SEC Football: Ranking each of the conference’s starting quarterbacks

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 08: Jayden Daniels #5 of the LSU Tigers throws the ball during the first half a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Tiger Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 08: Jayden Daniels #5 of the LSU Tigers throws the ball during the first half a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Tiger Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Oct 29, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) smiles after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) smiles after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3 – KJ Jefferson

Year: Senior

Team: Arkansas Razorbacks

2022 Passing Stats: 204 completions, 2,648 yards, 24 touchdowns

If the Arkansas Razorbacks are winning football games, it’s because KJ Jefferson is healthy and making plays. We have a ton of respect for the Hogs and their trench warfare style of play.

However, Jefferson is the quarterback that differentiates winning 8-9 games from 5-6. Ironically, Jefferson was injured for part of last season, including Arkansas’ 13-10 home loss against the LSU Tigers last November.

Unfinished business is the mantra of 2023 for KJ Jefferson. He has all the physical tools to lead Arkansas to a big season and offers a third season of continuity at the position the Hogs have not enjoyed in a long time.

We expect Jefferson to have Arkansas in every game this season.