QUARTERBACK
TOP 5 QB VIDEO
1
Bryce Young
2
CJ Stroud
3
Hendon Hooker
4
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
5
Jaren Hall
1
Kenny Pickett
QB / PITTSBURGH / 6'3 / 220
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Pickett demonstrates command when running his offence. A playmaker with toughness, creativity, and the ability to both go through his progressions and improvise when needed. He has solid accuracy, but occasionally lets the ball sail away from him. Decent mechanics but looks a little awkward when establishing his pocket presence. Pickett has a great ability to extend plays and use his feet but needs to grow as a pocket passer who can slide and withstand pressure. Hand size is a concern. I don't love Pickett, but he's a QB who has enough skill to succeed in a well-built system, and maybe that's worth a late first in today's age.
Grade: Round 1
Derek Carr
2
Sam Howell
QB / NORTH CAROLINA / 6'1 / 220
Howell has a composed presence in the pocket with an additional ability to improvise and pick up yardage with his feet. He throws a very good ball on all levels of the field and his accuracy is at an NFL level. Smooth mechanics and poise when the play breaks down. Howell tends to lock into his first read and is prone to telegraphing his throws. However, these issues are correctable with coaching, and Howell is a good prospect. He is not an elite talent but he is a relatively complete QB.
Grade: Round 2
Baker Mayfield
3
Matt Corral
QB / OLE MISS / 6'1 / 205
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Corral is a twitchy player with an accurate arm and a good release in short-throw situations. He has good athleticism and is able to move in the pocket at a high level. Corral ran an RPO-heavy offence, so we don’t have a big sample size of anything else. His deep ball is inconsistent, and as a GM it's hard to spend a first-round pick on a guy who hasn’t shown much outside the RPO system. If you use him in this way, he can be a good quarterback, but that is underwhelming. Maybe Corral has talents beyond this system, but that is completely uncertain right now.
Grade: Round 2
Tua Tagovailoa
4
Bailey Zappe
QB / WESTERN KENTUCKY / 6'1 /220
Zappe has clear confidence when throwing the ball and commanding the offence. Good balance of touch, power, and accuracy on all throws. Good ability to hit his receiver in stride. His mechanics look a bit too relaxed in the pocket. He lacks the ideal arm strength on intermediate and deep ball throws, and his size is not ideal. However, at his current draft stock, I think Zappe offers a nice blend of traits and good consistency in a lackluster QB class. Put up monster numbers in college.
Grade: Round 3
Gardner Minshew
5
Malik Willis
QB / LIBERTY / 6'1 / 215
Willis has amazing physical tools. His throwing power and acceleration on the ground are effortless. However, his poor decision making and lack of consistency leads to head-scratching decisions. Willis tends to panic and escapes the pocket, attempting to use his feet to make a play. This often puts him in tough situations. Although the speed is there, the vision and ability as a productive runner are not at an elite level. Willis is very raw, and his production at the next level will depend entirely on the team he goes to. However, I don't really see a scenario where he becomes a franchise guy.
Grade: Round 4
Jalen Hurts
6
Carson Strong
QB / NEVADA / 6'4 / 215
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Strong has a solid arm with good enough accuracy to throw at the next level. He doesn't wow you with anything specific, but he takes care of the ball and is able to make a lot of throws on the field. In the pocket, he has good awareness and is able to keep his eyes down the field to extend plays. However, within the pocket, his footwork is very stationary and robot-like. Strong doesn't give too much upside but he could be a serviceable QB on a team with an established run game and good weapons.
Grade: Round 4
Jared Goff
7
Jack Coan
QB / NOTRE DAME / 6'3 / 217
Coan is an accurate passer who possesses a good ability to get the ball out quickly. He is good at identifying soft spots in the zone and using his eyes to move defenders. Does not have elite arm strength but the ball moves very well on short and intermediate throws. There's not much to dislike about Coan and he should serve as a very good backup.
Grade: Round 4
Mac Jones
8
Desmond Ridder
QB / CINCINNATI / 6'4 / 215
Ridder has a good build, and his mechanics pass the eye test. Ridder looks like an NFL QB, and his stroke and footwork are smooth for his size. His accuracy is extremely inconsistent and nothing pops up that really impresses me. He will need an offence that factors in RPO’s and designed runs in order to maximize his potential. Very athletic and efficient on simple plays.
Grade: Round 4
Daniel Jones
9
Skylar Thompson
QB / KANSAS ST. / 6'2 / 219
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Thompson possesses solid accuracy and confidence on short and intermediate throws. He has very good mobility and can climb the pocket effectively. Thompson does not possess the arm strength to move the ball to the sideline or down field, but he plays with poise and confidence. Thompson has some limitations but I believe he can be a solid backup in the NFL. He’s good enough to be drafted but he's also going to be a 25 year old rookie.
Grade: Round 5
Baker Mayfield
10
Brock Purdy
QB / IOWA ST. / 6'0 / 205
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Purdy is an average thrower who is at his best when the target is clear. He will benefit from a scheme where he gets out of the pocket and isn’t forced to throw downfield. He has a good ability to make routine throws but does not possess the ability to push the ball downfield. Often forces it into tight windows. Purdy is a good competitor but is limited by his size and arm strength. His timing is often inconsistent and results in him slightly missing receivers. In the right system, Purdy can be an asset
Grade: Round 5
Will Grier
11
EJ Perry
QB / BROWN / 6'2 / 212
Perry is an extremely fast quarterback who ran 4.65 at the combine. Perry is a relatively accurate thrower who gets the ball out quickly. He has a small frame and does not possess the necessary arm strength at the next level. He throws a tight spiral and succeeds in short and intermediate throws. Looks a bit confused at times. Has some upside due to speed.
Grade: Round 5
Drew Brees
12
Dustin Crum
QB / KENT ST. / 6'3 / 207
Crum has a good blend of size and speed and exudes confidence in short and intermediate throw situations. However, he lacks touch on anything beyond the short routes. Additionally, Crum is currently a “1 read” QB that has yet to develop an ability to go through his progressions. Crum can get rattled with pressure and certain defensive looks.