1. QB Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma
After the last three Oklahoma starting quarterbacks being Heisman-worthy – Jalen Hurts actually had a stronger all-around 2019 than Baker Mayfield did in 2017 – it’s probably time to assume that Lincoln Riley has this thing figured out.
But can this offense work with a real, live, Oklahoma recruit?
The last three Sooner quarterbacks were all transfers, but Spencer Rattler was a hand-picked prospect who fits exactly what Riley is looking for.
Rattler isn’t all that big – around 6-0 and 190 pounds – he’s got a live arm, can move, and now he has a year in the system.
— Spencer Rattler (@SpencerRattler) September 9, 2019
He has to first beat out fellow redshirt freshman Tanner Mordecai for the job, but Oklahoma always does that – Hurts wasn’t guaranteed the job going into last season, and Kyler Murray had to fend off Austin Kendall – but whatever.
Be shocked if Rattler isn’t the next statistical superstar in the Sooner system, especially with another group of special young receivers about to rise up.
Alternative: Another quarterback who has to take over for a legend
QB Myles Brennan, LSU
No pressure, my man, but all you have to do is replace the guy who came up with the single greatest all-around quarterbacking season in the history of college football. No one’s going to think Brennan can be another Joe Burrow – especially with so many key parts gone, including passing game coordinator Joe Brady – but he’s a big bomber with a live arm and a great receiving corps to work with.
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