QUARTERBACKS BEST AT THROWING DEEP 2026 NFL Draft

2026 QUARTERBACKS BEST AT THROWING DEEP

Deep throws can change the dynamic of a game, stretching defenses and creating scoring opportunities. Quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech) and Joe Burrow (LSU) have shown that a potent deep-passing game in college can be a precursor to professional success, providing explosive plays that electrify crowds and bolster offensive production.

Below, analyze the data spotlighting current college quarterbacks leading in deep-passing statistics. Engage with metrics such as yards per completion, completion percentage on deep throws, and touchdowns from deep passes to uncover the signal-callers making waves with their powerful and precise arm talent.

2026 Quarterbacks ranked by LONG PASSING

RANK Player Pos Team RELEASE SHORT MEDIUM LONG RUSH/SCRAMBLE Rating
1

Cam
Miller

QB
North Dakota State   Mascot
North Dakota State Mascot
80 90 95 100 81
80.7
2

LaNorris
Sellers

QB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
70 73 80 99 77
86.5
3

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
92 82 87 97 75
87.7
4

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
96 77 84 93 81
83.2
5

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
81 79 87 93 79
89.0
6

Preston
Stone

QB
Northwestern   Mascot
Northwestern Mascot
73 79 86 92 64
74.4
7

Jalon
Daniels

QB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
76 74 69 91 74
82.5
8

Nico
Iamaleava

QB
UCLA   Mascot
UCLA Mascot
76 72 84 91 53
88.0
9

Taylen
Green

QB
Arkansas   Mascot
Arkansas Mascot
75 74 81 91 81
82.9
10

Carson
Beck

QB
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
88 77 78 90 62
83.3
11

Arch
Manning

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
92 84 90 90 88
93.5
12

Kaidon
Salter

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
72 71 80 90 73
69.0
13

Noah
Fifita

QB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
71 74 73 85 63
82.6
14

Cade
Klubnik

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
85 75 83 85 65
89.6
15

Sam
Huard

QB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
80 68 71 84 51
64.0
16

Sam
Leavitt

QB
Arizona State   Mascot
Arizona State Mascot
73 74 82 83 78
84.6
17

John
Mateer

QB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
76 66 76 83 85
83.6
18

Blake
Shapen

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
84 74 84 82 57
77.4
19

Miller
Moss

QB
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
91 77 85 82 67
83.5
20

Avery
Johnson

QB
Kansas State   Mascot
Kansas State Mascot
77 73 79 82 82
82.0