Spencer Rattler may be climbing some draft boards following a formidable displaying on the Senior Bowl in Alabama.
Through the sport on Saturday, the South Carolina quarterback solely performed on two sequence, however he accomplished 4-of-4 passes for 65 yards and one TD, incomes MVP honors.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic famous that Rattler “might make the best bounce through the draft course of.” A stable efficiency on the Senior Bowl actually helps his inventory.
Rattler had an up-and-down faculty profession. In 2021, Oklahoma benched him in favor of Caleb Williams. Then, he transferred to South Carolina in 2022, the place he flashed potential however was inconsistent. The 23-year-old accomplished 67.5% of his passes for 37 TDs and 20 interceptions in two seasons with the Gamecocks.
Regardless that he isn’t one of many prime QB prospects within the 2024 class, some scouts like his upside. Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy just lately claimed a number of groups consider Rattler is a possible “starter” on Professional Soccer Focus’ NFL podcast.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Submit-Gazette tabbed Rattler as one QB whom the Steelers might goal on Day 2 or Day 3 of the Draft.
Beginning QB Kenny Pickett did not show he was the reply in his second season, finishing 62% of his passes for six TDs, 4 picks and a below-average 38.2 QBR in 12 video games.
Mason Rudolph led the staff to the playoffs, however he’ll turn out to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Fittipaldo added the Steelers are anticipated to launch Mitchell Trubisky.
Rolling the cube on Rattler could be an excellent transfer for the Steelers. He offers the QB room depth, and if he develops right into a viable starter, this helps them clear up their offensive woes.
This previous season, Pittsburgh completed twenty eighth within the league in factors scored (17.8) and twenty fifth in passing yards (187.8).
