.An intriguing quarterback competition highlights this week's Thursday evening NFL feature, as rookies Bo Nix and also Spencer Rattler take on in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and also Saints, respectively, both go way back. From gaining Elite 11 status in 2018 to entering into the league with each other this year, it is actually virtually as if Nix as well as Rattler were actually fated to meet.The shock might be that their 1st competition took as long, beginning "Thursday Evening Soccer" in 2024 as opposed to when the two competed at a total amount of 4 power 5 institutions-- Auburn, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Oregon-- between 2019 and also 2023. Their tales lastly converged in Louisiana, along with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading into Mercedes-Benz Arena as minor favorites over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It will definitely denote Rattler's 2nd start since he changed Derek Carr after the pro decreased in Week 5 along with an oblique injury.Here's whatever to learn about the duo's recruiting course, consisting of just how the novice quarterbacks jobs entwined in high school, college and also the NFL. NFL HEADQUARTERS: Live NFL ratings|Improved NFL status|Full NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix high school statsBoth Rattler as well as Nix were actually senior high school phenoms in their personal civil rights. At Pinnacle in Phoenix metro, Rattler violated the Arizona secondary school passing report on his 18th birthday party. He was actually likewise featured in the Netflix film series "QB1: Past the Lightings," which was eventually presented as an explanation for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was put on hold in the middle of his senior time for violating an area code of conduct, which was revealed to become an effect of cheating at school. He had a number of provides following his sophomore year, however, featuring Alabama, Notre Dame and Miami, before he committed to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix participated in under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Valley, where he succeeded Alabama's Mr. Soccer Honor as a senior after setting several state reports. He lead the university to consecutive Course 6A condition titles en path to earning Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Aggression Gamer of the Year, All-America First Team honors and also an invitation to the Under Armour All-America Video Game. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Valley (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix went to Scottsboro Secondary school (Scottsboro, AL) before Pinson Valley, where he passed for 3,463 gardens as well as 40 goals.2018 Best 11 finalistsThe pair of were likewise participants of the 2018 Elite 11 class, a yearly quarterback competition for climbing senior high school senior citizens established in 1999 through Andy Skin as well as his provider Trainee Sports. Candidates send video highlights and compete in regional activities where 20 finalists are picked (in the past, this number has actually diminished from 12 to 24) out of 400 to five hundred entrants. The finalists then head to Nike World Base Of Operations in Beaverton, Ore., in conjunction with The Opening-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camp for top secondary school football potential customers of all positions.Throughout the competition, the lineup is actually tightened to 11 or 12 of the top quarterbacks that are then divided in to staffs with The Position attendees for a banner football competition to name a few capability obstacles. An overall Elite 11 MVP is decided on at the outcome of the event.The 2018 class of finalists is actually piled, along with the leading 12 prospects consisting of 3 NFL beginners, amongst five along with present arrangements, and a Heisman Trophy winner in Jayden Daniels. Below's a check out where they all are now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Crew( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona Condition (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Commanders (2024 )Maximum DugganLewis Central (Iowa) TCU (2019-22) Chargers (2024 )Ty EvansPalmer Ridge (Colo.) NC Condition (2019-20) Texas State (2021-22)-- Ryan HilinskiOrange Lutheran (Calif.) South Carolina (2019-21) Northwestern (2021-24)-- Sam HowellSun Lowland (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) Fla (2023-24)-- Dylan MorrisGraham-Kapowsin (Wash.) Washington (2020-23) James Madison (2024 )-- Bo NixPinson Lowland (Ala.) Chestnut (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Epitome (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Elite 11 MVPMORE: Full Week 7 Power Rankings|Week 7 NFL picks|Week 7 NFL choices versus the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix college statsAt first, it had not been probably Rattler and also Nix would encounter in college without planned matchups between the Sooners and also Battle Eagles in the future. That being claimed, they performed approach. Nix transmitted to Oregon coming from Rust before the 2022 period, leaving the SEC the same year Rattler transferred into the event from Oklahoma to South Carolina after losing the starting project to eventual 2024 No. 1 selection Caleb Williams. Must Rattler have transmitted one year previously, the 2 would possess come across in Nov 2021 when Nix visited Columbia as well as was up to the Gamecocks 21-17. Each completed with pair of really various 2023 projects. Nix led Oregon to the last Pac-12 National championship against No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 frequent time, where the Ducks shed to the ultimate CFP finalist and also fell out of playoff contention.He finished third in Heisman ballot behind Daniels as well as Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the nation in finalizations, finalization amount as well as passing touchdowns, all while breaking the record for many games started through a quarterback in NCAA background with 61 between Rust and Oregon.In comparison, Rattler invested his final period at USC showing a 5-7 history with no bowl to reveal for it. By Gamecock requirements, nevertheless, his functionality in 2023 was actually described through Red & Cocky as "among the very best quarterback times in university past." Rattler's efforts were enough to earn him MVP of the 2024 Elderly person Bowl prior to stating for the draft. CMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix started his true freshman season at Auburn, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB sponsor classNix as well as Rattler moved the 2nd and third spots in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback ranks, taking 23rd and also 29th total. Just behind all of them was actually Daniels, followed through future NFL quarterback Sam Howell, changed managing back Roschon Johnson and also converted receiver Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, six have been composed as well as a lot of are actually still energetic at their existing institutions. Here is actually a check out the best slingers in the 2019 sponsor class, their playing style, where they signed and more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft selection (year, round) Signed on 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) Commanders (WR) Commanders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi State------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas Condition------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn State------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn State------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston College------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise State------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ FULL WEEK 7 IMAGINATION FOOTBALL RANKS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was chosen in the preliminary and also was anticipated to gain the beginning position for the Broncos coming from the start. Rattler, nonetheless, was actually the upcoming quarterback decided on 137 players later-- the lengthiest stretch without a quarterback selected in the popular draught time. Rattler's standing as a fifth-round choice showed that he would have to defend a lineup area in New Orleans. He did effectively in the preseason, finishing 20-of-38 elapsed tries for 202 lawns and a goal, as well as one rushing rating. When it came down to choosing between Rattler and fellow data backup Jake Haener to replace Carr, Saints head trainer Dennis Allen at some point selected the rookie.While he have not excited as long as Daniels has in Washington, Nix is matching No. 1 overall pick Williams for second-best rookie quarterback until now. Though the Bears starter possesses a slightly better record, his Bronco counterpart is actually undoubtedly going far for themself as well.Here's exactly how Rattler and also Nix have performed so far, keeping in mind the former simply possesses one activity to the latter's 6. GPCMP-ATTCMP% PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.