In our most recent quarterback poll, LaNorris Sellers emerged as the early favorite to be the first quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. That earned him eight votes from scouts, clinching his spot. At 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, Sellers is a physical specimen. Though only a redshirt sophomore, Leary has made the most noise as a dual-threat quarterback, both through the air and on the ground. His strong performance has positioned him ahead of Garrett Nussmeier, earning the most endorsements, but Nussmeier received the fewest votes of his supporters, trailing Sellers.
Garrett Nussmeier is listed as being 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. While he’s always been known for his athleticism, this season he’s learning to use his legs more strategically with the help of new head coach Brian Kelly. Weird things happen in the Nussmeier family. Nussmeier has dedicated five years to college, and his dad is an NFL offensive coordinator. He wasn’t able to exceed Sellers in the most recent rating.
The race for Sellers and Nussmeier underscores how much physical traits still matter in quarterback evaluations. Scouts rave about Sellers’ combination of size, speed, and twitchiness. It’s these remarkable qualities that really make him stand out from the pack.
“His ability to scramble and make plays with his feet as a runner. He’s instinctive and the ball comes out quick. He’s got a unique talent level. The kid, his story and how he got there. He’s got a toughness to him. It intrigues people.” – Veteran scout
Despite Sellers’ commanding lead in the poll, Nussmeier’s experience is hard to miss. All these years in college football have given him a huge opportunity to learn and improve his skills as an offensive lineman. NFL.com’s scouting report has praised Nussmeier as a top-tier athlete and someone who can be a successful player at the next level.
In the last two polls, Shedeur Sanders was the clear frontrunner—with nine votes. Bo Nix followed right on his heels with five votes, underscoring just how competitive this year’s class of quarterbacks was in college football. In the other direction, Cam Ward got a first place vote as the best quarterback, showing just how loaded this draft season is.
Unsurprisingly, Sellers’ ascent to the top is a direct reflection of rapidly changing preferences in NFL scouting. Today’s quarterback is supposed to be a dual-threat, able to make an impact on planned carries. As teams try to keep up with the relentless tide of new offenses and new concepts, Sellers is exactly the type of profile that every franchise desires.
“He’s very talented. Just from top-to-bottom, arm talent. Just understanding in the pocket and seeing the field and feeling the field. You see his arm strength. He just needs to get everything under control and for the game to slow down.” – Scout
Boy, this year’s draft class is a doozy. As with any selection process, numerous industry experts have warned against jumping to conclusions after such an early stage.
“Much like last year, it’s hard to pick this early.” – General manager
Quarterback evaluations will continue as long as the season is still going. The bottom line Teams are keenly examining their options. They watched Nussmeier, and now sewer sellers, and they’re looking at Mateer who really just made a name for himself on the big stage against Michigan.
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