Tag: Quarterbacks

Jared Goff Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2016
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Jared Goff QB California #16
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 205

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Overview: Goff isn’t the type of physical specimen that teams will salivate over, but he has enough raw tools and the fundamentals to make it as a starter in the NFL. His accuracy is what sets him apart from others in this class, and if he continues his decision-making development he could solidify himself as a first-round selection.

Garrett Grayson Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2015
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Garrett Grayson QB Colorado State #18
Ht: 6’2″
Wt: 220

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Size/Athleticism: Adequate height. Strong overall built and can take a hit. Moderate athleticism, but has the mobility to avoid pressure, roll out and will occasionally take off running.

Arm strength/Accuracy: Lacks an elite arm but can make most of the throws. Accuracy is strong on short and intermediate routes, even when he isn’t able to set his feet under pressure.

Footwork/Release: Moves very well within the pocket. Relatively quick feet allow him to avoid pressure by stepping up in the pocket. Footwork is very efficient. Has a slight windup motion, especially when he’s off balance or on the run.

Decision making: Does a nice job keeping his eyes downfield as the avoids pressure within the pocket. Played in an NFL offense at Colorado State which asked him to go through his progressions. Benefits from future NFL WRs (mainly Rashard Higgins) going up against MWC defensive backs. Trusts his receivers to bail him out. Checks down frequently when his initially deep read isn’t there.

Intangibles: Developed by long-time quarterbacks coach Jim McElwain who was previously Alabama’s OC/QB coach prior to taking HC job at Colorado State. Some scouts have questioned his mental ability in terms of handling a playbook. DraftInsider.net reported: “scouts wonder if he can handle a loaded playbook.”

Durability: No known issues.

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Overview: Grayson was developed by former Alabama QB coach Jim McElwain, and it shows. Much like recent Bama quarterbacks Greg McElroy and A.J. McCarron, Grayson has a lot of NFL traits but lacks the physical tools to generate much excitement about his upside. He certainly looks like the type who can carve out a nice career as a backup, but there’s little reason to bring him aboard in hopes of grooming him as a future starter.

Bryce Petty Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2015
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Bryce Petty QB Baylor #14
Ht: 6’2″
Wt: 230

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Size/Athleticism: Adequate height. Well built and can take some hits. Moderate athleticism. Not a serious threat to run, but capable of escaping pressure.

Arm strength/Accuracy: Adequate arm strength, can make the necessary throws. Downfield accuracy leaves a lot to be desired. Simply throws the ball up for grabs with zero ability to place the ball. May be able to fix some of the accuracy issues with improved footwork. Handles quick, short throws with ease. Timing is an asset on the shorter throws.

Footwork/Release: Extremely inconsistent footwork. Bounces a lot, even in a clean pocket, and gets happy feet when he’s being pressured. Does not throw from a set base with consistency, even in a clean pocket.

Decision making: Plays in a system that requires very few pre-snap reads, so this is an area that will remain an unknown. Offense is primarily a one-read system.

Intangibles: Coaches praise his work ethic. Respected by teammates and clearly a leader on the field.

Durability: No known issues.

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Overview: Petty has some NFL physical traits but nothing about his game will translate to the pros immediately. His mechanics, especially his footwork, are atrocious. And his downfield accuracy, while partially tied to footwork, may never reach an NFL level. He plays in a simplistic offense by NFL standards and often just throws the ball up for grabs with zero attention to placement. He’s a gunslinger with a Brett Favre-like mentality, without any of Favre’s physical tools to make up for the aggressive, and sometimes careless, approach.

Brett Hundley Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2015
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Brett Hundley QB UCLA #17
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 222

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Size/Athleticism: Ideal height. Listed weight is adequate but he appears skinnier on the field. Have to wonder if this was actually his playing weight in college, and if not, durability may be a concern. Excellent mobility, but tends to tuck and run too soon.

Arm strength/Accuracy: Arm strength meets NFL requirements but is not elite. Does not have the arm to make up for his limited anticipation. Often throws late, and the lack of elite zip on his passes allows defensive backs to close in time. Accuracy is fairly strong (appears weaker at times due to poor anticipation). Capable of maintaining accuracy on the move. Throws from a slightly three-quarter angle.

Footwork/Release: Throws from a slightly three-quarter angle. Footwork is great when he’s given time but does get sloppy when pressured. Throws off his back foot too often.

Decision making: Does not see the field consistently. Often throws to a spot/receiver, and does not account for defenders in the area. Extremely late to see plays develop at times. Misses opens receivers because he does not see them as they’re breaking free, but only after they are free—by the time the ball is thrown, the window has often closed. Does not do a great job keeping his eyes downfield when he’s on the move and is very quick to tuck and run. Struggles to keep eyes downfield and see movement of pass-rushers—a common theme for him, as he struggles multitasking on the field. Very poor awareness in the pocket and many sacks are due to his ability to see and avoid defenders.

Intangibles: Has a reputation as a hard worker. Praised by coaching staff for the extra time he puts in.

Durability: No major issues.

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Overview: Hundley has all the physical tools necessary to play at a high level in the NFL. But mentally, he is not ready. Staying for the 2014 season hurt his stock considerably, not because he regressed, but because his lack of development raised significant concerns about his ability to learn the mental side of the game. Hundley does not see the field. He has a one-track focus—if he’s watching his receiver, he’s not seeing the defense; or if his eyes are downfield in the pocket, he’s not seeing the pocket closing around him. With as much experience as he gained at UCLA, these should no longer be glaring flaws. For all his physical tools, he may simply lack the awareness to play at the next level.

Marcus Mariota Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2015
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Marcus Mariota QB Oregon #8
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 219

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Size/Athleticism: Prototypical height. Too skinny. Needs to add weight in order to take the pounding at the next level, especially if he’s in an offense that calls for designed roll outs, read-option or designed runs. Exceptional athlete for the position. A serious threat to run, but it isn’t his go-to weapon.

Arm strength/Accuracy: Accuracy is solid when standing in the pocket but suffers when he rushes. Does not set his feet often enough and it leads to errant throws. Limited experience throwing into tight windows due to Oregon’s offense. Accuracy is inconsistent under pressure, but he’s capable of firing some bullets into tight spots when off-balance, leading to high hopes for his development in this area. Arm strength isn’t quite elite, but he’s capable of making every throw in an NFL offense.

Footwork/Release: Fundamentally sound when he takes his time in the pocket. Has a tendency to rush his footwork and release when trying to get off a quick throw. Very robotic when he isn’t pressured (which he usually isn’t)—this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but how will he handle adjusting to the NFL where pressure does not allow him to go through his designed movements as frequently? Has a very quick release which helps him handle pressure, but it doesn’t necessarily lead to good throws.

Decision making: Does a great job of being patient and not tucking to run too soon. Plays in a very friendly system which does not require him to go through multiple reads (usually) and makes things very easy for him. This doesn’t mean he isn’t capable of handling more (he’s intelligent and he probably is) but it does make this area more of an unknown than for other quarterbacks.

Intangibles: Very quiet and, fair or not, some teams will definitely question his ability to be a leader. Oregon coaching staff speaks extremely highly of his work ethic and leadership, but it’s a unique culture there and not every NFL coach will buy into his ability to transfer that leadership to the NFL. My personal opinion is that he will be just fine, so long as he is in a supportive situation. If a GM drafts him and his coach doesn’t fully buy in, he probably isn’t the type who will excel and grow into a leadership role under those circumstances.

Durability: Played through a sprained knee in 2013. Frequently slow to get up when taking big hits. Slight frame raises concern for durability in the pros despite his ability to remain relatively healthy in college.

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Overview: Mariota is a physically gifted athlete who is still developing as a quarterback. he shows a lot of the traits necessary to excel (arm strength, mobility) and has some of the fundamentals down (quick release, keeping his eyes downfield under pressure). There are certainly enough positives to make a strong argument for him as a first-round prospect. However, there are some flaws (inconsistent accuracy) and some unknowns (durability due to skinny frame and ability to make pre-snap reads in an NFL offense). Ultimately, I view Mariota as a Colin Kaepernick-type prospect. You can build a successful offense around his strengths, but he will only have success at a high level if he’s in a strong system with a quality supporting cast. He won’t carry a team by himself.