One of the top 32 quarterbacks in the world, according to John Rhys Plumlee
Despite not being one of the most highly regarded quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, John Rhys Plumlee is not without confidence. During his appearance on The Paul Finebaum Show on Wednesday, the former Ole Miss and UCF standout stated his opinion that he is among the top 32 quarterbacks in the world.
Plumlee is merely expressing his belief that he has what it takes to be a starter at the next level, given that there are 32 NFL teams.
“At the moment, it’s about getting ready for the future day by day,” he remarked. “I’m hoping for a chance, but as you mentioned, I believe I’m capable of a lot.” I believe there are numerous ways I can be used as a weapon. However, I also believe that if you were to ask me, I rank among the top 32 quarterbacks in the world, and I will continue to do so if given the chance.
Plumlee was a dual-threat player who was a brilliant playmaker in college. In 2019, he rushed for 1,023 yards and 12 touchdowns, shattering the records for both quarterback running and rookie rushing at Ole Miss.
Plumlee was a true freshman who showed promise, but he was a backup for the following two seasons before moving to UCF. He went on to lead the Knights to victories in the previous two seasons, throwing for 5,838 yards, 34 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions while starting every game. In addition, he ran for 1,367 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Most experts predict Plumlee will be selected in the late rounds or not at all. Even if there are a lot of quarterbacks on draft boards who are better than him, he is aware that experts aren’t always correct. He gestured to the final selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, Brock Purdy.
This past season, Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl.
According to Plumlee, “I think everyone is going to have an opinion, everybody is going to have a say of where they think you should go, an opinion about you.” However, I believe that if you look at previous years, you’ll see that players like Sean Clifford last year and Brock Purdy didn’t always receive the best opportunities, but they still excelled when they did.
In my opinion, opportunity always leads to the next phase. That’s what I’m trying to find. I’m searching for a chance to demonstrate my abilities, and maybe that will catch people’s attention.In both individual sessions with prospective teams and at the NFL combine, John Rhys Plumlee will have the opportunity to support his claims. His “ability to create when everything goes wrong” is what he believes will set him apart, he said. Because of his rushing abilities, he frequently manages to break out of plays that are broken.
Plumlee remarked, “I think, as you said, I’ve never been one to be lacking in the confidence category.” “But, glancing at this draft class, it’s clear that there are a number of outstanding quarterbacks and well-known players who, I’m sure, will do fantastic things in the NFL. However, I believe that my ability to produce even in the face of adversity is what truly sets me apart from the other students in this draft class.
This past spring football season, I made a note to myself in my notebook that said, “When everything goes wrong, you are good enough to make it right.” And I think that’s the case. I believe that anything can go wrongāeverything can go wrong in a play, a game, or a protective situationāand that I am capable of fixing it. And I believe that to be one of the things that sets myself apart from everyone else.