.An exciting quarterback competition highlights recently's Thursday night NFL function, as rookies Bo Nix and also Spencer Rattler take on in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos as well as Saints, specifically, the two go back. Coming from gaining Elite 11 status in 2018 to going into the league all together this year, it's virtually as if Nix and also Rattler were actually predestined to meet.The shock might be that their initial competition took such a long time, starting "Thursday Night Regulation Football" in 2024 as opposed to when both contended at an overall of four energy five institutions-- Rust, South Carolina, Oklahoma as well as Oregon-- in between 2019 as well as 2023. Their tales eventually converged in Louisiana, along with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading in to Mercedes-Benz Stadium as small favorites over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It will definitely mark Rattler's 2nd start considering that he replaced Derek Carr after the pro dropped in Week 5 with an oblique injury.Here's whatever to learn about the duo's sponsor training class, featuring exactly how the novice quarterbacks professions intertwined in senior high school, university and also the NFL. NFL HEADQUARTERS: Live NFL credit ratings|Upgraded NFL status|Full NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix secondary school statsBoth Rattler and Nix were actually secondary school professionals in their very own liberties. At Pinnacle in Phoenix, Rattler broke the Arizona secondary school passing record on his 18th birthday celebration. He was also featured in the Netflix film set "QB1: Past the Lightings," which was actually eventually pointed out as a reason for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was actually suspended at the center of his elderly time for going against an area code of conduct, which was actually exposed to become a consequence of dishonesty at school. He possessed a number of promotions following his sophomore year, however, including Alabama, Notre Dame as well as Miami, prior to he committed to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix played under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Lowland, where he gained Alabama's Mr. Soccer Award as a senior after establishing a number of state files. He lead the institution to successive Training class 6A state labels en course to getting Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year, Alabama Aggression Gamer of the Year, All-America First string tributes as well as an invitation to the Under Armour All-America Game. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix Metro, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Valley (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix attended Scottsboro High School (Scottsboro, AL) before Pinson Lowland, where he passed for 3,463 lawns and 40 goals.2018 Elite 11 finalistsThe pair of were also participants of the 2018 Elite 11 lesson, an annual quarterback competitors for rising high school senior citizens established in 1999 by Andy Skin and also his provider Trainee Athletics. Prospects send video recording highlights and also compete in regional activities where twenty finalists are actually decided on (before, this amount has diminished from 12 to 24) away from 400 to 500 participants. The finalists then move to Nike World Company Headquaters in Beaverton, Ore., along with The Opening-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camping ground for leading high school soccer customers of all positions.Throughout the competition, the lineup is actually tightened to 11 or 12 of the best quarterbacks who are at that point divided right into staffs with The Opening attendees for a flag football event to name a few skill challenges. An overall Elite 11 MVP is picked at the result of the event.The 2018 class of finalists is actually stacked, along with the top 12 prospects featuring 3 NFL starters, amongst five along with existing agreements, and also a Heisman Trophy champion in Jayden Daniels. Right here's an examine where they all are actually now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Group( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona Condition (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Leaders (2024 )Maximum DugganLewis Central (Iowa) TCU (2019-22) Chargers (2024 )Ty EvansPalmer Spine (Colo.) NC State (2019-20) Texas State (2021-22)-- Ryan HilinskiOrange Lutheran (Calif.) South Carolina (2019-21) Northwestern (2021-24)-- Sam HowellSun Valley (N.C.) North Carolina (2019-21) Leaders (2022-23) Seattle (2024 )Brian MaurerWest Port (Fla.) Tennessee (2019-20) Stephen F. Austin (2022-23)-- Cade McNamaraDamonte Farm (Nev.) Michigan (2020-22) Iowa (2023-24)-- Graham MertzBlue Lowland North (Kan.) Wisconsin (2019-22) Florida (2023-24)-- Dylan MorrisGraham-Kapowsin (Wash.) Washington (2020-23) James Madison (2024 )-- Bo NixPinson Lowland (Ala.) Rust (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Peak (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Elite 11 MVPMORE: Full Week 7 Energy Rankings|Full week 7 NFL chooses|Week 7 NFL selections versus the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix university statsAt first, it had not been most likely Rattler and also Nix will get to know in college without any planned competitions between the Sooners as well as War Eagles in the future. That being claimed, they did approach. Nix transmitted to Oregon coming from Rust prior to the 2022 time, departing the SEC the very same year Rattler moved into the association from Oklahoma to South Carolina after losing the starting task to possible 2024 No. 1 pick Caleb Williams. Must Rattler have transferred one year earlier, the two would have encountered in Nov 2021 when Nix explored Columbia as well as was up to the Gamecocks 21-17. Both do with 2 incredibly various 2023 campaigns. Nix led Oregon to the ultimate Pac-12 National championship versus No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 regular period, where the Ducks dropped to the possible CFP finalist and befalled of playoff contention.He completed third in Heisman ballot behind Daniels and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the nation in conclusions, finalization percent and also passing touchdowns, all while climaxing for a lot of video games begun by a quarterback in NCAA record along with 61 in between Auburn and also Oregon.In contrast, Rattler invested his final time at USC showing a 5-7 record without bowl to demonstrate for it. By Gamecock standards, however, his functionality in 2023 was actually described by Garnet & Cocky as "among the most ideal quarterback times in college record." Rattler's initiatives were enough to get him MVP of the 2024 Senior citizen Bowl just before stating for the draft. CMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix began his real freshman period at Rust, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB recruiting classNix as well as Rattler moved the 2nd and third spots in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback rankings, taking 23rd and also 29th general. Simply behind them was actually Daniels, followed by potential NFL quarterback Sam Howell, turned running back Roschon Johnson as well as turned receiver Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, 6 have been actually made as well as several are actually still active at their present colleges. Right here's a check out the leading slingers in the 2019 recruiting lesson, their playing style, where they signed and more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft choice (year, round) Signed up byCurrent team121Graham Mertz PPWisconsin------ 223Bo Nix PPAuburn12 ( 2024-1st) BroncosBroncos329Spencer RattlerDTOklahoma150 ( 2024-5th) SaintsSaints444Jayden DanielsDTArizona State2 (2024-1st) CommandersCommanders563Joey YellenPPArizona Condition------ 666Ryan HilinskiPPSouth Carolina------ 7104Roschon JohnsonDTTexas115 (2023-4th) Bears (RB) Bears (RB) 8109Jacob ConoverPPBYU------ 9116Dylan MorrisPPWashington------ 10120Sam HowellPPNorth Carolina144 (2023-5th) CommandersSeahawks11137Jacob ZenoPPBaylor------ 12141Luke McCaffreyDTNebraska100 (2024-3rd) Commanders (WR) Commanders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi Condition------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas State------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn Condition------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn State------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston University------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise Condition------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ FULL WEEK 7 DREAM SOCCER POSITIONS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was actually selected in the first round and was anticipated to make the beginning placement for the Broncos coming from the start. Rattler, nonetheless, was actually the upcoming quarterback chosen 137 gamers later-- the longest stretch without a quarterback picked in the usual draught era. Rattler's status as a fifth-round choice indicated that he would have to defend a roster spot in New Orleans. He executed effectively in the preseason, finishing 20-of-38 successfully pass tries for 202 backyards as well as a touchdown, and also one rushing rating. When it came down to making a decision between Rattler and also fellow backup Jake Haener to change Carr, Saints head train Dennis Allen eventually picked the rookie.While he have not impressed as long as Daniels invites Washington, Nix is actually measuring up to No. 1 general selection Williams for second-best newbie quarterback until now. Though the Bears starter possesses a somewhat better file, his Bronco version is actually definitely making a name for themself as well.Here's exactly how Rattler and also Nix have actually carried out until now, bearing in mind the previous simply has one activity to the latter's 6. GPCMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.