STRENGTHS: Agile athlete with functional pocket mobility to step up and avoid the rush, showing efficient footwork and movements. Buys extra time behind the line of scrimmage to find an open target. Good speed as a ballcarrier with vision and patience to pick up big gains with his legs. Highly competitive ballcarrier with resourceful and fearless qualities.
Quick set-up and release to get the ball out with rhythm (not always consistent with it). Quick eyes to work through his reads and be decisive. Has some life in his arm with adequate velocity.
Smart thrower and runner to limit mistakes, also doing a nice job sliding to avoid as many hits as possible. Once held the MWC record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception (193). Four-year starter and two-year team captain. One of only two players with 9,000-plus passing yards and 3,000-plus rushing yards in a career (along with Colin Kaepernick).
WEAKNESSES: Only average size and build for the position. Struggles to control his touch and ball speed. Inconsistent delivery and forcefully dips his left shoulder at times, which elongates his throwing motion.
Erratic mechanics, mostly due to always being on the move, not resetting his process despite having the time to do so, feeling ghosts. Streaky ball placement, benefited from a lot of safe, high-percentage throws in Nevada's spread offense.
Too often goes to his initial read no matter what, predetermining and not reading, which leads to mistakes. Staring down targets and tipping off his passes. Not a dynamic athlete and lacks muck shiftiness to his style. Very tough ballcarrier, but limited power and doesn't have the frame to force the issue. Ball security needs some work with 15 career fumbles.
