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SEC quarterback rankings
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Keelon Russell, a sophomore, has completed 94 of 132 passes for 1414 yards, 11 TDs and 2 interceptions this season. He has added 184 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs. Skill rating 96.
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Trinidad Chambliss, a senior, has completed 102 of 144 passes for 1222 yards, 8 TDs and 3 interceptions this season. He has added 108 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs. Skill rating 95.
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Kamario Taylor, a sophomore, has completed 102 of 154 passes for 1450 yards, 17 TDs and 4 interceptions this season. He has added 159 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD. Skill rating 94.
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Sam Leavitt, a junior, has completed 92 of 139 passes for 1220 yards, 8 TDs and 7 interceptions this season. He has added 220 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs. Skill rating 93.
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LaNorris Sellers, a junior, has completed 92 of 152 passes for 1059 yards, 8 TDs and 4 interceptions this season. He has added 391 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD. Skill rating 93.
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Byrum Brown, a senior, has completed 103 of 158 passes for 1052 yards, 7 TDs and 7 interceptions this season. He has added 344 rushing yards and 4 rushing TDs. Skill rating 92.
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John Mateer, a senior, has completed 72 of 109 passes for 883 yards, 8 TDs and 4 interceptions this season. He has added 76 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs. Skill rating 91.
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Gunner Stockton, a senior, has completed 77 of 102 passes for 1049 yards, 13 TDs and 1 interception this season. He has added 122 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs. Skill rating 90.
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Marcel Reed, a senior, has completed 85 of 149 passes for 908 yards, 6 TDs and 4 interceptions this season. He has added 170 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs. Skill rating 88.
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Arch Manning, a junior, has completed 74 of 116 passes for 865 yards, 7 TDs and 3 interceptions this season. He has added 79 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs. Skill rating 88.
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Aaron Philo, a junior, has completed 84 of 121 passes for 1114 yards, 8 TDs and 2 interceptions this season. He has added 72 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs. Skill rating 87.
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Austin Simmons, a senior, has completed 92 of 136 passes for 1270 yards, 13 TDs and 0 interceptions this season. He has added 10 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs. Skill rating 86.
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Faizon Brandon, a freshman, has completed 61 of 101 passes for 697 yards, 7 TDs and 1 interception this season. He has added 130 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs. Skill rating 86.
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Jared Curtis, a freshman, has completed 63 of 98 passes for 746 yards, 4 TDs and 3 interceptions this season. He has added 133 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs. Skill rating 84.
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KJ Jackson, a junior, has completed 95 of 157 passes for 1038 yards, 6 TDs and 4 interceptions this season. He has added 85 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs. Skill rating 82.
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Kenny Minchey, a senior, has completed 97 of 142 passes for 1148 yards, 11 TDs and 1 interception this season. He has added -1 rushing yards and 0 rushing TDs. Skill rating 80.
How these rankings work
One quarterback per program: the player with the most pass attempts in 2026. Quarterbacks are ordered by skill rating, a 0-99 grade built from passing and rushing production, completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdown rate, interception avoidance and experience. Passing yards break ties. Programs whose passer has not attempted a pass yet are not listed. See how it shapes the race in the power rankings.
Each SEC program's leading passer, ranked by skill rating built from 2026 production and efficiency, with the season numbers behind each spot. Rebuilt from the latest stats through the season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the top-ranked quarterback in the SEC?
Keelon Russell of Alabama ranks first with a skill rating of 96, ahead of Trinidad Chambliss of Ole Miss. The order is computed from 2026 passing, rushing and efficiency numbers.
Who are the SEC starting quarterbacks in 2026?
Each program's leading passer by attempts this season: Keelon Russell (Alabama), Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss), Kamario Taylor (Mississippi State), Sam Leavitt (LSU), LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Byrum Brown (Auburn), John Mateer (Oklahoma), Gunner Stockton (Georgia), Marcel Reed (Texas A&M), Arch Manning (Texas), Aaron Philo (Florida), Austin Simmons (Missouri), Faizon Brandon (Tennessee), Jared Curtis (Vanderbilt), KJ Jackson (Arkansas), Kenny Minchey (Kentucky).