Tyler
Van Dyke

QB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
81 74 78 80 50
74.3
18

Sam
Huard

QB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
80 68 71 84 51
64.0
19

Jackson
Arnold

QB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
80 65 69 64 66
83.9
20

Zach
Calzada

QB
Incarnate Word   Mascot
Incarnate Word Mascot
79 69 73 79 69
66.4