Top 5 Highest Passer Ratings in NFL History by Quarterbacks Age 23 or Younger
Quarterbacks often need time to develop — reading defenses, mastering timing, and adjusting to the speed of the NFL can take years. Yet some young stars break the mold, producing elite efficiency long before reaching their physical and mental peak. Passer rating, a metric that evaluates completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdown rate, and turnover efficiency, is one of the clearest indicators of quarterback performance.
Here are the top five highest single-season passer ratings ever recorded by quarterbacks age 23 or younger, proving that greatness sometimes arrives ahead of schedule.
1. Drake Maye – 118.7 (2025 Season)
The 2025 season saw Drake Maye burst onto the professional stage with a breakout campaign that stunned the league. With a passer rating of 118.7, Maye...