The Big 12 may have eliminated its preseason media poll, but that won’t stop a summer projection of the league’s starting quarterbacks. The conference boasts top-tier talent at the position, and several teams feature signal-callers with All-America potential.
While the Big 12 hasn’t produced any projected first-round quarterbacks in early 2026 NFL mock drafts, a few could attract significant attention from scouts — especially if Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt leads a strong 2025 campaign.
Based on conversations with team insiders and information from sources around Big 12 programs, here’s a ranking of the league’s projected starting quarterbacks as media days conclude.
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Oklahoma State’s quarterback room features four players with just 18 career snaps snaps between them after both Garret Rangel and Maealiuaki Smith left the program in the spring. Flores is the only scholarship player who’s been in Stillwater more than one season, so he’ll get first dibs on the starting nod. He’s a…
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Author : Brad Crawford
Publish date : 2025-07-13 16:07:00
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