AJ Padgett
AJ Padgett
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Career stats
How he plays
Play style
Operates within the system without forcing anything.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Returning starter
Quarterback · Rice
Returning around him
- 75% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rice · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #106 · 2026 recruiting class #103
DNA match
Player DNA
Pocket Passer
Balanced passer who operates within the system, without one standout number carrying the profile.
His 2023 production profile sits closest to Ethan Hampton’s 2022 season.
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Through 2 college seasons, his career arc tracks closest to Sam Noyer’s path through Oregon State.
Matches Sam on
As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Joe Pesansky's sophomore season at Florida International (2025).
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Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #1526
Peaked at #1526 this season.
Development
Development Trajectory · passing yards
2022–2023+14%
Modest growth (14%) across the multi-season window.