QB Film Room’s 2019 Draft Guide Report, Mike White (Western Kentucky)

Mike White​ 6’4 1⁄2 224 Western Kentucky

Overview
Mike White began his collegiate career in 2013 at University of South Florida. While in
Tampa, White started a handful of games but elected to transfer to Western Kentucky in

  1. White had one of the more impressive season (statistically) that we have seen in
    2016 as he threw for over 4,000 yards with 37 touchdowns to 7 INT. For his career
    White passed for over 11,000 yards 74 touchdowns and 31 INT. Is viewed in some NFL
    draft circles as one of the better QB prospects in this class.

Trait Grades (White)
Arm Talent (B+) Toughness (B) Anticipation (A-)
Arm Strength (B) Pocket Presence (B+) Football IQ (A-)
Ball Placement/Accuracy (A-) Intangibles/Off-Field (B) Touch (A-)
Delivery/Mechanics (B+) Running Ability/Athleticism (C) Throw on Run (C+)

Strengths
Football IQ, Deep Ball Touch, Ball Placement, Quick Decision Maker, Ability to Play In
Rhythm, Plays The Position With Confidence, Manipulation Tactics
Weaknesses
Ability/Athleticism, Does Not Have Super Strong Arm, Can Become Jittery Under
Pressure, Lacks of Ability to Move Quickly Off His Spot.

Tape Analysis (White)
Mike White is a timing and anticipation based thrower who throws with solid touch on a
variety of throws. He has a high football IQ and is able to translate that High FB IQ to
the field when the bullets are flying as he is able to quickly decipher the coverage &
isolate where to go with the football. Solid deliver as well as a good sense of timing as a
passer. White trusts what he sees in terms of reading the field reacts decisively. He has
a natural delivery & is very accurate with the ball. Shows the ability to hit shallow cross
routes in stride allowing for optimal YAC yardage. Puts solid touch on fade routes.
When White is given time he can absolutely pick a defense apart. At times reminds us
of Kirk Cousins. His ideal fit exists in a west coast offense. Uses shoulder manipulation
to move undercoverage zone defenders within quick & intermediate passing game.
White is very accurate throwing between the hash marks at the intermediate levels. Has
a good feel for where & how to complete passes vs man as well as zone coverage. One
of the best deep ball throwers in entire class.
Some weak areas of White’s game are related to mobility & reacting to pressure. White
is not agile when attempting to evade pressure. He can get become highly flustered by
it resulting in inconsistent production while operating under duress. He also can become
uncomfortable when forced to hang in the pocket for an extra beat.

Projection
White is going to be a guy selected at some point in the mid rounds and have an
opportunity to develop in the NFL. He has the potential to develop into a starter but at
this point he looks to be a guy that will most likely become a solid backup at the next

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