Players such as Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts were true freshman starting QBs who have had success in the NFL.
Quarterback Sam Darnold will attend the NFL scouting combine, but he will not participate in throwing drills, a source told ESPN. He instead will throw for scouts at USC's pro day on March 21.
Quarterbacks Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold separately announced they won't be returning to UCLA and USC, respectively, but will both enter the NFL draft.
UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen, recovering from a concussion, did not play in Tuesday night's Cactus Bowl loss to Kansas State.
UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen would prefer to play for the Giants over the Browns and would be hesitant to declare for next year's NFL draft if he knew that Cleveland was going to take him with the No. 1 overall pick, according to league sources.
UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen said Saturday that he remains in the concussion protocol but is still hoping to play in Tuesday's Cactus Bowl against Kansas State if he is cleared.
