After a stint in Miami in 2024, Tyler Huntley returned to the Ravens as a more viable backup option behind Lamar Jackson. He played in four games and started two, throwing for 426 yards, two touchdowns, a 103.1 passer rating, and completing 77.6% of his passes. He looked best in the short passing game where he could get the ball out quickly and let their playmakers work. Huntley is a functional backup quarterback and a spot starter with a capped/limited ceiling.

Tua Tagovailoa is coming off a tumultuous season with the Dolphins. He threw a career-high 15 interceptions, and his decision-making was questionable. He struggled to come off progressions quickly, resulting in being late to his next read. Tagovailoa's game is predicated on quick processing, throwing with timing, and anticipation to defeat opposing defensive coverages. Last season, he showed he still has those attributes. When he is protected and in-rhythm, Tagovailoa can be a surgically accurate passer.

Malik Willis is a more polished version of himself after sitting and learning behind an established starter. Subbing into the lineup after Jordan Love went down, Willis displayed his arm talent, accuracy, and dynamic athleticism as a ball carrier. His rushing ability adds another element to the offensive playbook: QB keepers, power, and more. Willis is effective and efficient working off play action. He has good ball fakes to hold off linebackers and uses his eyes to manipulate deep-coverage defenders. Willis is a question mark as a long-term starter with only three starts in the last two seasons. Despite the success he showed on the field, he wasn't exposed to many true dropback passing sets. He has a lot to prove this season.

Michael Penix Jr. 's 2025 season was cut short by an ACL tear that required surgery. Before suffering the injury, his on-field play was inconsistent. Penix Jr possesses the arm strength to drive the ball into tighter windows and to power it downfield. He excels at attacking the short areas of the field, while his success in the intermediate areas varies. The issue he has to overcome is deep-ball accuracy. Penix Jr. still does not fully engage his footwork to step into his throws and will launch passes from a flat-footed base, resulting in inaccurate throws downfield. His overall accuracy wanes, leaving yards and potential points on the field. Adding another injury to his lengthy history, there's a lot Penix Jr has to overcome to be viewed as a franchise quarterback long-term.

Tanner McKee has played in four games and started two since joining the Eagles in 2024. He offers great size/frame for the quarterback position and arm talent to make more than enough NFL-caliber throws. McKee throws with good touch over the heads of underneath defenders. He throws with anticipation and sees things quicker than expected for a backup QB with little playing experience in the NFL. McKee struggled in the pocket under pressure, as he is not a nimble-footed or dynamic athlete capable of evading it quickly. He is a bit of a throwback pocket passer with elite height in the pocket and the potential to be a long-term starter in the NFL.

Geno Smith is coming off a disappointing season and a rough two-year stretch. He has turned the ball over at an alarming rate (32 INTs) in that span. He hasn't declined physically or with accuracy. He can still drive the ball well and drop passes in the bucket. His issues stem from being under heavy pressure, If protected, he's capable of being a solid starter.

Jacoby Brissett is a 10-year veteran and a good bridge quarterback. In 12 starts last season, he threw for over 3,300 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. The Cardinals' quarterback brought stability and effectiveness to their passing offense. His play allowed the organization to evaluate the receiving corps, though it did not produce many wins.

The 2025 first overall pick displayed immense physical talent during his rookie campaign. Cam Ward made the unbelievable splash plays once the defense forced him to play off-script, creating second and even third-reaction throwing opportunities. He has great pocket strength to fight through contact and extend plays. Ward's accuracy waned the further he threw down the field. His decision-making and anticipation of throws from true dropback sets were lacking. That said, it appeared the game began to slow down for Ward late in the season. He began to make more routine reads and throws from the pocket. He has immense potential and upside, but his flashes need to become routine plays from the pocket.

Waiting a few games behind an established veteran quarterback served Jaxson Dart well during his rookie season. The former first-round pick started 12 games and showcased his prowess as a quick-game passer combined with his plus-level athleticism. Dart established himself as a running/scrambling threat last season. His pocket mobility and backfield creativity help him evade the defensive pass rush for second-reaction throws. As a passer, his game is to quickly read the action and make the right decision from the pocket. He is a vertical climber in the pocket but will drift backwards to buy time for routes to develop, facing heavy defensive pressure. Dart must protect himself more when running the football. He was evaluated for a head injury multiple times last season. He missed two games for an official concussion, diagnosed after facing the Chicago Bears.

2025 was the best year of Bryce Young's career. He threw for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, all career highs. He filled the role of a game manager well for Dave Canales' offense. He is a quick processor and an accurate passer—displayed that when protected. Physically, Young is underwhelming and limited. His height inside of muddy pockets and lack of arm talent limit his ceiling and make it more difficult for him to become a franchise-altering quarterback.

Tyler Shough's rookie season began by sitting behind Spencer Rattler for nine games. He received his first extensive game action against the Buccaneers in Week 8. Shough's first start wasn't smooth, facing the Los Angeles Rams, but he found his footing beginning with the Carolina Panthers on the road and showed why the Saints selected him with the 40th pick in the draft. Shough displayed good pocket presence and mobility as the edges crashed in. He was impressive working off play action concepts from under center, throwing with timing, anticipation, and accuracy. Shough's mechanics were sound, throwing from a strong and leveled base inside the pocket. Some decision-making under pressure and using his eyes to move defenders will need to improve, but the future is bright based on his rookie film.