Nick Starkel’s big-play arm once powered SJSU’s title run
In the 2020 season, Nick Starkel flashed legitimate high-end passing ability for San Jose State, throwing for 2,174 yards and 17 touchdowns while leading the Spartans to a Mountain West title and earning MVP honors in the championship game[1][7]. His best trait is obvious: he can push the ball downfield and create explosive passing production when protected, but his history also shows volatility, with a rougher 2021 season marked by 1,645 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions in limited action[2][8]. If a team wants a quarterback with proven big-game upside and a live arm, Starkel’s resume says “yes” — just not without the risk that comes with an injury-interrupted, boom-or-bust career arc[1][6].
