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Byrum Brown vs Drake Lindsey — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Byrum Brown

Auburn Tigers

QB · #17

Drake Lindsey

Minnesota Golden Gophers

QB · #5

2025 college season

2025 college season: Byrum Brown versus Drake Lindsey
Byrum Brown	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
Leading value: 3,158	Passing Yards	2,382
Leading value: 28	Passing TDs	18
7	Interceptions	6 (leading value)
Leading value: 66.3%	Completion %	63.2%
Leading value: 1,008	Rushing Yards	-119
Leading value: 14	Rushing TDs	4

Measurements

Measurements: Byrum Brown versus Drake Lindsey
Byrum Brown	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
6-3	Height	6-5
235 lb	Weight	230 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Byrum Brown versus Drake Lindsey
Byrum Brown	Statistic	Drake Lindsey
#178	Fanspeak rank	#85 (leading value)
QB 18	Position rank	QB 11 (leading value)
212.8	Average pick	156.6 (leading value)
617	Times drafted	1,319 (leading value)
49	Hype Score	61 (leading value)
162x	Most drafted to	452x

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Byrum Brown

Dean Kindig

Byrum Brown, a redshirt Sophomore quarterback for South Florida, has shown remarkable prowess in the Pro Spread offense. Brown stands out as the only returning QB in the Group of Five conferences who posted an adjusted completion percentage over 72% (72.4%) and an average depth of target over 10.5 yards (10.9) last season. Known for his slippery agility, Brown's dynamic playmaking ability has been a cornerstone for the Bulls. Unfortunately, his season took a downturn when he suffered a leg injury during the 3rd quarter of South Florida's 45-10 loss to Tulane.

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Drake Lindsey

Dean Kindig

Pocket passer is already generating significant first-round buzz among draft analysts. Lindsey made his first career start for Minnesota as a freshman against the UB Bulls, where he led his team to a victory. 2025. FRESHMAN SEASON: Started all 13 games at quarterback. Won eight games, setting a program record for wins by a freshman quarterback. Completed 249-of-386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns against only six interceptions. In program single-season history, his TD-to-INT ratio (3.00) tied for third; completions total (249) and completion percentage (.632) ranked fourth, attempts total (386) ranked fifth. Rushed for four touchdowns.

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