QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2024 NFL Draft

2024 QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE

Quick release is a critical attribute for quarterbacks to evade oncoming rushes and deliver the ball with precision under pressure. Quarterbacks like Dan Marino, who played for the Miami Dolphins, and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers are renowned for their lightning-fast release speeds that have repeatedly left defenses scrambling to adjust. Such an ability not only reduces the chances of sacks but also ensures that the play continues fluidly, giving the receivers more opportunities to make plays.

In the analysis below, we delve into the mechanics of current collegiate quarterbacks who are distinguishing themselves with their rapid release. By examining metrics such as time-to-throw, release velocity, and completion rate under pressure, we can gain insights into how these signal-callers leverage their quick arm actions to maintain an edge on the field. These statistics not only highlight the technical proficiency of these athletes but also underscore the strategic advantage of a quick release in the fast-paced nature of the game.

2024 Quarterbacks ranked by RELEASE SPEED

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

Bo
Nix

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
90 84 93 95 76
87.4
2

Joe
Milton III

QB
Tennessee   Mascot
Tennessee Mascot
89 72 79 66 81
78.4
3

Jayden
Daniels

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
85 88 96 100 97
90.9
4

Drake
Maye

QB
North Carolina   Mascot
North Carolina Mascot
85 84 92 96 77
90.1
5

Jeremy
Moussa

QB
Florida A&M   Mascot
Florida A&M Mascot
84 68 74 80 63
50.1
6

Michael
Penix Jr.

QB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
83 84 92 93 66
89.8
7

Devin
Leary

QB
Kentucky   Mascot
Kentucky Mascot
83 67 72 68 65
76.4
8

Spencer
Rattler

QB
South Carolina   Mascot
South Carolina Mascot
82 74 82 91 72
83.1
9

Austin
Reed

QB
Western Kentucky   Mascot
Western Kentucky Mascot
82 60 60 69 59
75.7
10

J.J.
McCarthy

QB
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
81 79 89 91 74
87.7
11

Grant
Gunnell

QB
Sam Houston State   Mascot
Sam Houston State Mascot
80 54 47 73 55
50.5
12

Taulia
Tagovailoa

QB
Maryland   Mascot
Maryland Mascot
79 73 75 90 68
75.0
13

Carter
Bradley

QB
South Alabama   Mascot
South Alabama Mascot
79 59 57 71 60
76.1
14

Jordan
Travis

QB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
79 76 81 90 74
80.1
15

Michael
Pratt

QB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
78 68 78 85 72
81.7
16

Tyler
Buchner

QB
Alabama   Mascot
Alabama Mascot
77 48 50 61 59
43.7
17

Sam
Hartman

QB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
77 74 77 92 55
77.0
18

Jason
Brown

QB
Jackson State   Mascot
Jackson State Mascot
75 56 64 54 47
43.7
19

Kedon
Slovis

QB
BYU   Mascot
BYU Mascot
75 64 67 74 54
75.0
20

Spencer
Sanders

QB
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
73 58 68 62 63
54.0