Byrum Brown placed in Tier 3 of QB rankings ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown is ranked No. 19 overall and placed in Tier 3 of The Athletic's starting FBS quarterback tiers ahead of the 2026 season. Brown, a senior, joins Auburn after successful seasons under Alex Golesh at USF, hoping to transition effectively into the SEC. While he was not selected for the preseason All-SEC team, his size and past performance are expected to earn him respect quickly among NFL scouts. The rankings include other notable quarterbacks such as Trinidad Chambliss and Arch Manning in Tier 1, and Gunner Stockton in Tier 2.
- •Brown is ranked No. 19 among starting quarterbacks.
- •Tier 1 includes Trinidad Chambliss and Arch Manning.
- •Brown's success in the SEC could impact his NFL draft stock.
- •He aims to replicate his USF success at Auburn.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Byrum Brown land in The Athletic's starting QB tier list?
"Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown was a proven winner with Alex Golesh at USF. Will his abilities transfer well in the SEC?
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