.An interesting quarterback competition highlights this week's Thursday night NFL attribute, as newbies Bo Nix as well as Spencer Rattler challenge in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and also Saints, respectively, both go way back. From earning Elite 11 standing in 2018 to going into the game with each other this year, it is actually almost as if Nix and also Rattler were actually predestined to meet.The surprise might be that their 1st match took such a long time, coming on "Thursday Night Football" in 2024 instead of when the 2 competed at a total amount of four energy five schools-- Chestnut, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Oregon-- in between 2019 and also 2023. Their stories eventually come together in Louisiana, along with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading in to Mercedes-Benz Arena as minor faves over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It will definitely mark Rattler's 2nd begin due to the fact that he switched out Derek Carr after the professional decreased in Full week 5 along with a skew injury.Here's everything to understand about the duo's recruiting training class, including just how the novice quarterbacks jobs linked in high school, college and the NFL. NFL HQ: Live NFL ratings|Improved NFL status|Complete NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix secondary school statsBoth Rattler and Nix were actually secondary school phenoms in their own civil liberties. At Peak in Phoenix metro, Rattler breached the Arizona high school passing report on his 18th birthday party. He was likewise featured in the Netflix film collection "QB1: Beyond the Lights," which was later on cited as a cause for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was actually put on hold in the middle of his elderly period for going against an area rules of conduct, which was actually uncovered to be a repercussion of cheating at institution. He had numerous offers following his student year, though, featuring Alabama, Notre Dame as well as Miami, just before he dedicated to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix participated in under his father Patrick at Pinson Lowland, where he succeeded Alabama's Mr. Football Award as an elderly after specifying many state reports. He lead the school to consecutive Lesson 6A state labels en path to getting Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Aggression Gamer of the Year, All-America First string respects and also an invite to the Under Armour All-America Video Game. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix Az, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Valley (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix went to Scottsboro Secondary school (Scottsboro, AL) before Pinson Lowland, where he masqueraded 3,463 backyards and also 40 goals.2018 Best 11 finalistsThe 2 were also members of the 2018 Elite 11 class, a yearly quarterback competition for climbing high school seniors established in 1999 through Andy Bark and also his firm Student Sports. Prospects provide video recording highlights and also contend in regional occasions where 20 finalists are decided on (over the last, this number has decreased from 12 to 24) away from 400 to five hundred contestants. The finalists after that move to Nike World Main Office in Beaverton, Ore., along with The Opening-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camping ground for best high school football leads of all positions.Throughout the competitors, the roster is actually tightened to 11 or even 12 of the top quarterbacks that are actually after that divided right into crews along with The Position participants for a flag soccer event among other ability obstacles. A total Elite 11 MVP is actually chosen at the conclusion of the event.The 2018 training class of finalists is stacked, along with the leading 12 applicants featuring three NFL starters, among 5 with current agreements, and also a Heisman Trophy victor in Jayden Daniels. Right here is actually a check out where they all are now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Team( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona State (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Leaders (2024 )Maximum DugganLewis Central (Iowa) TCU (2019-22) Chargers (2024 )Ty EvansPalmer Spine (Colo.) NC Condition (2019-20) Texas Condition (2021-22)-- Ryan HilinskiOrange Lutheran (Calif.) South Carolina (2019-21) Northwestern (2021-24)-- Sam HowellSun Lowland (N.C.) North Carolina (2019-21) Leaders (2022-23) Seattle (2024 )Brian MaurerWest Slot (Fla.) Tennessee (2019-20) Stephen F. Austin (2022-23)-- Cade McNamaraDamonte Ranch (Nev.) Michigan (2020-22) Iowa (2023-24)-- Graham MertzBlue Valley North (Kan.) Wisconsin (2019-22) Fla (2023-24)-- Dylan MorrisGraham-Kapowsin (Wash.) Washington (2020-23) James Madison (2024 )-- Bo NixPinson Valley (Ala.) Chestnut (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Pinnacle (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Best 11 MVPMORE: Week 7 Electrical Power Rankings|Full week 7 NFL chooses|Week 7 NFL selections against the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix university statsAt first, it wasn't probably Rattler and also Nix will get to know in university with no planned matchups in between the Sooners and Battle Eagles in the future. That being actually said, they performed approach. Nix transmitted to Oregon coming from Auburn before the 2022 time, departing the SEC the same year Rattler transferred right into the association from Oklahoma to South Carolina after shedding the starting project to ultimate 2024 No. 1 selection Caleb Williams. Ought to Rattler have transmitted one year earlier, both would certainly have encountered in November 2021 when Nix explored Columbia as well as fell to the Gamecocks 21-17. Both completed with two extremely various 2023 initiatives. Nix led Oregon to the ultimate Pac-12 Championship Game against No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 normal season, where the Ducks lost to the ultimate CFP finalist as well as befalled of playoff contention.He ended up third in Heisman ballot behind Daniels as well as Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the country in finalizations, finalization percentage and passing goals, all while climaxing for the majority of activities begun by a quarterback in NCAA record with 61 in between Chestnut and also Oregon.In contrast, Rattler spent his ultimate period at USC conducting a 5-7 track record without any dish to demonstrate for it. Through Gamecock requirements, having said that, his functionality in 2023 was actually described through Red & Cocky as "one of the most effective quarterback periods in institution background." Rattler's attempts were enough to make him MVP of the 2024 Elder Dish before stating for the draught. CMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix started his correct freshman season at Chestnut, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB recruiting classNix and Rattler headed the 2nd and also 3rd places in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback rankings, taking 23rd and 29th total. Only behind them was actually Daniels, complied with by potential NFL quarterback Sam Howell, turned running back Roschon Johnson and also converted recipient Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, 6 have been drafted and also numerous are still energetic at their current institutions. Here's an examine the leading slingers in the 2019 sponsor course, their playing style, where they signed and more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft choice (year, sphere) Signed up byCurrent team121Graham Mertz PPWisconsin------ 223Bo Nix PPAuburn12 ( 2024-1st) BroncosBroncos329Spencer RattlerDTOklahoma150 ( 2024-5th) SaintsSaints444Jayden DanielsDTArizona State2 (2024-1st) CommandersCommanders563Joey YellenPPArizona State------ 666Ryan HilinskiPPSouth Carolina------ 7104Roschon JohnsonDTTexas115 (2023-4th) Bears (RB) Bears (RB) 8109Jacob ConoverPPBYU------ 9116Dylan MorrisPPWashington------ 10120Sam HowellPPNorth Carolina144 (2023-5th) CommandersSeahawks11137Jacob ZenoPPBaylor------ 12141Luke McCaffreyDTNebraska100 (2024-3rd) Leaders (WR) Leaders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi State------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas State------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn State------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn State------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston University------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise State------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ WEEK 7 DREAM FOOTBALL POSITIONS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was chosen in the preliminary and was actually anticipated to make the starting placement for the Broncos coming from the beginning. Rattler, nonetheless, was actually the next quarterback selected 137 gamers eventually-- the longest stretch without a quarterback picked in the common draught era. Rattler's status as a fifth-round selection showed that he will have to fight for a lineup location in New Orleans. He carried out properly in the preseason, accomplishing 20-of-38 pass efforts for 202 backyards and a touchdown, and also one hurrying score. When it boiled down to making a decision in between Rattler and fellow data backup Jake Haener to replace Carr, Saints scalp coach Dennis Allen inevitably opted for the rookie.While he hasn't blown away as much as Daniels has in Washington, Nix is rivaling No. 1 overall pick Williams for second-best rookie quarterback until now. Though the Bears starter possesses a somewhat much better file, his Bronco equivalent is actually undoubtedly making a name for themself as well.Here's exactly how Rattler and Nix have actually conducted thus far, always remembering the former merely has one game to the latter's 6. GPCMP-ATTCMP% PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.