Rookie QB Class Exceeding Hype So Far in Preseason

Draft status and talent are only a portion of why a young quarterback succeeds or fails at the NFL level. Oftentimes, the situation dictates which direction the young man travels. A highway of broken former first-rounders can be found based on how they were set up to fail at the onset of their careers,

Houston Texans Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud couldn't help rookie OT Aireontae Ersery's mindset while he's learning two positions in camp.

The stakes are high in Tennessee. The Titans invested the No. 1 pick in Ward as the answer to the quarterback problems that have plagued the franchise since the conclusion of the Steve McNair era in 2005. They want to see this competitive fire from Ward, as they also do from their defensive leader.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will still be the starter for the New York Giants despite the sizzling start for rookie Jaxson Dart.

Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel will start for the Cleveland Browns in Saturday's preseason game at Philadelphia, the team announced.

And for context, this is based on six points for passing touchdowns, one point for every 25 yards passing, and minus-2 points for each interception, as well as one point for every 10 yards rushing. Hopefully, these tiers can help with any draft decisions you have to make this year.

The Eagles will be facing a rookie quarterback in Saturday's preseason game vs. the Cleveland Browns. But it won't be Shedeur Sanders.