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2019 NFL Quarterback Rankings (1-32)

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  1. Tom Brady (Slight dip in physical skills in 2018 but he still came up huge in biggest moments)Screen Shot 2017-12-16 at 5.35.57 PM
  2. Pat Mahomes (Nothing more to say- watc to see if he can keep up the pace in 2019)
  3. AndrewLuck (Had a stellar 2018 under Frank Reich)
  4. Russell Wilson (Will he get more help?)
  5. Philip Rivers (Last chance for SB was in 2018, still is an elite player)
  6. Matt Ryan (One tough SOB, re-uniting with Dirk Koetter should help)
  7. Aaron Rodgers (He still is an elite thrower, but he still needs to prove he can be highly functional in new system during year of change)
  8. Drew Brees (Arm is dying to almost gone but his smarts/anticipation/touch still there- NFC title game saw him get exposed in a few critical moments)
  9. Ben Roethlisberger (Still can do what he has done but his decision making may be getting more odd under pressure)
  10. Matthew Stafford (Looking for a re-bound year after battling through injuries in 2018, new OC Darrell Bevell should help him quite a bit honestly this year)
  11. Carson Wentz (If Wentz was not so injury riddled he would be ranked higher but he needs to prove he can stay healthy and be consistent)
  12. Jared Goff (2018 was not a fluke but the SB was brought him back to earth, still things to work on ie Decision Making under pressure)
  13. Deshaun Watson ( Tantalizing player who one play turns your head and the next misses a read or lacks fundamentals)
  14. Baker Mayfield (Great rookie campaign but needs to show up again in 2019)
  15. Cam Newton (Still has elite talent but this will be an interesting guy to follow in 2019 coming of shoulder injury)
  16. Dak Prescott (Stellar 2nd half of 2019 where he put the team on his back. Perhaps best in-game leader at the position in league)
  17. Mitch Trubisky (This is not a mistake. He has areas to improve upon but he showed elite skills you cannot teach in 2018)
  18. Nick Foles (He was his 2017 self until the playoffs last year. Foles panicked under the Superdome pressure during three 4th quarter Eagle drives that resulted in a missed opportunity)
  19. Kirk Cousins (Pressure is on let’s see if he buckles under it yet again or if he manages it well)
  20. Ryan Fitzpatrick (When he is on, he is a top 5 thrower in the league, problem is when he is off he plays like a backu)
  21. Andy Dalton (Could be higher on list and might take off in a new WCO system)
  22. Josh Allen (Off the charts skill set, developing quite nicely in upstate NY)
  23. Jameis Winston (Arians should allow him to take off, may deserve to be higher on this list honestly)
  24. Marcus Mariota (Showed flashes of elite passing ability in 2018)
  25. Sam Darnold (Young kid with HUGE potential)
  26. Lamar Jackson (Electric Dude)
  27. Jimmy Garoppolo (Nothing to say.. we all know)
  28. Derek Carr (Make or break year)
  29. Colt McCoy/Case Keenum (Who knows maybe they shine Gruden’s system but doubt it.
  30. Kyler Murray (Could take league by storm, only this low because we have not seen him play yet
  31. Joe Flacco (Looks slow & lethargic at training camp, Lock will be playing by Week 8)
  32. Eli Manning (Should not be playing anymore)

Pre-Draft Report (Patrick Mahomes II)

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Author – Bryan Trulen

Patrick Mahomes II 6’2” 225 Texas Tech

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(Photo Credit – Star Tribune)

Overview

During his college career, Patrick Mahomes passed for over 11,000 yards, 93 touchdowns and 29 interceptions while making 29 career starts. Mahomes completed nearly 64% of his passes during his time in Lubbock. He also rushed for 845 yards and 22 touchdowns. Mahomes plays the position with a rare blend of athletic instinct, pure passing ability and arm strength. Mahomes was a three sport star at the high school level as he was a top prospect for the MLB draft and averaged 20 points per game on the basketball court. Ultimately it was football that Mahomes chose to pursue and he has put himself on the track to become a franchise quarterback at the next level and we believe he will end up being the best quarterback from this class when we look back ten years from now.

Tape Analysis  (2016) Oklahoma, Arizona State, Baylor, TCU, Louisiana Tech

Agility and instincts within the pocket are off the charts as Mahomes has a second nature feel for moving from within and manipulating the pocket in order to create space for himself. Mahomes is one of the most natural movement throwers in the class as he is very comfortable in this regard something which stems from his baseball background. He is very “light” on his feet and shows the ability to re-set and get his lower half in position to deliver the ball at the snap of a finger. Even though his throwing mechanics need refinement Mahomes shows an innate

understanding of timing and routinely throws with anticipation on multiple types of throws. Mahomes will throw his wide receivers open and does so by anticipating windows in the middle of the field or by way of ball placement on deep routes outside the numbers.

What separates his arm from Chad Kelly’s is Mahomes ability to make wow type off platform throws at levels not seen since Brett Favre. Mahomes has rare arm talent. Has an intuitive feel on how to throw around as well as level the ball over defenders. Throwing with touch is a tool Mahomes relies on a regular basis and is adept at “leading” his receivers versus man coverage. Very Alert in the pocket and will take off and run as a last resort. Quick release that Mahomes uses to his advantage in the short passing game. Mahomes does have a sandlot, freelance feel to his game at times but beneath it all is an understanding of how to play within structure and operate as the triggerman of a pass centric offense. There will be those who dismiss Mahomes as a sand lot player who lacks fundamentals but we feel he is a high end talent with potential to be a franchise quarterback for years to come.

 

Projection

Mahomes will be the first quarterback taken in the 2017 draft as he has seen his stock soar throughout the pre-draft process. Mahomes will most likely sit during year 1 but has the tools to become a franchise level quarterback who can lead his teams to championships if everything falls into place for him.

 

Trait Grades (Mahomes)

Arm Talent (A)
Arm Strength (A)
Ball Placement/Accuracy (B+) Delivery/Mechanics (B)

Toughness (B+)
Pocket Presence (B+) Intangibles/Off-Field (A-) Running Ability/Athleticism (B)

Anticipation (A-) Football IQ (B+) Touch (A-)
Throw on Run (A-)

 

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Pre-Draft Report (Lamar Jackson)

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Author-Bryan Trulen

Lamar Jackson​ 6’2” 216 Louisville

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As a three year starter for the Cardinals, Lamar Jackson threw for 9,043 yards 69 touchdowns & 27 interceptions. Jackson also rushed for an astounding 50 touchdowns while amassing over 4,000 yards on the ground. Jackson was tasked with being the triggerman for a pro-style spread attack that featured both his arm & legs. Jackson exited his college career as one of the most dynamic quarterbacks to ever play at the NCAA level.

Trait Grades (Jackson)

Arm Talent (A-) Arm Strength (A) Ball Placement/Accuracy (B) Delivery/Mechanics (A-)

Toughness (A) Pocket Presence (A-) Intangibles/Off-Field (B+) Running Ability/Athleticism

(A) Anticipation (B+) Football IQ (A-) Touch (B-) Throw on Run (A)

 

Strengths 

Arm Strength, Electric Playmaker, Throwing On The Move With Ease, Familiarity With Pro Style Passing Concepts, Compact Delivery, Natural Passing Instincts, Sheer Speed As A Runner, Toughness, Pocket Instincts, Anticipation

Weaknesses

Inconsistent Touch & Ball Placement On Deep Ball, Throws From a Narrow Base, Often Throws With All Arm, Overall Accuracy Concerns

Tape Analysis (Jackson)

Lamar Jackson played in a pro style offense under Bobby Petrino that allowed for continued growth & development in relation to NFL passing concepts. ​Mechanically, Jackson boasts a compact, snap delivery of the football allowing him to get passes off regardless of pressure or lack of space around him. ​As a passer, Jackson is a short strider which also helps him get the ball off quickly even when his foot platform to throw is sub-optimal. Jackson’s feet are quick & fluid from a drop back game standpoint which in turn allows him to deliver passes before defenders are able to react. Jackson maintains a high ball carriage position & is very quick/sudden mechanically from a release standpoint. Strong arm & quick decision make & displays outstanding arm strength both from within the pocket & on the move. ​When Jackson aborts the pocket he does so in a highly refined manner.​ Often times he would survey down field deep into the play & would only evade the pocket when his instincts called for it, simply put Jackson has elite pocket feel & awareness. There are many

instances on tape where it is apparent Jackson is a passer first & has true passing instincts. Jackson intuitively understands when, where & how to deliver the ball. Shows the ability to make wow type arm strength on the move. Multiple instances of Jackson firing the ball 35-40 yards on a line as he is running out of real estate near the sideline. Jackson is power thrower who is able to generate tremendous velocity on the move without a long windup.

Jackson does have inconsistent lower body mechanics at times & can be a bit stiff as a thrower. Needs to be coached to use more of his body & not just his arm & this is illustrated on throws such as sideline fades where Jackson will be become too erect & lacks the requisite feel & touch to deliver strikes. These are minor issues or at least should be in terms of correcting them as he transitions. The more tape we watch on Lamar the more it becomes apparent that he is the prospect with the highest ceiling in the entire class & deserves to be in discussion with Sam Darnold in terms of QB 1 and 1A.

Projection

Jackson is one of the top three quarterbacks in this class & has clearly demonstrated refined abilities in terms of coverage recognition, pure passing instincts as well as operating a pro style attack & is a rare runner at the position. Do not be shocked if Jackson ends up starting as a rookie and takes the league by storm. Jackson has pro bowl potential if he is developed properly at the next level.

 

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2019 Quarterback Mock Draft

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Our 2019 QB Mock Draft

  • Bryan Trulen (QBFR Founder)

For analysis on the 2019 QB Draft Class, purchase our 2019 Draft Guide

Round 1

Drew Lock (3) Redskins (Trade with NYJ) – Jay Gruden influenced decision here. 

Kyler Murray (4) Raiders – Mayock & Gruden will be like two kids at Disney Land after this happens. 

Daniel Jones (6) Giants – Easy personality for Shurmur/Eli to mold. 

Dwayne Haskins (13) Dolphins – Flores gets his fellow New Jerseyian and builds for the future with Haskins. Fitzpatrick still starts in 2019.

Will Grier (32) Patriots  – BB gets his QB of the future. Kraft not on board with pick but BB has final say.

 

Round 3

Tyree Jackson (70) Bucs – Bruce Arians gets his Logan Thomas 2.0

Ryan Finley (72) Bengals – Zac Taylor gets a WCO oriented young passer in the mold of a poor man’s Jared Goff. 

Easton Stick (77) Panthers – Norv Turner gets a rich man’s version of current backup Taylor Heinecke to battle it out while Cam Newton remains sidelined

 

Round 4

Jacob Dolegala (109) Jaguars – JDF & Doug Marrone get a fellow Northeastern’er to develop in their system. 

Nick Fitzgerald (120) Vikings – Gary Kubiak loves him & he will compete for a roster spot. 

 

Round 5

Gardner Minshew II (148) Broncos – Elway rolls with Minshew II as a developmental guy behind Flacco. 

Jarrett Stidham (165) Cowboys -Immediately competes for backup job from day 1. Problem is he is not better than either Mike White or Cooper Rush. 

Clayton Thorson (166) Chargers – Not much to say here. Great opportunity for Thorson.

 

Round 6

Brett Rypien (176) Cardinals – Cardinals get a QB in the mold of a young Kliff Kingsbury to provide depth behind Josh Rosen

Taylor Cornelius (194) Packers – Cornelius ends up in a great spot

 

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Dallas Renegades (XFL) QB Philip Nelson Pre-Draft Analysis

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Sample Report on Dallas Renegades (XFL) QB Philip Nelson from our 2017 Draft Guide

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Philip Nelson 6’2” 216 East Carolina

Overview

Philip Nelson started as a Redshirt Freshman/Sophomore at the University of Minnesota in 2012/2013. During this time Nelson showed flashes of promise but was playing in a run centric offense that saw him throw for 2,100 yards 17 touchdowns against 14 interceptions. Nelson elected to transfer after the 2013 season and things only went downhill from there for him personally. Nelson was implicated in an assault case that put him in the national spotlight in a negative way. Nelson eventually got himself out of the legal mess and made his way to East Carolina as a walk on transfer. Nelson was named the starter for the 2016 season and for about a month and a half was the best passer statistically in all of college football as he opened the

2016 campaign on fire through air. Injuries prevented Nelson from starting every game for ECU in 2016 but he still ended up putting up over 2,600 yards and 16 touchdown passes through air.

Film Analysis – (2016) South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, NC State, Tulsa (2013) Nebraska

Natural thrower of the football who trusts his receivers to make plays for him. Consistently puts the ball in a preferable spot for his target on multiple types of routes. Generally accurate anticipation thrower who understands how and when to throw early. Somewhat far along in terms of being a nuanced passer coming out of college. Isolating a play from NC State contest where Nelson delivered a wheel route to his RB on time as he let the ball go before the back was into the last part of his stem demonstrating trust, anticipation and accuracy on his part. Not a finished product from an overall mechanical standpoint as his left arm has a tendency to flail out away from body after he releases ball and his down the field accuracy can be affected by this at times. Nelson does have a real knack for hitting his receivers in stride down the field versus man coverage as there were multiple times Good feel for throwing the football. Made some questionable decisions when confronted with immediate in his face type pressure. Quick feet both in setting up and responding to pressure as Nelson is able to get away from pressure well. Solid pre snap decision maker who routinely puts excellent touch on the football down the field. very quick release of ball with the ability to quickly get his feet in position to deliver in a hurry.does not deal with pressure with ease or comfort and can get rattled fairly easily from pressure May have the quickest release in the class. Consistently throws a catchable ball.

Projection – ​There is a high probability that Philip Nelson hears his name called at some during Day 3 of the Draft. Nelson is as natural of a passer as there is in the 2017 draft and put together a solid senior season at ECU. We believe that Nelson’s ceiling at the next level is as a starting quarterback. Nelson comes into the league further along than many of his peers in terms of understanding pro passing game concepts and he is seasoned as a thrower. We believe that Nelson has all of the tools necessary to become a starting quarterback at the next level but he will have to be in an offensive centric organization that believes in him order to receive that chance.

Trait Grades (Nelson)

Arm Talent (B+) Toughness (B) Anticipation (A-)

Arm Strength (B) Pocket Presence (C) Football IQ (A-)

Ball Placement/Accuracy (A-) Intangibles/Off-Field (B) Touch (B+)

Delivery/Mechanics (A-) Running Ability/Athleticism (C+) Throw on Run (B)