Is Jaxson Dart‘s draft ranking also falling along with Shedeur Sanders? The Ole Miss QB is without a doubt a top prospect in this year’s QB class. But his place in the overall draft might be slipping. He does not even have Sanders as his last name. So what is the reason for his decline in draft stock? On Thursday, we will finally have the answers to all our questions about the draft. From whose name will be taken first in Green Bay, to who will go down as Mr. Irrelevant. All the curiosity will come to an end.

But till then, a certain name has been floating around the headlines, catching everyone’s attention. In a dramatic turn of events, Louisville QB Tyler Shough‘s name has suddenly entered the top prospects list. The 25-year-old’s name has been on several analysts’ lips for quite some time now. His draft stock has suddenly gone up over the past two weeks.

An anonymous NFL insider shared in a post on X, “There’s serious momentum building that QB Tyler Shough is going to be taken in the first round.” The insider’s report is creating quite a frenzy among fans, as it suggests that Shough could go as early as the top 15 picks. Once not even in the first round, Tyler is now leapfrogging names like Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart. That’s quite a jump. 

Last week, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini also reported, “The quarterback I have heard being discussed in NFL circles more than any other lately is Louisville’s Tyler Shough.” Tyler is the oldest QB prospect in this year’s draft. In September, he will be turning 26. That’s the reason that not many out there think he is worth a first- or second-round pick. In his last season, the Louisville QB racked up 3,195 yards with 23 TDs over 12 games.

But despite all the concerns about his age, the truth is that Tyler is climbing up the draft list. After several analysts, now an NFL executive has made a bold prediction about Shough’s future.

Tyler Shough’s rising stock: A game-changer for draft night

As per Bleacher Report, an anonymous NFL executive has claimed that he believes Tyler Shough will be picked much higher in the draft. This executive shared with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero that, heading into Thursday night, the floor for Louisville’s QB is “super high.” This anonymous executive believes Tyler Shough makes a strong case because, “He’s a grown man compared to kids in an evaluation standard.” Before Louisville, the 25-year-old QB also played for Oregon and Texas Tech.

“He’s been in a lot of places, he’s handled adversity, he’s learned different systems, and he’s had to be around the most diverse group of people, going between all three schools… It’s just, you have to figure out if the floor and the ceiling are touching. And then, can you couple that with the durability?” the Exec added, as per Tom Pelissero.

Tyler has played 42 games over his collegiate career and is receiving positive reviews for his performance. His sudden rise in the draft makes him an intriguing prospect to watch. Last week, ESPN reporter Peter Schrager also echoed a similar sentiment on the Pat McAfee Show. The reporter shared that a team’s general manager believes Tyler Shough is the best thrower among other prospects this year. Schrager chose not to name the GM, though. “I spoke to a GM whom I trust and who is good. And he’s like, well, if you’re looking for the best pure thrower of the ball, it’s Tyler Shough out of Louisville.” Well, he wasn’t the only one with this perspective.

Well, as Thursday night approaches, it will be fascinating to see where his name lands, whether it aligns with predictions or surprises us all.