An Early Look at the Top-5 Quarterbacks in the 2016 NFL Draft

Jan 1, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) during the game against the Baylor Bears in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Quarterbacks Derek Carr and Teddy Bridgewater took their place at the head of the class of 2014. The battle for 2015 looks to be between top-2 draft picks Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. As early as it may be, I’m interested in who the top quarterbacks will be in the 2016 draft class.

So I did some digging and found five guys that looked like pretty intriguing prospects in 2014. If they play up little closer to their respective upsides, they could put up some big numbers in 2015. And that will lead to postseason awards and most importantly, they would be top quarterback prospects and drafted early in 2016.

Turn the page to see who these young men are.

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