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Derek Carr, Trent Richardson, and Russell Wilson are among the top 10 quarterback prospects for the next decade. However, the question is: Can a young quarterback emerge as the best in five years? In this piece, we’ll take a look at some of the other options for quarterbacks in the next decade, including Lance Moore and Deshaun Watson. These players are not known for their explosiveness yet, but they have some impressive statistics that make them worth considering.
Lance Moore
As the youngest QB in the league, Lance Moore is an intriguing prospect. He’s one year younger than any other quarterback in 2022, but he already has more talent than most of the other rookies. 
The San Francisco 49ers was hesitant to draft him last year, flirting with keeping Jimmy Garoppolo. Thankfully, Kyle Shanahan has brought in a strong offensive line to help him develop.
The slingers have enjoyed some stretches of success in the NFL, but the long-term picture remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Fitzpatrick have struggled under new head coaches and will likely be traded away in 2022. However, they could take a step forward under new coach Mike McCarthy, while Tua Tagovailoa has a chance to make a significant impact in the NFL.
Deshaun Watson
According to the 2022 Quarterback Tiers, Deshaun Watson is one of the top NFL quarterbacks. The rankings are based on the average votes of 50 NFL coaches and executives, including six general managers, eight head coaches, 10 evaluators, 12 coordinators, and six quarterback coaches. The ranking takes into account the quarterback’s age and overall play.
Among the other five quarterbacks on the ESPN list, Watson has elite football stats. The PFF ranking of his passing grade is 8th and his passer rating is fourth. He was ranked second in yards per attempt and passer rating during his last time under center. ESPN has ranked Watson as one of the top 10 quarterbacks in 2022, and he is expected to keep putting up strong numbers.
The NFL’s quarterback position is the most competitive ever. More than a dozen quarterbacks are capable of stardom atinny given season, and the position varies by ofthe fense. However, quarterbacks tend to have a higher ceiling than ever, since they have more offensive weapons and play in a variety of offensive schemes. While the 2021 class struggled in their rookie seasons, the 2022 draft class looks much more promising. With more snaps under their belts, rookie quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson, Trey Lance, and Ben Tate can dramatically raise their stock in the 2022 draft.
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson is a perennial Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champ, but last year was his worst season as a pro, going 6-8 while dealing with an injury to his throwing hand. But a change in coaching and the release of a new offensive scheme allowed him to shine, leading to a 25-touchdown season. With a new offensive scheme under Nathaniel Hackett, Wilson should have more opportunities to spread the ball.
Russell Wilson was named one of the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL in a survey conducted by the NFL Network’s annual QB rankings. In the same survey, he was ranked seventh. Despite the injury, Wilson was still able to put up solid numbers, finishing with a 42 percent completion rate on throws over 20 yards. His deep-ball efficiency was also very high: he completed 29 of 75 deep passes for 1,090 yards and nine touchdowns, with just two interceptions.
Tom Brady
The quarterback position is arguably the toughest position in the NFL. The signal-caller can change a city’s fortunes by himself or herself. NFL scouts and executives have evaluated the future of the quarterback position. In this article, we rank Brady and Rodgers based on their WAR per season average. Brady is the clear top player, while Rodgers is the second-best option for the Packers.
Of the other top quarterbacks, only one has the potential to be the top NFL quarterback in 2022. The New England Patriots have already secured Tom Brady’s services. During the draft, they drafted another quarterback, Lamar Jackson. He was the best QB in the league last season and earned the MVP award. Moreover, he is the most underrated quarterback in the NFL today.
