MATT CORRAL, OLE MISS — 15 Ole Miss QB Matt Corral (Photo: Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire, Getty)Coming out of Long Beach (Calif.) Poly, Corral was a four-star prospect in Ole Miss’ 2018 recruiting class. Corral took over as the full-time starter for the Rebels in 2020 and threw for 3,337 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2020, but also had 14 interceptions. Corral cut way down on his turnover issues in 2021, though. Corral threw for 3,349 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2021, and just five interceptions, taking Ole Miss to the Sugar Bowl and played in the game, despite facing possible injury. KENNY PICKETT, PITTSBURGH — 17 Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty)Pickett could be a strong pick as the next quarterback for an NFL team that is looking to start a new era under center. A three-star prospect in the 2017 recruiting class, Pickett threw for more than 2,000 yards three times in his career, including two times over 3,000. Last season, Pickett had the best year of his career, completing 67.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards, 42 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. DESMOND RIDDER, CINCINNATI — 19 MOBILE, AL - FEBRUARY 02: National quarterback Desmond Ridder of Cincinnati (9) during the Reese's Senior Bowl practice session on February 2, 2002 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo: Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire, Getty)Ridder was just a three-star in the 2017 recruiting class and did not hold a long list of major offers. Ridder threw for over 2,100 yards in his first three years at Cincinnati and then posted the best numbers of his career when the lights were shining brightest. Ridder completed 64.9% of his passes for 3,334 yards, 30 touchdowns and just eight interceptions in 2021. Ridder took the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff after that season. CARSON STRONG, NEVADA — 22 BOISE, ID - October 2: Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Carson Strong (12) throws a pass during a college football game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the Boise State Broncos on October 2, 2021, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID. (Photo: Tyler Ingham/Icon Sportswire, Getty)Early in the 2021 season, some talked about Strong as a possible No. 1 overall pick. Strong was a three-star in the 2018 recruiting class but his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame has benefitted his game. Strong threw for over 2,000 yards in each 2019 and 2020, but erupted in 2021. Strong threw for 4,175 yards, 36 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season. Strong also completed 70.1% of his passes. MALIK WILLIS, LIBERTY — 32 MOBILE, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 18: Malik Willis #7 of the Liberty Flames runs with the ball during the LendingTree Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo: Jonathan Bachman, Getty)A three-star prospect in the 2017 recruiting class, Willis started his college career at Auburn and was there for two seasons. But after seeing minimal action in those seasons, Willis transferred to Liberty. In both 2020 and 2021, Willis threw for over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns. In 2021, Willis completed 61.1% of his passes for 2,857 yards and 27 touchdowns, becoming one of the most explosive players in the sport. SAM HOWELL, NORTH CAROLINA — 34 ATLANTA, GA SEPTEMBER 25: North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) rolls out to pass the ball during the NCAA football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on September 25th, 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire, Getty)A four-star prospect in the 2019 recruiting class, Howell threw for over 3,000 yards in all three seasons with the Tar Heels and never threw for double-digit interceptions in a season. In his final year at North Carolina, Howell completed 62.5% of his passes for 3,056 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Howell landed Third Team All-ACC honors in 2019 and then Second Team All-ACC honors in 2020. BAILEY ZAPPE, WESTERN KENTUCKY — 35 BOCA RATON, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 18: Bailey Zappe #4 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers celebrates after setting the all-time single season passing record against the Appalachian State Mountaineers during the second quarter of the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo: Michael Reaves, Getty)3COMMENTSZappe transferred into Western Kentucky from Houston Baptist ahead of the 2021 season. Despite not being in the system for long, Zappe had a stellar 2021 season. Zappe completed 69.2% of his passes for 5,967 yards and 62 touchdowns in 2021. Zappe was the Conference USA MVP and First Team All-CUSA. Zappe’s numbers broke the yardage record set by B.J. Symons in 2003 (5,833 yards) and Joe Burrow for touchdowns in a season set in 2019 (60).
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Depends on the level of competition but Carson Strong could be another Josh Allen. I would take him in a lower round to back up my starting QB.