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The SEC has become a quarterback-rich conference in recent years. That has been apparent in both the Heisman Trophy voting and the NFL draft.
LSU quarterbacks have won two of the past five Heisman Trophies. Joe Burrow won it in 2019 after leading the Tigers to an unbeaten season and national championship. Jayden Daniels won it this past season even though LSU lost three games.
The 2023 draft was another testament to how impressive SEC quarterbacking has become. Alabama’s Bryce Young was the No. 1 overall pick. Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson was the fourth player picked. Other SEC quarterbacks drafted: Kentucky’s Will Levis, Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker and Georgia’s Stetson Bennett.
As good as SEC quarterbacking has been, it could be even better in 2024. That doesn’t mean it’s assured of producing another Heisman winner or No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. But the depth of talent at the position has never been better.
Here’s how I rank SEC’s starting quarterbacks for 2024:
1. Carson Beck: Georgia’s quarterback is a Heisman Trophy candidate, and once he leaves Athens a probable high first-round draft pick .
He moves well in the pocket and can run for first downs when a play breaks down. He’s also poised under pressure, and there are some NFL quarterbacks who can’t match his accuracy.
Something else I like about Beck: As a first-time starter, he kept getting better as the season went along. With all the talent around him in 2024, he should be one of the Heisman favorites.
2. Nico Iamaleava: How can I rank Tennessee’s 6-foot-6 quarterback ahead of so many proven players at the position?
Answer: Because I watched his first college start against Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. Those effortless, cross-the-field throws and his running instincts can’t be ignored. He’s a natural who should be an immediate star as a…
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Author : Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Publish date : 2024-02-05 10:06:51
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