Isolation Series, Anthony Gordon (Washington St) & Touch

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We isolate an Anthony Gordon throw that demonstrates his ability to throw with touch, timing & anticipation. Gordon is going to have to fight the system label as he transitions to the next level but there are certain parts of his game that are encouraging

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  .Gardner Minshew II​ 6’1” 225 ​Washington State​ ​

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Overview

Minshew II started for East Carolina in 2017 but ended up transferring to Washington State for his RS Senior year in 2018 where quickly asserted himself as the starter and    .put. up video game numbers on a weekly basis playing for Mike

Leach. When all was said & done he threw for over 4,700 yards, 38 touchdowns against only 9 interceptions while completing a staggering 71% of his throws.

Trait Grades (Minshew)

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

Tape Analysis​ (Minshew)

Throws with anticipation, naturally throws with touch. Good understanding of how to throw to his receivers open versus man coverage in terms of leading them to space as Minshew places the ball in spots only his guys are able to come down with. Comfortable throwing his targets open down the field (both intermediate as well as the vertical game) leading them away from defenders to ensure completion. Really was remarkable how comfortable Minshew was from the get-go (arrived in Pullman during May 2018) being the triggerman for Mike Leach’s air raid system. Minshew came to WSU after strongly considering transferring to Alabama as a 5th year Senior. Before coming to WSU, he spent time at ECU, where he played quite a bit as well as East Mississippi CC & Troy.

His marriage with Leach in 2018 could not have gone any better for both parties as the Cougars enjoyed a meteoric rise up the Poll rankings culminating with an Alamo Bowl victory the year after the program lost four year starter Luke Falk to graduation. His story serves as a rare case study for the sport of a talented yet overlooked quarterback who was passed over as a player, elected to roll the dice transferring in his final year and hit the proverbial jackpot while doing so, something rarely if ever seen.

Minshew does a nice job of manipulating undercoverage with his shoulders & eyes (when situation calls for it) as he is adept at looking off hard one way & re-setting the other way throwing a variety of shallow or intermediate crossing routes to his targets in stride. Possesses terrific spatial awareness in terms of knowing where defenders are located and what their responsibilities consist of. Uses his manipulation tactics to freeze/hold defenders inorder to open up lanes orwindows to throw into.

Very smooth and fluidmover dropping back to pass. Does this very naturally & with great rhythm. Exhibits quick feet. Adept at leveling the football over and around undercoverage defenders while working the intermediate levels. Minshew is also very good at spinning the ball with arc on deeper throws outside the numbers (corner, fade). Plays the position with a high football IQ.

Arm strength limitations that may very well limit his ceiling in the NFL. Arm is not as strong as a Baker Mayfield’s was coming out. Solid feel for passing .windows within short & intermediate areas of the field. Minshew intuitively understands timing across a number of different route combinations and it shows up on film as he demonstrates the consistent ability to throw receivers open, anticipating throws and does so with great pace. He does not deal well with pressure either

early or late in the down as his composure in these situations is affected negatively amidst interior chaos. Has a tendency to force throws while under duress, often off his back foot and his lack of arm strength is magnified. Mechanics break down under pressure which leads to balls that flutter out of his hand.

Projection

Gardner Minshew has many of the attributes a successful NFL quarterback needs. He is one of the more refined passers in the class but one who will have to do all the little things well in order to reach his potential at the next level. His NFL ceiling will be determined by the situation he goes to and his ability to take advantage of every single opportunity granted to him. We believe he has a bright future and will be selected at some point during rounds 4-5. He has a legitimate chance at sticking in the league for quite some time most likely as a high levelbackup with the potential to start at some point down the line. System fit is going to be crucial for Minshew because if he goes to a system that does not feature or ask him to do what he does best he could end up out of the league within 2-4 years. If he lucks out by going to a great system and a staff who truly believes in him he could end starting in the league someday.

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#12​ ​Andrew​ ​Luck​ ​​6’4”​ ​240​ ​6th​ ​Year,​ ​Stanford

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Overview 

Andrew​ ​Luck​ ​put​ ​together​ ​an​ ​impressive​ ​campaign​ ​in​ ​2016​ ​all​ ​while​ ​playing​ ​through​ ​a​ ​lingering injury​ ​​ ​When​ ​Luck​ ​is​ ​playing​ ​at​ ​his​ ​best​ ​and​ ​everything​ ​around​ ​him​ ​is​ ​working​ ​optimally​ ​he​ ​has performed​ ​at​ ​an​ ​elite​ ​level​ ​and​ ​has​ ​looked​ ​like​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​better​ ​quarterbacks​ ​we​ ​have​ ​seen over​ ​the​ ​course​ ​of​ ​the​ ​past​ ​decade.​ ​Surrounding​ ​Luck​ ​with​ ​talent​ ​both​ ​on​ ​defense​ ​and​ ​offense has​ ​been​ ​somewhat​ ​of​ ​a​ ​struggle​ ​during​ ​his​ ​time​ ​in​ ​Indy.​ ​Luck​ ​is​ ​locked​ ​in​ ​with​ ​a​ ​big​ ​money contract​ ​and​ ​is​ ​entering​ ​the​ ​prime​ ​of​ ​his​ ​career.​ ​2017​ ​represents​ ​an​ ​opportunity​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Colts and​ ​Luck​ ​to​ ​take​ ​the​ ​next​ ​step​ ​and​ ​make​ ​a​ ​deep​ ​playoff​ ​run.

Analysis

Luck​ ​has​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​place​ ​the​ ​football​ ​where​ ​he​ ​wants​ ​to​ ​when​ ​he​ ​wants​ ​to.​ ​A​ ​very comfortable​ ​player​ ​with​ ​loads​ ​of​ ​game​ ​experience​ ​both​ ​collegiately​ ​and​ ​at​ ​the​ ​professional​ ​level. Luck​ ​has​ ​an​ ​inclination​ ​to​ ​want​ ​to​ ​survey​ ​post​ ​snap​ ​and​ ​play​ ​late​ ​into​ ​the​ ​down.​ ​Doing​ ​this creates​ ​opportunities​ ​down​ ​the​ ​field​ ​that​ ​otherwise​ ​would​ ​not​ ​have​ ​been​ ​there​ ​if​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​would have​ ​came​ ​out​ ​faster​ ​and​ ​is​ ​a​ ​big​ ​reason​ ​why​ ​Luck​ ​may​ ​be​ ​the​ ​best​ ​deep​ ​ball​ ​thrower​ ​in​ ​the league​ ​(particularly​ ​down​ ​the​ ​middle​ ​of​ ​field).​ ​In​ ​addition​ ​to​ ​wanting​ ​to​ ​play​ ​late​ ​into​ ​the​ ​down, Luck​ ​also​ ​has​ ​a​ ​propensity​ ​to​ ​slide,​ ​move​ ​and​ ​navigate​ ​the​ ​pocket​ ​often.​ ​This​ ​is​ ​something​ ​that has​ ​produced​ ​big​ ​plays​ ​both​ ​in​ ​the​ ​run​ ​and​ ​pass​ ​game​ ​but​ ​also​ ​has​ ​led​ ​to​ ​multiple​ ​injuries​ ​that have​ ​taken​ ​Andrew​ ​off​ ​the​ ​field​ ​and​ ​forced​ ​him​ ​to​ ​miss​ ​time.​ ​Luck​ ​after​ ​all,​ ​is​ ​very​ ​quick​ ​twitched and​ ​displays​ ​excellent​ ​agility​ ​and​ ​suddenes​ ​within​ ​the​ ​pocket.​ ​This​ ​is​ ​the​ ​Andrew​ ​Luck conundrum.​ ​He​ ​possesses​ ​every​ ​trait​ ​you​ ​would​ ​want​ ​in​ ​a​ ​signal​ ​caller​ ​and​ ​is​ ​able​ ​to​ ​play​ ​the game​ ​with​ ​his​ ​mind​ ​before​ ​the​ ​snap​ ​utilizing​ ​timing​ ​and​ ​anticipation​ ​however​ ​he​ ​is​ ​much​ ​like Aaron​ ​Rodgers​ ​in​ ​his​ ​fearless​ ​and​ ​on​ ​the​ ​edge​ ​nature​ ​as​ ​he​ ​views​ ​himself​ ​as​ ​a​ ​playmaker.​ ​As​ ​a result​ ​Luck​ ​often​ ​bypasses​ ​quick​ ​ryhthmic​ ​throws​ ​to​ ​hold​ ​the​ ​ball​ ​longer​ ​waiting​ ​for​ ​something​ ​to develop​ ​down​ ​the​ ​field.​ ​He​ ​shows​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​do​ ​everything​ ​through​ ​the​ ​air​ ​-​ ​throwing​ ​with touch​ ​to​ ​ensure​ ​completion​ ​at​ ​the​ ​intermediate​ ​levels,​ ​throwing​ ​on​ ​the​ ​run,​ ​navigating​ ​the​ ​pocket with​ ​his​ ​eyes​ ​up​ ​not​ ​looking​ ​at​ ​the​ ​rush​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​anticipating​ ​windows​ ​down​ ​the​ ​field.​ ​As alluded​ ​to​ ​earlier,​ ​the​ ​weakest​ ​part​ ​of​ ​his​ ​game​ ​is​ ​he​ ​often​ ​avoids​ ​throwing​ ​with​ ​great anticipation​ ​in​ ​favor​ ​of​ ​surveying​ ​for​ ​an​ ​extra​ ​beat.​ ​Luck​ ​played​ ​some​ ​of​ ​the​ ​best​ ​of​ ​his​ ​career​ ​in December​ ​(2016).​ ​He​ ​was​ ​single​ ​handedly​ ​won​ ​games​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Colts,​ ​specifically​ ​against​ ​the Jets​ ​and​ ​Vikings​ ​due​ ​to​ ​his​ ​play.​ ​His​ ​performance​ ​against​ ​Minnesota​ ​essentially​ ​knocked​ ​themout​ ​of​ ​post-season​ ​contention​ ​as​ ​he​ ​continually​ ​beat​ ​the​ ​Vikings​ ​defense​ ​with​ ​deft​ ​ball placement​ ​and​ ​touch​ ​all​ ​day​ ​long.

2017​ ​Projection

Unfortunately,​ ​Luck​ ​is​ ​not​ ​expected​ ​to​ ​actively​ ​participate​ ​in​ ​training​ ​camp​ ​due​ ​to​ ​lingering issues​ ​from​ ​offseason​ ​shoulder​ ​surgery.​ ​When​ ​he​ ​returns​ ​expectations​ ​will​ ​still​ ​be​ ​extremely high​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Colts​ ​have​ ​done​ ​some​ ​work​ ​to​ ​bolster​ ​their​ ​defensive​ ​unit​ ​in​ ​hopes​ ​of​ ​supporting Luck​ ​more​ ​in​ ​2017.​ ​How​ ​fast​ ​he​ ​progresses​ ​in​ ​August​ ​will​ ​be​ ​something​ ​to​ ​monitor​ ​as​ ​the​ ​team may​ ​have​ ​to​ ​turn​ ​to​ ​Scott​ ​Tolzien​ ​or​ ​Stephen​ ​Morris​ ​early​ ​in​ ​the​ ​year.

 

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Kurt Benkert Pre-Draft Report

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Kurt Benkert​ 6’2 1/2 218 Virginia

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Overview

Kurt Benkert started his career at Eastern Carolina & ended up transferring to UVA in 2016 reuniting himself with Ruffin McNeill who recruited Benkert to Eastern but ended up taking a coaching job at Virginia. Benkert immediately took hold of the starting quarterback job in 2016 and ended up being a very productive player for the Cavaliers. Benkert ended up throwing for over 5,700 yards 46 touchdowns against 20 INT’s across 24 starts in Charlottesville.

 

Trait Grades (Benkert)

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

Toughness (B-) Pocket Presence (C)

Intangibles/Off-Field (B) Running Ability/Athleticism (B)

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

 

Tape Analysis (Benkert)

Benkert is a natural athlete at the position with solid instincts as a passer which make him an intriguing developmental quarterback prospect. A naturally accurate passer on a variety of throws. A guy who has a natural feel for the passing game’ in terms of his

ability to throw with both pace & touch something that is accentuated on deeper more difficult throws. Benkert is also highly competent at throwing in breaking routes on time with velocity. Shows the ability to make difficult down the field throws on the move and a throw against Miami illustrated this skill as Benkert rolled left and fired a perfect deep bomb 50 yards down the field with precise ball location (placing ball away from FS) touch and top level arm strength. Benkert is blessed with natural arm talent.

Benkert’s mechanics have a tendency to break down under pressure. Does not respond to pressure in most positive fashion as he will freeze up at times. His accuracy is inconsistent. At times he plays like he could develop into an NFL starter but there other times where Benkert looks like a guy who could end up getting cut and be out of the league in a few years.

Projection

Benkert will garner interest’ as a late round (5-7) pick and will end up in competing for a roster spot this august. There are holes within his game’ that must be addressed but many of the raw throwing materials already exist for the Virginia product. Best case scenario is Benkert latches on somewhere and is granted the opportunity to develop into a a primary backup’ role within a few years.

Kyler Murray Draft Guide Report

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NFL: Arizona Cardinals-Rookie Minicamp(Photo courtesy Cardswire)

Kyler Murray ​5’10” 207 Oklahoma *JR 

Overview

Up until just a few months ago, the Dallas, TX native was destined for a career in Major League Baseball. Murray’s talent as a quarterback however proved to be too much to pass up and he ultimately declared for the 2019 NFL Draft after much careful consideration. Murray is a rare prospect who has shown the ability to be an electric playmaker at the position but one who also has the ability to pick defenses apart surgically as a pure passer. As a redshirt junior in 2018 he threw for over 4,300 yards & 42 touchdowns against only 7 interceptions while accumulating over 1,000 yards on the ground with 12 rushing touchdowns. A better overall prospect coming out than his former teammate Baker Mayfield.

 

Trait Grades (Murray)

Arm Talent (A) Toughness (B-)

Arm Strength (A-) Pocket Presence (B) Ball Placement/Accuracy (A-)

Intangibles/Off Field (B)Anticipation (A-) Football IQ (A-)

Touch (A)

Delivery/Mechanics (A-) Running Ability/Athleticism (A)

Throw on Run (A-)

Strengths

Pure Passing Instincts, Feel For Windows’, Timing & Touch. Ability To Change Ball Speeds at Intuitive Level, Ability To Power Ball Deep With Snap Delivery, Quick Release, Electric Playmaker, Speed/Quickness, Ultra Quick Processing’ Speed, Placing Passes Away From Defenders, Football IQ, Using Eyes To Hold Deep Defenders

Weaknesses

Lack of Ability To See At Times Due To Height, Moves Through Reads Too Fast At Times, Style Of Play Invites Punishment, Will Need Work Operating From Under Center, Will Miss Things That Are Open Initially & Become Stuck

Tape Analysis (Murray)

Possesses an extremely live arm with the ability to fit the ball into tight windows’ without much physical exertion. Quick twitched natural athlete who plays the position with an innate feel that cannot be taught. An easy thrower of the football who generates above average torque during his delivery with snappy wrist action on his follow through. Murray would have outstanding quickness/agility for any position let alone the quarterback position as his off script athleticism has the ability to change the course of a game in an instant’ with one electric run. Has a solid feel for trajectory in terms of leveling the ball over underneath defenders. Will need to improve his ability to anticipate certain types of throws (intermediate) a beat earlier than he did at OU as he always has the proverbial ace in his back pocket (ability to create’ with legs) which at times he uses to his detriment. At times shows advanced manipulation skills by way of holding safeties with his eyes upon receival of the snap and during his drop, is quite natural in this sense.

Murray shows a natural sense of how to complete’ a variety of passes so his receivers remain in optimal position post catch (versus both man & zone)

speaking to a very high football intelligence quotient. He will not hang his targets out to dry nor will he throw behind targets running across the field but will hit them in stride at the face mask level most of the time. Murray may be the best deep ball thrower in this class of quarterbacks. His ability to quickly process coverage both pre and post snap while putting the right combination of touch, power & placement on his deep throws is a thing of beauty & seen often when you turn on his tape. His ability to manipulate the trajectory of his deep passes to match how the secondary is positioned speaks to a level of understanding often seen by first tier starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Quick twitched instinctual mover who shows the ability to reposition himself quickly in order’ to make throws on the move when initial pressure forces him out of the pocket. Extremely fluid from a footwork to release standpoint in terms of getting the ball out fast when his reads dictate to do so. Baseball background helps in this regard.

Projection

Expect Kyler Murray to be gone early during round 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft. If the Cardinals do pass on him (which they may) look for the Oakland Raiders to select him at the number four spot. Murray will bring with him a game altering skill set both as a passer and as a threat to run which will immediately make him one of the league’s most dangerous quarterbacks once he becomes a starter – which will be at some point during his rookie year. Whatever team Murray ends up on you will want to monitor his progression during training camp & the preseason as it will determine how fast he becomes his team’s starter during year 1. Murray has the potential to become a top 6-8 perennial Pro Bowl quarterback in the league.

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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Patrick Mahomes II 6’2” 225 Texas Tech

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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.

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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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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

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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)

Baker Mayfield Pre-Draft Sample Report

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Baker Mayfield​ 6’0 1⁄2 215 Oklahoma

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Overview

The two time college walk on defied the odds stacked against him after transferring away from a QB room at Texas Tech that included both Patrick Mahomes II & Davis Webb. (Mayfield started as a true freshman for the Red Raiders) Mayfield quickly asserted himself as a Sooner in 2015 as he took hold of the starting job from the outset & enjoyed massive success as the triggerman of a pass happy spread system in Norman. When all was said & done Mayfield threw for over 14,000 yards with 131 touchdowns & 30 interceptions – placing himself in elite company as he is currently ranked 7th in all time NCAA passing yards. Mayfield also rushed for over 1,000 yards and 21 touchdowns throughout his college career.

Trait Grades (Mayfield)

Arm Talent (B)

Arm Strength (B)

Ball Placement/Accuracy (B)

 

Toughness (A-)

Pocket Presence (B-)

Intangibles/Off-Field (B)

Anticipation (B)

Football IQ (A-)Touch (A-)

Delivery/Mechanics (B+)

Running Ability/Athleticism (B+) Throw on Run (A)

Strengths

Instincts, Throwing With Touch, Arm Strength Between Hashes, Deep Arm Strength, Pre-Snap Decision Making, Throwing on Run, Quick Release, Lower Body Strength, Quick Twitched Mover, Toughness, On Field Leadership, Fearless, Creative Playmaker

Weaknesses

Lacks Fluidity & Ease with Drops, Inconsistent Feet, Inconsistent Throwing Mechanics, Playing From Within Pocket, Played in Gimmick Based Shotgun Spread, Lacks Pinpoint Accuracy, Plays Position in Un-Disciplined Manner, Pocket Feel

Tape Analysis (Mayfield)

Baker Mayfield is both comfortable & confident at creating off second reaction movement plays and possesses quick eyes to find receivers down the field while on the move. Mayfield naturally throws with good touch to all field levels and has clearly demonstrated the refined ability to level the ball over underneath defenders with ease. Oklahoma utilized Mayfield’s excellent throwing ability on the move by incorporating a variety of deceptive play action based rollouts. Mayfield does operate with more comfort moving to throw as opposed to dissecting defenses from within the pocket – In fact, often times Mayfield will step up into pressure and or sacks while attempting to navigate the pocket. Possesses good understanding of marrying his internal clock to the conceptual design of a given play but often times he has a tendency to become jittery and frenetic from within the pocket when pressure arises & the end result is Mayfield NOT being highly disciplined from a footwork perspective which negatively affects ball placement & timing.

Mechanically as a thrower he will open his left hip too soon on fade routes that will cause his passes to lose steam. Has room to grow in terms of becoming a more

mechanically refined thrower of the football. Carries with him a creator’s instinct once the ball is snapped. One of the better intermediate area touch throwers in class. Shows the ability to play within the structure & design of the offense at times & his delivery/feet allow for him to get the ball out fast. One of the better if not the best movement thrower in class. Consistently displays elite touch on deep routes down the middle of field showing the ability to drop the ball into the bucket. Will not be able to consistently beat you with anticipation and timing from within pocket. Tendency to Move at first sign of pressure which will not translate at next level. Only an average athlete at the pro level for position.

Front shoulder will flail open often resulting in Mayfield spraying the ball off intended targets. Has a tendency to become an aim thrower on short crossing routes. One of better deep post throwers in class due to his above average arm strength in driving the ball down the field with arc. Struggled at times opening up his hips while throwing to left to ensure proper ball location on intermediate crossing routes. Extremely good instincts moving to throw and will set up defenders with deceptive behavior on the move, giving himself the ability to create space at elite levels. Shows the ability to adjust his arm slot to throw over and around defenders. Inability to throw targets open on a consistent basis. Will place ball on wrong shoulder of intended target which disallows optimal YAC opportunities. Excellent agility outside of pocket. Better anticipation passer on the move than when confined to the pocket. Not excellent at keeping his receivers safe with ball placement. Does not display pinpoint ball placement on consistent basis. `

Projection

Baker Mayfield will be selected at some point in the first round. There are many quarterback needy teams & Mayfield will need to go to a system that “bends” its ideology to fit his skillset. A hybrid west coast/college spread system would allow Mayfield the best chance at NFL success. We believe Mayfield can be a productive player in the league ONLY if he is in the optimal position to succeed. We feel as though

he is a project at this point in dire need of development. The potential to BUST is there with Mayfield.

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2018 Pre-Season NFL Quarterback Rankings (12-22)

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By Bryan Trulen

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12. Alex Smith – Smith finished 2017 with a 104.7 passer rating as he threw for a career best 4,042 yards across 15 regular season starts. Smith was one of the top five quarterbacks last year from a week to week production & efficiency standpoint. Smith enters his 14th year with a new team & after spending five seasons with Andy Reid. It would be foolish to expect a seamless transition to Jay Gruden’s pure west coast based system although Smith is well versed both conceptually & verbiage wise in the WCO system. Expect Smith to continue to be solid but there will be some growing pains along the way in 2018.

13. Case Keenum – Keenum much like Smith in 2017, was a top five league quarterback week to week. Keenum was a main reason for multiple wins (Tampa, Chicago, Washington, Detroit, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Atlanta)  & provided the team with the best quarterback play it has seen since Brett Favre in 2009.  Transitioning to Denver (Bill Musgrave) and away from Pat Shurmur will be an adjustment but Keenum is doing everything he can to make the learning curve short and has experience doing so (2017). If Keenum can continue to play as he did in 2017 the Broncos will return to the post-season.

14. Jared Goff – Goff passed for over 3,800 yards 28 TD’s with only 7 INT in 2017 completing quite possibly the greatest single year improvement in performance we have ever seen in the history of the league at the QB position. Goff showed to be deft as a pure passer who understands the finer points of touch, anticipation & throwing on time. Expect more of the same in 2018 as he enters year 2 with Sean McVay.

15. Derek Carr – Carr boasted an 86.4 rating in 2017 as he was forced to muddy through a Todd Downing led offensive attack in Oakland. If 2015 & 2016 were gold for Carr, 2017 was bronze as he threw a career high 13 interceptions. Carr still has one of the better arms in the league & his quick release allows him to make throws that only a handful of starters in league can. If the Carr/Gruden marriage goes as planned we could see the Raiders run away with the AFC West.

16. Jimmy Garoppolo – We saw flashes of his potential during 2016 as he made a pair of starts for the Patriots. Garoppolo went 5-0 as a starter in 2017 and completed 67 % of his throws. The sample size is still small but it looks like the 49ers are in good hands with Jimmy G at the controls entering 2018 and beyond. Has one of the quickest releases if not the quickest in NFL &  consistently throws receivers open.

17.  Sam Bradford – In his lone start of 2017, Bradford went 32-43 for for 382 yards with 3 TD’s and 0 INT.  One of the most instinctually accurate QB’s in league who if he can remain healthy will make the Cardinals competitive in the NFC West.

18. Deshaun Watson – An injury shorted 2017 is the only reason Watson is this low on list. Watson earned NFL Player Of The Month For October (2017) Watson proved to be as advertised as he brought electricity, playmaking ability & deep ball prowess to the fold throughout his first seven NFL starts.

19. Dak Prescott –  Prescott struggled in 2017. Some of the reasons were out of his control (OL Play, Receiving Talent, Lack Of Run Game) but other reasons were due to his lack of consistent and smooth footwork and accuracy issues that accompanied this. He is in dire need of a great year 3 and will be poised to have a bounce back year.

20. Blake Bortles – Bortles passed for 3,600 yards 21TD & 13 INT in 2017. He played some of the best football of his career in 2017 & played well against both the Steelers & Patriots in AFC playoffs. Bortles got his confidence back in a large way last year and should continue to play well in 2018.

21. Eli Manning – Eli finished 2017 with 19 TD’s and 13 INT’s playing in a dysfunctional organization. Manning was excellent in 2016 so the prognosis under new coach Pat Shurmur has to be at least luke-warm as Manning enters his 15th year in the league. The tape however shows a quarterback who physically is on the decline. That’s not to say Shurmur won’t be able to squeeze one more solid year out of him with all of the offensive weapons at his disposal.

22. Tyrod Taylor – During his three years as the Bills starter, Taylor completed nearly 63% of his passes and rarely turned the ball over while producing big time throws down the field and playing the position with an electric style. Taylor has limitations as an anticipatory passer but he should do well in Cleveland relying on his experience in the league & ability to improvise.

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2018 Pre-Season NFL Quarterback Rankings (1-11)

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By Bryan Trulen

A new NFL season is upon us & once again we rank all 32 league starters.

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1. Tom Brady – Brady delivered another “Brady like” season in 2017 that culminated in him throwing for a Super Bowl record 505 yards with 3 touchdowns but having the Patriot defense give up 41 points to Philly. Brady threw for 32 TD’s 8 Ints and over 4,500 yards in the regular season. Even as he ages it is hard to knock him off from the top spot but with an influx of new receivers and turmoil in New England it would not be shocking to see a slight dip in production in 2018

2.  Aaron Rodgers – An injury cut Rodgers season short in 2017 but the Packers have     re-tooled their receiving core and added more weapons for Rodgers. Expect Rodgers to pick up where he left off as he put together a tremendous month of September for the Packers.

3. Matthew Stafford – Stafford went for 4,400 29 TD’s against 10 INT in 2017 and continues to perform at an All-Pro level for Detroit. Expect Detroit to be much improved defensively this season. If the dice finally roll the Lions way in 2018 they may end up being a dark horse Super Bowl contender.

4. Carson Wentz – Wentz put together an MVP caliber season during his 2nd year as he made tremendous strides in multiple areas. Keeping a close eye on how he performs coming off an ACL injury will be telling on if he can pick up where he left off in 2017.

5. Drew Brees – Brees played second fiddle at times due to the strong ground game the Saints employed last season but when it mattered most he delivered. Brees is surrounded by young talent across the board and put together one of the better playoff performances in recent memory against Minnesota. Keeping himself in top physical condition along with his intense mental preparation should allow for continued success in 2018.

6. Philip Rivers – 2017 was all about the “Rivers Revival” in Los Angeles as he carried the Chargers week in and week out as the team relied upon Rivers to keep them in games and win them in the fourth quarter. 2016 was a down for Philip but he put up some staggering numbers in 2017 (4,500 yards 28 TD 10 INT) Duplicating 2017 will be tough to do with Hunter Henry out for the year but if he can remain hot the Chargers will be in prime position to win the AFC West and secure a playoff berth. From there, anything is possible.

7. Ben Roethlisberger – Another aging signal caller who continued to shine in 2017. Big Ben had a few rough outings early but got hot late in the year and threw for 469 yards and 5 TD’s in the Divisional round game against Jacksonville. Adjusting to a new OC will be something to watch early on this year.

8. Matt Ryan – Ryan went through growing pains in 2017 as Steve Sarkisian was tasked with taking over for one of the better play callers in football. Ryan did not match his production from the Super Bowl run the year prior but he delivered in the playoffs and played well enough for the team to beat the Eagles. Expect Ryan to continue to play at an elite level in 2018.

9. Russell Wilson –  Wilson threw for a career best 34 touchdowns against 11 INT while continuing to deploy his playmaking brand of football. The Hawks were not their usual selves from a defensive standpoint and unless they can bolster the pieces around Russell he may have to put the team on his back yet again in 2018 operating under a new offensive coordinator for the first time in his NFL career.

10. Cam Newton – Newton continued to tease us in 2017 and at times looked like his MVP self from 2015. His numbers were inconsistent as he turned the ball over 16 times through the air however. Newton delivered against New Orleans in the Wild Card Round and reminded us of the electric player we have come to expect of him. Norv Turner is the new coordinator in Charlotte and if he can harness Newton we could see the Panthers run away with the NFC South.

11. Kirk Cousins – Cousins threw for over 4,000 yards 27 TD’s to 13 INT’s in 2017 but the Redskins endured multiple injuries along the way to key weapons surrounding him. Jay Gruden’s system fit Cousins very well but the Redskins ultimately elected to let him walk as Cousins was a hot commodity on the free agent market. How well he Adjusts to new teammates and a relatively inexperienced play-caller in John DeFelippo will determine how successful he performs in 2018. The pressure & stakes are sky high and Cousins excitable personality must not get the best of him in his first year as a Viking in order to reach expectations in Minneapolis.

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QB Film Room’s 2020 NFL Draft Guide, Joe Burrow (LSU)

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Joe Burrow 6’3 1⁄2 220 LSU

Overview

Burrow’s meteoric rise to stardom during the 2019 season was
historically unprecedented as he took home a National
Championship & Heisman Trophy while compiling a beyond jaw
dropping statline of 5,671 passing yards with 60 touchdowns
against only 6 interceptions while completing a staggering 76
percent of his throws. Burrow also rushed for 368 yards and five
touchdowns. The level of consistent excellence Burrow showed in
executing the Joe Brady offense was almost magical considering
how average Joe was viewed by evaluators coming into the
season. Burrow began his career at Ohio State and was a
reserve/backup player there for two seasons after red-shirting in 2015. Notable- Burrow was a standout HS basketball player and was named first team all state (point guard) as a senior. His
basketball background bleeds through his game on film (we will
come back to this later) Burrow has put himself in a position few if
any envisioned him being in a year ago.

    Trait Grades (Burrow)

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

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

    Ball Placement (A-) Intangibles/Off Field (A-) Touch (A)

    Delivery/Mechanics (B+) Running/Athleticism (B+) Throw on

    Run (B+)

    Tape Analysis (Burrow)

    Operating as the triggerman for offensive coordinator Joe Brady’s
    shotgun based spread coast system, Burrow was flawless in his
    execution both on & off script. At his core, Burrow is a timing &
    anticipation passer who uses his understanding of pre-snap
    coverage & defender leverage to simplify his decision making
    process. This speaks to his high football IQ & the system at LSU

    was perfect for him in this regard. Burrow was also surrounded by
    elite talent on the perimeter that made his job easier but it was still
    up to Burrow to make the system function and he did as good of a
    job as we have ever seen a college quarterback do in this regard.
    What often is overlooked is the amount of work Burrow put in
    during the off-season/summer with his receivers during the lead
    up to the 2019 season. His pass catchers seemed to always be
    on the same wavelength as Burrow and saw the game the same
    way he did. As a result, Burrow was able to anticipate their
    movements & routes which lead to an almost telepathic level of
    communication & Burrow was able to throw to spots on the field
    with great trust. This speaks to his leadership ability and making
    sure everyone is on the same page, a behavior which is
    absolutely vital at the next level.

    Burrow is well versed & competent at using his eyes to move
    deep defenders in order to open up windows to place the ball in
    the intermediate & even deep levels of the field. His ball trajectory
    and placement on fade throws (deep & back-shoulder) is the best
    in this class & is a strength of his game. There are countless
    examples on film of Burrow connecting on back-shoulder throws
    with laser-like precision.
    His ability to position his feet to match up to the type of route he is
    throwing (short intermediate, deep) is uncanny for a college
    quarterback & speaks to the fact that throwing with timing &
    rhythm is ingrained into his DNA.

    As for his ability to feel pressure and escape with great instinct &
    agility is a trait developed in large part to his basketball

    background where spatial awareness, reaction skills & agility are
    required, especially at the point guard position. Burrow being a
    distributor of the football is also a transferable trait from being a
    high level point guard as his sense for spacing & timing is high
    level.

    Burrow plays the position with an internal clock that all offensive
    coaches love their quarterbacks to have. Burrow is already
    polished from this standpoint, which is the starting point for
    everything he does as a player.
    Shows the ability to change ball speed with ease depending upon
    the type of coverage particularly on any sort of out breaking route
    (8-10 yard outs, corner route) and routinely throws his targets
    open in these situations as his feel for undercoverage defenders
    is quite good. He is able to throw over & around these dropping
    defenders.

    From a technical standpoint, everything checks the box but his
    throwing motion could get a bit more clean, specifically to become
    a bit more quick. This is nitpicking to a degree but encouraging
    Burrow to continue to refine his release & motion needs to be a
    coaching point moving forward. The Joe Brady system was as QB
    friendly as he will ever play in (most likely at least) so there is a
    faction of analysts who say Burrow is somewhat a product of a
    system. I am not willing to go that far but I do acknowledge the
    fact that circumstances were truly ideal for Burrow to excel in
    2019 & he was just an average player before Brady came into the
    picture. Adjusting to pro football will put more stress on traits like
    arm strength, overall velocity & release. Burrow does not have a

    strong arm (NFL standards) so in that sense the system he goes
    to will have to cater itself to this fact & not force him to become a
    player he is not. One last thing to keep on eye on will be his ability
    to deal with blitz pressure consistently. He played behind one of
    the best offensive lines in all of college football & when he did
    face immediate interior pressure either manufactured or front four,
    he became hesitant & pre-determined where to go with the ball at
    times resulting in him missing secondary options that became
    open post snap. At times Burrow also would perceive pressure
    threats (based on a blitz look or un accounted for rusher) as being
    more imminent than they actually were.

    Video Analysis of Burrow – QB Film Room In-Depth Look, Joe
    Burrow
    QB Film Room Isolation Series, Joe Burrow & Decision Making

    Projection (Burrow)

    For all the good that Joe Burrow put on tape in 2019 I do not
    believe he is a can’t miss prospect entering Draft Day like the
    handful we have seen over the years (Carson Wentz, Andrew
    Luck, Matthew Stafford, Carson Palmer, Ben Roethlisberger,
    John Elway) However, when you factor in all of the player data on
    Burrow (pure passer, ability to throw with anticipation, feet, quick
    eyes, internal clock, touch, improv skills, leadership bent, son of a
    coach, football IQ & internal drive) you have many of the
    hallmarks of a franchise quarterback & we view Burrow in that

    light. Burrow will be a top five selection in the 2020 Draft & would
    be able to play right away & produce in the right system. At best,
    he will end up being a Pro Bowl player who a team can
    consistently win with for years and at worst he will end up having
    an opportunity to at least become a franchise quarterback in the
    league but not live up to expectations. We believe that with the
    right coaching & system Joe Burrow can end up being a solid,
    Top 15 level starting quarterback in the league someday.

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

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    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

    QB Film Room’s 2022 NFL Draft Guide Report, Sam Howell (North Carolina)

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    Sam Howell 6’0 ½ ” 218, North Carolina *JR

    Overview
    A true junior (three year starter) coming out in 2022, Howell made 37 starts at North Carolina.
    As the triggerman of Phil Longo’s basketball on grass (spread gun) offense, Howell proved to be
    dually effective both through the air & on the ground. For his career, Howell passed for 10,283
    yards, 92 touchdowns, 23 interceptions while accounting for 1,009 rushing yards & 17 rushing
    touchdowns (828 of those yards came in 2021)

    Games Studied
    2021- Notre Dame, Pitt, Florida State, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech
    2020- Miami, Texas A&M, NC State
    2019- Clemson, Virginia Tech

    Trait Grades (Howell)

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

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

    Ball Placement/Accuracy (B+) Intangibles/OffField (A) Touch (A)

    Delivery/Mechanics (A) Running/Athleticism (A) Throw on Run (A-)

    Tape Analysis (Howell)
    A naturally gifted deep ball (post, fade) thrower who is at his best playing with rhythm & timing.
    Able to scan effectively post snap as Howell plays with quick eyes which speaks to a high
    football IQ. At times, Howell will drop his eyes however when dealing with pressure as he looks
    to run first more than moving to throw. This is both a gift & a curse for Howell because he has
    above average ability to create & extend plays with his legs & will be a legitimate rushing threat
    at the NFL level. When he does so from an improv standpoint, he can leave throws on the field or is a
    beat late/off when he decides to pull up & throw at the last second. A competitive, fiery leader who teammates gravitate towards which is apparent on film. Howell commands respect but does so in a truly authentic, quiet confidence manner. Emotionally mature young player. Tough, both mentally & physically. Took a pounding in 2021 as he put a good portion of the Tar Heels load on his shoulders, which resulted in Howell trying to do too much, too often as a junior. The offense he played in was unique, innovative. Phil Longo, the Tar Heels offensive coordinator, implemented a high tempo, creative, shotgun spread based attack that conceptually won’t translate to the NFL game, which made Howell look uncomfortable at times when answers were not there in the passing game. However, in watching Howell’s Pro Day, private workouts & digging deeper into his background, Howell is adept at playing with timing & under-center drop back passing game fundamentals, something that is missed often in his college film evaluation. When you take this account, he begins to remind me of a young Drew Brees except with better arm strength & the ability to rush the football & create at a high level. This is why I have Sam Howell as my top quarterback in the 2022 QB Class. He is quite possibly the most natural thrower in the class, a highly gifted athlete equipped with the right mindset & toughness. Howell has been through adversity & came out better from it.

    Howell demonstrates the ability to quickly re-set his feet after the angle of his initial setup had him looking in a different direction. Very naturally athletic & smooth from a footwork standpoint, even more pronounced now during his pre-draft training as he is working a variety of concepts & drops from under-center. Stays on the balls of his feet & has a quick, compact stroke. Shows the ability to throw with touch on fades & can also drive the ball on skinny posts. A very natural thrower of the football.

    Projection (Howell)
    I expect Sam Howell to be the 1st QB off the board on April 28. Depending on where he ends up, he may sit and learn as a rookie. I see Pro Bowl potential & Howell as a top ten QB in the league if he develops properly & lands with the right team. Expect Sam Howell to be selected within the first 10 picks of the 2022 NFL Draft.

    QB Film Room’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide Report, Jalen Milroe (Alabama)

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    Jalen Milroe 6’2” 217 Alabama *RS Junior

    Trait Grades (Milroe) 

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

    Pocket Presence (C-) Football IQ (C+) Ball Placement/Accuracy (C+) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (A-) Touch (C+) Delivery/Mechanics (A-) 

    Running/Athleticism (A) Throw on Run (B+) 

    Full Games Studied (Milroe) (2024) Wisconsin, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina (2023) Tennessee, Michigan

    Tape Analysis (Milroe)

    An upper body thrower who has one of the quicker releases in this class.  Rather stiff & rigid from a throwing mechanics standpoint. Footwork from within the pocket is not as consistent as desired from NFL offensive coordinators. However, Milroe has demonstrated the ability at times to make NFL type throws & very difficult ones. A lack of consistency has plagued him. He shows the ability to look down the gun barrel & deliver strikes down the field but then a week later, his film shows a player who is struggling to navigate the pocket while maintaining his internal clock & one who succumbs to pocket chaos. At times while dealing with interior pressure, Milroe seems to lose his way and will become athletically rigid in terms of having the ability to feel the pressure properly & slide accordingly. 

    Milroe flashes the ability to play on-time within the quick game & is adept at getting the ball out quickly if he can confidently diagnose things pre-snap. He is much more comfortable throwing against off-man coverage looks, of which he excelled against during his career in Tuscaloosa. Milroe has a rare ability to capitalize on shot plays deep down the field (of which he saw in heavy doses during SEC play) which is a testament to his deep arm talent. Against zone coverage his ability to play on time, manipulate defenders & throw to spots was put to test. Shows initial sense to hold defenders using eye deception but he is gun shy pulling the trigger with anticipation while throwing to spots on the field, often a half tick late with the football. 

    Shows the ability to anticipate windows well at times (deep over & in-between linebackers (Vanderbilt 2024). Milroe will short arm throws at times. Slow internal clock issues within checkdown game vs underneath zone coverage. Struggles to intuitively modify release in order to adjust in the face of pressure. Tendency for throwing motion to always look the same, regardless of pace of play being called or in terms of needing to adjust to circumstances presented to him post snap. Struggles to identify hots. Has one of the quicker releases in this class of quarterbacks but release has a tendency to always look the same being overly robotic, often. 

    Milroe does not always keep his targets safe by placing the ball on the correct shoulder of the receiver. There are instances of Milroe showing the ability to anticipate windows – is not a prevailing theme throughout his tape however. Will short arm throws. Slow internal clock when forced to speed up his process which can culminate in Milroe not gaining desired depth with his drops & lowering his eyes to the rush. Becomes flustered when defenses force him to play from the pocket while generating interior pressure. Rather than leading targets to spots between the numbers, he elects to take the extra beat to confirm if a window is indeed open which may speak to uncomfortability being a true anticipation passer. 

    Projection (Milroe)

    Milroe is most likely going to be overdrafted due to a variety of factors at play (surface level comparison to Jalen Hurts, Alabama QB’s of recent, his quick release & pure physical athleticism. Underneath all of this is a player who struggles with many of the important characteristics of the position. Could he develop in time? Yes, of course. Will that happen? No. Why? Because, the small yet critical details of seeing the game well, footwork from the pocket, internal clock, anticipation, touch, mechanical efficiency are not there. Milroe should be a Day 3 selection, but we could see a team reaching on him in Round 2. Hopefully, the Steelers don’t panic & select him at pick 21. 

    QB Film Room’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide Report, Tyler Shough (Louisville)

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    Tyler Shough 6’4 ¾ 219 Louisville

    Trait Grades (Shough) 

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

    Pocket Presence (B) Football IQ (A-) Ball Placement/Accuracy (B+) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (A-) Touch (A-) Delivery/Mechanics (A-) 

    Running/Athleticism (B) Throw on Run (B+)  

    Full Games Studied (Shough) – (2024) Jacksonville St, Boston College, Virginia, SMU, Notre Dame, Miami. 

    Tape Analysis (Shough)

    Shows innate ability to throw with anticipation to all three levels (short, medium, long). A more decisive decision maker early in the down (when he is able to confirm a read or decision pre-snap) the longer Shough plays into the down, the worse he becomes from both a pocket presence & ball placement standpoint as his accuracy has a tendency to wane in these situations. Shows good command of the position (footwork, internal clock & anticipating spots vs specific coverages) Benefited from playing in a Pro-Style NFL offense under HC Jeff Brohm in 2024 which acted as a sort of NFL apprenticeship where Shough was tasked with setting protections, working from under center at times, repping the play action game & a passing game that conceptually resembles NFL offense. (To note- Aiden O’Connell came into the league highly equipped playing under Brohm at Purdue from 2019-2022. Shough remains fundamentally sound executing the play action passing game from under center as he quickly snaps his head around after the fake with quick setup matching quick/clean footwork. Shows the ability to quicken up his delivery based on timing in these situations. Understands how to throw with touch at an above adequate level, across a variety of throws (short, intermediate & deep fade) When throwing the deep ball, Shough is adept at diagnosing coverage indicators pre-snap & able to quicken up his feet & release to give his receivers optimal chance at reception. Shough is comfortable extending plays late into the down. Decision making in these situations has proven to be erratic and average at best. Numerous examples of Shough forcing the football into coverage when running out of real estate late in the play, resulting in interceptions.  Shows enough athleticism to create with his feet via unscripted rushing when a play breaks down. At times, Shough looks like a young Matthew Stafford from a purely stylistic standpoint. Shough does not possess the 99th percentile elite arm talent of Stafford nor decision making prowess. I am speaking solely from a release, mechanical & footwork/playing speed perspective. Intuitive understanding of where weak spots/holes in zone coverage are. Shough takes advantage of this by anticipating windows/throwing his receivers open. He can do this while also being forced off his spot. Pliable release/ability to manipulate his throwing motion on demand. 

    Weaknesses

    His overall accuracy is considered good but there are many instances of his ball placement not being precise enough across a number of different throws on film. This could end up being something that prevents him from being a franchise quarterback at the next level. Pure arm strength is a mild concern, especially, when Shough is on the move. Throws will lose steam on the back end at times, and could become an issue at the NFL level for him. Concern that his talent has already been “maxed out” at Louisville playing under a passing game centric philosophy under Brohm. 6’5” frame is a cause for trepidation in some league circles…will he be able to adjust his change of direction quickly enough while still being accurate enough playing against the best athletes in the world (with all of the long levers of being roughly 6′ 5” ? Tendency to resort to ¾ release when moving out of pocket (risky).

    Projection

    Tyler Shough will end up being drafted as early as Round 1 or as late as Round 3. There is a possibility that he is the most ready to step in and play QB prospect from the entire 2025 rookie quarterback class. We believe Shough has enough refined traits as a passer to be given a chance as a starting quarterback in the NFL at some point. System fit will be paramount for him, but he has enough ability to succeed given the right circumstances. He is a guy who does a little bit of everything well while being able to minimize his flaws. How much playing in a quarterback friendly system helped him achieve this may be telling as he makes the transition to the NFL where he is not afforded the luxury of having both Jeff & Brian Brohm at his disposal. 

    QB Film Room’s 2025 Draft Guide Report, Riley Leonard (Duke)

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    Riley Leonard 6’4” 216 Notre Dame

    Trait Grades (Leonard) 

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

    Pocket Presence (B) Football IQ (B+) Ball Placement/Accuracy (B-) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (A) Touch (B-) Delivery/Mechanics (B+) 

    Running/Athleticism (A-) Throw on Run (B+)

    Full Games Studied (Leonard) (2024) Northern Illinois, Virginia, Navy, Ohio State. (2023) Clemson. (2022) North Carolina, Kansas. 

    Tape Analysis (Leonard)

    An athletically gifted quarterback who plays the position with a good sense of timing & demonstrates NFL level velocity throwing out breaking routes. From a crude athletic standpoint, Leonard combines both explosion & aggression as a runner with a keen sense for getting north/south immediately, almost in a punishing yet nimble way. His ability to generate & maintain momentum throughout four quarters as a runner is rare & in doing so carried his team to wins throughout his college career while playing for both Duke & Notre Dame. As a passer, Leonard operates from a strong base & boasts a quick setup with little wasted motion to go with a semi-smooth & quick over the top delivery. Leonard was tasked with making sound pre-snap decisions on where to go with the ball & was somewhat judicious as a decision maker. His arm is live but his ball placement did not quite measure up across longer durations when precision was needed. 

    A beat late, a bit behind or overshooting targets were all themes across his 2024 tape, however in going back to his 2022 tape, his level of comfort in this area was much better. Lack of accuracy obviously was not always the case, but there is a lack of precision from an overall accuracy standpoint. Leonard’s size, leadership ability, athleticism & functional knowledge for playing the position with a good internal clock mixed with just enough arm talent makes him a prime developmental quarterback target as we approach the 2025 NFL Draft. 

    Projection (Leonard)

    Expect Leonard to be selected in the 5th-6th Round of the 2025 NFL Draft. His skill set will garner this however, from a pure passing standpoint he will be considered a developmental prospect with an above average ceiling. I do not believe he will ever develop into a franchise starting quarterback but if he shows he can continually work to master the finer details of the position he could have a long career as a uniquely positioned NFL backup quarterback. 

    QB Film Room’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide Profile, Quinn Ewers (Texas)

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    Quinn Ewers 6’2” 214 Texas

    Trait Grades (Ewers) 

    Arm Talent (B-) Toughness (B) Anticipation (B-) Arm Strength (B-) 

    Pocket Presence (B) Football IQ (B) Ball Placement/Accuracy (C+) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (B-) Touch (B+) Delivery/Mechanics (B-) 

    Running/Athleticism (B) Throw on Run (B) 

    Full Games Studied (Ewers) (2024) UTSA, Georgia, Arkansas, Michigan, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M (2023) Washington, Rice, Alabama. (2022) Washington

    Tape Analysis (Ewers)

    Ewers shows the ability to anticipate windows within intermediate zones while operating out of the shotgun on throws to his right & right of center. (easily accessible within his sightline.) Ewers will play the position with low eye level at times resulting in a lack of functional response to pressure (hots, checkdown etc) due to his eyes being fixated lower after receiving the snap resulting in missed opportunities in this area. Sidearm 3/4 throwing motion followed by an aggressive drop of the elbow post-release of the football has proven to be problematic with manipulating the trajectory of his throws at the speed of reaction.This less than ideal mechanism of movement disallows Ewers to easily & readily call upon the use of throwing with consistent, repeatable touch on throws that demand it (fade, wheel).  Although throwing with touch seems to be one of Ewers calling cards he just is unable to rely upon it on a repeatable basis across multiple types of throws.

    Ewers is more comfortable throwing the 3-step game with anticipation to his right than he is to his left. Good quick game footwork operating out of the shotgun. Shows ability to quickly get his feet in position to get the ball out on time, something Steve Sarkesian has demanded from his quarterbacks over the years. Seems like Ewers makes it difficult at times for receivers to track his throws underneath. due to his low arm slot on throws. 

    Inconsistent touch underneath, example from the Arkansas game where he puts too much muscle on a throw that requires soft touch. Non repeatable accuracy. When plays break down, Ewers shows the ability to improvise at an above adequate level. A push thrower, who lacks NFL starter level arm strength. Numerous examples of deep fades losing steam on the back end resulting in inaccurate incompletions. 

    However, Ewers evoked shades of 2003 N.C State Philip Rivers while leading the Longhorns into hostile Bryant Denny Stadium in early September 2023. Ewers’ tool bag was full on a crisp early autumn evening in the deep south. Blending elements such as touch, ball placement & flawless footwork, he was operating in zen like fashion throughout the contest. These moments of quarterback bliss proved to be very inconsistent throughout the duration of his tenure at Texas. While in Austin, he has exhibited traits that will entice NFL teams (ability to handle being the face of a big time program, overall arm aptitude, passing instincts, size) He has not shown the ability to be a consistently accurate thrower of the football while understanding how to deliver a professional level compass of throws. Something he may never master. 

    Projection (Ewers) 

    Ewers will receive a legitimate NFL opportunity. In what capacity that becomes will be determined by how quickly he can rid himself of bad habits he developed while at UT. He is a “good” prospect to carve himself a backup opportunity early in his career. We just believe that he will never turn into a high level NFL starter due to his inability to be instinctually accurate at a high level coupled with his ¾ arm slot & lack of advanced eye manipulation skill. 

    QB Film Room’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide Report, Tyler Huff (Jacksonville State)

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    Tyler Huff 6’0”⅝ 216 Jacksonville St. 

    Trait Grades (Huff) 

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

    Presence (A-) Football IQ (A-) Ball Placement/Accuracy (A-) Intangibles/Off Field (A) Touch (A) Delivery/Mechanics (A) 

    Running/Athleticism (A) Throw on Run (A)

    Full Games Studied (Huff) (2024) Louisville, Liberty, Western Kentucky, FIU, Southern Miss *1st half, Louisiana Tech, Ohio) (2023) Citadel (2020) Drake

    Tape Analysis (Huff)

    Plays the position from an advanced skill set relating to timing, anticipation, touch. A legitimate dual threat quarterback who is equipped with elite pocket feel & play making ability, especially when turning a broken play into a positive. Is one of the best prospects I have ever graded in this respect. His instincts, feel & explosion as a rusher creating via second reaction movement is elite. Huff operated consistently from a spread gun offense during his career, which began at Presbyterian University way back in 2019. He then transferred to Furman in 2022 while finishing up playing for Rich Rodriguez at Jacksonville St. in 2024 as a sixth year Sr. 

    Advanced understanding of anticipating windows at the intermediate level. Consistently showed comfort leading targets into windows on time. Efficient setup from the gun. Quick, efficient delivery that he uses to make defenses pay. Understands how to throw with touch across multiple types of throws (dig, fade, corner, out) which will help to diminish any concerns about his NFL learning curve in adjusting to NFL style offenses. Arm strength is nothing spectacular & will limit his potential within certain areas of the NFL passing game but I believe he makes up for it by being above average in many other categories of the position. All this being said, there will be an adjustment for Huff in terms of learning how to play the position from an NFL offensive perspective, only from a scheme standpoint & not from an ability to function standpoint.  As stated earlier, he was in the shotgun almost 100 percent of the time during his college career, however I feel he is athletically equipped from a skill level & natural athleticism perspective to adjust quickly to this change. 

    One of the best deep ball throwers in the entire class in terms of feel & ball placement. Will both feather & rip the ball beautifully on fades & is able to anticipate throws at a high level. He has a naturally quick stroke that he uses as a weapon in these instances. His ability to isolate where to go with the ball quickly on the move is impressive as he looks like Baker Mayfield in this regard. A natural leader who is a football player at heart. Brings with him to the NFL a rare combination of physical toughness (a true football player at heart) & elite athletic instincts while also possessing a nuanced feel & understanding for the passing game. 

    Projection (Huff)

    I truly believe Huff is a certified diamond in the rough for the 2025 quarterback draft class. I expect him to be drafted late (Rounds 5-7). Reminds me of a more athletically gifted Gardner Minshew meets Baker Mayfield without quite the high end arm strength of Baker.  If things fall into place for him at the next level, he will end up becoming a highly effective starting quarterback due to his level of talent. The most intriguing small school quarterback prospect in this class. 

    QB Film Room’s 2025 Draft Guide Report, Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss)

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    Jaxson Dart 6’2” 223 Ole Miss

    Trait Grades (Dart) 

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

    Pocket Presence (B-) Football IQ (A-) Ball Placement/Accuracy (B+) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (A-) Touch (A-) Delivery/Mechanics (A-) 

    Running/Athleticism (B+) Throw on Run (B+)

    Full Games Studied (Dart) (2024) Furman, Arkansas, Oklahoma, LSU, Georgia, Duke (2023) Alabama, Georgia. (2021) Washington State. 

    Tape Analysis (Dart)

    Operated as the triggerman of Lane Kiffin’s quarterback friendly system which continually worked to allow Dart to take advantage of & exploit optimal coverage looks to put Dart positions to succeed. His tape shows a player who plays from the pocket with good rhythm, timing & at times balance. Clean, natural delivery of the football. In the Ole Miss offense, it seems like there was not a heavy load placed on Dart from a mental perspective. Many shot plays were schemed up as either/or concepts derived to take advantage of optimal off-man coverage or quarters looks. Lots of pick & stick throws where he was determining where to go with the ball pre-snap. Very high functioning when faced with off-man coverage looks, showing the ability to win with arm strength, timing & touch deep. His deep ball touch throwing against man coverage is considered elite coming into the league. 

    Operated solely from the shotgun & Dart’s footwork proved to be slower than ideal dropping back to pass. A quick decision maker who plays the game fast from an instinctual IQ standpoint once the ball is snapped. When the look is clean, Dart trusts what he sees & rips it. 

    Dart does not consistently respond well to interior defensive line pressure. There are many instances on film where he becomes “stuck” when confronted with immediate, in his face pressure/stunts & freezes while attempting to navigate the pocket, looking like a deer in the headlights. 

    Generally adept at manipulating ball trajectory on command. Shows great command anticipating his receivers breaks , letting the ball go with ideal anticipation. Shows the ability to layer balls over undercoverage defenders at the speed of instinct. Dart may possess the most natural arm talent in this class, even dating back to USC film. His ability to spin the football & push the ball downfield is elite. He incorporates semi to advanced eye manipulation tactics to hold deep defenders. Will use his athletic instincts & short area agility/quickness to advance the ball via his legs. Shows a knack for making plays in this regard. 

    Projection (Dart)

    We believe Jaxson Dart is the 2nd best quarterback in this class entering the NFL behind Shedeur Sanders. Dart has a higher NFL ceiling than Sanders when we take into account the coaching & development he may receive if the Saints either select him at 9 or trade up somehow to secure him. I believe Saints HC Kellen Moore sees Dart as a perfect fit for his offense. The connections run deep between Moore, Scott Linehan, Doug Nussmeier & Dart to bring him to New Orleans. Pro Bowl level ceiling for Dart at the NFL Level. 

    QB Film Room’s 2025 NFL Draft Guide Report, Cam Ward (Miami)

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    Cam Ward 6’1”⅝ 219 Miami

    Trait Grades (Ward) 

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

    Pocket Presence (C+) Football IQ (A-) Ball Placement/Accuracy (B) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (A-) Touch (A) Delivery/Mechanics (B) 

    Running/Athleticism (A-) Throw on Run (A-)

    Full Games Studied (Ward) (2024) FAMU, Miami, Cal, Virginia Tech, Syracuse *1st half, Iowa State, Duke, Louisville. (2023) Wisconsin, Oregon State (2022) USC (2021) Stephen F. Austin *1st half. 

    Tape Analysis (Ward)As a passer, Ward has a natural feel for throwing catchable balls, consistently. Natural feel for spacing on the field (something innate, that you cannot teach.)  Ball placement can become spotty on routine throws due to lazy footwork & not being consistent enough mechanically with his release point & weight distribution before & during his throwing motion. Multiple examples on film of Ward spraying balls behind, low or high due to these bouts of mechanical breakdowns which happened at every level (short, intermediate, long).  Ward has a tendency to bounce around in the pocket which limits his ability to play from a great base. This also has resulted in Ward missing opportunities in the checkdown game that are open immediately on time because Ward’s feet are not allowing him to be ready to capitalize in these split second situations. This I believe, given his talent is correctable at the NFL level once he receives proper coaching, however this has been ingrained in his game at the college level. Shows the ability to absolutely rip the football down the seam/hashes with elite anticipation while placing it exactly where he wants to. 

    Can intuitively alter ball speed/trajectory based on coverage/ leverage. His ability to anticipate & complete seam throws is elite. Knows how to create space when extending plays off-script. A natural, smooth athlete with excellent awareness on the field. Lacks explosive qualities from a pure athletic standpoint yet Ward’s feel for space & timing is high end. Advanced in terms of manipulating deep defenders with his eyes & will incorporate full body manipulation in order to maximize window space. His ability to extend plays & buy extra time is perhaps best in class. Ward demonstrates top tier spatial awareness instincts in these situations (reduction, extension & drifting) allowing him to keep a play alive until the last possible second & deliver a throw. This gift can also become a curse for Ward as he relied on doing this too often in 2024. Played in a system at Miami that does not transfer well to the NFL level. Does not drop back to pass with great foot energy/quickness. Shows refined ability to anticipate windows between the hashes, on time. A decisive decision maker who can hurt you running the football due to his high level recognition skills when he determines to take off. Again, just a tremendous feel for playing the position with a high football IQ. One of the best if not the best in class with his ability to layer the football over linebackers on time with anticipation (throwing to spots over, around or in-between defenders) 

    Projection (Ward)

    Cam Ward is not the best QB prospect in this class. His tools are high level however his college film shows a player who is not disciplined enough to succeed over time at the NFL level. Comparing him to Patrick Mahomes is a fool’s errand. He does not seem to adhere to many of the small details needed to perform at a high level in the National Football League. The Tennessee Titans will select Ward at 1. We will see a fair amount of highs from him as a rookie, but many lows. He will be fighting an uphill battle playing under Brian Callahan. 

    QB Film Room’s 2025 Draft Guide Report, Shedeur Sanders (Colorado)

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    Shedeur Sanders 6’1”½ 212 Colorado

    Trait Grades (Sanders) 

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

    Presence (B+) Football IQ (A-) Ball Placement/Accuracy (A-) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (B) Touch (A-) Delivery/Mechanics (A-) 

    Running/Athleticism (B+) Throw on Run (A-)

    Full Games Studied (Sanders) (2024) NDSU, Nebraska, Baylor, Kansas St.  Cincinnati, Oklahoma St. BYU (2023) TCU, Nebraska, UCLA (2022) North Carolina Central (2021) Prairie View A&M

    Tape Analysis (Sanders)

    Sanders shows the ability to accelerate the timing of his drop to deliver to an open receiver sooner than scheduled. His sense of when to get the ball out of his hand & understanding of the mechanisms needed to accomplish this as quickly as possible is something he executes at an intuitive level- better than any other quarterback from this class. Also plays with an intuitive feel for throwing around & above defenders with touch along with a deft internal sense for doing so. Operates with optimal shoulder tilt when delivering from a clean pocket. Mechanically refined from his footwork up through his release. 

    Will pre-determine throws at times before the snap of the ball.  Pure arm strength down the field is lacking at times. Sanders does throw the most beautiful fade/deep ball (release, anticipation, footwork, timing & touch) in the entire class & put on display consistently during his college career. Some throws will lose steam on the back end (posts) Sanders leans into playing the position with feel, & he has developed a good to great (at times) feel for the game. Arguably, Sanders is from a holistic standpoint,  the most polished passer in the class. Many of the subtle nuances he already performs at the speed of instinct. Diagnosing defenses before the snap, accelerating or slowing down the speed of his drop to acutely mesh with the timing of a given receiver action, throwing his receivers open into space, layering the ball above or in between defenders at the level of acquired instinct does not go unnoticed. 

    Characteristics such as anticipation & timing are incorporated into his feel at times during 2024 with Shedeur relying more on anticipation & timing in 2023 & while at Jackson St it seems. His release remains clean roughly 85 % of the time, the other 15% it can become long. Sanders has seen a lot of football so he won’t necessarily be fazed by NFL defenses. More athletic than many scouts think he is with Sanders being able to take advantage through the quarterback run game at an above average level. Really good instincts on when & how to take off. Held onto the ball a tick too long at times from the pocket. Took many hits during the 2024 campaign. 2024 notes – Footwork problems dropping back from the gun, tendency to bounce around and not stay true to consistent three and five step timing. based drops where he is ready to throw (this could be because Sanders felt he needed to play “hero” ball in 2024) His Jackson St. tape shows a more fundamentally sound player. Quick decision maker often. Absolutely fearless when pulling the trigger. Sanders shows the ability to get the football out in a hurry while on the move with a super quick release, natural release throwing to spots on out breaking routes. Nebraska – takes a lot of hits from within pocket & keeps bouncing back up. Shedeur ran a pro-style drop back passing game at CU under OC Pat Shurmur. Anticipates windows well. Sanders shows the ability in droves to speed up his process and isolate quickly. (drop, release) when he is confident with the look he is seeing pre-snap. Truly believes he can make any throw on a football field.  Operates from a wide base, naturally inclined to throw with touch. 2024 tape showed Sanders electing to abort the pocket early when forced to deal with immediate interior pressure even if a route was in process of coming open but would require him to be patient, stay in pocket & deliver ( Baylor Game 2024 – 3:46 left in Q2.) 

    Highly effective at finding & locating targets down field when working off script. Effective at manipulating ways to buy time when creating off-script. more confident between hashes within the drop back game. Post snap safety rotation vs NB in red area rolling to cover 2 post snap and had corner route but Sanders elected to move right and missed the read. Post snap safety rotation can confuse him. will drop his eyes to isolate where rush is coming from as opposed to having a predetermined answer based on coverage look. BYU Game – BYU played coverage with active zone underneath. – Will drop his eyes when pressure is perceived by him in conjunction with Sanders mechanics breaking down. Instinct is to freelance too often when many times adhering to strict, methodical fundamentals would suggest underneath options are there vs this umbrella 2 deep coverage. , but only if Sanders is disciplined enough footwork wise & to show a willingness to be methodical and pick you apart on time underneath. 

    Projection (Sanders)

    After laboring over his tape for two months, Shedeur Sanders is our top ranked quarterback prospect in the 2025 class. His 2024 campaign was marred by a lack of true system fit as Pat Shurmur forced a system on him that looked very simplistic & downright bad at times. Shedeur was tasked with carrying the load, similarly to what Jay Cutler had to deal with during his time at Vanderbilt. We believe he has the potential to become a franchise quarterback for years to come & has the ability to step in & start as a rookie. His NFL ceiling is a Pro Bowl Caliber QB who will need to be the triggerman of a west coast style offense. 

    QB Film Room 2025 NFL Draft Guide Sample Report, Cam Miller (North Dakota State)

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    About the Author – Bryan Trulen, Founder of QB Film Room. Lifelong interest in the Quarterback position dating back to being six years old. An all league HS QB who received a Division 2 scholarship to play at Upper Iowa University. Played semi-professionally for seven seasons. Asked Kevin O’Connell the question about J.J McCarthy & Drake Maye last April.

    Cam Miller 6’0” 215 North Dakota State

    Trait Grades (Miller) 

    Arm Talent (B+) Toughness (A) Anticipation (A) Arm Strength (C+) Pocket 

    Presence (A-) Football IQ (A) Ball Placement/Accuracy (A) 

    Intangibles/Off Field (A) Touch (A) Delivery/Mechanics (A-) 

    Running/Athleticism (A-) Throw on Run (A-)

    Full Games Watched (Miller) (2024) Colorado, Northern Iowa, Mercer, Montana State, South Dakota State. (2023) Drake, Northern Iowa, South Dakota. 

    Tape Analysis (Miller)

    Shades of a young Drew Brees coming out of Purdue. Miller displays an innate ability to layer the football over & in-between undercoverage defenders on-time, operating at the speed of instinct. Things start from the ground up with Miller as he is one of the most technically sound (from a footwork ,rhythm & timing perspective) quarterback prospects that I have ever seen scouted, which dates back to 2016. This adherence to fundamentals continues through his weight distribution & delivery of the football as Miller has the most naturally quick release in all of the 2025 class. Miller makes up for a real lack of arm strength by doing everything else at an elite level coming into the NFL. 

    Instinctively manipulates ball trajectory in order to give his receiving targets optimal chance at reception oftentimes hitting underneath crossers, deep overs & arrow routes in stride at the facemask level. His natural accuracy is baked into his game at a muscle memory type level. This speaks to the amount of tireless work he has put into the craft of becoming a great passer. It is evident that Miller has spent many lonely hours working on the small details of his game. Intuitively places the ball away from cornerbacks while throwing back shoulder fades in the red area. Naturally accurate to all three levels of the field. Shows the ability to anticipate zone coverage windows while throwing 12-14 yard in-breakers, releasing the ball before his receiver is even into his break. He also flashes arm talent by way of deep touch. Miller is adept at putting air on the deep ball, dropping into the bucket where only his receiver can catch it. Miller & Shedeur Sanders already do this at an elite level entering the NFL.  Miller is arguably the purest passer coming into the league out of the 2025 class. Learned & developed as a four year starter under QB/passing game guru & former NFL QB Randy Hedberg. As triggerman of the Bison play action game, Miller has shown the ability to come off his initial down field read when covered while being able to reset his feet while simultaneously deciphering & locating his check-down options. In these situations, Miller remains on-time within his own internal clock & still holds mechanical integrity. Instinctively places the ball with ideal placement, hitting his backs in stride at the facemask level. There is a level of concern regarding his lack of arm strength. For Miller to reach his potential of becoming an NFL starter, he must have a coach who builds an offense around his specific skills as a passer. This is a player who you will not just be able to plug into any system & expect him to excel. I believe Miller, if cultivated correctly at the next level, will become a high level NFL starting quarterback. 

    Projection (Miller)

    Cam Miller will go earlier in the draft than many expect. If the New Orleans Saints are unable to secure either Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart, they could elect to draft Miller in the 2nd or 3rd round. More realistically, Miller ends up going in Rounds 4-5 to a WCO team such as Miami, San Francisco, Denver or New Orleans. Most have him pegged as a UDFA. I do not. Miller will at some point, become an NFL starter. 

    J.J McCarthy (Michigan) Scouting Report

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    J.J McCarthy 6’2 1/2 219 Michigan

    Overview

    As a true freshman in 2021, McCarthy went 34-59 for 516 yards with 5 TD & 2 INT. Took over as the starter in 2022 was excellent from the jump. Ended up going 26-2 as a starter throwing for 6,226 yards 49 touchdowns with only 11 interceptions across 713 passing attempts completing 68% of his passes. Rushed for over 600 yards with 10 touchdowns on the ground. Rated the #2 Pro Style QB in the country as a Senior in HS. Led Nazareth HS (Ill) to three consecutive state title game berths, winning the state title as a sophomore. Transferred to IMG Academy (Fla) as a Senior. Elite 11 invite. Avid Hockey player throughout his youth. Took over/beat out incumbent QB Cade McNamara entering 2022. Shares many similarities with Jim Harbaugh (personality, leadership style, playing style, upbringing) It was my contention that Jim Harbaugh saw himself in J.J and Jim really would love to coach him at the NFL level as well.

    Trait Grades (McCarthy)

    Arm Talent (A-) Toughness (A) Anticipation (A-) Arm Strength (A-) Pocket Presence (B+) Football IQ (A)

    Ball Placement (A-) Intangibles/Off Field (A) Touch (B) Delivery/Mechanics (A-) Running/Athleticism (A-)

    Throw on Run (A) 

    Tape Analysis

    Only quarterback in class who legitimately operated an NFL style offense in terms of what he was asked to do from a mechanical, scheme, protection & conceptual perspective. This equates to McCarthy being the most ready to play prospect in the 2024 QB class. The counterpoint here is that he was not asked to operate the Michigan system with high level volume, was tasked more with game management and guiding the ship. So in order to project McCarthy properly we need to dissect the type of throws he made while at Michigan. Outstanding pocket presence. Natural setup initially across multiple drops (3 step, 5 step -hitch/no hitch & deep play action) and when pressure arises, McCarthy navigates with ease of movement, fluidity & a sense of calm. The level at which McCarthy is able to function in this regard is rare from QB prospects. The only other prospects I’ve scouted since 2016 who have had this refined ability were Lamar Jackson & Patrick Mahomes. On designed movement plays (boot variations, sprint out) McCarthy has top tier spatial awareness instincts, the ability to create space (reduction, extension, drifting) to ensure that the play is not blown up dead and he is able to get the ball out of his hand in the best way possible. This trait can also be called “natural athleticism” and is something that pops on film if you are able to recognize it.

    Mechanically sound across multiple areas (footwork, eye usage, throwing motion/release & internal clock. Operates at a high level NFL starter already in terms of off-script movement (part of pocket presence) and being both decisive & accurate with the football in these otherwise chaotic scenarios. Pocket awareness/comfort & ability to sit in it while going deep into progression was present in spades for McCarthy albeit mostly against weaker competition. Against more athletic & powerful defensive lines, this issue was magnified (Alabama, Washington) and the film showed McCarthy looking to escape an otherwise clean pocket or missing opportunities to slide or step up into a window to throw. An issue to monitor moving forward. If this shows up more at NFL level we could be looking at a Mark Sanchez like situation.

    Struggles consistently to layer the football with touch when required & there are multiple instances on film where this rigid trajectory them results in incomplete passes or missed opportunities within the underneath game. Was not a huge problem targeting the intermediate & deep levels while at Michigan, but with the speed of NFL defenders it could be a problem if not addressed/corrected. Has a real tendency to lock onto his primary (pre-snap target) if he is forced to deal with immediate pressure in conjunction with zone underneath coverage (Indiana, Alabama & Washington film) McCarthy’s tendency was to hurry up & force the football into his primary or hurry up & look to move, most often into more pressure. The fix here is for McCarthy to be more calm in these instances & use his feet to setup, survey, step up & remain focused down the field to find the open guy. Mechanically, he is very polished but his release can become somewhat elongated which could give NFL defenders an extra moment to break on his throws. He does a good job of throwing his guys open but he will need to make it a point of emphasis to throw to spots so his receivers can catch the ball in stride as opposed to just looking to fit the ball into a tight window which will result in more interceptions at the next level. A very sound decision maker who does not force the football much.

    Athletically, McCarthy is a threat. A terrific movement thrower with natural athleticism to get his body in a good position to throw on demand moving either right or left. Effortless in this regard with the two prime examples coming vs Alabama in the CFB playoff & at Nebraska (both times McCarthy was moving left & made spectacular throws in-stride to his target. Authentic, unselfish leader who truly only cares about winning. Personal accolades are an afterthought to this young man.

    QB Film Room’s Isolation Series, Carson Strong (Nevada) & Advanced Passing Traits

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    Draft Guide Sample, Jordan Love

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    Jordan Love 6’3”3⁄4 224 Utah State *JR

    Overview
    The Bakersfield, CA native was a part time starter for Utah St. as a redshirt freshman in 2017 and was just average from a statistical production standpoint. As a sophomore in 2018, Love had a break-out year as he passed for a school record 3,567 yards with 32 touchdowns and six interceptions. In 2019 while acclimating to a coaching change, Love regressed production wise and finished the year with 3,402 yards, 20 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. While in college, Love majored in Human Movement Science.

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

    Tape Analysis (Love)

    Jordan Love possesses many of the raw materials needed to flourish as an NFL quarterback. Love brings with him an elite level throwing motion, overall arm talent, ability to create space & high end arm strength. Love has a special arm. With that special arm however is an element of rawness with his lower body mechanics. Love is not very disciplined from both a footwork and ability to maintain his lower body mechanics standpoint. There are countless examples throughout his tape where he will use too much arm on deep post throws where he will halt his transfer midway through the throw, which shows that he is reliant too much on throwing with just his arm. As a result, a real tendency developed- certain throws being just a bit off or lost steam at the end, leading to incompletion. Love has very quick feet but the tendency to pull up on certain throws is there.
    He is blessed with god given arm talent & strength and at his best can make rare throws into tight windows. He also has the ability to throw with tremendous deep touch & is able to teardrop deep fades in stride to his receivers streaking down the sideline. He shows the ability to throw with anticipation when he knows what he is looking for pre-snap but this is not a repeatable trait throughout his tape. This is one of the reasons why we view him as a project, but one with an incredibly high ceiling due to the natural throwing talent he has. Consistently able to make cover 2 hole shot throws on time with requisite manipulation of deep defenders.
    Additionally, Love is not comfortable navigating the pocket deep into the play & has the lowest pocket presence grade among the top four quarterbacks in this class.

    Love looks to abort pressure as opposed to staying in & delivering a strike. It’s not that he cannot stand his ground and deliver it’s more that his instinct is to abort. When he does leave the pocket he is able to do so with elite agility, suddenness & instincts. What Love can do rather well is throw naturally with touch. We must take into account his natural arm talent because when he does need to put touch on throws it allows him to be able to make just about every type of throw asked of him on a football field. This ability is something Love has bought into. He does not beat defenses consistently with his mind or with ball placement. He chooses to rely upon his natural arm talent (release, arm strength, touch) & ability to improvise. This brings up the question of why? There are multiple instances of Love taking an extra hitch on throws where the ball needs to come out a bit faster (skinny post) from his 2019 tape.

    His ball placement is not ideal either as he has a tendency to throw behind his targets on both short & intermediate in- breaking routes. The issue stems from a slight breakdown in his mechanics (lower body) & being a beat late with the football due to not having a great understanding of pre-snap identification in relation to what routes become hot with safety rotation etc & how his feet play into the timing of certain throws. He is often caught taking an extra hitch or two when the ball should already be out of his hand. As an evaluator, I have questions about his work ethic & football IQ. His tape is littered with questionable decision making, something that could have been nullified with a better understanding of what he is seeing pre-snap.
    All this being said, Love still remains the quarterback prospect with the highest ceiling in the entire class, but one who also may have the lowest floor. His ability to throw with great timing & touch down the field (deep post, deep fade) is special. Love is able to place the football with an ideal blend of touch & velocity rarely seen by a college quarterback on these types of throws. The ability is there, moving forward it will be all about development & mastering the mental side of the game for him.

    Projection (Love)
    We believe there are a few select teams enamored with Jordan Love & understand why they would be. We also know that Love has more red-flags than the following comparable players at his position – Burrow, Tua, Herbert & Jacob Eason (all players who may go in Round 1) The money play is that Love ends up being the fourth quarterback selected & most likely Round 1. We would not be shocked however if Love slides into the 2nd round and a team like the Steelers or Bucs brings him into their program in a developmental role. If Love is able to become more of a student of the game & mature he will be a high level NFL starting quarterback with Pro Bowl potential someday, if he does not clean up those two areas his career will end up being shorter than everyone expected it to be & eventually will be out of the league.

    Draft Guide Sample, Kellen Mond (Texas A&M)

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    Kellen Mond 6’2 1⁄2 205 Texas A&M

    Overview
    From 2017 through 2020 Mond started 44 games for the Aggies playing in Jimbo Fisher’s offense for three of those seasons. Mond finished his career throwing for 9,661 yards, 71 touchdowns & 27 interceptions while completing only 59% of his passes. Mond rushed for 1,609 yards with 22 touchdowns. His best year statistically came as a Sophomore in 2018 accounting for 3,581 yards of total offense & 31 touchdowns. Originally from San Antonio, Mond attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL (HS).

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

    Tape Analysis (Mond)
    Blends end arm talent with above average athleticism for the position. Mond carries the ball very high during his drop-back & his aim is to play the position with precision (feet, release, timing) Mond has active feet but at times they become frenetic & choppy. His release is very quick as he holds the ball near his right ear when he begins his throwing motion but at times it can become stiff & non-pliable, resulting in off target throws. Mond has high level arm talent however & is a natural thrower. He just needs a mechanical shift, something I expect the team he winds up with to do for him by reducing some of the arm tension he has by simply having him lower his carriage near his midsection allowing him to be more loose & natural with his motion which ideally will lead to more consistent ball placement. Mond is experienced with creative passing concepts playing for Jimbo Fisher.

    At times, Mond makes throws that make him look like a high Round 1 selection. Holistically, his film was not as consistent as you would prefer it be in order to take him in Round 1 but the enticing traits & flashes of brilliance may be enough for a team to do so. Has breakaway speed as a runner, but is not an overly physical player. Mond is more of a finesse athlete/passer with the ability to play from the pocket & throw well off-platform. Even though Mond is “sound” from a drop-back perspective, there remains anunderlying element of mechanical stiffness that limits his ability at times.

    Projection (Mond)
    Mond is an enticing prospect because of his overall skillset. The total body of work in college suggests Mond is not worth an early round selection but flashes of elite level arm talent appear throughout his film. The expected early run on quarterbacks should propel Mond into 1st & 2nd round consideration come Draft Day. We expect Mond to go in Round 2 with a realistic possibility of him sneaking into Round 1.

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    Draft Guide Sample Report, Brady Davis (Illinois St.)

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    Brady Davis 6’3” 210 Illinois St.

    Overview
    Davis spent three seasons at Memphis (2015-17) where he barely played while battling an injury. He transferred to Illinois St. in 2018 & started for two years. He had received a 6th year of eligibility (medical) to play in 2020 but the Redbirds season was cancelled. In 21 career starts, Davis threw for 3,514 yards, 28 touchdowns &14 interceptions. He rushed for 240 yards with 3 touchdowns.

    Trait Grades (Davis)

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

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

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

    Delivery/Mechanics (A) Running/Athleticism (B) Throw on

    Run (A-)

    Tape Analysis (Davis)
    Davis has one of the quicker, more natural releases in this class of quarterbacks. He plays the position very well from an instincts standpoint (processing, feel, timing). Has the ability to get throws off in an instant. Live arm but does not have elite arm strength. Pocket presence/feel allows him to move, sidestep or abort when pressure demands it. Confident thrower down the seams. Delivers with great placement/velocity (seam, skinny post, dig) High football IQ. Davis has an innate understanding of windows & the timing element of throwing the football. Comfortable with setting/changing protections based on defensive front & blitz looks. Operated out of a pro-style passing system (concept wise) at Illinois St. Reminds me stylistically coming out of a young Matthew Stafford (minus the elite arm strength) Shows the ability
    athletically to make difficult tight window throws on the move. Extremely quick processor of information & makes decisions very decisively. Plays the position with extreme confidence that is warranted due to his skill-set. Teammates loved playing for & with him & Davis was viewed by his teammates as a great leader both vocally & by example.

    Projection (Davis)
    I have Davis graded out as one of the better quarterback prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft but because he did not have a
    2020 season & other circumstances surrounding his situation (injury history, average statistical production) he will be a late round selection. Multiple NFL teams are high on him due to his elite arm talent & intangible qualities. Expect Davis to be selected in the 5th round. Teams like the Falcons, Vikings, Titans or Browns would be a great fit & he would be competing for a backup job immediately upon arrival.

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    2021 NFL Mock Draft (Quarterbacks)

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    Round 1

    Trevor Lawrence (1) Jaguars

    Zach Wilson (2) Jets

    Trey Lance (3) 49ers

    Justin Fields (8) Panthers

    Kellen Mond (15) Patriots

    Mac Jones (20) Bears

    Davis Mills (32) Bucs

    Round 2

    Feleipe Franks (51) Washington Football Team

    Round 5

    Kyle Trask (147) Texans

    Brady Davis (148) Falcons

    Jamie Newman (153) Lions

    Donald Hammond (157) Vikings

    Kevin Thomson (173) Packers

    Round 6

    K.J Costello (189) Eagles

    Shane Buechle (218) Saints

    Round 7

    Peyton Ramsey (231) Dolphins

    Sam Ehlinger (243) Cardinals

    2021 NFL Draft Quarterback Class Thoughts

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    With the NFL Draft just three days away i thought it would be good to dump some of my thoughts on this qb class after 3 months of watching film on them.

    Overrated – Mac Jones (Alabama) There is no denying the talent Jones has to throw the football & to make decisions. Let’s just all agree he was throwing passes to all-world receiving talent going up against college defenses & coordinators who were severely outmatched on a weekly basis by Crimson Tide OC Steve Sarkesian. He is not a 1st Rd Pick, more like a late 2nd or 3rd. I actually like Jones’ skill-set. I believe he will last in the league for a while but mostly as a backup player. May prefer to stay in the South if possible (Panthers, Falcons)

    Severely overrated – Kyle Trask (Florida) Trask is one if not the most overrated QB’s in this class. Played in an ideal offense at UF. Was surrounded by possibly more talent than even Mac Jones was at Bama. The film tells me that Trask can’t move (although looks to be improved per his Pro Day) & has a below average arm. His accuracy also is not pinpoint. Throws with very good touch & is solid mechanically for the most part but his release can get loopy. I have Trask pegged as a 6th-7th Rd. selection.

    Will over-deliver – Trey Lance (North Dakota St.) Watch his film & you will understand. (Multiple Pro Bowls)

    Will under-deliver – Trevor Lawrence (Clemson)

    Good chance to become a team’s franchise QB – Justin Fields

    Biggest bust potential – Zach Wilson (BYU) Come on, he’s stuck on the NY Jets.

    Biggest Sleeper – Brady Davis (Illinois St.) Top three arm talent in the entire class (no Joke) He is going to make a name for himself somewhere.