NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings

Quarterback Rankings 2013

  1. Geno Smith West Virginia
  2. Matt Barkley Southern California
  3. Ryan Nassib Syracuse
  4. E.J. Manuel Florida State
  5. Tyler Wilson Arkansas
  6. Mike Glennon NC State
  7. Tyler Bray Tennessee

2012 Quarterback Rankings

  1. Andrew Luck Stanford
  2. Robert Griffin III Baylor
  3. Nick Foles Arizona
  4. Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M
  5. Brandon Weeden Oklahoma State
  6. Kellen Moore Boise
  7. Kirk Cousins Michigan State
  8. Case Keenum Houston
  9. Ryan Lindley San Diego State
  10. Russell Wilson NC State
  11. Geno Smith West Virginia
  12. Darron Thomas Oregon
  13. Dominique Davis ECU

Ah, the quarterbacks. Any good draft site has a controversial QB rankings page right? Andrew Luck starts the year as he did in 2011 as the top QB. He was wire-to-wire the best passer in the nation. In 2012 that may change. Matt Barkley is extremely talented and has the poise of a seasoned NFL vet. (UPDATE: Matt Barkley will return to USC in 2012.)  To top things off, Landry Jones routine throws for 5+ TDs a game down in Norman.

Ultimately it will come down to who leads his team to those big wins on the national stage. Since Barkley’s team cannot go to a BCS game Luck has a clear advantage there.