KJ Jefferson’s start to the season for Arkansas could not have been much better.
The Hogs junior has the best combination of running and passing ability in the entire league. Maybe the entire country. He isn’t the absolute best in either, but few can do either better, too.
But where does he find himself in ESPN’s Total QBR?
About where he should be, actually. Jefferson actually slots in at No. 4, behind the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, the reigning national champion and, well, a surprise player at the very top.
It’s a rare case of the eye-test matching the analytics. The truth is, however, if Jefferson continues playing at this rate, Arkansas is in for a whale of a season.
1. Jayden Daniels – LSU
Sep 10, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against the Southern Jaguars at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Clause-USA TODAY Sports
Who saw that coming? Daniels is similar to KJ Jefferson in that LSU has put him in a position to make the easy throws and let him do things with his legs. Not his fault an extra-point was blocked in Week 1.
2. Stetson Bennett – UGA
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Seems like a long time ago now that Bennett was a simple game-manager. He’s averaged more than 330 yards per game through two weeks and hasn’t thrown an interception.
3. Bryce Young – Alabama
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts during the third quarter after the game in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
He’s only thrown for 204 yards per…
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