2009 CFN Preview - Unit Rankings ... QBs

CFN 2009 Preview Unit Rankings - Quarterbacks Ranked 1 to 120

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1. Florida
 
Tim Tebow will be the front-runner for the Heisman, John Brantley is a superstar waiting to bust out, and the passing game should be special even with some new starters at receiver. Brantley is so good that he might be the better pro prospect than Tebow, while Tebow is, well, Tebow, and he's looking to lead the way in what the Gators hope is an all-timer of a season.

2. Texas
 
Talk about an abundance of riches, Texas is already stockpiled with superstar quarterback talent and then it gets Garrett Gilbert to groom for the future. Colt McCoy will end up in New York come Heisman time, John Chiles would start for about eight other Big 12 teams right now, and Sherrod Harris could emerge as an even better player going into next year’s battle for the No. 1 job. McCoy has had to do too much over the last three seasons, and this year the reserves will get in the games a little earlier.

3. Oklahoma
 
The talent level is tremendous, but more has to be shown from the backups to make the quarterback situation rock-solid. As long as Sam Bradford is under center, OU has a shot at the national title. However, he has to prove he can shine behind a lesser offensive line and with a new slew of receivers. He'll be more than fine, but Drew Allen and Landy Jones have to prove they're ready in an emergency.

4. Oklahoma State
 
Zac Robinson is one of the nation's best quarterbacks and will finally start being talked about in the same category as Colt McCoy and Sam Bradford. He's a total offense star who's ultra-efficient, but now he needs to use his experience to cut down on his interceptions. Alex Cate and Brandon Weeden need as much game time as possible.

5. Kansas
 
It’ll take a limb to fall off for Todd Reesing to be taken out of a game, and he’ll have to do everything possible to stay on the field. As long as he’s under center, the Jayhawks will put up huge offensive numbers and will be in every game. He has to guard against pressing too much, but with his experience and knowledge of the attack, and with WR Kerry Meier a nice emergency option, the situation is strong.

6. Ohio State
 
Everyone in America knew that Terrelle Pryor was the team's best quarterback going into last year, but the Buckeye coaching staff didn't get the memo until right after Todd Boeckman melted down against USC. Now this is Pryor's program to run for the next few years, and he should be fantastic. Todd Bauserman isn't bad, and he could start for at least half of the other Big Ten teams, but he's a clear No. 2. There will be a season-long battle for the No. 3 slot.

7. Illinois
 
Juice Williams led the Big Ten in passing yards per game, showing the weakness of the league's quarterbacks, averaging 264.4 yards. He'll dominate this year and should be a lock for post-season honors, while Eddie McGee is a solid backup who can step in and produce if needed. Jacob Charest was an excellent recruit last year and will be in the hunt for the starting nod next year.

8. Nevada
 
With Nick Graziano leaving for Arkansas Tech, this is Colin Kaepernick’s job and Kaepernick’s offense. He’s a special player who needs to take another leap up in his production now that he has two years of experience, and he has to be more accurate. Luke Collis and Tyler Lantrip are promising, but now they need to be reliable.

9. Ole Miss
 
Jevan Snead is the real deal and a playmaker the offense desperately needed, and now he needs to do more. He had a good, clutch season, but if he's going to be a next-level caliber star, he needs to show he can keep the interceptions to a minimum and start to produce even more wins when the spotlight is on. Getting Billy Tapp and Nathan Stanley meaningful work is a desperate need.

10. Penn State
 
Daryll Clark might turn out to be the Big Ten MVP if he can lead the Nittany Lions to the Rose Bowl again, but he'll have to prove he can come up big late in tight games. While he's a great runner, he needs to do everything possible to avoid the big hits and to stay on the field. Kevin Newsome is promising, but the team would be extremely happy if he's not a part of the equation until next year.

11	USC
12	BYU
13	Central Michigan
14	Baylor
15	Houston
16	Cincinnati
17	Oregon
18	NC State
19	Minnesota
20	West Virginia
21	Notre Dame
22	Western Michigan
23	South Florida
24	Texas Tech
25	Florida Atlantic
26	Boise State
27	Michigan State
28	Missouri
29	Washington
30	East Carolina
31	Eastern Michigan
32	Oregon State
33	Florida State
34	Virginia Tech
35	LSU
36	California
37	Miami
38	UTEP
39	Colorado
40	South Carolina
41	Nebraska
42	Texas A&M
43	Iowa State
44	Iowa
45	Southern Miss
46	Arkansas
47	North Carolina
48	Georgia
49	Arkansas State
50	Bowling Green
51	Wake Forest
52	Navy
53	Arizona State
54	Duke
55	UAB
56	Alabama
57	Arizona
58	Northern Illinois
59	Kentucky
60	Virginia
61	Hawaii
62	Clemson
63	TCU
64	Georgia Tech
65	Utah
66	Toledo
67	New Mexico
68	Ohio
69	UNLV
70	Stanford
71	Air Force
72	Wisconsin
73	Michigan
74	Troy
75	Maryland
76	Northwestern
77	Tulsa
78	Colorado State
79	Akron
80	Vanderbilt
81	Pitt
82	Rutgers
83	Indiana
84	Connecticut
85	San Diego State
86	Tennessee
87	Purdue
88	San Jose State
89	Miami Univ.
90	Fresno State
91	Auburn
92	Louisville
93	Middle Tennessee
94	Kansas State
95	Mississippi State
96	Syracuse
97	Washington State
98	SMU
99	UCLA
100	Buffalo
101	Louisiana Tech
102	Kent State
103	Memphis
104	North Texas
105	Rice
106	FIU
107	Wyoming
108	Utah State
109	Boston College
110	Ball State
111	Marshall
112	Tulane
113	Temple
114	UL Lafayette
115	Idaho
116	UL Monroe
117	UCF
118	Army
119	New Mexico State
120	Western Kentucky