File QB-52 · National rank 648 · 2028 class
Byrd Ficklin
6'1"Height
200 lbWeight
My Grade
5.9/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.3 Floor
range 2.7
Ceiling 7.0
7.0/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +1.1
4.3/10
Long Shot
Floor · −1.6
Ceiling: 2026 rotation (QB2) — some opportunity; real room to grow (+1.1) · Big 12 draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −1.6.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.9
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Productive rotation QB — 301 pass yds, 3 TD/0 INT, 513 rush yds/10 TD (2025). Real tape in a contributor's role; graded on the body of work.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Mar 25, 2026What Utah QB Byrd Ficklin said after spring practice - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Dec 11, 2025Utah QB Byrd Ficklin returning to the Utes for sophomore season - Sports Illustrated