The Chiefs' quarterback's 299-yard, three-touchdown night on Oct. 27 solidified his spot atop the Week 9 power rankings.

There is plenty of top-tier talent among senior signal-callers, but the strength of this class is on defense. That development has shaken up Rob Rang's latest mock draft.

If money talks, then the league's biggest contracts confirm it: This position is easily the most integral in every team's hunt for a championship. The truth is a bit more complex: Every signal-caller is often only as good as his setup and situation, though a select few register as transcendent talents.

Eight games into the 2025 NFL season, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has a 58.7 " Total QBR " rating from ESPN, which ranks 17th out of 32 starting QBs. Nix's traditional passer rating is 91.0, which ranks 21st in the league.

At a time when few top college quarterbacks are willing to bide their time as backups if they could instead transfer to somewhere they can start.

On the flip side, the advanced stats see Jaxson Dart and Baker Mayfield as almost the same QB which is... interesting?

Mauigoa has good size and plays with a wide, balanced base. He is a strong and efficient mover who seldom gets out of whack with his hands or feet. Guard might be his best spot in the NFL, but he is a good enough athlete to have a chance to stay on the outside. Either way he should be an instant good starter at the next level.

NFL quarterbacks have signed eye-popping contracts in the past few offseasons. Tua Tagovailoa, who has yet to win a playoff game, got a four-year deal worth $53 million annually from the Miami Dolphins in 2024.

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A lot can change between now and the 2026 NFL Draft in April, from what happens the rest of this college football season to the NFL Combine and pre-draft interv