Player comparison

Rocco Becht

Dean Kindig

Becht is often described as a high-floor player with solid, but not elite, physical tools. 2023 completion rate of 61.2% against AP-ranked teams. As a redshirt sophomore, Rocco's maturity on the field is reminiscent of a seasoned senior, earning him the title of Big 12 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Bills scouts took note of Becht's performance leading Iowa State to victory over Iowa, and in that game he directed the Cyclones to a 10-play, 75-yard drive that was capped by the go-ahead TD to reach the Big 12 Championship game with a 31-28 road victory over Utah. Becht has the top QBR among quarterbacks the Bills scouts have visited to date. Don't use this as your footwork training vid. Donates gaming systems to hospital patients with NIL earnings. Returning college football quarterback with the 2nd-most career passing yards, 9,274 (Hoover).

Drew Mestemaker

Dean Kindig

Threw for 2,885 yards and added 431 rushing yards with eight rushing scores in his first year at Oklahoma. Transfer from North Texas. Led the FBS in passing yards last season (4,379). Electric throws on tape. Arm strength to access all levels, but decision making must improve. Very agile for his size and his release is so quick. Has a whip for an arm and isn't afraid to attack small windows. Mestemaker's pocket composure and anticipation over the middle are rare for a player with so little starting experience, and there is a foundation worth developing. His touch, post-snap processing lapses, and mechanical consistency all have room to improve, and how far he gets with those will determine his ceiling as an NFL starter.