Tyler Budge is giving Rhode Island a steady, dual-threat QB look in 2026
In the 2026 season, Tyler Budge has been a productive, mobile starter for Rhode Island, entering play with 510 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, 3 interceptions, and 123 rushing yards with 1 rushing TD, which gives the Rams a quarterback who can create outside structure and keep drives alive[11][12]. He’s not just a stat line—Rhode Island’s own quarterback-room feature described him as part of a room built on “proven production,” and his 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame suggests a solid college-ready build[13][4]. The big question is efficiency: the arm talent and legs are there, but the turnover count says he’s still sharpening consistency.[11][14]
