Drafting a quarterback is like playing the lottery. When picking one in the first round of the NFL Draft, teams are looking for the ever-elusive elite quarterback. There are more competent NFL quarterbacks than ever, but it’s difficult to keep up with the teams with elite signal callers by having just competency at the position. Drafting a more developed quarterback without high-level physical traits is becoming a less attractive bet.This draft cycle, Anthony Richardson from Florida and Will Levis from Kentucky will test how much risk teams are willing to assume in their pursuit of an elite quarterback. Both quarterbacks have eye-popping traits but lack the production of a top prospect, yet both will likely be drafted in the top 10. Where they rank can vary depending on the eye of the beholder, so let’s look at how each prospect differs to decide which one is a more worthy bet.

Richardson’s traits

Richardson has elite arm strength. He can throw with distance and velocity with ease, and he has a quick release. When he missed, he usually missed high, sometimes due to miscommunications with his receivers on option routes. Missing occasionally might be a part of his game, but he can cut down on them with improved footwork and timing, which can be fixed with coaching.