Spencer Rattler

Once deemed as a potential No.1 overall pick after the 2020 college football season, Spencer Rattler's had a tumultuous college career to get to this point in his football career. At 20 years old, Rattler was PFF's No.1-graded quarterback in the country. He was the Heisman favorite heading into 2021, but he was benched for Caleb Williams. He then transferred to South Carolina in 2022 where he started for two seasons. In 2023, he finished second in the class in both catchable throw percentage and on-target throw rate. Still, hoping that Rattler turns back into what excited CFB fans in 2020 - for those for those looking for a fantasy sleeper - might be out of luck. He's not a rushing threat due to a lack of athletic acumen. And his arm talent will only get him so far. But if the Saints get more inconsistent play from Derek Carr, they could quickly turn to their 2024 5th-round pick. After the 2024 season, Carr's dead cap falls to $17 million versus his $45 million salary cap hit. If he underwhelms again in 2024, he could be on the way out of New Orleans.

The New Orleans Saints have selected QB Spencer Rattler with the No. 150 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Rattler marks the first QB taken in the 2024 NFL Draft since the first round, and he goes into a room with QBs Derek Carr and 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener. The former South Carolina and Oklahoma passer has a notable arm but often displayed a tendency to be overconfident in his ability on the field. He has a chance to develop into a solid QB — showing NFL promise in college — but he may need some time and will have to fight for the reps to do so.