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Ranking 20 college football QBs with best chance to succeed in NFL

By Andrew Miller

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans throws the ball to score a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 5, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans throws the ball to score a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 5, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Louisville Cardinals speaks after being named the 82nd Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner during the 2016 Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Best Buy Theater on December 10, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Todd Van Emst – Pool/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Louisville Cardinals speaks after being named the 82nd Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner during the 2016 Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Best Buy Theater on December 10, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Todd Van Emst – Pool/Getty Images) /

Can Lamar Jackson translate his game to the NFL level and become a true franchise quarterback? That’s the biggest storyline to follow up on until Jackson begins his NFL career, whether that will begin in 2018 or 2019 (more likely that he declares for the 2018 NFL Draft). Jackson’s polarizing athleticism and ability to make defenders miss brings memories of Michael Vick, Russell Wilson, and Robert Griffin III (before the injury).

So far, Jackson has been able to stay healthy. Taking too much burden on his own shoulders and not trusting his teammates to help out is the biggest negative. Selfless play and overall awareness need improvement before Jackson’s considered a true number one quarterback in the NFL.

It’s easy to get caught up in the 51 total touchdowns that Jackson posted in 2016 on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy. Yet, college stats don’t always translate to the NFL level and Jackson needs to work on his consistency inside the pocket.

Jackson does have the potential to be a consistent producer at the NFL level and he no doubt has the talent to compete. Trust in his teammates and teamwork need to progress entering his junior season with Louisville.

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