This year’s QB class was already weak. Now, with less than a month left of the NFL draft. The stocks of two of the best QB prospects, Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, are presumably tanking. As per The Athletics latest NFL draft consensus board, Ward and Sanders aren’t anywhere near those top 2 picks. Hell, they aren’t even in the top 10, which is dominated by players who the Athletic feels are a better prospect than Ward and Sanders. So, who are those top 10 prospects that have pushed Ward and Sanders to rock bottom?

• Abdul Carter (Edge rusher/ Penn State) – If not Ward or Sanders at No.1, Carter is the most deserving prospect to occupy the first spot. In his three years at Penn State, Carter has racked up 172 total tackles, 23 sacks and 5 forced fumbles. His incredible athleticism on the D-line has allowed him to break through any O-line that stands in front of him. And the same is expected from last year’s Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year once he arrives in the NFL.
• Travis Hunter (CB/WR/ Colorado Buffaloes) – Reigning Heisman Trophy winner and the first to ever snatch both the Chuck Bednarik Award (given to nation’s top defensive players) and Fred Biletnikoff Award (given to nation’s top wide receiver), Hunter is on a league of his own. Having shown his two-way playing capabilities, which are rarely seen in football, any team that picks Hunter will get a once-in-a-generation talent.
• Ashton Jeanty (RB/ Boise State) – Jeanty is this year’s top running back prospect, having led the FBS in both carries (374) and rushing yards (2,601). Jeanty was also a runner-up to the Heisman Trophy, which shows how big of an impact he had in his last collegiate year. For any team looking for an explosive yet ripped game-changer on the ground, Jeanty is your man.
• Mason Graham (DT/ Michigan Wolverines) – Graham capped off his 3 years as a Wolverine with two Big Ten Championships, two All-American honors and a Rose Bowl MVP. He is this year’s top O-line prospect, having racked up 108 career tackles and 9 sacks in Michigan.
• Tyler Warren (TE/ Penn State) – Warren may not have been a consistent performer in his 5 seasons for the Nittany Lions. But last season, he came up big, winning the John MacKay award anointed to the nation’s top TE. This came after Warren caught 106 receptions for 1,233 receiving yards and 12 total TDs. For those looking at TEs—Warren could be the best bet in this year’s draft.
• Armand Membou (OT/ Missouri Tigers) – Membou comes with a build rarely seen on a tackle. That’s what plays as an advantage for him as he ripped apart the NFL combine. Membou had a 4.91 40-yard dash time and a top speed of 20.28 MPH, both the fastest among all the other top offensive linemen at the Combine. At 332 pounds, those numbers are pretty absurd.
• Will Johnson (CB/ Michigan Wolverines) – Johnson was part of the Michigan National Championship-winning defense, where he led the team from the back, winning the defensive MVP. In his three years as a Wolverine, Johnson has three pick-sixes from his 9 interceptions and 68 tackles. Will could be a gem in any secondary because of his insane ball reading and defensive readiness.
• Jalon Walker (Edge/ Georgia) – Walker remains the gold standard of linebackers available in this year’s draft. Carrying the capability to play both as an outside and inside linebacker, Walker could be an instant difference-maker in the NFL.
• Tetairoa McMillan (WR/ Arizona) – Finally, there’s a complete receiver hailing from the Wildcats. Tetairoa McMillan is predicted to be the top wideout prospect in this year’s draft. In his 3 years of college, McMillan caught 213 receptions for 3,423 receiving yards and 26 TDs. His draft prospect took a bit of a hit when he lost the Fred Biletnikoff Award to Hunter.
• Colston Loveland (TE/ Michigan Wolverines) – Foregoing his senior year with the Wolverines, Loveland prepares for the NFL at the tender age of 20. But age is just a number for Loveland, who has 3 years of experience under his belt. In those 3 seasons, Loveland has caught 117 receptions for 1,466 yards and 11 TDs.

Now, you might be wondering where Ward and Shedeur Sanders rank among them. Well, the Athletic gave Ward the 12th position, while Shedeur Sanders was given an embarrassing 32nd spot. Considering the Titans, Browns, and Giants are all looking at QBs to fill their gaps at center. It remains to be seen whether they avoid picking Ward or Shedeur Sanders. Actually, some of the latest reports suggest the Browns may have a change of plans in their pursuit of a QB. Not only them. But the Giants are also predicted to look at other prospects—not just a quarterback.

Browns and Giants potentially move away from Ward and Sanders 

Because of the weightage a QB holds in a team’s roster, Ward and Sanders have kept on dominating the headlines. Even though they aren’t those next-generational QBs teams would like to have, they are still what they have. But it seems like that notion is slowly changing. Hunter is undoubtedly the talent every NFL franchise would love to have. So, the Athletic believes the Browns will most likely pass on the opportunity to sign Sanders and instead use their No.2 pick on Hunter. His dual-threat capabilities are too much for the Browns to skip once they are on the clock.

Ward remains a clear favorite for the Titans to pick at No.1. After they have refused to go down the veteran route, Ward can be considered a Titan already. Then, there’s the Giants positioned at No.3. They had sent a large contingent to Boulder to check out both Sanders and Hunter. However, there’s one top-10 team that believes the Giants are slowly playing with the idea of getting Carter instead. Seeing that they already have Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, they don’t desperately need a QB. And, considering Travis Hunter goes to Cleveland, the Giants may have to draft Carter at No.3.

So, as each day passes by, the stock of Sanders and Ward only drops lower. Still, these are just predictions on the paper. Once the NFL draft kicks off in Wisconsin, anything could happen. Be ready to be surprised!!!