By Adeniyi Precious 
Both the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants had a rough 2024 season, finishing at the bottom of the league with the Tennessee Titans. A big reason? Bad quarterback play. While most assumed they’d use their high draft picks on a top QB prospect, concerns about guys like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders have some thinking they might wait until later rounds to grab a signal-caller.
Now, a new name is getting buzz: Louisville’s Tyler Shough.
Tyler Shough on the Rise?
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that Shough is climbing draft boards fast. The 6’5” QB has already lined up 10 pre-draft visits and four private workouts with key NFL decision-makers. Scouts love his strong arm, accuracy, and sneaky athleticism—he ran a 4.62 40-yard dash at the Combine.
2024 Stats: 3,195 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 63% completion rate
Shough, 25, has had a long college career, bouncing from Oregon to Texas Tech before landing at Louisville, where he had his best season yet. Now, he could be a solid second- or third-round option for teams like the Browns and Giants who want to focus on other positions early in the draft.
Instead of reaching for a QB at the top, Cleveland and New York might take a gamble on a rising prospect like Shough, letting them build around a stronger overall roster. Keep an eye on his name as the draft approaches!