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Drake Lindsey

Minnesota Golden Gophers

QB · #5

Byrum Brown

Auburn Tigers

QB · #17

2025 college season

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

Measurements

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

2027 draft projection

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

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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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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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