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What You Need to Know
Over the last eight NFL Drafts there have been 92 total quarterbacks selected and amongst those 92 passers 24 have gone in the first round overall. That is an average of 11.5 per year which also excludes many possible prospects from being listed because the reality is that very few are going to find their way onto an NFL roster. That is just the nature of the beast.

Last 8 NFL Draft’s
Year / Total / 1st Round
2019 – 11 quarterbacks selected with three in the 1st Round
2018 – 13 quarterbacks selected with five in the 1st Round
2017 – 10 quarterbacks selected with three in the 1st Round
2016 – 15 quarterbacks selected with three in the 1st Round
2015 – 7 quarterbacks selected with two in the 1st Round
2014 – 14 quarterbacks selected with three in the 1st Round
2013 – 11 quarterbacks selected with one in the 1st Round
2012 – 11 quarterbacks selected with four in the 1st Round
Total – 92 quarterbacks selected with 24 in 1st Round

Top 1st Round Conference’s Over Last 8 NFL Draft’s (Quarterbacks)
7 – ACC
5 – BIG-12
5 – PAC-12
3 – AAC
2 – SEC
1 – MVFC
1 – MWC
Seven overall conference’s that have produced 24 1st Round quarterbacks last 8 years

2020 Quarterback Prospects

1. Joe Burrow

LSU
SEC
Height 6’4” Weight 216
Last Three Tigers quarterbacks drafted
2018 – Danny Etling Round 7
2014 – Zach Mettenberger Round 6
2008 – Matt Flynn Round 7

Bryan Lazare Tiger Details (Rivals) / @bldore
Burrow displays all the qualities of a leadership. He exudes toughness and does everything possible to make his teammates better. Burrow has earned the respect of the team in just one year. Burrow has a good, but not great arm. He needs to improve upon his accuracy during the 2019 campaign. Burrow is not fast, but does have the mobility to avoid the pass rush and be a running threat. He will have more designed runs called for him this season. Burrow is big enough to run over defensive players.

2. Justin Herbert

Oregon
PAC-12
Height 6’5” Weight 233
Last Three Ducks quarterbacks drafted
2015 – Marcus Mariota Round 1
2008 – Dennis Dixon Round 5
2006 – Kellen Clemons Round 2

3. Tua Tagovailoa

Alabama
SEC
Height 6’1” Weight 217
Last Three Crimson Tide quarterbacks drafted
2014 – AJ McCarron Round 5
2011 – Greg McElroy Round 7
2006 – Brodie Croyle Round 3

4. Jake Fromm

Georgia
SEC
Height 6’2” Weight 220
Last Three Bulldogs quarterbacks drafted
2014 – Aaron Murray Round 5
2009 – Matthew Stafford Round 1
2006 – D.J. Shockey Round 7

5. Nate Stanley

Iowa
BIG-10
Height 6’3” Weight 242
Last Three Hawkeyes quarterbacks drafted
2017 – C.J. Beathard Round 3
2011 – Ricky Stanzi Round 5
1992 – Matt Rodgers Round 12

Tom Kakert Hawkeye Report (Rivals) / @HawkeyeReport
Nate Stanley is kind of out of central casting for an NFL quarterback. He’s big and sturdy at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds and he has a strong arm. Stanley improved his accuracy last season, completing over 60% of this throws. He’s not all that mobile, which would be a concern at the NFL level and has struggled at times to go through his read progressions when under pressure. In his first year as a starter, while having a strong arm, Stanley had difficulty connecting on deep passes. That improved in his junior year, but it’s still not a strong part of his game.
One thing with Stanley that has grown in the past year is his vocal leadership. He naturally a fairly quiet person who leads by action and not words, but that part of his personality has improved in the last year. Now he is one of the vocal leaders on the Iowa team, but he is still more comfortable leading by action and example.
I think he’s certainly an NFL quarterback from a physical and mental perspective, but the question will be is he a long term backup or a player that can develop into a starter in the right environment?

6. Jalen Hurts

Oklahoma
BIG-12
Height 6’2” Weight 218
Last Three Sooners quarterbacks drafted
2019 – Kyler Murray Round 1
2018 – Baker Mayfield Round 1
2013 – Landry Jones Round 4

Tyler Palmateer Norman Transcript / @Tpalmateer83
“It wasn’t an ideal stage, but Hurts proved accurate and capable of making a number of different throws in OU’s spring scrimmage — which is supposed to be a knock against him. He looked great on his feet and people have raved about his lower body strength.
“His leadership reputation is off the chart. Hurts’ teammates and coaches love him. He began his introductory press conference at OU with a long statement recited from memory, something I can’t remember seeing a player do in this particular scenario. Seems like a very mature guy who’d have value on a team regardless of his playing time.”

7. Jacob Eason

Washington
PAC-12
Height 6’5” Weight 227
Last Three Huskies quarterbacks drafted
2011 – Jake Locker Round 1
2007 – Isaiah Stanback Round 4
2004 – Cody Pickett Round 7

8. K.J. Castello

Stanford
PAC-12
Height 6’5” Weight 215
Last Three Cardinals quarterbacks drafted
2016 – Kevin Hogan Round 5
2012 – Andrew Luck Round 1
2007 – Trent Edwards Round 3

9. Sam Ehlinger

Texas
BIG-12
Height 6’3” Weight 235
Last Three Longhorns quarterbacks drafted
2010 – Colt McCoy Round 3
2006 – Vince Young Round 1
2003 – Chris Simms Round 3

10. Kellen Mond

Texas A&M
SEC
Height 6’2 Weight 217
Last Three Aggies quarterbacks drafted
2014 – Johnny Manziel Round 1
2012 – Ryan Tannehill Round 1
2009 – Stephen McGee Round 4

11. Steven Montez

Colorado
PAC-12
Height 6’4” Weight 235
Last Three Buffalos quarterbacks drafted
1997 – Koy Detmer Round 7
1995 – Kordell Stewart Round 2
1984 – Randy Essington Round 12

Adam Munsterteiger BuffStampede.com (Rivals) / @adamcm777
Steven Montez has all the physical tools to not only get selected in next April’s draft but also enjoy a long career in the NFL. He has a solid 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame, a strong arm, and enough athleticism to move around in the pocket or get out and run when in trouble. Early on during Montez’s college career, his maturity was questioned, but he never got in any real trouble off the field. He has a lot of moxie, which has bred both good and bad results. Montez has had a propensity to throw off his back foot at times, so some retooling of his technique might be required at the next level. Although Montez has not been super consistent, a lot of that has been a result of poor offensive line play in 2017 and 2018. And his 6,400 yards of total offense the last two seasons is the most in back-to-back seasons at Colorado by more than 400 yards.

12. Brian Lewerke

Michigan State
BIG-10
Height 6’3 Weight 212
Last Three Spartans quarterbacks drafted
2016 – Connor Cook Round 4
2012 – Kirk Cousins Round 4
2007 – Drew Stanton Round 2

13. Kelly Bryant

Missouri
SEC
Height 6’4” Weight 220
Last Three Tigers quarterbacks drafted
2019 – Drew Lock Round 2
2011 – Blaine Gabbert Round 1
1978 – Pete Woods Round 4

14. Shea Patterson

Michigan
BIG-10
Height 6’2” Weight 205
Last Three Wolverines quarterbacks drafted
2016 – Jake Rudock Round 6
2008 – Chad Henne Round 2
2004 – John Navarre Round 7

15. Jacob Knipp

Northern Colorado
Big Sky
Height 6’4” Weight 218
Last Three Bears quarterbacks drafted
1978 – Bill Kenny Round 12