In the high-stakes world of American football, the top tier of quarterbacks is always a coveted and exclusive territory. This year, the elite status has reached unprecedented levels, with only three players achieving Tier 1 status in the 2024 NFL Quarterback Tiers survey conducted by 50 NFL coaches and executives.
Leading the charge in Tier 1 is the incomparable Patrick Mahomes, who was the only unanimous selection for this prestigious category. This marks the lowest number of Tier 1 quarterbacks since 2016, but with a new crop of talented younger players on the rise, the future looks promising for the elite ranks of NFL quarterbacks.
The results of the 2024 QB Tiers survey are in, and they come complete with insightful commentary from the 50 NFL coaches and executives who participated in the voting process. This panel included a diverse group of football minds, including general managers, head coaches, coordinators, executives, assistant coaches, and those involved in coaching analytics.
Each voter had the challenging task of placing 30 veteran quarterbacks into five different tiers, ranging from the best (Tier 1) to the worst (Tier 5). Quarterbacks were then ranked by their average vote and sorted into tiers based on the distribution of votes. Mahomes stood alone at the top with a perfect 1.00 average vote, solidifying his place as the undisputed leader of Tier 1.
The survey also revealed that no quarterbacks landed in Tier 5, although some did receive Tier 5 votes. It’s worth noting that rookies were excluded from the survey, as voters had not seen them play in the NFL yet.
The quarterback tier ranks were visually represented in a detailed chart, showcasing the average ranges for each tier. This visual breakdown provides further insight into how the football minds of the NFL hierarchy view the current landscape of quarterbacks in the league.
Overall, the 2024 NFL Quarterback Tiers survey paints a picture of the ever-evolving nature of the quarterback position in the league. With only three players achieving Tier 1 status this year, the competition among quarterbacks is fierce, and the standards for excellence are higher than ever before. As the younger generation of quarterbacks continues to make their mark on the league, the elite ranks of NFL signal-callers are sure to see some exciting changes in the years to come.
