Quarterback power rankings: Best college football quarterbacks of 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers throws a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff National Championship held at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 44-16. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – SEPTEMBER 15: Kelly Bryant (2) quarterback Clemson University Tigers prior to the start of the game during action between Georgia Southern and Clemson on September 15, 2018, at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson S.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

17. Kelly Bryant, Missouri

For a talented quarterback, Kelly Bryant was always the forgotten man at Clemson. He understandably played behind Deshaun Watson in the school’s first battles with Alabama earlier this decade, but once Watson went to the NFL, the starting job opened.

Bryant was a solid game manager in 2017, and he worked both the air and the ground game, combining for 24 touchdowns and just eight interceptions. All seemed well until a man named Trevor Lawrence was recruited to become a Tiger.

After just parts of four games, Lawrence kicked Bryant out of a job and never looked back. That left the latter man, again, on the outside, looking in, and as a senior. So, as a graduate transfer, he went to Missouri.

This other Tigers team has struggled to find relevancy in the SEC, and Drew Lock left for the NFL earlier this year. They will likely fall near the back of the pack, but with an experienced quarterback taking over to try to make this team competitive.

Still, it is one last chance for Bryant to showcase himself for the NFL. He may not project as a high draft pick, but an accurate, controlled season with the football can draw some interest. Upsetting one or two of the conference powerhouses will help himself out.