NFL quarterback rankings 2023: Chris Simms’ top 40 QB countdown ahead of upcoming NFL season
While the NFL is a league that is ever-changing, some things are set to stay the same in 2023 — like the revealing of Chris Simms’ top 40 QB countdown.
Last year’s list saw Josh Allen take his place atop the quarterback throne, with Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles’ Justin Herbert not far behind at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. It was, however, Mahomes who would ultimately reign over all NFL quarterbacks at the end of the season, as the 27-year-old collected both the NFL MVP honors and his second Lombardi Trophy.
This NFL offseason, however, has brought some intriguing adjustments that are likely to shake up Simms’ rankings.
While some signal-callers such as Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson found their prolonged home with massive contract signings, others will be venturing to a new franchise in search of a fresh start. Aaron Rodgers‘ trade to the New York Jets is unquestionably the most staggering shift, but other quarterbacks on the move such as Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo cannot be forgotten.
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And with three of the first four picks in the 2023 NFL Draft being spent on a quarterback, emerging talent will likely turn the tides for some franchises this upcoming season.
See below for Chris Simms’ top 40 QB countdown ahead of the upcoming season. Be sure to subscribe to Chris Simms Unbuttoned for more on the 2023 NFL season as well as an unfiltered look at the NFL featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown and stories from a life in and around football.
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Chris Simms’ 2023 Top 40 QB Countdown:
40. Desmond Ridder (ATL)
39. Sam Howell (WAS)
38. Bryce Young (CAR)
37. CJ Stroud (HOU)
36. Anthony Richardson (IND)
35. Mike White (MIA)
34. Gardner Minshew (IND)
33. Taylor Heinicke (ATL)
32. Jarrett Stidham (DEN)
31. Jordan Love (GB)
30. Davis Mills (HOU)
29. Tyler Huntley (BAL)
28. Andy Dalton (CAR)
27. Sam Darnold (SF)
26. Brock Purdy (SF)
25. Kenny Pickett (PIT)
24. Baker Mayfield (TB)
23. Justin Fields (CHI)
22. Jimmy Garoppolo (LV)
21. Tua Tagovailoa (MIA)
20. Mac Jones (NE)
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