2023 NFL Draft: Quarterback Class

[Lake Shore Drive]

Didn't know Young was that small...

He's small and that should always be noted on every GM's list of concerns for all QBs. But this guy might be the most accurate passer to hit the league since Drew Brees was drafted. And by accurate I'm talking specifically ball placement. A gazillion QBs can be considered accurate, but it's those few who are able to place the ball in a certain spot where needed is what separates them. I've watched a number of games featuring Young and I've always been impressed with his pinpoint accuracy.

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

Daniel Jeremiah's Rankings:

Bryce Young (#3 overall)
CJ Stroud (#12 overall)
Will Levis (#13 overall)
Anthony Richardson (#14 overall)

No other QB in the top 50 prospects


Zierlein at NFL.com

Bryce Young (#3 overall) 6.82 Pro Bowl Talent
CJ Stroud (#14 overall) 6.46 Good Starter Within Two Years
Anthony Richardson (#37 overall) 6.33 Eventually be a plus starter
Will Levis (#42 overall) 6.29 Eventually average starter

I only listen to Chris Simms here. Looks like his only miss was Zach Wilson.

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

As promised, we get a new QB everyday. Will Levis' stats for the last two seasons:

2022 (11 games) - 65% completion%, 2,406 passing yards, 8.5 YPA, 21 TDs to 10 INTs.
2021 (13 games) - 66% completion%, 2,826 passing yards, 8.0 YPA, 33 TDs to 13 INTs.
17-7 win-loss record. They were 10-3 in 2021. Finished in the top 20.

Gets big praise for his arm talent, size, and ability to make NFL-caliber throws under duress. On the other hand, people question his consistency and decision-making. Finished in the top 30 in passer rating and yards per attempt last season

 

[Clayton]

I only listen to Chris Simms here. Looks like his only miss was Zach Wilson.

I don't know. He was ridiculously low on Fields. I'll be curious as to what he says about Levis because he is the most polarizing

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

I don't know. He was ridiculously low on Fields. I'll be curious as to what he says about Levis because he is the most polarizing

Anthony Richardson takes the cake on the"most polarizing" out of the big four.

Levis' stats are good btw. His TD to INT difference took a dive between 2021 and 2022.

 

[SteelersPride]

Richardson is not NFL ready.

Hes as or more ready than Malik willis. This board assured us last year he was the top guy.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Hes as or more ready than Malik willis. This board assured us last year he was the top guy.

Well I did not assure anyone of that, and I do not think he is.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

He's small and that should always be noted on every GM's list of concerns for all QBs. But this guy might be the most accurate passer to hit the league since Drew Brees was drafted. And by accurate I'm talking specifically ball placement. A gazillion QBs can be considered accurate, but it's those few who are able to place the ball in a certain spot where needed is what separates them. I've watched a number of games featuring Young and I've always been impressed with his pinpoint accuracy.

That kinda sounds a little like Tua when he was at Bama.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

That kinda sounds a little like Tua when he was at Bama.

Didn't catch as many games with Tua as I had with Young, but that sounds about right. One concern I'd have with Young, despite that amazing accuracy, is like Tue and with his even smaller size, he might spend a lot of time in future concussion protocols.

 

[Clayton]

Didn't catch as many games with Tua as I had with Young, but that sounds about right. One concern I'd have with Young, despite that amazing accuracy, is like Tue and with his even smaller size, he might spend a lot of time in future concussion protocols.

Tua was actually seen as a great 'tankable' worthy QB prospect for awhile. That said, he was seen as injury prone even coming into the league so he is basically a different prospect prototype than Young. I've seen Young compared to Kyler Murray and DeShaun Watson quite a bit. I think a Tua comparison is for someone you see dropping into rd2 because of injury concerns.

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

Anthony Richardson. Stats for 2022 - 26 TDs, 9 INTs, 7.8 YPA, 2,549 passing yards, 654 rushing yards, 54% completion%. 6 wins, 6 losses as a starter.

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

Any thoughts on Richardson? Do you think he's going in the top 10? Do you think he'll get drafted at the bottom of the 1st round? Could he go in the 2nd or 3rd round?

 

[SteelersPride]

Well I did not assure anyone of that, and I do not think he is.

Thats exactly why I said this board, and not you. .I generally agree with most of your thoughts.

 

[Clayton]

Any thoughts on Richardson? Do you think he's going in the top 10? Do you think he'll get drafted at the bottom of the 1st round? Could he go in the 2nd or 3rd round?

I do think Atlanta is the best spot for him so if they don't take him I think he goes rd2. He shouldn't go to a team desperate for a QB because he shouldn't be starting next year imo

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I do think Atlanta is the best spot for him so if they don't take him I think he goes rd2. He shouldn't go to a team desperate for a QB because he shouldn't be starting next year imo

Isn't Atlanta desperate for a QB?

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

I do think Atlanta is the best spot for him so if they don't take him I think he goes rd2. He shouldn't go to a team desperate for a QB because he shouldn't be starting next year imo

What about Detroit? I think Richardson falling into the bottom of the 1st round would be a huge plus for him. He doesn't want to go to a team that expects him to start right away. And lets be honest, NFL teams will expect him to start in 2023.

 

[Anointed One]

I feel that QB Jake Haener will be one of the better QB's from this draft in terms of a NFL Career... I think he'll be better than Hooker and Richardson from that list and possibly Levis...

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I feel that QB Jake Haener will be one of the better QB's from this draft in terms of a NFL Career... I think he'll be better than Hooker and Richardson from that list and possibly Levis...

Looked like a game manager to me, but even so you may be right because those two you mentioned are boom or bust and many are thinking bust.
Never the less I'd take a chance and draft Richardson in the second if he fell that far.

 

[PDay8810]

Kordell Stewart like special package QB would have me consider in round 3 if my roster was solid. Philly could be a great spot for Richardson.

 

[WNY_FOOTBALL_DUDE]

Hendon Hooker is next up. I am only going to do his last two season stats (22 starts): 68 touchdowns, 5 ints, 6,080 passing yards, 9.7 yards per attempt, 69% completion%.


What do you guys think of him? Will the knee hurt his draft stock, despite claims he'll be ready for NFL training camp?