efficient veteran QB whose toughness and command outpaced the box score
In the 2024 season at Florida, Graham Mertz completed 76.6% of his passes for 791 yards, 6 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in five games before a torn ACL ended his college career early. He stood out for poise, decision-making and steady processing under pressure, and evaluators described him as a highly experienced, game-managing quarterback with NFL size and improved command. The flip side: he was not a high-ceiling playmaker, and injuries repeatedly interrupted his college trajectory, which matters a lot for fit if a team wants durability plus calm rather than splashy volatility.
