Jarrett Stidham arrived at Baylor as one of the top dual-threat quarterback recruits in the nation, and though he didn’t start as a true freshman, he performed admirably in a back-up role to Seth Russell and in an eventual starting role following Russell’s 2015 injury. In 328 offensive snaps his freshman campaign, Stidham recorded an 89.3 overall grade, and his 91.5 passing grade was behind only Mason Rudolph in the Big 12 among quarterbacks with 100 or more dropbacks. He had the pedigree and the early results that hinted at a potential future where his name would be called early in the NFL Draft.
Jarrett Stidham showing his full range this preseason after shaky stint at Auburn
