Julian Lewis ranks No. 49 in The Athletic's QB tiers for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Julian Lewis, the presumptive starting quarterback for Colorado in 2026, ranks No. 49 overall in The Athletic's college football QB tiers. He is placed in tier four, categorized as a player with potential but lacking a proven track record. The Athletic's assessment draws attention to the expectations surrounding Lewis, a five-star prospect, and highlights hope for his development under new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion. This tier placement puts him ahead of several other quarterbacks in the Big 12, though he is currently rated the 12th best in the conference.
- •Lewis is a redshirt freshman and presumed starter for Colorado.
- •He was a five-star prospect entering college.
- •The Athletic's QB tiers categorize him in tier four for potential.
- •Lewis ranks as the 12th best quarterback in the Big 12.
- •Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker leads the Big 12 rankings at No. 6.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Where Colorado football's Julian Lewis ranks in The Athletic QB tiers
"The Athletic released its annual college football QB tiers with Julian Lewis landing in a tier with several quarterbacks with immense potential.
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