The QB position always garnishes a lot of attention. So, as expected, we’re going to take a look at the top QBs of the 2024 CFB season. The goal of these rankings is to identify the top 5 QBs in college football. Team wins and losses are not the only thing that matters in QB production, physical tools will all be part of the equation.
So let’s take a look.
5. Kurtis Rourke / Indiana / Big10 / 11-1
6-3 / 215lbs
27 TDs
4 ints
70.4% pct
257 YPG
300+ passing yard games; 4
2+ TD pass games; 7
The 6-3 Rourke has the keen ability to avoid pressure while being able to stay focused and fire rockets across the field. He also has the ability to get rid of the ball quickly under duress. Rourke has smooth footwork and a steady throwing motion which allows him to slip in and out when defense is charging.
4. Dillon Gabriel / Oregon / Big10 / 12-0
6-0 / 200lbs
24 TDs
6 ints
73.5% pct
272.9 YPG
300+ passing yard games; 2
2+ TD pass games; 10
Dillon Gabriel has smooth athleticism which allows him to move easily in the pocket and outside. He can pressure the defense as both a runner and a passer, his dual threat ability is legit, with 7 games of 6.7 YPC or more.
He is extremely slippery in the pocket with his quick feet. With his arm strength, he can hit deep shots down the field without concern.
3. Cam Ward / Miami / ACC / 10-2
6-2 / 225lbs
36 TDs
7 ints
67.4% pct
343.6 YPG
300+ passing yard games; 10
2+ TD pass games; 11
Cam Ward is a truly phenomenal playmaker, with a natural ability to improvise on the field. He has outstanding arm talent and he makes every throw look easy. A true threat behind the line of scrimmage as he has shown all season long.
2. Jaxson Dart / Ole Miss / SEC / 9-3
6-2 / 215lbs
25 TDs
6 ints
68.6% pct
322.9 YPG
300+ passing yard games; 7
2+ TD pass games; 5
Dart can throw with hot velocity to both the middle and deep parts of the field, his arm power is awesome. He is also an explosive threat as a runner with great vision on opponent’s defenses as his 452 rushing yards verifies. Dart has the toughness and the poise to stand in the pocket and deliver bigtime throws with pressure closing in on him.
1. Shedeur Sanders / Colorado / Big 12 / 9-3
6-2 / 220lbs
35 TDs
8 ints
74.2% pct
327.2 YPG
300+ passing yard games; 7
2+ TD pass games; 11
Sanders has excellent accuracy in short and intermediate throws. The 6-2 Sanders also has great poise when under pressure. He doesn’t fold, as he seems to have the innate ability to perform in big moments. He is a natural leader with the ability to elevate his teammates which is something all QBs always desire to possess.