Arm strength more than just throwing long passes—it’s about delivering the ball quickly and accurately into tight spaces when it really counts. This list by ESPN names the players who are able to make difficult throws downfield which they consistently pull off.
1. Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Team: Buffalo Bills
2. Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
3. Justin Herbert
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes the ball against the New England Patriots in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
4. Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Team: Baltimore Ravens
5. Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Team: Los Angeles Rams
6. Baker Mayfield
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws against Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) during the second quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7. Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
8. Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Team: Chicago Bears
9. Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Team: Atlanta Falcons
10. Jordan Love
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) drops back to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
While arm strength isn’t the only thing that makes a quarterback great, it gives players like Allen and others an important edge in creating big plays under pressure. This list highlights the QBs who can combine power with precision to change games and lead their teams to success.
By Angel Atienza-Romero 
