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Quarterbacks:
1. Andrew Luck Stanford 6-4 235
2. Brandon Weeden Oklahoma State 6-4 216
3. Robert Griffin III Baylor 6-1.5 220
4. Nick Foles Arizona 6-5 245
5. Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M 6-4 222
6. Kirk Cousins Michigan State 6-3 202
7. Kellen Moore Boise State 5-11.5 195
8. Chandler Harnish Northern Illinois 6-1.5 220
9. Dominique Davis East Carolina 6-2 212
10. Ryan Lindley San Diego State 6-4 230
11. Case Keenum Houston 6-2 210
12. Jarrett Lee LSU 6-2 207
13. BJ Coleman Tennessee-Chattanooga 6-5 220
14. Aaron Corp Richmond 6-3 205
15. Dan Persa, Northwestern 6-1 210
16. John Brantley Florida 6-3 220
17. Tyler Lantrip Nevada 6-4 220
18. Brock Osweiler Arizona State 6-7 240
19. G.J. Kinne Tulsa 6-2 234
20. Chris Forcier Furman 6-3 200
21. Chris Relf Mississippi St. 6-4 245
22. Austin Davis Southern Mississippi 6-2 221
23. Jacory Harris Miami 6-4 195
24. Darron Thomas Oregon 6-3 215
25. Patrick Witt Yale 6-4 230
26. Russell Wilson Wisconsin 6-0 201
Andrew Luck Stanford 6-4 235* - Top Prospect
Brandon Weeden Oklahoma State 6-4 216- Would be a top prospect if it were not for his age(28)
Robert Griffin III Baylor 6-1.5 220*- Graduated in 3yrs. Athletic and Smart player. Runs an offense that uses the spread/option. Raises red flags.
Nick Foles Arizona 6-5 245 - Big strong QB but the games I have seen him did not see him making alot of throws down field.
Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M 6-4 222 - Has poise, above avg. arm, and biometrics for the job. But only 2yrs. of experience.
Kirk Cousins Michigan State 6-3 202
Kellen Moore Boise State 5-11.5 195
Chandler Harnish Northern Illinois 6-1.5 220
Dominique Davis East Carolina 6-2 212
Ryan Lindley San Diego State 6-4 230
Case Keenum Houston 6-2 210
Jarrett Lee LSU 6-2 207
BJ Coleman Tennessee-Chattanooga 6-5 220
Aaron Corp Richmond 6-3 205
Dan Persa Northwestern 6-1 210
John Brantley Florida 6-3 220
Tyler Lantrip Nevada 6-4 220[/SIZE]
Brock Osweiler Arizona State 6-7 240
G.J. Kinne Tulsa 6-2 234
Chris Forcier Furman 6-3 200
Chris Relf Mississippi St. 6-4 245
Austin Davis Southern Mississippi 6-2 221
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Jacory Harris Miami 6-4 195
Darron Thomas Oregon 6-3 215
Patrick Witt Yale 6-4 230
Russell Wilson Wisconsin 6-0 201
1. Andrew Luck Stanford 6-4 235
2. Brandon Weeden Oklahoma State 6-4 216
3. Robert Griffin III Baylor 6-1.5 220
4. Nick Foles Arizona 6-5 245
5. Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M 6-4 222
6. Kirk Cousins Michigan State 6-3 202
7. Kellen Moore Boise State 5-11.5 195
8. Chandler Harnish Northern Illinois 6-1.5 220
9. Dominique Davis East Carolina 6-2 212
10. Ryan Lindley San Diego State 6-4 230
11. Case Keenum Houston 6-2 210
12. Jarrett Lee LSU 6-2 207
13. BJ Coleman Tennessee-Chattanooga 6-5 220
14. Aaron Corp Richmond 6-3 205
15. Dan Persa, Northwestern 6-1 210
16. John Brantley Florida 6-3 220
17. Tyler Lantrip Nevada 6-4 220
18. Brock Osweiler Arizona State 6-7 240
19. G.J. Kinne Tulsa 6-2 234
20. Chris Forcier Furman 6-3 200
21. Chris Relf Mississippi St. 6-4 245
22. Austin Davis Southern Mississippi 6-2 221
23. Jacory Harris Miami 6-4 195
24. Darron Thomas Oregon 6-3 215
25. Patrick Witt Yale 6-4 230
26. Russell Wilson Wisconsin 6-0 201
Andrew Luck Stanford 6-4 235* - Top Prospect
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2012/prospects/qb.htmlStanford's Andrew Luck is everybody's headliner. There isn't much more to say about the kid that everyone doesn't already know. He's got it all: Luck is a big, strong armed pocket passer, with the athleticism and mobility to make plays outside of the pocket, while showing the intelligence and efficiency to command any offense. He's also shown all the leadership qualities and toughness you could want in a quarterback. At this point, it would be very hard for anyone to supplant him as the top overall pick in the draft.
Brandon Weeden Oklahoma State 6-4 216- Would be a top prospect if it were not for his age(28)
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...on-Weeden.htmlHis age will likely keep him from going as early in the draft as his talents deserve. But there isn’t a throw this guy can’t make and he has the skill set and mental make-up to mature into a potential starter with some time.
Robert Griffin III Baylor 6-1.5 220*- Graduated in 3yrs. Athletic and Smart player. Runs an offense that uses the spread/option. Raises red flags.
.http://www.footballsfuture.com/2012/prospects/qb.htmRobert Griffin III of Baylor is the most exciting of the upper echelon quarterbacks. While Luck, Barkley, and Oklahoma's Landry Jones are pocket passers, Griffin brings a dual threat ability to the position. There isn't a player with more upside in this draft than Griffin. He is a phenomenal athlete, with the speed and agility to play other positions in the NFL. He is clearly a QB, however. He's got good enough size, a very good arm, is accurate, and is a true leader on the field. It is rare for a quarterback to possess the passing skills Griffin III does, but even rarer for that type of physical specimen to be as accomplished in the classroom. He has already graduated and is currently taking classes for his master's degree. Griffin III has the ability to be a real threat as a thrower and runner, but actually looks to pass first. At times, he waits too long looking for a receiver when he should tuck it and run. Andrew Luck fits the mold of what every team looks for at the QB position, and he's definitely a tremendous prospect. Robert Griffin III has the ability to be the best player out of this draft class, and while he won't overtake Luck in the draft, is a fantastic prospect in his own right
Nick Foles Arizona 6-5 245 - Big strong QB but the games I have seen him did not see him making alot of throws down field.
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2012/prospects/qb.htmNick Foles is arguably the top senior signal caller on the board. He began his career at Michigan State before transferring to Arizona. He is a protypical pocket passer: tall, strong, great arm, but limited athletically. He has a great arm and can really sling the ball around the football field. He shows tremendous accuracy when given time to stand in the pocket and deliver the football with authority. He faces the typical questions around a spread college QB and the ability to make check downs and survey the field, but with the NFL becoming more and more of a passing league, the transition may not be as difficult as it has for guys in the past. His ultimate draft position will depend on what underclassmen declare. He could crack the end of the first round if everything falls right, but looks more like a second or third rounder with a lot of potential at this point.
Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M 6-4 222 - Has poise, above avg. arm, and biometrics for the job. But only 2yrs. of experience.
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2012/prospects/qb.htmRyan Tannehill may be the biggest project of all the guys mentioned, but that doesn't mean he hasn't produced. He has spent time at the wide receiver position at the college level, which has stunted his development as a passer. The positive though, is that it displays his natural athletic ability. He has good size for the QB spot, but is a great athlete for the position, and has the ability to make a lot of plays when things break down, or on designed plays outside the pocket. The arm strength is there, the natural passing skills are there when he's got the time to set up and deliver the football. What isn't there is the experience at the college level that other top prospects have. He lacks the game experience to truly command an offense and go through his progressions as a QB. He will need time to further develop the fundamentals of the positions, but the physical tools and work ethic are there, along with the early success he's had at the position. He is a work in progress, but has been very impressive and could really pay off for teams that have the luxury of giving him time to develop at the pro level.
Kirk Cousins Michigan State 6-3 202
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2012/prospects/qb.htmMichigan State's Kirk Cousins is another kid with potential, that will need some time to further polish his skills. His natural tools don't jump out at you the first time you see him. He's got average size, with a slightly leaner frame. He's got a solid arm, but won't blow you away with the obvious velocity on his passes. He is a good athlete that can make some plays on the run, is a hard worker, that can lead a huddle and offense. He appears to be intelligent and have command of the offense, but can get flustered and force the action when pressured. Cousins doesn't have the help around him the other QB prospects have, but he is a tough kid with leadership skills, and solid enough tools across the board to develop into a starter down the road.
Kellen Moore Boise State 5-11.5 195
http://ogdraft.com/2011/10/kellen-mo...outing-report/His size is an issue and so is his arm strength. Likely measuring in under 6 feet with a questionable arm won’t have teams lining up for his services. However, he has tremendous intangibles. He’s a guy I wouldn’t doubt in the NFL. I envision him being at the least a solid back-up quarterback that can stick in the league for years. While he may never be an elite starter, he can be serviceable. There will be comparisons made to Colt McCoy and I think they’re fair. I underestimated Colt because of his weak arm and pass-friendly system. Just goes to show how important experience and intangibles are when scouting a quarterback.
Chandler Harnish Northern Illinois 6-1.5 220
http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/...k-up-spotlightHarnish plays in the spread option for Northern Illinois and he has a somewhat slow delivery. So how does he come up in a stock up feature? It's just hard to deny the season he's having (thus far punctuated by 294 yards passing and 151 yards rushing against Bowling Green last Tuesday). On the year, Harnish has 2,256 yards passing and 1,022 yards rushing. Harnish has plenty of issues as a prospect, but he clearly has the athleticism and good enough size (6-foot-2, 221 pounds) to get a shot at the NFL.
Dominique Davis East Carolina 6-2 212
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...ml&position=qbHe lacks ideal girth as a quarterback prospect. Davis doesn't have a ton of natural muscle tone through his mid-section and it looks like he has a narrow-type frame that will easily get banged up at the next level. He's an above-average athlete at the position, does a nice job maintaining his balance as he moves his way through traffic in the pocket, does a nice job keeping his eyes down the field and is quick to escape pressure. He lacks great burst/straight-line speed when asked to run away from defenders, but is athletic enough to throw on the move and pick up first downs with his legs when flushed.
He stands upright in the pocket, doesn't do a great job generating much torque from his lower half when delivering the football and doesn't really transfer his weight well off his back foot. Davis possesses a very average arm that doesn't stand out in any area of the game, but he's at his best on the move when he can create some torque from his waist. Overall, he struggles to really spin the football down the field, as passes tend to hang on him and he really lacks much of an arm on bucket throws. He too often gives defenders a chance to run under his throw vertically, as passes hang on him because he doesn't have the arm strength to cleanly get the football to receivers. He exhibits solid accuracy when he sees a throw initially, but he isn't a great decision maker. He has a tendency to trust his very average arm too often and will try to force the ball into pressure. When his initial read isn't on the route, he seems to speed up and isn't real quick to find secondary options and decipher pressure. He doesn't exhibit a quick release either; because of his lacking lower body mechanics, he has to wind up a bit to create velocity and wastes some motion because of it. He lacks an ideal mental clock in the pocket as well, doesn't know when to get rid of the football and subjects his offense to a fair share of negative plays.
Impression: A decent athlete with a very average arm. He at best looks like an athlete free agent only.
Ryan Lindley San Diego State 6-4 230
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2012/prospects/qb.htmRyan Lindley is another QB that falls into the pure pocket passer mold. He has a strong frame, with a great arm, and has the ability to carry his team when he gets into a groove. He is definitely a project, but has the raw tools to develop and be a difference maker down the line. He relies on his arm strength too much, and is very erratic. A coach that can take the time to gain some consistency with his fundamentals could unlock a steal, and find a starter in the mid rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Case Keenum Houston 6-2 210
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/p...18/case-keenumJoined Texas Tech's Graham Harrell as the only players in NCAA Division I history to record multiple 5,000-yard passing seasons … set a school single-season record with 5,671 passing yards, the third-highest passing total in NCAA Division I-FBS single-season history … poised to set every Houston career passing record and will challenge for the top spot in NCAA career categories.
Jarrett Lee LSU 6-2 207
http://tommeltonscouting.wordpress.com/tag/jarrett-lee/Jarrett Lee (Senior) has been a quality starter for LSU this year, but he isn’t a great NFL prospect. He has solid size at 6’2”, 206 and he has solid mobility. His arm strength leaves a lot to be desired, and he struggles to put zip on throws beyond 10 or so yards. His deep passes have a lot of air under them, and I’m not sure he can make every NFL throw with solid zip. He’s a pretty accurate passer but his deep balls aren’t often well placed, either over throwing his receivers or putting the ball on the wrong shoulder. I think that a lot of his inaccurate passes can be traced back to his issues with stepping into his passes, especially in the face of pressure. He has gotten better about this, but it is still a very significant issue. Frequently when he feels pressure he instinctually fades away from the pressure as he throws instead of stepping into it. That hurts his zip and his ball placement, and it’s very noticeable. He seems to be very smart and the team seems to respect him as a leader in spite of the loss of Jordan Jefferson, and I think they have a chance to win a National Title with him at the helm thanks to their amazing defense. I thought he reminded me a bit of Matt Flynn when I had seen him before, but he doesn’t have the same arm and poise that Flynn did in my opinion. I think he’s a very late round prospect or an undrafted free agent as of right now, but he’s got the potential to stick as a #3 or as a practice squad QB in the NFL.
BJ Coleman Tennessee-Chattanooga 6-5 220
http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/...mall-school-qbPrior to the season you would have heard me talk about guys like B.J. Coleman, Mike Paulus, and Aaron Corp. Now I don’t have the same top three QB’s. B.J. Coleman (Tennessee-Chattanooga) still sits on top and I like what I see out of the big QB. He’s been playing hurt this season and is currently not playing due a shoulder injury suffered v. Georgia Southern two weeks ago. He’s got a nice arm, solid accuracy, and really scans the field well. He needs to work on his down the field vision and accuracy though.
Aaron Corp Richmond 6-3 205
http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/...links-to-clickAaron Corp has shown enough ability as the University of Richmond's quarterback to keep the interest of NFL scouts who became aware of him as a Parade All-American and a USC signee. Inconsistency as a Spider, however, may cost him a spot in the 2012 draft, according to one scout.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2012&genpos=QBDraft Scout Snapshot: 2010: Started Richmond's first five games before injuring his left knee against New Hampshire … he had completed 54.5 percent of his passes (67-123) for 645 yards and three touchdowns, four interceptions before the injury. 2009: Won the starting job at USC in spring, but cracked the top of his left fibula in 2009 fall camp. Appearing in 3 games, completing 17-of-26 (65.4%) for 155 yards with one TD and one interception. Completed 13-of-22 passes for 110 yards with an interception at Washington in his first career start when Matt Barkley was injured. 2008: Appearing in 5 games as the number-three quarterback at USC, completing 2-of-4 passes (50.0%) for 14 yards. 2007: Redshirted at USC. Personal: Father, Chris, lettered at wide receiver for 2 years (1980-81) at Idaho State and was a member of the Bengals' NCAA Division I-AA championship team (he caught a TD pass in the title game).
Dan Persa Northwestern 6-1 210
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National FootBall Post's Wes Bunting on Dan Persa:
"Simply put, was one of the biggest impact players in the Big Ten in 2010. A real difference maker for the Northwestern offense because of his ability to hurt defenses with both his arm and legs. Obviously his size is a major concern at the next level, he lacks a great arm and at times doesn’t spin a real clean football.
However, he’s very coordinated in the pocket, sets his feet very quickly, transfers his weight well from his back to front foot and always seems to be striding toward his target. His accuracy/ball placement are both very good in the short/intermediate pass game and his does exhibit some touch down the field.
On tape he was asked to make some big time NFL throws, (the skinny post and deep out) and despite lacking ideal velocity on his passes, when he throws on time his anticipation/ball location is good enough to make the completion. However, the his passes take a while to reach the receiver and he looks limited in what he can offer an NFL team vertically. Possesses an elite feel in the pocket.
Has that 6th sense of recognizing pressure around him, keeps his head up and can routinely find secondary targets. Has the ability to go through his progressions across the field at times, however, is at his best when asked to improvise. Is very slipper on the move.
Possesses sneaky short area quickness/acceleration and can really hurt you with his legs, as he consistently is able to find running lanes and keep drives alive. Completed over 70% of his passes last year and really seems to raise the level of talent around him. The guy is simply a gritty winner. However, is coming off a torn Achilles injury and if he can prove he’s back to 100% healthy he should be poised for another big year.
Impression: He’s a winner, has all the intangibles and is smart/accurate with the football. His size/arm strength hurt his chances, but if Chase Daniel can make an NFL roster, I would be willing to take a shot on Persa late. He’s just the kind of football player you don’t want to bet against."
John Brantley Florida 6-3 220
http://www.nfldraftbible.com/Players...-Brantley.html[SIZE=-1]There is no question right now that John Brantley is the Gators’ starting quarterback, but that may not be the case come the end of the season. Brantley struggled with the offense that Urban Meyer tried to piece together last season but may fare better in Charlie Weis’ new pro-style system. Brantley is a strong pocket passer who, if given a chance, can rocket the ball downfield with decent accuracy. However, Florida is very short on experienced receivers, which could add to the mounting problems Brantley will face. Even though he is blessed with a powerful arm, the Florida product averaged just 6.26 yards per attempt last season and his decision making (nine touchdowns, 10 interceptions) left much to be desired. - SEC Prospect Watch
Tyler Lantrip Nevada 6-4 220[/SIZE]
http://www.gbnreport.com/2012qbprofiles.htmlNot the overall athlete that his predecessor was, but has enough tools to figure as a possible sleeper for the upcoming draft; actually has a better arm than Kaepernick with nice touch and a quick release; also has some mobility, but has had little experience working in a pro style offense.
Brock Osweiler Arizona State 6-7 240
http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/...prospect-notesArizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler has played himself into the first-round discussion with his play as a junior. He's picked apart the Southern California and Missouri defenses and looked good against Utah. Clearly, though, he remains a work in progress. Arizona State's passing offense is based around the short passing game to open up the deep ball. In truly his first season as a starting quarterback, Osweiler has made strides but has a ways to go. He shows his inexperience when faced with pressure and tends to put the ball in bad spots too often.
But for a player who has started less than 10 games in college, he has a lot of potential. He's obviously got incredible size (even if it's inflated), a great arm and an incredibly high ceiling. Read our prospect notes on Osweiler after the jump.
Notes:
- Has worked a lot to shorten up and quicken his delivery. Coming out of high school, Osweiler had a long release. Before his junior season with the Sun Devils, he worked diligently to shorten his release. It has been successful for Osweiler, though it has lowered his release point. He'll on occasion revert to his old motion, especially when he has to drive the ball deep.
- Still learning line adjustments to better protect himself against blitzes. Clearly struggled in this area against Illinois. In that game, Osweiler was forced to forced to speed up his game, which led to some poor ball placement.
- Isn't a statue in the pocket. A former high school basketball player, Osweiler has nimble feet and is quick enough to elude pressure. - Has an arm that is exceptionally strong, and maybe the strongest of any quarterback eligible for the draft. He just doesn't get to show it all the time for Arizona State.
- Knows how to take some zip off his ball in the short passing game. Many quarterbacks with the same kind of big arm throw short passes too hard, making them hard to catch.
- Has made improvements reading defenses pre-snap as the season has progressed. Benefits from predominantly lining up in the shotgun.
- It's difficult to fully judge Osweiler's footwork since he takes few snaps from under center. Many long limbed quarterbacks get tangled up on five-step drops and have to take their time. This is probably the biggest area of Osweiler's game that needs to be evaluated.
G.J. Kinne Tulsa 6-2 234
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...ml&position=qbHe is a bit short by NFL standards, but is a legit 6-1 and possesses a thick, girthy frame. He's compactly built and can take a beating, and has the size/strength to keep his footing in the pocket and create when plays break down. Kinne is a savvy/sneaky athlete who isn't going to outpace anyone at the next level, but exhibits good short area quickness when trying to elude defenders, can make a man miss and create with his legs both inside and outside the pocket. He lowers his head into contact once he gets into the second level and exhibits some natural power through contact. Kinne improved as a passer from junior to senior year and now plays more like a quarterback than a gunslinger. He had a tendency as a junior to simply try to overthrow balls and fit passes into tight areas at the second level. However as a senior, he's done a much better job recognizing defensive fronts, deciphering information, getting the ball out quickly and allowing his receivers to run after the catch. His footwork is also improved as a senior. He plays with a wider base, looks strong in the pocket and generates more torque from the lower half to improve velocity. For a shorter quarterback he throws a pretty good football, but he doesn't seem to have real big hands and sometimes the ball will come out a bit wobbly. However, he can make all the throws and showcases a better arm than given credit for; it looks live at times even at the second level. He has a tendency to fall off throws at times, even in the face of no pressure, which negates his arm strength and will cause throws to drive at the ground. He exhibits plus touch down the field, looks natural tossing bucket throws from all angles and will drop it into his receivers' out-stretched arms.
Kinne exhibits plus accuracy when his initial read is on. However, he will struggle to stay in proper rhythm and anticipate throws when he needs to find a secondary read. He needs to learn an NFL system coming from the gun, but his footwork has improved enough that I think he should be able to quickly handle it on the field. It's picking up the game mentally which will be key. However, he is very natural on the move when asked to improvise. He's a good decision maker outside the pocket, he uses his legs well to buy time, he always keeps his eyes down the field and is capable/willing to throw from a number of angles.
Impression: Kinne has a little Jeff Garcia/Bruce Gradkowski to his game. He will fall on draft day because of his size, but is your typical gritty QB prospect who is the son of a coach and in my view will find a way to make a roster and potentially fight for playing time down the line.
Chris Forcier Furman 6-3 200
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2012&genpos=QBFurman quarterback Chris Forcier has rediscovered his game in a most unlikely place. The UCLA transfer has persevered through a shoulder injury, a coaching change and the kind of anxiety that comes from not knowing where you stand in a program. But the former highly rated high school quarterback has fought through it all in a turnaround season for himself and the Paladins. Forcier, the older brother of ex-Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier, leads the Football Championship Subdivision in pass efficiency. He's also helped Furman upset last year's Southern Conference co-champions Wofford and Appalachian State in the past three weeks. "I wasn't going to quit," Chris said. Although few would blame him if he did. Chris threw for 5,241 yards and 60 touchdowns during his high school career, which he finished up at St. Augustine's near his San Diego home and led to a pair of state championships. Chris chose UCLA over Miami, Nebraska and Oregon, and figured it wouldn't be long before he'd be under center. But the Bruins brought in Rick Neuheisel as coach in 2008 and Chris struggled to mesh with his system. When UCLA coaches asked him to move to wide receiver, Chris knew he needed to go elsewhere. Chris looked to FCS schools so he could play without having to sit out a year and found Furman, which only a few years earlier had former Florida quarterback Ingle Martin leading the team to the NCAA playoffs. He transferred more than 2,300 miles East, feeling the Paladins and then coach Bobby Lamb were a perfect fit.
Chris Relf Mississippi St. 6-4 245
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...ml&position=qbA massive, thickly put together quarterback who has the frame and size to handle the rigors of being an NFL quarterback. Is raw from a mechanics standpoint, takes the majority of his snaps from the gun in a spread offense and is still developing as a passer. Is really inconsistent with his footwork, base gets high and narrow when delivering the football, balance in his drop suffers even in the gun and the location of his plant leg is inconsistent. However, he possesses a good arm, can cleanly spin the football and despite struggling with his lower body mechanics, he knows where he wants to go with a throw and he can still fit passes into tight areas at times. Reads only one side of the field initially and isn't a guy capable of working through his progressions across the field in any area of the game. However, keeps plays alive with his legs, can improvise and give you a run/pass threat outside the pocket. Isn't real accurate on the move, doesn't stay balanced through the play and throws from the waist up, as passes tend to sail on him.
Isn't a dynamic short area or straight-line athlete with the ball in his hands. However, he's patient, physical, runs low and has the coordination to side step/break a tackle and create through contact inside. Displays a decent feel in the pocket, steps up well vs. inside rush, but doesn't feel pressure well off backside. Is loose with the football, holds the ball low and isn't real compact or quick with his release, has a natural wind-up when trying to get rid of the throw. However, displays improved touch down the field and routinely gives his receiver a chance to make a play on the football.
Impression: A gifted piece of clay that can be molded but is going to need a lot of work. Physically the guy has the tools, but best-case scenario I think he's a No. 3 at the next level and never matures to be much more than that. A free agent at this stage.
Austin Davis Southern Mississippi 6-2 221
Every year there are some players who seemingly come out of nowhere to be selected higher than anyone expected them to, this year that player could be Southern Mississippi quarterback Austin Davis. Davis is an under-publicized name that might just shock some people in the pre-draft process. Davis plays at the same school Brett Favre played at in college and has broken some of Favres school records. Is Davis the next Brett Favre? No, but he will have a shot at making it in the N.F.L.
Pros
Good athlete..good, but not great arm…has been productive with inferior talent…film room junkie (reportedly)…added 20 pounds from last year to this year in an attempt to improve arm strength…heady..moves around well in the pocket…doesn’t force a ton of throws…picks up yardfs on the ground, but isn’t a run first quarterback by any means.
Cons
Doens’t have ideal quarterback height…isn’t asked to make a ton of reads…has a pretty good arm, but doesn’t have a great arm…doesn’t stretch the field.
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Jacory Harris Miami 6-4 195
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_big_board_rankings.html&position=qbPossesses solid height for the position but is rail thin, lacks the girth to handle the rigors of playing quarterback in the NFL and is going to have a tough time staying healthy. He possesses some confidence and savvy to his game working from under center and came a long way under offensive coordinator Mark Whipple during his first three years on campus. Gets away quickly from under center with his initial first step, but struggles to settle himself quickly and fails to really transfer his weight from his back foot to his front foot and into throws. Doesn't generate any type of torque from his lower half when trying to get the ball out quickly and too often uses his back foot as a balancer and will fall off his throw. Lacks ideal arm strength, doesn't spin a real consistent football and passes down the field really tend to hang on him. When he can settle his feet he exhibits good touch and ball placement in the intermediate pass game and when working from the shotgun. On the other hand, anytime he has to drive the ball down the field, it takes far too long to come down and it gives defenders a chance to break on the play.
Does a better job keeping his balance in his lower half when on the run, but too often determines where he is going with the football pre-snap. Isn't a guy who can work his way through progressions across the field, and the coaching staff does a nice job letting him work off play action and giving him just a high/low read. Exhibits a good feel in the pocket and will step up in the face of pressure, keeping his eyes down the field looking to throw. However, he lacks the ability to quickly decipher information and isn't a consistent decision maker. Lacks great timing as well even when he sees the throw and too often needs to see receivers break open before he lets go of the pass.
Is involved in the Miami scandal, as his name has come up for supposedly taking improper benefits. However, his on the field character is high. He's a winner who has won in high school and was the first freshman QB to start a season at Miami since Bernie Kosar. Nevertheless, he has yet to get much stronger, hasn't improved his feel for the pass game and might not be willing to put in a ton of work off the field.
Impression: Lacks a great physical skill set and isn't a great decision maker. Doesn't seem to warrant anything more than a free agent grade at this stage.
Darron Thomas Oregon 6-3 215
http://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/1/14/2708055/nfl-draft-2012-oregon-ducks-qb-darron-thomas-declareThomas had two very good seasons in his sophomore and junior years. In 2011, he completed 62.2 percent of pass attempts, going 211-for-339 with 2,761 passing yards and 33 touchdowns against just seven interceptions. He ranked in the top 10 in the Pac-12 in Passing Yards Per Attempt, Pass Completions, Pass Attempts, Pass Completion Percentage, Passing Yards and Passing Touchdowns. Of course, he is also fresh off of leading his team to a win in the 2012 Rose Bowl.
Thomas is just one of many multitalented quarterbacks to enter the 2012 draft, joining fellow Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III and fellow Pac-12 quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Brock Osweiler, among others.
Patrick Witt Yale 6-4 230
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=100007
Russell Wilson Wisconsin 6-0 201
http://nflmocks.com/2011/11/26/russell-wilson-quarterback-wisconsin- 2012-nfl-draft-scouting-report/Wilson unfortunately doesn’t have ideal size for an NFL quarterback, but fortunately for him, it might not wind up mattering. Wilson isn’t quite a clone of Seneca Wallace, but they are pretty similar players and Wallace made it in the NFL for a while. There will be a team that finds a spot for this guy, who is one of the more veteran players in college football. After three years at North Carolina State, Wilson took his show on the road to Wisconsin after being drafted to Major League Baseball by the Colorado Rockies. Graduated in three years from NC State, very smart guy who has been one of the biggest playmakers in the ACC up to this past year. Since coming to Wisconsin, he’s played nothing but Heisman caliber football, throwing for 1,136 yards, 11 touchdowns, and only one interception in four games as the Badgers’ starting quarterback. Dual threat quarterback who has a strong arm and can make all the needed throws. Has struggled with accuracy in his career but his decision making has improved considerably with the Badgers. The fact that he earned the starting job and has such great chemistry with his teammates already is a real testament to his work ethic and leadership ability. It will be interesting to see what he plays at the next level, but he undoubtedly has a future in the NFL or MLB.
PROS: Arm strength, accuracy, decision making, athletic ability, clutch factor, vision, escape ability, coachability, teammates love him, great leader, doesn’t make a lot of mistakes
CONS: Height
Bottom Line:
If Wilson were two inches taller, he would be a first round pick, and maybe the number one pick overall. He is such a great athlete and leader that he will likely wind up being one of the best quarterbacks in his class despite his stature. I’ve watched a lot of Wisconsin games this year and haven’t noticed any deficiency in his game because of his height, but it will likely cause him to be under-drafted.
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