NCAA Football's Fastest Quarterbacks: A Deep Dive into Speed and Agility
The return of EA Sports' College Football is generating immense excitement, with gamers and media outlets eager to explore the gameplay. While dynasty mode and team selections are popular topics, online play now offers a unique opportunity to exploit the speed and agility of quarterbacks. This article delves into some of the fastest quarterbacks expected to be featured in the game, analyzing their running styles, passing abilities, and overall potential as "cheat codes" on the virtual gridiron.
Dual-Threat Dynamos: Quarterbacks Who Can Run and Pass
The modern game of football increasingly values quarterbacks who possess the ability to both pass effectively and make plays with their legs. Several quarterbacks in the NCAA exemplify this dual-threat archetype, and they are poised to be highly sought-after options in the upcoming game.
Jalen Milroe (Alabama): The Potential Cheat Code
Jalen Milroe is coming off a season with 531 rushing yards and was a top ten Heisman finalist. Considering that he plays for Alabama, it wouldn’t shock me at all if he’s one of the fastest starting QBs in the game. While not yet an NFL-caliber passer, he threw for 10 yards per attempt last season with a TD-to-INT ratio of 23:6. Milroe checks those boxes and shouldn’t be impacted by this one bit. Based on these factors, Milroe has the potential to be a "cheat code" in the game, presenting a formidable challenge for opponents in online play.
Dequan Finn (Baylor): The MAC Maverick with Upside
Dequan Finn is an interesting case. Finn has averaged 4.5 yards per carry and 500+ rushing yards in three straight seasons, while also improving his passing numbers during that same time frame. With essentially the same amount of attempts in 2023 as he had in 2024, he improved his completion percentage by nearly four, his yards per attempt by 1.2, and threw three fewer interceptions. Finn is a dynamic player who could be sneaky and really good in NCAA 2025. He had a 70-yard run in 2021 and a 56-yard run last season. This combination of rushing prowess and improving passing skills makes Finn a potentially valuable asset in the game.
Taylen Green (Arkansas): Long Speed and Big-Play Potential
The speed that Green possesses feels like the long speed type. He’s 6’6″, 220 lbs., and once he gets going, there’s nothing stopping him. In last year’s Mountain West Championship, he had a 70-yard run. Against Utah State in 2022, he had a monster run of 91 yards and a 74 yarder against Oregon State. In two seasons, he’s a 1,000+ yard rusher on just 159 carries. Green's size and speed make him a difficult player to bring down in the open field, and his history of long runs suggests he could be a game-breaker in the virtual realm.
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Rushing Quarterbacks: Speed Score Standouts
While dual-threat quarterbacks offer a blend of running and passing skills, some quarterbacks primarily rely on their legs to make an impact. These rushing quarterbacks, often characterized by exceptional speed and agility, can be valuable assets in specific offensive schemes.
Kaidon Salter (Liberty)
Last season, he ran for over 1,000 yards and 12 rush TDs on just 163 carries. Salter's impressive rushing statistics suggest he will be among the fastest quarterbacks in the game, making him a threat in the running game.
Thomas Castellanos (Boston College)
Castellanos is another 1,000-yard rusher (1,113), but he hit his number on 215 attempts. He’s going to be fun to play with in this game, as I would be. Castellanos's ability to rack up significant rushing yards indicates his potential as a running quarterback in the game.
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Austin Emanuel (Central Michigan): A Running Back in Disguise
As it stands, we’re not quite sure who will be the starting QB for CMU, but I presume it’ll be Emanuel at this point. He’s seen playing time in the past, and Jase Bauer has transferred to Sam Houston State. This is going to be a fun player to use against a similar level of competition. He’s built like a big RB (6’3″, 220 lbs.) and has no ability to throw the football at all. What he can do though is run and make a big play. In 2023, Emanuel saw limited snaps, but in four games in 2022, he was extremely dynamic. Against Buffalo in his first-ever start, he ran for 293 yards and 3 TDs on 24 carries! On the other hand, he threw just three times. That is the type of player we’re looking at here. Emanuel's size and running ability, combined with his limited passing skills, suggest he will be a unique and potentially effective option for players who prefer a run-heavy offense.
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