The 2024 NFL Draft is closing in and this year’s class is stacked at the quarterback position. There are at least six prospects under center that are projected to be selected within the first two rounds of the draft and three of them are projected as top 5 selections.
These three top prospects include Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Heisman trophy winner Jayden Daniels. Bo Nix, J.J McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr follow as the next three projected off the board, but one NFL executive believes there is one quarterback flying under the radar.
Anonymous NFL Executive Believes Spencer Rattler is Better Than Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr
Despite there being six quarterbacks being projected as top picks, an anonymous NFL executive told Sports Illustrated journalist Albert Breer that Spencer Rattler is better than some prospects ranked ahead of him.
“My hot take is that Spencer Rattler is better than Bo Nix and Penix… And I know I’m not the only one who feels that way.”
Rattler, who is currently the 7th ranked quarterback on Mel Kiper Jr’s mock draft has bounced back after losing his job to projected number one pick Caleb Williams at Oklahoma. Since losing his starting job, Rattler transferred to South Carolina and has put together two strong seasons. In his senior season, he threw for 3,186 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions while completing 68.9 percent of his passes.
Rattler Wins MVP at 2023-24 Reese’s Senior Bowl
Following his successful senior season at South Carolina, Rattler was invited to this year’s Reese’s Senior Bowl. Where he ended up winning the MVP trophy after completing all of his passes and throwing a touchdown.
Rattler has dealt with adversity throughout his collegiate career, but has made the best out of a difficult situation and is still ranked as a top 100 player in this year’s draft. Rattler will have the opportunity to throw in front of scouts at the NFL combine this week with a chance at boosting his draft stock. As someone who was once ranked as the number one quarterback in his class, many believe Rattler is capable of success at the next level.
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