QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE 2025 NFL Draft

2025 QUARTERBACKS WITH THE QUICKEST RELEASE

Quick release is a critical attribute for quarterbacks to evade oncoming rushes and deliver the ball with precision under pressure. Quarterbacks like Dan Marino, who played for the Miami Dolphins, and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers are renowned for their lightning-fast release speeds that have repeatedly left defenses scrambling to adjust. Such an ability not only reduces the chances of sacks but also ensures that the play continues fluidly, giving the receivers more opportunities to make plays.

In the analysis below, we delve into the mechanics of current collegiate quarterbacks who are distinguishing themselves with their rapid release. By examining metrics such as time-to-throw, release velocity, and completion rate under pressure, we can gain insights into how these signal-callers leverage their quick arm actions to maintain an edge on the field. These statistics not only highlight the technical proficiency of these athletes but also underscore the strategic advantage of a quick release in the fast-paced nature of the game.

2025 Quarterbacks ranked by RELEASE SPEED

RANK Player Pos Team RELEASE SHORT MEDIUM LONG RUSH/SCRAMBLE Rating
1

Carson
Beck

QB
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
97 89 95 95 72
90.6
2

Quinn
Ewers

QB
Texas   Mascot
Texas Mascot
96 81 91 94 66
87.7
3

Garrett
Nussmeier

QB
LSU   Mascot
LSU Mascot
94 77 77 89 68
85.7
4

Shedeur
Sanders

QB
Colorado   Mascot
Colorado Mascot
88 88 97 100 64
91.1
5

Conner
Weigman

QB
Texas A&M   Mascot
Texas A&M Mascot
86 75 84 81 73
85.4
6

Noah
Fifita

QB
Arizona   Mascot
Arizona Mascot
86 76 85 75 52
83.8
7

Drew
Allar

QB
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
85 80 84 81 83
86.0
8

Dillon
Gabriel

QB
Oregon   Mascot
Oregon Mascot
85 83 90 95 79
85.1
9

Will
Howard

QB
Ohio State   Mascot
Ohio State Mascot
85 72 77 81 78
81.1
10

Sam
Huard

QB
Cal Poly   Mascot
Cal Poly Mascot
84 72 75 88 53
61.8
11

Tyler
Van Dyke

QB
Wisconsin   Mascot
Wisconsin Mascot
84 74 78 88 51
77.3
12

Graham
Mertz

QB
Florida   Mascot
Florida Mascot
83 73 81 87 53
75.6
13

Riley
Leonard

QB
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
82 66 70 78 83
84.6
14

Cameron
Rising

QB
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
82 69 69 69 70
69.8
15

Ty
Thompson

QB
Tulane   Mascot
Tulane Mascot
82 60 68 31 58
60.6
16

Jalon
Daniels

QB
Kansas   Mascot
Kansas Mascot
82 77 85 77 65
78.0
17

DJ
Uiagalelei

QB
Florida State   Mascot
Florida State Mascot
81 70 68 84 74
75.8
18

Kyle
McCord

QB
Syracuse   Mascot
Syracuse Mascot
81 67 64 85 58
62.4
19

Jaxson
Dart

QB
Mississippi   Mascot
Mississippi Mascot
81 81 88 92 79
84.3
20

Will
Rogers

QB
Washington   Mascot
Washington Mascot
81 65 69 83 50
69.0