College football 2019: 10 quarterbacks under the most pressure

10 college football quarterbacks under the most pressure in 2019

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 28-21 during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 31: Oregon Ducks Quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the Redbox Bowl between the Michigan State Spartans and the Oregon Ducks at Levi’s Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

6. Justin Herbert – Oregon

There is little doubt that Justin Herbert would have been the first quarterback taken off the board in the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the most NFL-ready out of all the other quarterbacks who entered with his tremendous poise and decision-making showcased in college.

Instead of making a ton of money in the draft, Herbert opted to spend one more season as an Oregon Duck with hopes of making postseason play. The decision came as shocking to scouts as they saw the risk of one more college season.

Fans never want to see this happen but if Herbert ends up suffering a major injury, he will miss out on millions of dollars at the next level. He may never even get an opportunity to play at the next level. This decision was an extremely risky one, as Herbert will not only have to stay healthy but will have to produce similar production this season.

For the first time in a couple of years, the Ducks are expected to have a possible playoff-type year as the Pac-12 is wide open. If Herbert can lead his team to the playoffs, he will have solidified an impressive college football resume.

Even though he decided to stay in school, Herbert can perfect some skills he needs to work at and mature as a leader, but the pressure is still there to maintain his health and statistical accolades.