Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0)

Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0) I'm going to give my initial rankings now, and update it every few weeks. I am taking into consideration the opening games of the various prospects, but a lot of the thought process for this list is based on my preseason views. So, here's my current ranking: 1. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina If we're looking for a Matthew Stafford type QB, Sellers isn't our guy. If we want a Josh Allen type, that's what I see in Sellers. I think Snead and McVay are ready, and perhaps eager, to explore what the Rams' offense would look like with a true dual-threat QB. Sellers had a nice start against VaTech. 2. Drew Allar, Penn State Allar is more of the prototypical passer. He has great size and arm talent and will enter the NFL with a ton of experience. Looking forward to seeing how he performs against some tough opponents this year. 3. Arch Manning, Texas This is a deferral ranking, meaning that I don't personally see Manning as a top prospect yet, but I'm deferring to those who do. That will only last so long, however, if the on field performance does not improve. Certainly, he looks the part from a size perspective. 4. Cade Klubnik, Clemson I'm weary of successful college QBs who don't look like NFL QBs. While there are certainly exceptions, smaller QBs often struggle. Still, Klubnik is a good athlete and has a strong body of work, so I'm still interested in seeing how he progresses this year. 5. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU Nussmeier shares the size issues that concern me with Klubnik, and he lacks the same overall athleticism. He'll have plenty of opportunities to convince me he's a franchise QB playing against top competition. I'll be watching! The next bunch: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana; Sam Leavitt, Arizona State; Carson Beck, Miami Conclusion: I'm excited about Sellers and Allar at this point as possible first round targets. The rest need to show me more.https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183238#msg-1183238Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:34:23 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183344#msg-1183344 I admit it. Jimmy G was at the top of my listhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183344#msg-1183344 NewMexicoRam RamsFootballFans.comWed, 03 Sep 2025 10:21:30 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183343#msg-1183343 Re: That brings up an interesting thoughthttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183343#msg-1183343 AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comWed, 03 Sep 2025 10:14:06 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183342#msg-1183342 Re: Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183342#msg-1183342 AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comWed, 03 Sep 2025 10:12:56 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183338#msg-1183338 Re: That brings up an interesting thoughthttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183338#msg-1183338 AlbaNY_Ram RamsFootballFans.comWed, 03 Sep 2025 08:22:31 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183330#msg-1183330 Re: Cleveland and Dallas both have those 2 #1's as well....https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183330#msg-1183330 LaDoc RamsFootballFans.comWed, 03 Sep 2025 05:07:52 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183325#msg-1183325 Re: Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183325#msg-1183325
My impressions:

Arch looked like crap. His first big-time start in a super-tough environment. Mechanics and accuracy both looked bad. Big-time TD throw. Hard to say how he'll look a year or two or three from now, but he looks nowhere near close to NFL ready. I'd be shocked if he went pro after only one season as a starter.

Klubnik was meh, overall unimpressive.

Nussmeier was by far the best of the 3 QB's I watched. Nice touch on the short and intermediate throws. A gamer with moxie. Concerned that he is on the shorter side at 6'1" and he doesn't have a cannon either. But he looks to be a solid NFL QB.

Overall: we as Rams fans have been spoiled by having the #1 overall QB the last 7 or 8 years. Stafford for sure of course, but Goff had a ton of natural talent as well.]]> XXXIVwin RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 23:29:13 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183319#msg-1183319 Re: Rocco!https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183319#msg-1183319
Gronowski, is at Iowa , but yea , he had kind of a rough start

we'll see how he does , or both do this weekend]]> IowaRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 20:47:08 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183318#msg-1183318 Rocco!https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183318#msg-1183318 Deadpool RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 20:37:58 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183317#msg-1183317 Re: Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183317#msg-1183317 IowaRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 20:09:43 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183316#msg-1183316 Re: Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183316#msg-1183316
Can't put my finger on who Allar reminds me of... Somebody.... But he's a big dude.]]> ScRAM RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 19:47:28 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183311#msg-1183311 That brings up an interesting thoughthttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183311#msg-1183311 NewMexicoRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 19:39:16 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183303#msg-1183303 Cleveland and Dallas both have those 2 #1's as well....https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183303#msg-1183303

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... is that, when the 2026 draft rolls around, there will be at least 3 QBs who are consensus first round/franchise potential QBs. If the Rams can get a guy like that with their current first round capital (their own pick and Atlanta's), that would be great, as it would not reduce our resources for future years.

My guess is both Dallas and Cleveland are picking higher than the Rams with their original #1`s.

Browns will most likely get the QB of their choice.

I prefer not to see the Rams settle for a QB that wasn`t their target. Does that mean they possibly give up A LOT more than we would like to see them get ahead of the Browns? If they do, lets pray he pans out!]]> PaulButcher59 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 18:48:45 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183259#msg-1183259 My hope...https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183259#msg-1183259 AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 13:24:56 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183256#msg-1183256 Generational talent.https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183256#msg-1183256
Caleb Williams was called by some a general talent. Or the best QB prospect to come out in the previous 2 years. Not so much.

Anthony Richardson, Trey Lance were supposed to be generational talents. As was Trevor Lawrence. Not so much.

Arch Manning was a generational talent... until last week's game.

QB is such a crap shoot. You just don't know what you have until you draft them, develop them, and then turn them loose.]]> RockRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 13:21:56 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183249#msg-1183249 Re: Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183249#msg-1183249
Also, without the pedigree like Manning, we don't need to be trading away the future to get one of these guys.

I would say just our first 2 picks to move up and maybe only trade up to 5th or so and take whichever one is still there.

If they are not "generational talent", then they are just a rookie who can ride the pine for a year and learn the system.

I mean, look at Calib Williams and Trevor Lawrence. Probably the 2 most hyped and so far average (at best). (not to mention Shedeur)

Yet there are Jaden Daniels and Bo Nix's out there succeeding. Could be system and coaching, but just saying, it's a crapshoot.]]> kw13 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 13:04:09 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183247#msg-1183247 Thanks for the analysishttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183247#msg-1183247 NewMexicoRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 12:51:46 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183242#msg-1183242 Heard rumors that Snead was at the SC game this week….https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183242#msg-1183242

There may be as many as 5 QB’s in this years draft that would be higher rated than last years number one QB

Good year to have two first round picks if you need a QB :beercan]]> Rampage2k RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 12:21:32 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183238#msg-1183238 Av's QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 1.0)https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1183238,1183238#msg-1183238
So, here's my current ranking:

1. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
If we're looking for a Matthew Stafford type QB, Sellers isn't our guy. If we want a Josh Allen type, that's what I see in Sellers. I think Snead and McVay are ready, and perhaps eager, to explore what the Rams' offense would look like with a true dual-threat QB. Sellers had a nice start against VaTech.

2. Drew Allar, Penn State
Allar is more of the prototypical passer. He has great size and arm talent and will enter the NFL with a ton of experience. Looking forward to seeing how he performs against some tough opponents this year.

3. Arch Manning, Texas
This is a deferral ranking, meaning that I don't personally see Manning as a top prospect yet, but I'm deferring to those who do. That will only last so long, however, if the on field performance does not improve. Certainly, he looks the part from a size perspective.

4. Cade Klubnik, Clemson
I'm weary of successful college QBs who don't look like NFL QBs. While there are certainly exceptions, smaller QBs often struggle. Still, Klubnik is a good athlete and has a strong body of work, so I'm still interested in seeing how he progresses this year.

5. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
Nussmeier shares the size issues that concern me with Klubnik, and he lacks the same overall athleticism. He'll have plenty of opportunities to convince me he's a franchise QB playing against top competition. I'll be watching!

The next bunch: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana; Sam Leavitt, Arizona State; Carson Beck, Miami

Conclusion: I'm excited about Sellers and Allar at this point as possible first round targets. The rest need to show me more.]]> AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comTue, 02 Sep 2025 12:11:09 -0400