The future college football quarterbacks in the 2022 recruiting class might be one of the best groups we've seen in recent memory. This is a class in which the quarterbacks collectively have more physical tools than any other.
Given the fact most of these prospects have not had the opportunity to play a lot of football amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still a lot of development ahead.
That isn't necessarily a negative, as this is a raw but extremely talented class with a high ceiling for potential.
If they are able to refine their skills, we see them resembling some of today's top college football quarterbacks. Here is a look at the quarterbacks in the Class of 2022.
Pocket-passing quarterbacks
Quinn Ewers
Southlake Carroll High School (Texas)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 1
Uncommitted
Ewers is mentally and physically mature beyond his years. The top-ranked junior in the country, Ewers has the intangibles of a future leader and the arm strength and accuracy of an elite quarterback prospect. He shows much poise and confidence for a player as young as he is. Ewers has a feel for anticipation and can find the open target.
College comparison: Kedon Slovis, USC
Maalik Murphy
Junipero Serra High School (California)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking:: 16
Uncommitted
A 6-foot-5, 210-pound quarterback, Murphy has a strong arm. He does have a bit of a long delivery when throwing the ball, but when he does throw, he can really drive it downfield and fit it into tight windows. He also is a pocket passer who is talented enough to evade the rush and extend plays.
College comparison: D.J. Uiagalelei, Clemson
Tanner Bailey
Gordo High School (Alabama)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 102
Uncommitted
Bailey has a chance to be really good at the next level. He's polished and poised, and he will only continue to grow and get bigger. He's accurate and knows how to anticipate the pass rush. He doesn't hold onto the football for long and still has good vision from inside the pocket. Bailey has as much upside as anyone in the class.
College comparison: Kyle Trask, Florida
A.J. Duffy
Rancho Verde High School (California)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 126
Uncommitted
Duffy has good poise and a strong feel for the pocket. A 6-2, 210-pound junior, he is really advanced physically for his age. He has a strong arm and is a good deep-ball passer. Duffy has good feet and can make plays on the run as well.
College comparison: Kellen Mond, Texas A&M
Dual-threat quarterbacks
Jacurri Brown
Lowndes High School (Georgia)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 20
Uncommitted
Brown, a 6-4, 210-pound quarterback, plays with tremendous poise and confidence. As a runner, he shows initial quickness and power, and he's also extremely elusive. As a passer, he is developing his skill set; he is a little stiff, but has a strong enough arm to make big plays.
College comparison: Joe Milton, Michigan
Gunner Stockton
Rabun County High School (Georgia)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 41
Committed to: South Carolina
Stockton is a quality blend of passer and runner. He has a strong arm given his young age and is accurate with the deep ball. He is crafty, poised and has a good feel for the pocket. He doesn't take many risks with the ball; he's smart and decisive when he searches for his target. Stockton is still developing consistent mechanics, but he has a strong delivery and a quick release.
College comparison: Brock Purdy, Iowa State
Ty Simpson
Westview High School (Tennessee)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 27
Uncommitted
Though he's 6-2, 190 pounds, Simpson is still developing physically. He has a smooth stroke and good feet. His mechanics and footwork are both extremely consistent, and his delivery is compact and smooth. He has a very high ceiling.
College comparison: Sam Howell, North Carolina
Walker Howard
Saint Thomas More High School (Louisiana)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 30
Committed to: LSU
It's clearer and clearer the more tape there is of him that Howard has a feel for the nuances of the game. He has a strong arm and can make difficult throws from the pocket with his high, over-the-top delivery. He is poised and can make good throws on the run. Howard needs to work on his footwork consistency, but he is accurate and can throw through tight windows.
College comparison: Mac Jones, Alabama
Braden Davis
Lake Minneola High School (Florida)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 34
Uncommitted
Davis is a tall, lanky player who is only going to fill out physically. He has incredibly high upside with his strong arm, vision and accuracy. He is a slight pusher at times, but the ball comes out quickly; he has exceptional velocity for someone his age. He must develop consistent mechanics and footwork to improve at the next level, but he does show poise when he's on the field.
College Comparison: Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
M.J. Morris
Pace Academy (Georgia)
ESPN Jr. 300 ranking: 57
Uncommitted
Morris has adequate size (6-1, 180 pounds) for a young dual-threat quarterback. He throws a good deep ball and has a strong, live and accurate arm. The ball comes out quickly and smooth, although he does tend to push in his delivery. Morris has also shown the ability to create and extend plays on his own via the run.
College comparison: D'Eriq King, Miami