Top Ten College Quarterbacks of 2021-2022
Probably the position with the most well known players and starts, quarterbacks are expected to lead teams to new heights. Good quarterbacks boost players around them, represent important leadership qualities, and are able to deal with pressure and take over in late game situations. These quarterbacks are some of the best.
Coming in as a freshman and standing in the shadow of star Oklahoma quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Jalen Hurts, he threw for 3,031 passing yards (275.5 yards per game), 28 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
While Oklahoma didn't reach the College Football Playoffs as they had in previous years, this season, a much-improved Spencer Rattler is looking to lead a much-improved Oklahoma offense to the college football playoffs.
Sam Howell came in with a North Carolina team not known as a perennial powerhouse. Along with the killer RB duo, he helped lead North Carolina to one of the best teams in the country last season. He ended up throwing for 3,586 yards (298.8 yards per game), 30 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions in the deadly North Carolina offense.
Next season, even without the killer RB duo, Howell is expected to maintain his position as one of the best quarterbacks in the country.
Last season, when Lawrence was injured, Uiagalelei showed he was up to the challenge for Clemson, performing well in several games. His only loss was due to a weak defensive performance against Notre Dame. In only two games started, Uiagalelei picked up 781 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.
After standing in Trevor Lawrence's shadow, DJ has the opportunity to showcase his talent and true potential as a quarterback.
While JT Daniels only started four games for Georgia last season, they were very impressive. In four games, he led Georgia to four wins, including an incredibly impressive Peach Bowl performance against Cincinnati. In these four games, he threw for 1,231 yards, 10 touchdowns, and only 2 interceptions.
If he can keep these numbers consistent, there is no doubt he should be in the conversation for best quarterback in college football.
The man under center for Iowa State during the rise of their football program, Purdy helped lead Iowa State to a top-tier bowl win in the Fiesta Bowl over Oregon last season. Over the course of the season, Purdy threw for 2,750 yards (229.2 yards per game), 19 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.
Purdy looks to build upon these numbers and, with the mix of him, his receivers, and Breece Hall, continue to grow as a player and athlete.
Replacing Mac Jones at Alabama, one of the best college quarterbacks in recent memory, will not be an easy task. But Bryce Young is no bum. He is a former top-ranked high school recruit and has the potential to grow into the next great Alabama quarterback, following in the footsteps of so many others.
D'Eriq King remains one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in college football for Miami, as a threat through the air and in the running game. Last season, he threw for 2,686 yards (244.2 yards per game), 23 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. He also ran for 538 yards and 5 touchdowns.
If King can keep these numbers up and avoid injury, he may become someone even more difficult for defenses to contain.
While Slovis and USC did not have a large chance to showcase their talents last season, Slovis was still very successful in the games he played. In only six games, he threw for 1,921 yards (320.16 yards per game), 17 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
With this season being a return to normality, Slovis has the chance to expand upon these numbers and show the country his true talent.
Before his season was cut short by an injury, Penix was having a breakout season for Indiana. In only six games, he threw for 1,645 yards (274.4 yards per game), 14 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. He has proven to be a quarterback who takes control of the football. In an Indiana program with little/no success, he brought a winning attitude and a lot of talent.
Easily the best player the Sun Belt Conference has seen in a long time, McCall came in with Coastal Carolina, a team very few people had even heard of. He led them to an 11-1 record with the impressive stats of 2,488 passing yards (228.2 yards per game), 26 touchdowns, and only 4 interceptions. He also rushed for 569 yards and 7 touchdowns.
If he can continue this run, he will keep Coastal Carolina relevant and a team to watch as long as he is there.