Aside from a top-five QBR and a low interception rate, the numbers weren’t really there for Justin Herbert during a disappointing 2023 season. Still, the talent absolutely is present for a 26-year-old first-round pick who, overall, has been quite consistently strong in each of his first four pro seasons.

If we were to isolate 2023 here, cases could easily be made to slot Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love ahead of Herbert. Both those guys don’t have track records before this past season, and we’re giving some benefit of the doubt to a tremendous quarterback who also faced injury obstacles last year.

Still, it’s safe to say that to remain within range of the top 10 on lists like these, he’ll need to get it together under Jim Harbaugh and Co. in 2024.