.An exciting quarterback match highlights recently's Thursday evening NFL function, as novices Bo Nix as well as Spencer Rattler challenge in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and also Saints, respectively, the 2 go way back. From getting Elite 11 status in 2018 to getting into the game all together this year, it's virtually as if Nix and also Rattler were predestined to meet.The shock may be actually that their initial matchup took such a long time, beginning "Thursday Night Regulation Football" in 2024 rather than when the 2 completed at an overall of four energy 5 universities-- Chestnut, South Carolina, Oklahoma as well as Oregon-- in between 2019 and also 2023. Their accounts lastly integrated in Louisiana, along with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading right into Mercedes-Benz Stadium as minor favorites over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It is going to denote Rattler's 2nd start since he switched out Derek Carr after the pro dropped in Week 5 along with an oblique injury.Here's whatever to know about the duo's sponsor training class, including exactly how the rookie quarterbacks jobs entwined in high school, college and the NFL. NFL HQ: Live NFL scores|Upgraded NFL status|Total NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix senior high school statsBoth Rattler as well as Nix were high school professionals in their very own liberties. At Epitome in Phoenix metro, Rattler broke the Arizona high school passing report on his 18th birthday party. He was actually likewise included in the Netflix documentary collection "QB1: Beyond the Lights," which was actually later mentioned as a cause for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was put on hold during his senior period for breaching a district rules of conduct, which was actually uncovered to become a repercussion of cheating at institution. He had numerous promotions observing his sophomore year, however, featuring Alabama, Notre Dame and Miami, just before he committed to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix played under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Valley, where he gained Alabama's Mr. Football Honor as a senior after specifying several condition files. He lead the institution to consecutive Class 6A state titles en path to gaining Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Onslaught Gamer of the Year, All-America First Team tributes and also an invite to the Under Armour All-America Game. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix Az, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Lowland (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix attended Scottsboro Secondary school (Scottsboro, AL) before Pinson Valley, where he masqueraded 3,463 yards and also 40 goals.2018 Best 11 finalistsThe 2 were likewise members of the 2018 Elite 11 training class, an annual quarterback competition for climbing high school senior citizens established in 1999 through Andy Bark and also his business Trainee Sports. Applicants send video clip highlights as well as complete in regional events where twenty finalists are selected (before, this variety has actually dwindled from 12 to 24) out of 400 to five hundred contestants. The finalists at that point move to Nike World Company Headquaters in Beaverton, Ore., in conjunction with The Opening-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camping ground for leading senior high school football prospects of all positions.Throughout the competition, the lineup is limited to 11 or even 12 of the leading quarterbacks that are after that split into staffs with The Opening participants for a flag football tournament among other skill-set difficulties. An overall Best 11 MVP is decided on at the end of the event.The 2018 training class of finalists is piled, along with the best 12 applicants featuring three NFL beginners, among 5 with present contracts, and a Heisman Prize victor in Jayden Daniels. Below's an examine where they all are actually now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Team( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona State (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Leaders (2024 )Max DugganLewis Central (Iowa) TCU (2019-22) Chargers (2024 )Ty EvansPalmer Ridge (Colo.) NC Condition (2019-20) Texas Condition (2021-22)-- Ryan HilinskiOrange Lutheran (Calif.) South Carolina (2019-21) Northwestern (2021-24)-- Sam HowellSun Valley (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 Farm (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.) Rust (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Peak (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Elite 11 MVPMORE: Full Week 7 Energy Ranks|Week 7 NFL chooses|Week 7 NFL choices against the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix university statsAt initially, it wasn't likely Rattler and also Nix will get to know in university with no booked competitions between the Sooners as well as War Eagles in the future. That being said, they carried out approach. Nix transferred to Oregon from Chestnut prior to the 2022 period, departing the SEC the same year Rattler transferred into the association coming from Oklahoma to South Carolina after losing the starting work to ultimate 2024 No. 1 selection Caleb Williams. Should Rattler have actually transferred one year earlier, the 2 would have found in November 2021 when Nix saw Columbia and was up to the Gamecocks 21-17. Each finished with two incredibly different 2023 initiatives. Nix led Oregon to the final Pac-12 National championship versus No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 routine period, where the Ducks dropped to the ultimate CFP finalist as well as befalled of playoff contention.He finished third in Heisman voting behind Daniels and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the nation in finalizations, completion portion as well as passing goals, all while climaxing for the majority of activities started by a quarterback in NCAA past along with 61 between Auburn and Oregon.In comparison, Rattler devoted his last time at USC conducting a 5-7 record without any bowl to reveal for it. Through Gamecock standards, nevertheless, his performance in 2023 was actually defined by Garnet & Cocky as "one of the most ideal quarterback times in school past history." Rattler's initiatives sufficed to gain him MVP of the 2024 Elderly person Bowl prior to proclaiming for the draft. CMP-ATTCMP% ELAPSED YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix started his true fresher time at Rust, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB recruiting classNix and Rattler moved the 2nd and also third places in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback rankings, taking 23rd and 29th total. Simply responsible for them was Daniels, adhered to through future NFL quarterback Sam Howell, converted managing back Roschon Johnson and also converted receiver Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, 6 have been actually composed as well as a lot of are actually still energetic at their current universities. Below's a consider the leading slingers in the 2019 recruiting lesson, their having fun design, where they authorized and more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft choice (year, sphere) Drafted 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) Commanders (WR) Leaders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi State------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas Condition------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn State------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn Condition------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston University------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise Condition------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ FULL WEEK 7 IMAGINATION FOOTBALL RANKINGS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was actually decided on in the preliminary as well as was actually expected to gain the starting posture for the Broncos from the outset. Rattler, having said that, was the following quarterback selected 137 players eventually-- the lengthiest period without a quarterback picked in the usual draught age. Rattler's condition as a fifth-round pick indicated that he will must defend a roster place in New Orleans. He carried out well in the preseason, accomplishing 20-of-38 successfully pass efforts for 202 backyards and also a goal, and also one rushing credit rating. When it boiled down to choosing in between Rattler as well as fellow data backup Jake Haener to substitute Carr, Saints head trainer Dennis Allen inevitably opted for the rookie.While he hasn't made an impression on as long as Daniels invites Washington, Nix is measuring up to No. 1 overall choice Williams for second-best rookie quarterback up until now. Though the Bears starter has a slightly much better file, his Bronco counterpart is absolutely making a name for himself as well.Here's exactly how Rattler as well as Nix have done thus far, bearing in mind the past only has one activity to the latter's 6. GPCMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.