Meh. First Sanders really isn't that much more athletic (people overrate because of Dad) and he is leass athletic then Tua before the injury.I think his ceiling is more like a bigger more athletic Tua who has already proven he can take a pounding and stay upright. How would we feel about a consistently healthy Tua with more size and athleticism? They’re very similar passers. Accuracy, anticipation, and ball placement prowess, lacking a live arm but can still make all the throws. He’s good off script too.
I’ve always felt like Tua was his best pro comparison as a passer.
Personally, I’d have probably drafted him over Jaxson Dart….. not that I dislike Dart as a QB prospect. He’s got a lot of tools to work with (Dart) just a bit more raw, IMO.
Sanders is going to remain a fascinating story to follow. I’m very interested in seeing who pulls the trigger on him tonight. If I’m the New Orleans Saints….. I go up to 33 and get him.
Now for the massive difference as prospects. 1 throwing with anticipation, Tua in college was on a different level, as he throws guys open, Sanders waiting for guys to come open. Hence the he holds onto.the ball to long knocks on him and a horrible TTT of over 3 seconds. The other major difference downfield throwing. Tua was one of the highest rated passers in the history of college on throws 20+air yards. Sanders was like 50th in college last season on throws 20+air yards and completed only like 24%.