QUARTERBACK
TOP 5 QB VIDEO
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Bryce Young
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CJ Stroud
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Hendon Hooker
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson
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Jaren Hall
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Bryce Young
QB / ALABAMA / 5'11 / 194
Young is an absolute technician at the quarterback position. He understands the game and effectively adapts to the complexities of running an offence. Young possesses impressive accuracy and adequate arm strength across all levels of the field. With his quick feet and exceptional decision-making, Young can extend plays and work outside the pocket. Height and frame may be a concern. He needs to climb the pocket more instead of continuing his dropback. With his rare combination of physical tools, fundamentals, and instincts, Young should be an elite quarterback at the next level.
Grade: Round 1
Russell Wilson
2
CJ Stroud
QB / OHIO STATE / 6'3 / 215
Stroud possesses the ideal quarterback build with his imposing size. He has fluid, NFL-ready mechanics that allow him to effectively reach every level on the field. Stroud can impressively use his anticipation to pull the trigger before his target attains separation, demonstrating a plethora of NFL-level throws. He goes through his progressions incredibly well and holds a powerful pocket presence. Stroud occasionally telegraphs his reads and could benefit from being more deceptive. Extremely athletic when navigating in the backfield but adds little as a runner. Stroud should be a top guy for years to come.
Grade: Round 1
Dak Prescott
3
Hendon Hooker
QB / TENNESSEE / 6'4 / 218
With his recent ACL tear and draft age of 25, the odds are stacked against Hooker. He possesses a quick trigger and demonstrates exceptional patience while moving through his progressions. Hooker is willing to hit the check down and does not force too many throws. He adds value as a runner and can effectively move in the pocket. Hooker's complex footwork could improve and sometimes struggles with routine throws. However, with his balance of solid physical tools, understanding of the game, and IQ, Hooker could become a very solid QB at the next level.
Grade: Round 2
Josh Dobbs
4
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
QB / UCLA / 6'1 / 205
Thompson-Robinson is a highly unique prospect. While other athletic quarterbacks are garnering more attention, DTR provides a similar skillset without carrying many of the issues present. He possesses an extremely quick trigger and is decisive in all situations. DTR's mechanics are fluid, and he provides a ton of potential as an athlete and runner. While dissecting the film, he consistently made NFL-level throws and fit the ball into tight windows. DTR needs to improve his play when the pocket breaks down. He often throws off his back foot.
Grade: Round 3
Tyrod Taylor
5
Jaren Hall
QB / BYU / 6'1 / 205
Hall plays with a quick trigger and looks like a shortstop (baseball) under center. He effectively identifies defensive coverages and successfully delivers to the correct read. Hall adds value as a runner and can extend plays with his feet. He has the arm strength to reach all field levels but typically leaves too much air under his ball. When pressure is generated, Hall is prone to throwing off his back foot. Entering the draft at 25 years old and having a history of injury, Hall could be a sleeper pick for the circumstance.
Grade: Round 3
Kyler Murray
6
Will Levis
QB / KENTUCKY / 6'3 / 232
Levis has an enormous figure, providing him impressive arm strength that will be top-tier even in the NFL. He possesses a quick trigger on short and medium concepts, but this trigger slows down while processing more complex concepts. He has worrisome pocket awareness and places too much weight on his back foot when faced with pressure. Levis's coveted arm strength is compromised when forced out of the pocket, often leading to erratic deep throws. Despite the prominent physical tools, I can't see Levis as a dependable franchise guy.
Grade: Round 3
Carson Wentz
7
Stetson Bennett IV
QB / GEORGIA / 5'11 / 190
Bennett is a 25-year-old prospect with a tiny frame. As a pure prospect, the odds are stacked against him. However, as a football player, Bennett is one of the more nuanced quarterbacks in the class. Bennett sees the field exceptionally well and possesses a very high on-field IQ. He has impressive accuracy on short concepts and maintains solid touch when pushing the ball downfield. His ceiling is undeniably limited over the long term, but Bennett is better suited to succeed in the NFL than the more prominent names standing ahead of him.
Grade: Round 3
Case Keenum
8
Anthony Richardson
QB / FLORIDA / 6'4 / 236
Richardson is a freak athlete who possesses excellent height and length. He is a highly unique player with a rare blend of arm strength and athletic abilities. His physical tools are among the best we have ever seen. However, Richardson's shortcomings at the quarterback position are very apparent. He lacks the nuances of running an offence and fails to demonstrate his substance beyond a "project." Richardson does not possess the desired touch and accuracy on anticipatory throws and struggles with routine medium concepts in the middle of the field. His decision-making is extremely concerning. Richardson is fun, but I’m cautious about buying the hype.
Grade: Round 3
Cam Newton
9
Aidan O'Connell
QB / PURDUE / 6'3 / 200
O'Connell is a lengthy and smooth quarterback. He possesses accurate ball placement while in the pocket and is highly effective on short concepts toward the middle of the field. O'Connell has adequate arm strength, but velocity is lost when forced off his spot. He has a quick trigger and a good ability to go through his progressions and find soft spots in a zone. O'Connell's biggest flaw is his tendency to throw off his back foot. If able to fix this, O'Connell could be a quality backup at the next level.
Grade: Round 4
Brian Hoyer
10
Jake Haener
QB / FRESNO STATE / 6'1 / 200
Haener is a smooth quarterback with fluid mechanics. He possesses impressive ball placement and a quick trigger to get the ball out. Haener has a good ability to go through his progressions and hit the check down if needed. Despite this patience, he seems a bit erratic in the pocket and always looks angsty. Haener has a slight build but makes up for it with his athleticism and toughness. He occasionally plays too aggressively, which leads to questionable decision-making.
Grade: Round 4
Mike White
11
Max Duggan
QB / TCU / 6'2 / 210
Duggan is a strong and athletic signal caller who is fun to root for. He has solid arm strength on short and medium concepts and adds value as a playmaker and runner. Duggan has a good ability to fit the ball into tight windows in the middle of the field. Despite some fun traits, Duggan does not possess the refinement and polish desired at the quarterback position. He tends to hold onto the ball too long which often leads to erratic decisions. Duggan could be a fan-favourite backup.
Grade: Round 5
Tim Tebow
12
Malik Cunningham
QB / LOUISVILLE / 6'1 / 190
Cunningham is a pure playmaker. His strength lies within his ability to create with his feet and add a unique element to the game. He possesses solid ball placement but lacks the nuances of throwing the football. Cunningham can accurately get the ball to where it needs to be but has yet to take the next step on anticipatory throws. With the lack of polish and current weight of 190 lbs, it's hard for me to see him as a difference-maker under center. With a potential position change, Cunningham could be a fun project.
Grade: Round 6
Tyler Huntley
13
Clayton Tune
QB / HOUSTON / 6'3 / 220
Tune is a long athlete with a solid quarterback build. He adds upside as a runner and possesses impressive vision while taking off beyond the line of scrimmage. Tune effectively makes quick decisions on short and intermediate concepts, but all accuracy deteriorates when throwing downfield. He fails to generate velocity on throws beyond the sticks. With that being the case, Tune's ball is delivered with a ton of air underneath, making him prone to turnovers. Tune can be an adequate signal-caller if running an extremely simplified scheme.
Grade: Round 6
Daniel Jones
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Tanner McKee
QB / STANFORD / 6'6 / 230
McKee's incredible stature at 6 foot 6 makes him an intriguing prospect. He possesses adequate NFL arm strength and can place the ball anywhere on the field. However, upon basic film study, there are a variety of shortcomings to his game. McKee has a highly awkward throwing motion that leads to inconsistent ball placement on all levels of the field. His poor footwork leads to a stagnant pocket presence and makes it challenging for him to move around. When forced off-script, McKee's fundamentals break down. McKee is a rising name in the draft community, but I am not one to buy into the hype.