SEC Football: Mertz, Rattler rise in Week 8 QB Power Rankings

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Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Devin Leary (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

10. Devin Leary (Kentucky)

Previous Ranking: 9

Leary once again struggled to find a consistent connection with Kentucky’s receivers as the Wildcats fell to Missouri 38-21 in Week 7. Leary went 14/27 through the air for 120 passing yards, 3 total TD’s (2 passing, 1 rushing), and 2 INT’s.

Leary currently has a 54.5% completion percentage (106/195 passing), 1,377 passing yards, 15 total TD’s (14 passing, 1 rushing), and 7 INT’s on the year. Kentucky is third of five SEC teams with a bye week in Week 8.

9. Graham Mertz (Florida)

Previous Ranking: 11

In by far the best game in the SEC this past week, Graham Mertz had a fantastic game as Florida out-scored South Carolina 41-39 which propels Mertz up two spots in our Power Rankings (the only player to move up multiple spots). Mertz went 30/48 passing for 423 yards and 3 TD’s (no INT’s) in the win.

For the season, Mertz has a 76.2% completion percentage (170/223 passing), 1,897 passing yards, 14 total TD’s (12 passing, 2 rushing), and 2 INT’s. Florida heads into their bye week in Week 8 before a big rivalry game next week.

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