QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL Draft

2025 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.

2025 Quarterbacks ranked by RELEASE SPEED

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

Quinn
Ewers

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
100 83 93 96 68
90.5
2

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
97 81 89 95 74
84.8
3

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
96 77 85 92 79
80.4
4

Carson
Beck

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
94 80 84 93 69
86.2
5

Miller
Moss

QB
USC   Mascot
USC Mascot
92 80 88 88 64
84.4
6

Brady
Cook

QB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
91 72 80 76 73
83.1
7

Kyle
McCord

QB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
89 76 74 96 67
80.6
8

Dillon
Gabriel

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
88 84 91 93 71
85.3
9

Will
Howard

QB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
88 70 78 82 79
78.0
10

Kurtis
Rourke

QB
Indiana   Mascot
Indiana Mascot
85 79 85 81 67
76.4
11

Shedeur
Sanders

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
85 90 99 100 73
91.3
12

Tommy
Mellott

QB
Montana State   Mascot
Montana State Mascot
84 71 76 83 78
65.0
13

Riley
Leonard

QB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
84 67 61 63 80
83.3
14

Jaxson
Dart

QB
Ole Miss   Mascot
Ole Miss Mascot
84 83 92 93 75
84.6
15

Will
Rogers

QB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
84 69 74 88 48
75.9
16

Graham
Mertz

QB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
84 69 77 80 55
78.0
17

Cade
Klubnik

QB
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
83 68 74 73 62
84.1
18

Dylan
Morris

QB
James Madison   Mascot
James Madison Mascot
82 56 67 74 49
64.9
19

Conner
Weigman

QB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
82 66 75 59 70
83.5
20

Tyler
Van Dyke

QB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
81 74 78 80 50
74.3