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Curt Popejoy

Ranking all 9 second-year QBs for 2023

Several of the nine quarterbacks taken in the 2022 NFL draft are in line to start this season while others are working on securing spots on various depth charts. This includes Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. Here is our ranking of the nine quarterbacks from the 2022 NFL draft going into the 2023 season.

1 - Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers

Kenny Pickett took over the starting job early last season and really improved as the season went on. Now he can take total control of the offense this season.

2 - Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers

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No one expected the last quarterback in the draft to be as good as Brock Purdy was but he really stepped up. Now he just has to get back to form after a brutal elbow injury.

3 - Desmond Ridder, Atlanta Falcons

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The Falcons have handed the offense to Desmond Ridder and given him a tremendous running back to go with it. If the offense is tailored to Ridder’s strengths, he has a chance to be very good.

4 - Sam Howell, Washington Commanders

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Sam Howell is getting his shot at being the full-time starter with the Commanders and has the potential to be a solid starting quarterback.

5 - Malik Willis, Tennessee Titans

Malik Willis is facing a huge challenge to even make the Titans with Ryan Tannehill and Will Levis on the team but the potential is still there.

6 - Matt Corral, Carolina Panthers

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Matt Corral might not be able to hold off Bryce Young for long but he’s a very good football player who got dealt a tough hand last season.

7 - Bailey Zappe, New England Patriots

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If not for Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe could be the starter for the Patriots and could still be before the season is over if Jones struggles.

8 - Skylar Thompson, Miami Dolphins

Jun 6, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) throws the football during mandatory minicamp at the Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Skylar Thompson is a nice athlete in a nice situation as the No. 3 quarterback in Miami.

9 - Chris Oladokun, Kansas City Chiefs

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The Steelers actually drafted Oladokun in the seventh round last year but he was a longshot to make the team. Now he will fight for a roster spot with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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