Fifteeen quarterbacks who started in Week 14 of the NFL season were 25 years of age or younger. And remember, the Giants’ Daniel Jones would have made it a Sweet 16 if he were not sidelined by an ankle sprain.
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson is the frontrunner for MVP and had led the Baltimore Ravens on an incredible rise to the top of the NFL in only his second season. The QB from Louisville won’t turn 23 until Jan. 7.
Dwayne Haskins
Dwayne Haskins was the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. It took a while and injuries for him to be given the starting job in Washington. He won’t be 23 until May 3 and Washington is banking on him having a better NFL career than most Buckeye QBs.
David Blough
David Blough is in charge in Detroit after being undrafted out of Purdue and signing with Cleveland, which dealt him to the Browns. He’s done a solid job in his starts while keeping the seat warm for Matthew Stafford. Blough will turn 25 on July 31.
Patrick Mahomes
It is early but Patrick Mahomes is launching an assault on the Chiefs’ and likely NFL record book. The QB from Texas Tech plays far beyond his 24 years of age. He won’t have another birthday until Sept. 17.
Drew Lock
Drew Lock has won both his starts in Denver, making John Elway’s decision to grab him in the draft from Missouri look instantly good. Lock won’t be 24 until Nov. 10.
Mitchell Trubisky
Mitchell Trubisky appears to be coming around for Chicago, which drafted him second overall in 2017. He is one of the older guys on this list, having turned 25 on August 20.
Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield is never quiet. The Cleveland Browns’ QB is controversial and polarizing. It takes a lot for a 24-year-old to embrace the hype and headlines. He will turn 25 on April 14.
Sam Darnold
The Jets drafted Sam Darnold third overall out of USC in 2018. His career has seen some highs and lows, which goes to figure with the Jets. Darnold is only 22 and won’t have another birthday until June 5.
Gardner Minshew II
The injury to Nick Foles thrust Gardner Minshew II into the spotlight in Jacksonville. He has provided plenty of excitement for the Jags. The 23-year-old’s next birthday is May 16.
Devlin Hodges
A truly unlikely starter is Devlin Hodges of the Steelers. He came from Samford and found himself in the role with Ben Roethlisberger injured and Mason Rudolph inconsistent. Hodges will turn 24 on April 12.
Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are experiencing growing pains in the desert. Arizona’s Heisman winner from Oklahoma is 22 and won’t have a birthday until Aug. 7.
Jared Goff
Jared Goff has experienced ups and downs in his fourth season with the Rams. He’s still only 25 having turned that age on Oct. 14.
Kyle Allen
Kyle Allen took over for Cam Newton. The Panthers have struggled, but the former Texas A&M QB has done a good job. He will turn 24 on March 8.
Josh Allen
The Bills banked on Josh Allen out of Wyoming and the QB has the team in playoff contention. Adept at running as well as passing, Allen will turn 24 May 21.
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson is rising to the top of the quarterback class. The former star from Clemson is still growing and learning and it is easy to forget he is only 24 and won’t have a birthday until Sept. 14.
