2013 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings

(SportsIllustrated.com)

1.  Tyler Wilson - Arkansas

Many people have Matt Barkley as the top QB in this year's class, but I'm not buying that at the moment.  Wilson is more athletic and has a better arm than Barkley.  Barkley's statistics are a little better but remember that Wilson competes in the SEC West and has only a year of experience.  Scouts will get to see what Wilson is made of this year as he has a new coach and a new group of receivers.

2.  Matt Barkley - USC

The best quarterback and the best overall player according to many experts is Barkley.  Although I have him below Wilson, Barkley is a more polished NFL prospect.  He has been the starting QB at USC since his freshman year and could have pushed Robert Griffin for the #2 pick if he would have left for the Draft.  Barkley's greatest strengths are his intangibles, leadership, and overall character.

3.  Logan Thomas* - Virginia Tech

The junior quarterback has been compared to the likes of Cam Newton, Josh Freeman, Tim Tebow, and Robert Griffin.  Thomas isn't on that level right now, but with an elite physique (6'6 and over m260 pounds) he could end up being the top pick in the Draft.  Thomas is a freak athlete and is "raw", but has tremendous upside.

4.  Tyler Bray* - Tennessee

Bray and Thomas are alike in that they both aren't finished products.  Bray has ideal height at 6'6 and an absolute cannon for an arm.  Bray isn't close to the being the overall athlete that Thomas is (Bray needs to add a lot of bulk), but is the better passer.  Like Thomas, Bray could end up being the top selection if he has a great season and improves his maturity (been compared to Matt Leinart).

5.  Landry Jones - Oklahoma

Landry Jones, I believe, will be a solid quarterback in the NFL.  He is a low ceiling, high floor type of guy.  Jones has been a winner at Oklahoma, but he has struggled at times especially after losing Ryan Broyles last year.  If he can improve his decision making, Jones can make himself a top 15 pick.