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25 Best college football quarterbacks for 2016

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Oct 31, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of the 2015 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of the 2015 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
  • Career Stats: 1,840 passing yards, 12 TDs, 8 Ints
  • 2015 Stats: 1,840 passing yards, 12 TDs, 8 Ints

Lamar Jackson had a little bit of an up and down freshman season but overall he played very well, particularly in the Music City Bowl against Texas A&M. In that game, Jackson went 12-26 for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jackson also rushed for 226 yards and added another two touchdowns on the ground.

That game alone proved the type of talent that Jackson has and has to have Head coach Bobby Petrine excited for the 2016 season.

Jackson has to improve his passing game in order to eventually move up this list, but 2015 was his freshman season. Jackson should make strides in the passing game in 2016.

Louisville will have weapons around Jackson. The receivers are tall and fast. The Cardinals also return three offensive line starters which should provide a protection boost for Jackson.

Next: No. 22 Zach Terrell

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