2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: Brock Purdy, Jordan Love crack top 10 in first post-draft pecking order

1 There’s no reason to get cute here. Like that other figurehead of a recent dynasty, Mahomes has adapted as circumstances dictate, going from big-footed forward to methodical shooter in a Tom Brady-style dominance of the game. He is the current and undefined standard in the position. two Let’s give the boy the respect he deserves. Two seasons, two NFC title games, one valiant Super Bowl effort. Does he have a great setup in San Francisco? Yes. Does he operate like a 10-year vet, managing the purse strings like an efficient, mobile gunfighter? Also yes. 3 Allen was already a one-man rollercoaster, and things could get tougher in Buffalo with basically the entire receiving corps replaced. But he’s kind of a perennial MVP because of Superman’s skill set. If anyone can get a team to face a rocket arm and injured legs, it’s him. 4 Injuries all but wiped out his 2023 season, so there is some projection of recovery here. But he has always thrived as a pocket surgeon and still has top-notch weaponry to go with a beefed-up front. Don’t be shocked if his timely touch puts Cincinnati back in the title conversation. 5 The feel-good story of the 2023 quarterback class, Stroud distinguished himself as both a no-nonsense leader and an offensive lineman in his pro debut. Now he’s added Stefon Diggs to a growing skill group and a more aggressive defense alongside him. The preseason MVP hype is coming. 6 His return to elite form in 2023 ended with a relative whimper, but that doesn’t change the fact that he remains one of the league’s toughest players to guard. Dual-threat home runs are easy for him. Derrick Henry should also help on the ground. 7 In a tumultuous 2023 Eagles season, not even the notoriously level-headed Hurts was immune to mercurial outbursts. But his setup remains elite, as does his propensity for clutch toughness, and a new player like Kellen Moore could reignite aspirations of another title run. 8 The Cowboys are “all in” on pushing him to perform, allowing the veteran to sign a contract one year after another playoff run. But he’s solid enough across the board, with a still-solid supporting cast with CeeDee Lamb and a new left tackle, to find a pricey taker in 2025. 9 He has been criticized recently for his inability to translate early career numbers into big wins. And now his supporting cast has been changed. But the arm is there, and new coach Jim Harbaugh should fix things by prioritizing a tougher ground game. 10 One of the most dazzling watches of late 2023, Love must prove he can hone his inner Brett Favre as a talented pitcher, but a year into his work as Green Bay’s full-time player, he certainly appears to have the moxie for a long time. . term crack. Their young guns also continue to grow. 11 If he’s standing, he could very well remain a top-five player at the position, capable of maximizing the Jets’ playoff-caliber lineup. But there is a lot of mystery here; Not only is Rodgers 40 years old and coming off a lost season due to a serious injury, but he probably hasn’t posted elite marks in three years. 12 In the script and well protected, he is a video game distributor for a high-octane attack. But what’s the limit here, considering Mike McDaniel’s regime is still searching for its first playoff win? That remains a burning question in the fifth year of his career. 13 Perhaps no interlocutor has done more to restore respect in recent years, rewriting his reputation as a courageous figure in the Lions’ return to relevance. Now comes another chance to prove himself, fresh off a Super Bowl appearance that painfully fell short. 14 Under pressure to live up to his big free agent contract following the Falcons’ surprise first-round pick of Michael Penix Jr., Cousins ​​adds much-needed reliability to a surging Atlanta team. At 36 years old and coming off a ruptured Achilles, he still projects as a steady action rifle. 15 It’s hard to find a hotter and colder entry from recent seasons. Lawrence displays all the zeal and physical tools of a former No. 1 pick, but he’s trying to reduce forced throws and miscommunications with a revamped receiving corps now starring speedster Gabe Davis. 16 We saw plenty of Super Bowl-style Stafford in late 2023, with the aging gunslinger rediscovering his trademark fleeting enthusiasm. But we have to remember that he is 36 years old and has a history of injuries. The Rams are still in a strange middle ground of contention and refueling for the long term. 17 Another year, another inevitable gamble by Cleveland, hoping that this time, finally, Watson will be healthy enough – on and off the field – to justify the team’s investment. He shined as a game-extending passer in 2023, but only amid abrupt and persistent injuries. 18 His efficiency predictably dropped after his return as Player of the Year, and the arrival of Sam Howell as the new No. 2 adds an interesting wrinkle under a new coaching team. But Smith still has a working arm and a well-rounded skill group, and his defense should be improved as well. 19 Accepting a one-year prove-it contract as part of the Steelers’ quarterback overhaul, Wilson’s experience makes him a safe bet to open as QB1 over Justin Fields. He’s also prepared for an old-fashioned, playful, action-style attack like the one Arthur Smith is about to deploy. 20 The journeyman has done a lot to boost his stock in 2023, which hasn’t always been a good thing, but it still makes Tampa Bay a difficult and complicated exit. Is he about to go backwards on a team with virtually the same lineup? Perhaps. But he could still be enough to keep this club in the wild card race. 21 Marvin Harrison Jr. finally gives him the No. 1 target on the outside, and his late-2023 strides suggested he was adapting after rehabbing injuries. But for all his athletic gifts, Murray is still trying to establish consistency through the air, and Arizona remains in rebuild mode. 22 Here’s your sleeper for a great escape. Levis is violent, like an even more reckless version of Josh Allen. But the Titans have prioritized getting him immediate help on offense and on the wing so he has a chance to stay healthier and put that ultra-toned arm to work in an open division. 23 Each and every rookie is a projection, even the No. 1 overall pick. But Williams actually has a quality supporting cast from the start, unlike Justin Fields before him. Experienced vets like DJ Moore and Keenan Allen should help lighten some of the load as he debuts his heralded arm. 24 When healthy, he was a huge fireworks display as a rookie, featuring constant mobility and a huge arm. But he was hit multiple times in just four games, making him a big unknown. 25 Unlike Caleb Williams, McCarthy isn’t even guaranteed to start in Week 1, with Sam Darnold also in tow. But he has arguably the best situation of any rookie signal-caller, deep in Kevin O’Connell’s offense with Pro Bowl-caliber talent everywhere. He has a path to immediate success. 26 Entering his 11th year, Carr has proven he knows his way around the short area attack. He also took a beating in his Saints debut. It’s hard to predict anything other than another unpredictable flirtation. 27 It’s possible that Drake Maye, this year’s third overall pick, could get the nod in Week 1. But Brissett knows the system, and what he lacks in flashy tools, he sometimes makes up for with toughness. 28 His combination of electric mobility and a solid, veteran-filled supporting cast could very well mean an easier transition to the NFL than other rookies. But his sturdy frame also hasn’t yet withstood pressure in the NFL. 29 Aidan O’Connell will also have a legitimate opportunity to retain QB1 duties after a decent interim period in 2023. Minshew has been more useful than special, but he has proven grit and mobility. 30 Sean Payton and company are talking about Nix’s NFL readiness after a conservative but effective run at Oregon. He actually has a decent setup in Denver, all things considered. But only time will tell. 31 It will be difficult for Young, last year’s No. 1 pick, no to take a step forward after an often unhappy debut. New head coach Dave Canales should help, along with a revamped receiving corps. 32 The Giants have reportedly dabbled in replacing their rehab investment, whose ball security issues returned behind a porous line in 2023. Perhaps Malik Nabers can restore their fortunes.