Ranking the 11 best QB prospects since 2023: How do Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders stack up?

We are entering a golden era of quarterback play in the NFL, with nine quarterback prospects drafted in the first round since 2023. Though the draft has been littered with hits and misses on Day 1, the emergence of Jayden Daniels, CJ Stroud and Bo Nix as turnaround specialists has encouraged the NFL scouting community to invest heavily in the position to transform a downtrodden franchise into a playoff contender. 

With Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders set to enter the league as marquee prospects with franchise quarterback potential, it is the perfect time to re-rank the top QBs since 2023 to see how the duo stacks up against the NFL's newest QB1s. After reviewing my notes and old scouting reports, here is how I'd rank the league's top signal-callers from the three latest draft classes. 

11. Anthony Richardson , Florida 
No. 4 overall pick in 2023 by the Colts

The workout warrior dazzled scouts as a freak athlete with exceptional talent and tools. Though his production and performance as a collegian did not match his potential, evaluators were willing to roll on the 6-foot-4, 245-pounder with 4.43 speed and limitless range as a passer. In a league where "run-around" playmakers like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have earned MVP honors, Richardson's superhero talents made him one of the draft board's biggest "boom-or-bust" prospects. 

10. Bo Nix , Oregon
No. 12 overall pick in 2024 by the Broncos

Despite a spectacular two-year run at Oregon that showcased his talents as an efficient rhythm passer with pinpoint accuracy, scouts questioned Nix's ability to transform into a high-end starter after witnessing his woes as a legacy QB1 at Auburn. Though Nix showed significant improvement throughout a five-year journey that