Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green is beginning to generate real buzz at the Senior Bowl, emerging as one of the early risers during practice week. In a quarterback class lacking clear star power at the top, Green’s combination of size, athleticism, and raw upside is quickly drawing the attention of college football and NFL draft analysts alike.
Razorbacks’ Star QB Taylen Green Raising Draft Stock at Senior Bowl
NFL Network draft analysts Lance Zierlein and Eric Edholm were among those to highlight Green as a standout performer early in the week. In a draft class short on established quarterback headliners beyond Fernando Mendoza, they believe Green’s unique physical traits give him a chance to separate himself.
"“In a draft light on quarterback headliners beyond Fernando Mendoza, Green should be garnering buzz thanks to his rare physical attributes and skill set. At 6-foot-6 and with a wingspan of nearly seven feet, his long arms create a longer release and his accuracy is spotty.”"Lance Zierlein & Eric Edholm
Those traits have been well known for quite some time, especially to Arkansas fans who have lived through the “Taylen Green experience” over the past two seasons. When Green is on, he looks like one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in college football. The highs are electric, explosive plays, jaw-dropping athleticism, and game-breaking ability both through the air and on the ground. Unfortunately, the lows have been just as noticeable, with inconsistency remaining the biggest obstacle in his development.
That inconsistency is ultimately what has kept Green from being mentioned among the top quarterback prospects nationally. However, if he can begin to put everything together, the door is wide open in this year’s draft class. Beyond Mendoza and Alabama’s Ty Simpson, the race for QB3 is very much unsettled, and Green has the tools to make a serious push for that spot.
Green’s production backs up the intrigue. He ranked 27th among all quarterbacks in PFSN’s Impact Rankings last season, his best finish across four collegiate campaigns. That ranking reflects just how central he was to an Arkansas offense that quietly ranked among the most productive units in the country. Green was the engine that made it go.
What separates him from many of his peers is his dual-threat ability. Green has the speed and power to take any run the distance, finishing his college career with 35 rushing touchdowns, while also throwing for 59 touchdowns through the air. That level of production, paired with extensive starting experience, is something NFL scouts value heavily as they project readiness for the next level.
The Senior Bowl is tailor-made for a player like Green, a prospect with tantalizing tools who needs a stage to show progress, consistency, and command. If he continues stacking strong practices and caps the week with a solid game on Saturday, Taylen Green could significantly elevate his draft stock and put himself firmly in the conversation as one of the top quarterbacks available.
In a wide-open quarterback class, Green’s rise may just be getting started.