Athlon Sports ranks the Big 12's starting QBs heading into 2018

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The inclusion of Baylor sophomore quarterback high on lists on Athlon Sports continued in the latest piece by Steven Lassan. This time Lassan ranked the top 10 quarterbacks in the conference and noted Brewer as the No. 2 quarterback in the conference just behind West Virginia's Will Grier.

Here is what Lassan had to say about Brewer and why he had him second on the list:

2. Charlie Brewer, Baylor

Baylor should show significant improvement in coach Matt Rhule’s second year. Brewer is one of the main reasons for optimism in Waco, as the Texas native appears poised to build off a promising 2017 season. As a true freshman, Brewer completed 68.1 percent of his passes for 1,562 yards and 11 touchdowns to just four picks. He also added 166 yards on the ground, including 49 against TCU in the season finale. With a loaded receiving corps in place, Brewer is likely to push for All-Big 12 honors in 2018.

The full list:

10. Peyton Bender, Kansas

9. McLane Carter, Texas Tech

8. Taylor Cornelius, Oklahoma State

7. Shawn Robinson, TCU

6. Skylar Thompson, Kansas State

5. Kyle Kempt, Iowa State

4. Kyler Murray, Oklahoma

3. Sam Ehlinger, Texas

2. Charlie Brewer, Baylor

1. Will Grier, West Virginia