.A fascinating quarterback matchup highlights recently's Thursday night NFL function, as newbies Bo Nix as well as Spencer Rattler face off in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and also Saints, respectively, the 2 go way back. From making Best 11 condition in 2018 to going into the game together this year, it is actually nearly as if Nix and also Rattler were destined to meet.The shock might be actually that their very first competition took such a long time, coming on "Thursday Evening Soccer" in 2024 instead of when both competed at a total amount of 4 power 5 schools-- Chestnut, South Carolina, Oklahoma as well as Oregon-- in between 2019 and 2023. Their tales finally converged in Louisiana, along with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading into Mercedes-Benz Coliseum as slight faves over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It will certainly mark Rattler's 2nd begin because he changed Derek Carr after the expert dropped in Week 5 along with a skew injury.Here's every thing to learn about the duo's recruiting course, consisting of exactly how the rookie quarterbacks professions intertwined in secondary school, university and the NFL. NFL HQ: Live NFL credit ratings|Improved NFL standings|Total NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix high school statsBoth Rattler and also Nix were high school phenoms in their personal civil rights. At Pinnacle in Phoenix az, Rattler broke the Arizona high school passing report on his 18th special day. He was actually also featured in the Netflix documentary set "QB1: Past the Illuminations," which was later presented as a main reason for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was actually put on hold during his elderly season for breaking a district code of conduct, which was actually disclosed to be a repercussion of cheating at school. He had a number of offers observing his student year, however, consisting of Alabama, Notre Dame and also Miami, prior to he dedicated to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix participated in under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Lowland, where he succeeded Alabama's Mr. Football Honor as an elderly after specifying a number of state documents. He lead the school to consecutive Class 6A state headlines en course to making Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Offensive Gamer of the Year, All-America First string respects as well as an invitation to the Under Armour All-America Game. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix Metro, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Valley (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix participated in Scottsboro Secondary school (Scottsboro, AL) prior to Pinson Lowland, where he masqueraded 3,463 gardens and also 40 goals.2018 Elite 11 finalistsThe two were actually additionally members of the 2018 Best 11 training class, a yearly quarterback competition for climbing senior high school elders founded in 1999 by Andy Skin and his firm Student Sports. Applicants submit video recording highlights as well as complete in local activities where twenty finalists are actually picked (previously, this number has dwindled coming from 12 to 24) away from 400 to 500 candidates. The finalists at that point move to Nike Globe Central Office in Beaverton, Ore., together with The Position-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camp for best senior high school soccer potential customers of all positions.Throughout the competition, the roster is actually narrowed to 11 or 12 of the best quarterbacks that are after that split in to groups along with The Opening participants for a banner soccer competition among other ability problems. An overall Elite 11 MVP is selected at the end of the event.The 2018 class of finalists is piled, along with the leading 12 prospects featuring three NFL beginners, among five along with existing contracts, and also a Heisman Trophy champion in Jayden Daniels. Listed below is actually an examine where they all are actually now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Team( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona Condition (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Leaders (2024 )Max DugganLewis Central (Iowa) TCU (2019-22) Chargers (2024 )Ty EvansPalmer Ridge (Colo.) NC State (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) Seat (2024 )Brian MaurerWest Port (Fla.) Tennessee (2019-20) Stephen F. Austin (2022-23)-- Cade McNamaraDamonte Cattle Ranch (Nev.) Michigan (2020-22) Iowa (2023-24)-- Graham MertzBlue Valley North (Kan.) Wisconsin (2019-22) Florida (2023-24)-- Dylan MorrisGraham-Kapowsin (Wash.) Washington (2020-23) James Madison (2024 )-- Bo NixPinson Valley (Ala.) Chestnut (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Pinnacle (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Elite 11 MVPMORE: Week 7 Power Rankings|Week 7 NFL chooses|Full week 7 NFL choices versus the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix college statsAt first, it had not been most likely Rattler and Nix would certainly meet in university without any scheduled matches between the Sooners and Battle Eagles in the future. That being actually claimed, they did come close. Nix transmitted to Oregon from Auburn prior to the 2022 season, departing the SEC the same year Rattler transferred right into the conference coming from Oklahoma to South Carolina after losing the beginning work to ultimate 2024 No. 1 selection Caleb Williams. Should Rattler have moved one year earlier, both would have come across in Nov 2021 when Nix explored Columbia as well as was up to the Gamecocks 21-17. Both completed with two extremely various 2023 projects. Nix led Oregon to the last Pac-12 Championship Game against No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 normal season, where the Ducks lost to the resulting CFP finalist and also fell out of playoff contention.He finished third in Heisman voting responsible for Daniels as well as Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the nation in finalizations, finalization portion as well as passing goals, all while climaxing for a lot of games started by a quarterback in NCAA background along with 61 between Rust and also Oregon.In contrast, Rattler devoted his last time at USC showing a 5-7 history without bowl to reveal for it. Through Gamecock standards, however, his performance in 2023 was actually illustrated by Red & Cocky as "one of the greatest quarterback times in school history." Rattler's initiatives were enough to get him MVP of the 2024 Elder Bowl prior to announcing for the draught. CMP-ATTCMP% PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix began his correct fresher period at Chestnut, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB sponsor classNix as well as Rattler headed the 2nd as well as third places in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback positions, taking 23rd as well as 29th overall. Just behind them was Daniels, followed by potential NFL quarterback Sam Howell, changed operating back Roschon Johnson and converted recipient Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, 6 have been drafted and numerous are still active at their current schools. Here's a look at the best slingers in the 2019 sponsor class, their playing type, where they signed as well as more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft pick (year, sphere) Drafted byCurrent team121Graham Mertz PPWisconsin------ 223Bo Nix PPAuburn12 ( 2024-1st) BroncosBroncos329Spencer RattlerDTOklahoma150 ( 2024-5th) SaintsSaints444Jayden DanielsDTArizona State2 (2024-1st) CommandersCommanders563Joey YellenPPArizona Condition------ 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) Leaders (WR) Leaders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi State------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas State------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn State------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn Condition------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston University------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise State------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ WEEK 7 DREAM SOCCER RANKS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was selected in the preliminary and was actually expected to get the beginning placement for the Broncos from the outset. Rattler, having said that, was the following quarterback chosen 137 players eventually-- the longest period without a quarterback picked in the usual draft era. Rattler's status as a fifth-round choice showed that he would certainly have to defend a lineup location in New Orleans. He carried out well in the preseason, finishing 20-of-38 elapsed efforts for 202 backyards as well as a touchdown, and also one rushing rating. When it boiled down to choosing in between Rattler and fellow back-up Jake Haener to switch out Carr, Saints head trainer Dennis Allen inevitably opted for the rookie.While he have not impressed as high as Daniels invites Washington, Nix is actually matching No. 1 general selection Williams for second-best novice quarterback up until now. Though the Bears starter has a somewhat far better file, his Bronco equivalent is actually absolutely making a name for themself as well.Here's just how Rattler as well as Nix have executed until now, always remembering the former just has one activity to the latter's 6. GPCMP-ATTCMP% ELAPSED YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.