Georgia's Carson Beck Tops College Football QB Power Rankings as Spring Practices Begin
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As college football teams gear up for spring practices, all eyes are on the quarterbacks who will lead their respective programs. In the latest QB Power Rankings, Georgia's Carson Beck takes the top spot, followed closely by a talented group of signal callers.
Beck, the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs, aims to make a strong impact this season after narrowly missing out on a College Football Playoff berth last year. Despite falling to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, Beck showcased his skills by throwing for over 4,000 total yards, completing over 70% of his passes, and averaging 9.5 yards per attempt. With these impressive numbers, Beck returns as the leader of the Bulldogs' offense and will play a pivotal role in their pursuit of a national title.
Following Beck in the rankings is Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers. Ewers guided the Longhorns to a Big 12 title and a playoff appearance last season and will face new challenges as Texas transitions to the SEC. However, with a talented supporting cast around him, Ewers will look to continue his success in the 2024 season.
Noah Fifita, the Arizona Wildcats' quarterback, made a bold move by choosing to remain with Arizona and his top receiver Tetairoa McMillan instead of following his coach to Washington. Fifita's impressive performance last season, where he took over the starting role after an injury to Jayden de Laura, earned him a spot in the power rankings. He will be a key figure in Arizona's push to make a statement in the wide-open Big 12 conference.
Jaxson Dart of the Ole Miss Rebels and Shedeur Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes round out the top five in the QB Power Rankings. Dart proved himself as a dual-threat last season, accounting for 3,753 total yards and 31 touchdowns. With an offense loaded with talent, Dart and the Rebels have high hopes for an SEC title and a playoff berth in the new 12-team format.
Sanders, despite facing ups and downs last season, caught attention with his talent at Colorado. However, he will need to improve his decision-making and avoid sacks, as he was sacked 49 times in the previous campaign. Sanders aims to make a strong comeback and showcase his abilities in the coming season.
Other notable quarterbacks mentioned in the QB Power Rankings include Riley Leonard of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Will Howard of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Kyron Drones of the Virginia Tech Hokies, Dillon Gabriel of the Oregon Ducks, and Jalen Milroe of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
These rankings reflect the current atmosphere and expectations as spring practices get underway. However, there is still much football to be played before the official start of the fall season. As teams continue their preparations, it will be interesting to see how these quarterbacks evolve and whether new contenders will emerge.
As the countdown to the 2022 college football season continues, fans are eagerly awaiting the electrifying performances that these top-ranked quarterbacks will deliver on the field.