Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is among the most intriguing signal-caller prospects available in the 2024 NFL Draft. Travis was outstanding for the undefeated Seminoles in 2023, throwing for 2,756 yards and 20 touchdowns versus just two interceptions. A dual-threat quarterback who thrives when extending the pocket, Travis added seven rushing scores to his offensive totals.
Travis suffered a serious season-ending injury in November, but shed his crutches to be a mental participant at this year's East-West Shrine Bowl. Travis is an exciting, athletic quarterback with high upside and untapped potential. His ability as an off-script agent of chaos makes him a developmental prospect with an intriguing ceiling. With that in mind, we've identified three ideal team fits for Travis in the 2024 NFL Draft.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
The Ravens have multiple quarterbacks scheduled to reach unrestricted free agency in March. Veteran signal caller Josh Johnson just completed his 16th professional season and is months away from his 38th birthday. Retirement is a legitimate possibility. Tyler Huntley also played out the 2023 season on an expiring contract and could test the open market.
Head coach John Harbaugh loves rostering developmental quarterbacks, hence the presence of Huntley and Malik Cunningham, the latter of whom was a midseason acquisition. No quarterback can quite replicate what Lamar Jackson does, but Baltimore's backup should be an athletic passer who can run a similar offense in case of injury. Travis possesses the athleticism necessary to keep offensive coordinator Todd Monken's playbook largely in place should he be forced into action.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The Eagles are another franchise that could acquire an athletic backup quarterback this offseason. That was the thought process when they added Marcus Mariota in free agency last season. Mariota did not perform well throughout the preseason, nor did he improve when thrust into regular-season action. Mariota is a free agent and likely won't return to Philadelphia.
Sixth-round sophomore-to-be Tanner McKee hasn't done enough to inherit the backup spot without facing competition. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is projected to own four fifth-round picks via compensatory selections, and a sixth-round pick, too. A quarterback like Travis could earn consideration with one of those day-three opportunities. Travis would appreciate a chance to develop behind an athletic signal-caller like Jalen Hurts.
NEW YORK GIANTS
The Giants possess 47.1 million reasons to make Daniel Jones work as their starting quarterback in 2024. That's Jones' upcoming cap charge according to Spotrac. It's precisely why I don't believe Joe Schoen will draft Jones' replacement with the No. 6 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s too invested.
Injuries and inconsistent play prevented Jones from meeting expectations last season after signing a four-year, $160 million extension. The financial commitment means the Giants can't spend premium resources searching for alternative options. Drafting a quarterback in the latter rounds and hoping they strike gold is an understandable strategy, however. Think how the San Francisco 49ers drafted Brock Purdy in the seventh round when they had lingering doubts over Trey Lance. Perhaps Travis could be the savior in East Rutherford if Jones continues to struggle.
