Black NFL Quarterback Rankings for Week 1

Published September 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM EDT

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson is the NFL's top rated passer

BALTIMORE, MD — Jordan Love, Kyler Murray , Geno Smith, Jayden Daniels and Jalen Hurts were all winners in Week 1 of the NFL season. African-American quarterbacks went 5-11 overall, but three of those losses came in head-to-head matchups. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jakson was the league's highest rated passer.

Here are the rankings for all 16 black quarterbacks that started Week 1 in the NFL.