Where Did Former Duke Star Daniel Jones Land in New NFL QB Ranking?

The Duke Blue Devils football program has seen a lot of good players come through over the years, with some going to the NFL to become stars.

One of the biggest names in recent years was quarterback Daniel Jones, who was selected No. 6 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. Jones was selected by the New York Giants, giving hope to the franchise as its new quarterback.

But it didn't take long for Jones to underperform, even if he did take the Giants to the playoffs in 2022. New York eventually moved on from Jones, with him then signing with the Indianapolis Colts, where he has been the starter the last two years.

However, his time with the Colts has been very up and down, much like his NFL career. Jones looked great in the first part of the 2025 season before he suffered a torn Achilles, ending his year.

This season, Jones made his return, but it hasn't gone to plan. The Colts are one of the worst teams in football, with the organization now undergoing a complete fire sale of the roster.

Entering Week 8 of the NFL season, Jones is ranked as the No. 32 quarterback in the league by analyst Nick Shook of NFL.com. The former Duke star fell three spots from where he was a week ago, showing signs of concern in his play.

For Jones, he has thrown for 1,398 yards with four touchdowns and seven interceptions, leading Indianapolis to a 2-5 record. Jones hasn't looked anything like he did a year ago before the injury, and it has hurt the Colts on the field.

With the former Duke star coming in last in the league within this ranking, it does beg the question about his future. Indianapolis did sign the veteran signal-caller to a 2-year, $88 million extension this offseason, meaning he will have one more year left on his deal.

The Colts will have to make a decision about Jones in the offseason, potentially moving on from him while he's being paid a lot of money. But that may not be an easy move for a team that doesn't have a lot of promise in the future.

Jones' future in the NFL could be in some trouble if he can't turn his play around, with the veteran needing to make better decisions on the field. But no matter where he goes, the Duke faithful will continue to support the former Blue Devils star.