Four College Quarterbacks who Could Help Turn Your Dynasty Teams Around

We are at the point of the season – and for some teams, perhaps well beyond said point – where teams both real and fantasy are looking forward to the off-season and a time when they can brew up a fresh batch of hope. Nothing revitalizes a team faster than seeing their record quickly revert to 0-0 as they eye moves which can help them boost the left side of the column while diminishing the right.

For NFL teams and superflex managers, hope often comes from eyeing the next group of quarterbacks set to hit the NFL. A promising young quarterback is a rising tide that lifts all boats, making even the most cynical buoyant, at least for a short period. Below, we will look at some quarterbacks who can delight fans and fantasy managers.

Cam Ward, Miami

In a quarterback class rife with uncertainty, Cam Ward has emerged as the favorite to be first off the board, if barely. Ward has had a fascinating journey, starting at Incarnate Word before transferring to Washington State and finally landing at Miami after flirting with the 2024 draft.

His decision has paid off, as he has the Hurricanes in position to make the first expanded playoff and has become a Heisman contender along the way. Ward’s confident and aggressive style is fun to watch, yet also adds some warts to his profile. He has so much swagger and trust in his arm it can lead to problematic throws, and his accuracy can often leave much to be desired.

On the flip side, his self-assuredness will help him handle the inevitable bumps in the road at the NFL level and some of the YOLO instincts we see from the likes of Jameis Winston just make the game more fun. Ward will be undeterred by his negative plays and will get off the mat and go back to work, an admirable trait for a young quarterback. Most importantly, Ward has gotten better each season in college and has physical traits and makeup you just cannot teach. He would likely be QB4 or lower in the 2024 class, but the 2025 class is wide open. Even if he is not ranked as a Top 10 type of talent in the draft, he is a good bet to go in the Top 10 picks given the annual need at the position and his very tangible upside.

Best Team Fits: CLE, NO, SEA

Current Superflex Ranking: 2

Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Shedeur Sanders is already a superstar despite never having played a down of professional football. Much is due to having a celebrity father, but the shadow of Deion should not obscure the talent Shedeur possesses. As a pure thrower, Sanders may be best in class. He is a pinpoint passer who throws with great touch and anticipation. Sanders in a clean pocket is a quarterback who can eviscerate a defense either via the big play or death by a thousand cuts.

Sanders is seldom perturbed in the pocket, though it can play as a negative. Much will be made of the number of sacks he takes, a number that cannot be attributed solely to the offensive line in front of him. It helps him avoid turnovers but few things can derail drives like a sack. Sanders has solid mobility yet is not going to torment defenses with his legs, perhaps exacerbating issues if he is not playing on time within the offense.

The Sanders family looks likely to engineer their own draft process, which may turn some teams off. As a talent, however, Sanders has first-round tools and a safe floor. The question is where his upside lies. Teams swinging for the fences will likely prefer Ward or a few others in this class.

Best Team Fits: TEN/PIT/LV

Current Superflex Ranking: 4

Jalen Milroe, Alabama

It feels like Jalen Milroe has had multiple collegiate careers during his time at Alabama. Often viewed as a backup option to more prized recruit Ty Simpson, Milroe nonetheless won the starting job before the 2023 season. He then saw himself benched in the midst of offensive struggles, retaking the job after other Tide quarterbacks fell flat in his stead. Once he took the job back, he never looked back, becoming one of the nation’s best dual-threat quarterbacks and a legitimate NFL prospect.

Sticking with Alabama despite Nick Saban’s retirement, Milroe has been as good as ever in 2024. His passing efficiency is up, and he has looked like a natural fit within new head coach Kalen DeBoer’s offense. His rapid improvement as a passer has helped marry his passing skills with his electric skills as a runner. From a fantasy perspective, you could argue Milroe’s upside dwarfs any other quarterback in this class due to the value his legs will provide from day one.

As Milroe’s growth as a passer continues, his draft hype should continue to build. He has the option to return to Alabama in 2025, but this may be the perfect time to strike within an uneven draft class.

Best Team Fits: NYG/PIT/NYJ

Current Superflex Ranking: 6

Garrett Nussmeier, LSU

A late arrival to the party, Garrett Nussmeier’s performance at LSU has him garnering first-round buzz. His lack of experience could lead him back to LSU for one last ride, but his stock is making moves.

If you enjoy arrogant passers (not a pejorative) Nussmeier is for you. He is fearless, chucking dots all over the field while navigating the pocket without much regard for rushers flooding his personal space. The gunslinger mentality will thrill some and turn others off, but it is Nussmeier’s style, and his aggressiveness is generally a positive.

Nussmeier’s combination of arm talent and underrated athleticism give him first-round traits, even if the film can at times leave you wanting. He may be best served returning to school, but he would be a fun addition to this class.

Best Team Fits: TEN/NYG/NO

Current Superflex Ranking: 16

Looking Ahead

Penn State’s Drew Allar is technically eligible to declare, but he seems like a prime candidate to return to Happy Valley – collect some NIL money – and round out his game. Allar is a massive quarterback with tools for days, but he often leaves you wanting more.

Arch Manning has the bloodlines and his cameos in place of an injured Quinn Ewers have been mostly positive. Teams will love his pedigree and polish, and he is an early candidate to go first overall in 2026.

Nico Iamaleava is a unique athlete and will have plenty of time to build on his incredible traits within Josh Heupel’s offense. If anyone is to challenge Arch Manning at the top of their class, Iamaleava is a good bet.

You do not want to just hit the fast-forward button, but 2026 has the early look of a potentially special class and is likely to make 2025 look rather mundane. It does not, however, mean 2025 has zero to offer. The class could offer another infusion of quarterback talent which Superflex managers desperately crave.