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Quarterback Spencer Rattler embarked on one of college football’s more distinct paths in recent memory.
The former five-star recruit began his career at Oklahoma, where he had a promising freshman campaign but was benched during his second full season in favor of Caleb Williams and didn’t start again for the Sooners. While Williams would soon follow head coach Lincoln Riley to USC, Rattler transferred to South Carolina and had an uneven two seasons as its starter.
Now, it’s a guessing game as to where Rattler will land in the 2024 NFL Draft.
On the latest edition of “The No. 1 College Football Show with RJ Young,” Rattler explained to host RJ Young why his turbulent college experience could serve him well at the next level.
“[I] got a lot of experience, been in two big-time conferences. Been in three different offenses. Knowledgeable about the game, elite competitor, elite passer,” Rattler said. “I feel like I’m a fast processor, can get the reads quick. Quick learner, can go through multiple different offenses, and I feel like I’m a guy that gives his all when he’s on the field. Obviously, great leader, just give my all, and I want to make guys around me better.”
Rattler enters the NFL as an interesting branch of Riley’s QB tree at Oklahoma, which saw Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray win Heisman Trophies before being selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, and Jalen Hurts revive his college career after transferring from Alabama before developing into a star QB for the Philadelphia Eagles. Then there’s Williams, who won the Heisman at USC under Riley and is expected to be the Chicago Bears’ choice at No. 1 in the 2024 draft later this month.
In Rattler’s lone full season as the Sooners’ starter (2020), he threw for 3,031 yards and 28 touchdowns, while posting a 172.6 passer rating and completing 67.5% of his passes. Rattler also ran for six touchdowns en route to helping the Sooners go 9-2 and win the Big 12 Championship Game. Following his benching and Riley’s…
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Publish date : 2024-04-10 20:07:28
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