Fastest QBs In College Football 26

The quarterback is going to be the player who has the most time with the ball in College Football 26. While there is always the option to throw the ball, sometimes players might want to rush with their QB to try and reach that first down or get the all-important TD. Whatever players choose to do, having a fast QB can make pulling off their strategy far easier. Not all quarterbacks are made equal, though, and that’s why I’ve gone through and ranked the 10 fastest QBs in College Football 26 to help players pick the team that’s going to allow them to make the plays they want.

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10

Marcel Reed – Texas A&M

Speed: 90, Acceleration: 92, OVR: 85

Marcel Reed is the Sophomore QB for Texas A&M and just makes the cut for the fastest QBs in College Football 26. At 6’2″ and 185lb, he’s a tall and agile QB with a Speed stat of 90 and Acceleration of 92. However, this is combined with an Agility score of 90, which also makes him fairly nimble when rushing with the ball or scrambling out of the pocket.

With an Awareness rating of 84 and Throwing Power stat of 90, he’s a solid all-rounder who can be used to mix up plays depending on how the game is going.

9

Kaidon Salter – Colorado Buffaloes

Speed: 90, Acceleration: 92, OVR: 88

Kaidon Salter is a Senior for the Colorado Buffaloes, standing at 6’1″ and weighing in at 190lb. While he ranks only ninth on the list of overall fastest QBs in College Football 26 with 90 Speed and 92 Acceleration respectively, he’s one of the top 20 highest-rated overall quarterbacks in the game at 88.

This makes him an incredibly versatile player, thanks to his strong ability to break the sack (86) and confuse the opposition when players choose to make a play action (91). He can throw the ball hard and on the run, and has a change of direction of 90, making him great for making those darting rushing moves.

8

Michael Hawkins Jr. – Oklahoma Sooners

Speed: 90, Acceleration: 93, OVR: 80

The Sophomore at Oklahoma is a real speed demon, combining his Speed and Acceleration stats with a 92 in Agility. He comes in at 6’1″ and 210lb, making him a slightly stockier option at QB than those that have come before him. Unfortunately, Hawkins Jr. doesn’t quite have the same Awareness or Change of Direction as Salter, meaning he’s not as nimble when rushing, and is less capable of reacting to the play developing around him.

His Overall stat is on the lower side, too, meaning that if they’re looking for an all-rounder, there are certainly better options to choose from.

7

Tommy Castellanos – Florida State

Speed: 90, Acceleration: 93, OVR: 83

The Senior out of Florida State comes in on the shorter side at 5’9″ and weighing in at 201lb. However, he’s still more than capable of rushing for some serious yardage thanks to his Speed and Acceleration stats, combined with an Agility stat of 92. He’s got a 90 Change of Direction stat, and an 87 Ball Carrying Vision, making him capable of finding the gaps and adjusting his run to exploit them accordingly.

As is typically the case with quicker QBs, his Strength stat is lower at only 63, so don’t expect him to be shedding blocks or executing power moves all that well (players will probably want to QB slide if they see defensive players closing in). However, his Awareness more than makes up for it, making Castellanos a solid option for Florida State fans to get behind.

6

Hauss Hejny – Oklahoma State

Speed: 91, Acceleration: 89, OVR: 73

The Freshman at Oklahoma State may only have an OVR rating of 77, but they’re still a somewhat capable team if players know how best to utilize their playbooks. Thanks to Hejny’s Speed and Acceleration, he can quickly scramble around the field if players need to rush with their QB, but he doesn’t offer the same all-rounder offering as other, more seasoned QBs on this list.

This is largely due to his inexperience. His Awareness stat is just 65, and he can’t make as much use of his speed and acceleration due to his slightly lower Agility (86), Ball Carrier Vision (80), and really poor Play Action stat (50). He may be speedy, but given Oklahoma State’s middling stats and Hejny’s limitations elsewhere, this might be an option for more seasons College Football players.

5

Nate Johnson – Utah

Speed: 91, Acceleration: 93, OVR: 73

Nate Johnson returns to Utah following a year at Vanderbilt, but the Junior isn’t going to be the first-choice option here. However, if players are looking to catch the defense off-guard with a bit of extra pace, Johnson does have the slight edge over first-choice QB Devon Dampier, whose Speed (88) and Acceleration (93) stats are slightly lower.

There are other shortcomings in Johnson’s game, too, with just a 60 in Awareness, and 76 in Carrying, making him somewhat prone to fumbling the ball when rushing.

4

Ju’Juan Johnson

Speed: 91, Acceleration: 93, OVR: 74

Coming in at 5’11” and 205lb, Ju’Juan Johnson is the Sophomore for LSU, playing second fiddle to Garrett Nussmeier. While Nussmeier offers a far safer pair of hands when it comes to making passing plays, Johnson’s got the edge when it comes to rushing plays and general mobility. His 91 Speed, 93 Acceleration, and 88 Agility are combined with a Change of Direction of 87 and an 89 in Jumping.

That makes Johnson an exciting QB to use for RPOs or rushing plays, where Nussmeier might be better off taking a breather. Who doesn’t want to go on a darting run through the defense before hurdling the final defender for the TD as a QB? Nobody.

3

Taylen Green – Arkansas Razorbacks

Speed: 91, Acceleration: 90, OVR: 86

Taylen Green is the Senior QB for the Arkansas Razorbacks and combines brute strength with some serious speed. Coming in at 6’6″ and 224lb, Green is capable of delivering blistering runs thanks to his 91 Speed, 90 Acceleration, and 88 Agility, but is also a competent thrower of the ball (making it easy to pull off those tricky lob passes). This makes him a fantastic Dual Threat option that makes mixing up plays and making full use of the Razorbacks’ playbook far easier.

Top that off with strong stats in Toughness (99), Awareness (84), and Ball Carrier Vision (88), and he’s one of the fastest QBs in College Football 26 with solid all-rounder stats in a respectable team.

2

Haynes King – Georgia Tech

Speed: 91, Acceleration: 90, OVR: 86

Georgia Tech might not have the greatest depth on its roster, but they do have some seriously fast players, one of whom is its starting QB, Haynes King. At 6’3″ and 215lb, the Dual Threat Senior is capable of making both passing and rushing plays and can more than hold his own against defensive blitzes.

King combines Speed (91), Acceleration (93), and Agility (89), with strong Change of Direction (89), Ball Carrier Vision (88), and Juke Move (85) stats. It makes him a real threat when running with the ball, but his 92 Throw on the Run stat also means he can deliver accurate passes to his receivers should the space not open up in front of him.

1

Austin Carlisle – Houston

Speed: 92, Acceleration: 94, OVR: 73

Austin Carlisle is the Freshman QB for Houston, coming in at 5’10” and 185lb. He’s the second choice behind leading QB Conner Weigman, but has huge potential as a Dual Threat QB if he can develop in key areas.

Right off the bat, though, Carlisle has a 92 in Speed, 94 Acceleration, and 89 Agility. These make for speedy mobility around the field in general, but his 88 Change of Direction and 77 Ball Carrier Vision mean he has some serious rushing potential if he can refine his awareness of what’s going on around him.

Awareness is the key weakness for Carlisle right now at just 48. This, and a Strength stat of just 53, means players will have to find ways to make larger gaps to exploit or risk getting flattened by the defense.

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