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

Carson
Beck

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
97 87 95 93 70
88.1
2

Quinn
Ewers

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
95 80 90 93 65
88.6
3

Will
Rogers

QB
Mississippi State   Mascot
Mississippi State Mascot
93 73 77 95 57
78.5
4

Kyle
McCord

QB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
90 74 72 94 65
78.5
5

Shedeur
Sanders

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
88 87 97 100 64
88.2
6

Sam
Huard

QB
Cal Poly   Mascot
Cal Poly Mascot
85 73 76 89 54
64.6
7

Dillon
Gabriel

QB
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
85 83 88 95 77
83.0
8

Tyler
Van Dyke

QB
Miami (FL)   Mascot
Miami (FL) Mascot
84 73 75 87 51
83.6
9

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
83 68 68 79 60
58.8
10

Jalon
Daniels

QB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
83 78 86 78 66
81.0
11

Ty
Thompson

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
81 60 68 31 58
54.0
12

Graham
Mertz

QB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
81 71 79 85 52
79.0
13

Brock
Vandagriff

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
80 62 54 85 73
60.9
14

Jaxson
Dart

QB
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
80 74 82 87 76
80.0
15

Payton
Thorne

QB
Auburn   Mascot
Auburn Mascot
80 67 73 76 64
67.0
16

Cameron
Rising

QB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
80 67 67 67 68
65.0
17

Jake
Garcia

QB
Missouri   Mascot
Missouri Mascot
80 45 31 43 55
57.0
18

Haynes
King

QB
Georgia Tech   Mascot
Georgia Tech Mascot
80 59 64 66 69
54.0
19

DJ
Uiagalelei

QB
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
79 72 69 84 71
81.0
20

Spencer
Petras

QB
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
79 57 61 74 57
63.2