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  1. 1. Arch Manning QB1 1 Texas football helmet Arch Manning QB1 Texas Value: Top 10 Grade 6.73/8 Height 6'4" Weight 219 lbs Value: Top 10 Profile

    Rundown

    Watching Arch Manning is like opening a mystery box every play. He's streaky and inconsistent, but will wow you with some jawdropping highlights to get you excited about his potential to grow going into 2026. The down-to-down consistency is frustrating, especially within his accuracy and general processing. However, his traits are impressive, with a great frame and the ability to shed tackles, sacks, and the mobility to be an effective designed rusher and improvisor when necessary. He flashes excellent touch down field and ability to layer intermediate passes with precision, but the ball placement just isn't there yet. His pocket work is incredibly encouraging though, with notable improvement from one game to the next in how he handled pressure and manuevered difficult pockets to counter the rush and remain calm to attack the defense. He has intriguing arm talent in how well he can let throws rip even when fall over or being in odd footing, with the natural ability to be always ready to throw the ball. There is certainly not a shortage of moments where Arch looks like a clear #1 overall pick. The hope is that he can reign this play in and more consistently look like the quarterback worthy of this selection with a big leap in 2026.

    Grades

    Overall: 6.73/8
    Physicals
    SPD 6/8 ACC 6/8 AGI 6/8 COD 6/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 6/8 MEC 3/8 QAC 4/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 5/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 7/8

    Strengths

    - Great frame and build, showing legitimate strength to shed and withstand hits in the pocket - Legitimately great speed and athleticism to extend plays and be an effective designed runner with legitimate wiggle and even a bit of power - Requires minimal space to get throws off, able to let it launch while falling over or in unstable footing - Combines his good pocket presence and athleticism to threaten lurking defenders with the scramble drill to open up options underneath - Good overall arm talent, able to alter slots and place sensational throws with zip and layering ability - Sensational pocket presence and feel, understanding the nuance behind small spaces and a collapsing pocket - Excellent feel of pressure and where it is coming from around him - Possesses good touch on his deep ball to provide a catchable, lofty pass - Flashes excellent intermediate accuracy and ball placement when attacking tight man coverage windows - Completes some ludicrous, arrogant throws while off platform, whether it's when climbing the pocket or rolling out - Transitions back into his throwing motion from climbing or navigating the pocket very well; always ready to throw - Great timing and anticipation on routes outside the numbers - Flashes of high level processing, pre and post snap, especially when diagnosing shallow routes early within progression; shows he is capable of making quick decisions when kept clean

    Weaknesses

    - Sprays throws to all three levels, especially in the quick game when his mechanics will often get de-synced - Will stagnate in his progression when pressure gets in and he has to scramble - Leaves deep throws short too often and forces receivers to have to work back or make acrobatic catches - Oftentimes a tick late to release a throw, even when he does make the correct read - Leaves meat on the bone too often for the choice to scramble - Struggles to diagnose the MOF and find open receivers at times, missing potential tight windows he is capable of attacking - Funky release gets passes knocked down far too often for someone of his frame - Reps where he fails to get to his check down and will opt to scramble instead - Fails to recognize blitz looks pre-snap and get to his hot routes on time to neutralize the blitz

  2. 2. Dante Moore QB2 2 Oregon football helmet Dante Moore QB2 Oregon Value: Rounds 1-2 Grade 6.48/8 Height 6'3" Weight 206 lbs Value: Rounds 1-2 Profile

    Rundown

    Dante Moore was expected to declare for the 2026 Draft, but he chose to return to Oregon for his Redshirt Junior season. His 2025 film is still impressive though, and he would've deservingly gone in the first round had he declared. He is a big, sturdy QB with a lot to like. His natural sense of touch and understanding of how to attack DB leverage is impressive, in addition to his innate pocket presence and ability to not take sacks. However, his actual ball placement consistency leaves a bit to be desired. His athleticism, while solid, won't blow you away, which also applies to his raw arm strength. With that being said, he is such a natural, comfortable, and fluid thrower of the football in a way that is hard to describe. He now faces much more competition for the top QB spot going into this critical 2026 season, but with what he showed in 2025, his potential growth is very intriguing and he has a chance to prove he can take major strides in becoming a well rounded, smart QB that can win in a variety of ways despite a lack of a trump card.

    Grades

    Overall: 6.48/8
    Physicals
    SPD 5/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 6/8 MEC 5/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 5/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 4/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 7/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 6/8

    Strengths

    - Great touch to all three levels, notably able to layer throws nicely intermediately between zone defenders - Incredibly comfortable working off platform, on the move, with mobile launch points - Impressive arm talent, with an intangible comfort and fluidity within his ability to flick the ball and alter arm slots - Excellent understanding of ball placement and touch, seeing the nuances behind where to best place the ball - Recognizes leverage in man coverage and how to attack tight coverage - Diagnoses blitzes pre-snap and attacks vacated space, taking advantage of his hot routes and quick dump offs - Safe decision maker, easily finding check down options and keeping ball out of danger - Great pressure awareness and innate sense / instincts to step-up while keeping eyes downfield - Consistently finds the right spacing to attack

    Weaknesses

    - Only average to above average arm strength, lacking great velocity when looking to drive the ball, oftentimes losing control and accuracy here - Can leave deep balls too long, putting receivers in tough spots - Actual ball placement leaves a bit to be desired with inconsistencies in setting up receivers for YAC - Too timid at times, failing to test tight zone windows or take aggressive decisions; too eager to dump it off to check down - Lacks anticipation or aggression over the MOF - Not a dynamic runner, lacking twitch in space - Only average processor right now, will need to speed up at the next level / 2026 - Poor, choppy footwork that gets him out of sync on play fakes at times - Too rigid within first read at times, staring down and being too committed to the structure

  3. 3. LaNorris Sellers QB3 3 South Carolina football helmet LaNorris Sellers QB3 South Carolina Value: Top 50 Grade 6.26/8 Height 6'3" Weight 240 lbs Value: Top 50 Profile

    Rundown

    Just by taking one look at LaNorris Sellers, it's clear he was born gifted. Listed at 6 foot 3 and 240 pounds is laughably unfair for a quarterback, with a combination of speed and absurd arm talent. His film still comes with serious question marks and a lot to clean up heading into 2026, in which he chose to stay at South Carolina despite speculation of a potential transfer. If he wants to be a legit first round prospect, he needs to show any semblance of consistency in his accuracy and mental side of things. He will need to clean up some ugly accuracy issues and prove he understands the nuances behind the quarterback position, such as ball placement and pre-snap diagnostics. The intrigue arises when you see some of his savvy post-snap work, using his eyes to look off defenders and identify intermediate defenders vulnerabilities. The actual coverage diagnostics have a long way to go, but with another year of development at South Carolina with hopefully better offensive line play, Sellers could tap into his traits to shatter expectations and climb draft boards.

    Grades

    Overall: 6.26/8
    Physicals
    SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 6/8 COD 7/8 STR 7/8 FRA 7/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 8/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 3/8 IAC 3/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 2/8 PSP 2/8 PRS 3/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 3/8

    Strengths

    - Elite arm strength with effortless ability to push the ball downfield, with the varying both touch and drive on his deep ball - Generates real velocity on his intermediate throws, the ball flies out of his hand - Easy ability to vary arm slot - Elusive runner with the ball in his hands, using his rare combination of frame, strength, and speed - Outstanding contact balance in the pocket and as a runner - Savvy moments as a processor post-snap where he will look off defenders and lure them out of position, opening up passing windows - Moments of real processing, showing the ability to make full field reads and diagnose intermediate defenders zone drops - Flashes real touch and accuracy downfield - Generally good awareness and sense of pressure coming off the edge when the pocket begins to shrivel behind him - Routinely extends the play using his mobility and athleticism - Best throws come on the run when scrambling outside the pocket, delivering with excellent drive and flashes of great placement - Can navigate the pocket and manuever pressure when step-up lanes clearly present themselves

    Weaknesses

    - Poor, spotty ball placement across the board, lacking the understanding of how to set up his receivers for YAC - Uncomfortable at the top of his drop, failing to deliver to his first read at times - Tunnel visions onto first read or stares down one side of the field - Takes too long to arrive to the right read and fails to eliminate or identify coverages pre-snap - Poor pocket feel in clean pockets, occasionally stumbling into pressure or opting to quickly bail - Generally inaccurate to all levels, struggling to find much consistency or rhythm - Poor situational awareness, such as in the redzone or in long down and distances, where he takes ugly sacks or will drop the ball off short of the sticks - Does not lead the ball into open space or create windows for his receivers, struggling to make anticipatory throws with good timing - Headhunting mindset has him taking blind deep shots without going through progressions, leaving short or intermediate throws on the table - Eyes drop when he starts to climb and enter scramble drill - Struggles with his natural accuracy in odd-footing or when unsettled

  4. 4. Darian Mensah QB4 4 Miami football helmet Darian Mensah QB4 Miami Value: Round 3 Grade 5.68/8 Height 6'3" Weight 205 lbs Value: Round 3 Profile

    Grades

    Overall: 5.68/8
    Physicals
    SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 3/8 FRA 3/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 6/8
  5. 5. CJ Carr QB5 5 Notre Dame football helmet CJ Carr QB5 Notre Dame Value: Rounds 3-4 Grade 5.12/8 Height 6'3" Weight 210 lbs Value: Rounds 3-4 Profile

    Rundown

    CJ Carr joins the list of QBs with a long way to go heading into 2026 if he wants to find himself getting drafted in the first round. As a baseline, he simply lacks the traits necessary to be a potential elite NFL QB, with underwhelming arm talent and being a below average athlete that offers little to nothing as a runner or when he's working off script. He must become an elite processor and precision passer from the pocket if he wants to drastically boost his stock and chances at succeeding in the NFL. Fortunately for him, he showed incredibly encouraging flashes of this in 2025. His tape is legitimately littered with high level reads, pre and post-snap, with him breaking down coverage shells and throwing with anticipation over the MOF and outside the hashes. There is still far too much to clean up, especially with his decision making, where you find him making erratic decisions and getting easily flustered out of structure and under pressure. The pocket presence is frankly a disaster right now, which is obviously a crucial skill for him to develop if he wants to win from the pocket. He needs significantly more reps and opportunity in Notre Dame's fairly simple offense before he can be anywhere near a first round prospect, but there is a world where he takes a major leap and becomes a surgical field general worth a top pick.

    Grades

    Overall: 5.12/8
    Physicals
    SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 3/8 FRA 4/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 4/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 6/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 3/8 PKF 2/8

    Strengths

    - Efficient within structure, consistently hitting the top of his drop and attacking his first read with good timing and anticipation where he can hit tight windows with precision and timing - Good field vision to assess spacing and where to lead the ball to receivers - Knows where to go with the football pre-snap and understands how to get the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure - Diagnoses safety rotations and movement post-snap to allow him to quickly snap through progressions and find the open man - Throws with anticipation often over the MOF and will layer the ball through intermediate defenders - Great timing on outside throws to receivers in the process of making their breaks, showing a real understanding of ball placement away from the defender - Routinely attacks weaknesses in the coverage shell and DB leverage, such as throwing outside with anticipation or ripping seam shots - Works to his checkdown and gets to it in a hurry when necessary - Generally accurate in the quick and intermediate game, extending to his ability on the run when the launch point is moved - Mechanics are generally consistent and mitigate egregious errors - Puts good touch on his deep ball and can push it down the sideline

    Weaknesses

    - Below average traits across the board, lacking any plus natural abilities - Average arm that could hamstring him at the NFL level, struggling to consistently put much zip on the ball - Lackluster overall arm talent that leaves many of his passes just floating in space, or left flat as he musters up strength to get a pass outside the hashes at times - Natural arm talent limits his overall ability off platform, as he loses control on passes when he has to work off script and out of structure or when he has to drive the ball - Requires good timing and accuracy to complete certain passes, reducing his margin for error - Easily bothered by pressure, showing a tendency to bail clean pockets and get paranoid - Accuracy severely affected by oncoming pressure and imminent contact - Poor sense of space within the pocket, struggling to navigate into better footing for himself and find step-up lanes - Often stumbles into pressure with obvliousness to wrapping edge pressure - Lack of plus mobility, natural play extension instincts, and poor pocket presence culminates in offering little to no creativity as a runner or scrambler when off script - Out of structure decision making tends to be erratic and unnecessarily aggressive, where he will panic and make costly decisions - Ball will occasionally spray when he's on the move, leaving throws wide and out of reach

  1. 1. Arch Manning QB1 1 Arch Manning Value: Top 10 QB1 Texas 6.73/8 6'4" 219 lbs

    Rundown

    Watching Arch Manning is like opening a mystery box every play. He's streaky and inconsistent, but will wow you with some jawdropping highlights to get you excited about his potential to grow going into 2026. The down-to-down consistency is frustrating, especially within his accuracy and general processing. However, his traits are impressive, with a great frame and the ability to shed tackles, sacks, and the mobility to be an effective designed rusher and improvisor when necessary. He flashes excellent touch down field and ability to layer intermediate passes with precision, but the ball placement just isn't there yet. His pocket work is incredibly encouraging though, with notable improvement from one game to the next in how he handled pressure and manuevered difficult pockets to counter the rush and remain calm to attack the defense. He has intriguing arm talent in how well he can let throws rip even when fall over or being in odd footing, with the natural ability to be always ready to throw the ball. There is certainly not a shortage of moments where Arch looks like a clear #1 overall pick. The hope is that he can reign this play in and more consistently look like the quarterback worthy of this selection with a big leap in 2026.

    Grades

    Overall: 6.73/8
    Physicals
    SPD 6/8 ACC 6/8 AGI 6/8 COD 6/8 STR 6/8 FRA 7/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 6/8 MEC 3/8 QAC 4/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 5/8 PRS 5/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 6/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 7/8

    Strengths

    - Great frame and build, showing legitimate strength to shed and withstand hits in the pocket - Legitimately great speed and athleticism to extend plays and be an effective designed runner with legitimate wiggle and even a bit of power - Requires minimal space to get throws off, able to let it launch while falling over or in unstable footing - Combines his good pocket presence and athleticism to threaten lurking defenders with the scramble drill to open up options underneath - Good overall arm talent, able to alter slots and place sensational throws with zip and layering ability - Sensational pocket presence and feel, understanding the nuance behind small spaces and a collapsing pocket - Excellent feel of pressure and where it is coming from around him - Possesses good touch on his deep ball to provide a catchable, lofty pass - Flashes excellent intermediate accuracy and ball placement when attacking tight man coverage windows - Completes some ludicrous, arrogant throws while off platform, whether it's when climbing the pocket or rolling out - Transitions back into his throwing motion from climbing or navigating the pocket very well; always ready to throw - Great timing and anticipation on routes outside the numbers - Flashes of high level processing, pre and post snap, especially when diagnosing shallow routes early within progression; shows he is capable of making quick decisions when kept clean

    Weaknesses

    - Sprays throws to all three levels, especially in the quick game when his mechanics will often get de-synced - Will stagnate in his progression when pressure gets in and he has to scramble - Leaves deep throws short too often and forces receivers to have to work back or make acrobatic catches - Oftentimes a tick late to release a throw, even when he does make the correct read - Leaves meat on the bone too often for the choice to scramble - Struggles to diagnose the MOF and find open receivers at times, missing potential tight windows he is capable of attacking - Funky release gets passes knocked down far too often for someone of his frame - Reps where he fails to get to his check down and will opt to scramble instead - Fails to recognize blitz looks pre-snap and get to his hot routes on time to neutralize the blitz

  2. 2. Dante Moore QB2 2 Dante Moore Value: Rounds 1-2 QB2 Oregon 6.48/8 6'3" 206 lbs

    Rundown

    Dante Moore was expected to declare for the 2026 Draft, but he chose to return to Oregon for his Redshirt Junior season. His 2025 film is still impressive though, and he would've deservingly gone in the first round had he declared. He is a big, sturdy QB with a lot to like. His natural sense of touch and understanding of how to attack DB leverage is impressive, in addition to his innate pocket presence and ability to not take sacks. However, his actual ball placement consistency leaves a bit to be desired. His athleticism, while solid, won't blow you away, which also applies to his raw arm strength. With that being said, he is such a natural, comfortable, and fluid thrower of the football in a way that is hard to describe. He now faces much more competition for the top QB spot going into this critical 2026 season, but with what he showed in 2025, his potential growth is very intriguing and he has a chance to prove he can take major strides in becoming a well rounded, smart QB that can win in a variety of ways despite a lack of a trump card.

    Grades

    Overall: 6.48/8
    Physicals
    SPD 5/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 5/8 FRA 5/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 6/8 MEC 5/8 QAC 6/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 5/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 4/8 ANT 4/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 7/8 PRA 7/8 PKF 6/8

    Strengths

    - Great touch to all three levels, notably able to layer throws nicely intermediately between zone defenders - Incredibly comfortable working off platform, on the move, with mobile launch points - Impressive arm talent, with an intangible comfort and fluidity within his ability to flick the ball and alter arm slots - Excellent understanding of ball placement and touch, seeing the nuances behind where to best place the ball - Recognizes leverage in man coverage and how to attack tight coverage - Diagnoses blitzes pre-snap and attacks vacated space, taking advantage of his hot routes and quick dump offs - Safe decision maker, easily finding check down options and keeping ball out of danger - Great pressure awareness and innate sense / instincts to step-up while keeping eyes downfield - Consistently finds the right spacing to attack

    Weaknesses

    - Only average to above average arm strength, lacking great velocity when looking to drive the ball, oftentimes losing control and accuracy here - Can leave deep balls too long, putting receivers in tough spots - Actual ball placement leaves a bit to be desired with inconsistencies in setting up receivers for YAC - Too timid at times, failing to test tight zone windows or take aggressive decisions; too eager to dump it off to check down - Lacks anticipation or aggression over the MOF - Not a dynamic runner, lacking twitch in space - Only average processor right now, will need to speed up at the next level / 2026 - Poor, choppy footwork that gets him out of sync on play fakes at times - Too rigid within first read at times, staring down and being too committed to the structure

  3. 3. LaNorris Sellers QB3 3 LaNorris Sellers Value: Top 50 QB3 South Carolina 6.26/8 6'3" 240 lbs

    Rundown

    Just by taking one look at LaNorris Sellers, it's clear he was born gifted. Listed at 6 foot 3 and 240 pounds is laughably unfair for a quarterback, with a combination of speed and absurd arm talent. His film still comes with serious question marks and a lot to clean up heading into 2026, in which he chose to stay at South Carolina despite speculation of a potential transfer. If he wants to be a legit first round prospect, he needs to show any semblance of consistency in his accuracy and mental side of things. He will need to clean up some ugly accuracy issues and prove he understands the nuances behind the quarterback position, such as ball placement and pre-snap diagnostics. The intrigue arises when you see some of his savvy post-snap work, using his eyes to look off defenders and identify intermediate defenders vulnerabilities. The actual coverage diagnostics have a long way to go, but with another year of development at South Carolina with hopefully better offensive line play, Sellers could tap into his traits to shatter expectations and climb draft boards.

    Grades

    Overall: 6.26/8
    Physicals
    SPD 6/8 ACC 7/8 AGI 6/8 COD 7/8 STR 7/8 FRA 7/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 8/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 3/8 IAC 3/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 2/8 PSP 2/8 PRS 3/8 ANT 2/8 PEX 7/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 3/8

    Strengths

    - Elite arm strength with effortless ability to push the ball downfield, with the varying both touch and drive on his deep ball - Generates real velocity on his intermediate throws, the ball flies out of his hand - Easy ability to vary arm slot - Elusive runner with the ball in his hands, using his rare combination of frame, strength, and speed - Outstanding contact balance in the pocket and as a runner - Savvy moments as a processor post-snap where he will look off defenders and lure them out of position, opening up passing windows - Moments of real processing, showing the ability to make full field reads and diagnose intermediate defenders zone drops - Flashes real touch and accuracy downfield - Generally good awareness and sense of pressure coming off the edge when the pocket begins to shrivel behind him - Routinely extends the play using his mobility and athleticism - Best throws come on the run when scrambling outside the pocket, delivering with excellent drive and flashes of great placement - Can navigate the pocket and manuever pressure when step-up lanes clearly present themselves

    Weaknesses

    - Poor, spotty ball placement across the board, lacking the understanding of how to set up his receivers for YAC - Uncomfortable at the top of his drop, failing to deliver to his first read at times - Tunnel visions onto first read or stares down one side of the field - Takes too long to arrive to the right read and fails to eliminate or identify coverages pre-snap - Poor pocket feel in clean pockets, occasionally stumbling into pressure or opting to quickly bail - Generally inaccurate to all levels, struggling to find much consistency or rhythm - Poor situational awareness, such as in the redzone or in long down and distances, where he takes ugly sacks or will drop the ball off short of the sticks - Does not lead the ball into open space or create windows for his receivers, struggling to make anticipatory throws with good timing - Headhunting mindset has him taking blind deep shots without going through progressions, leaving short or intermediate throws on the table - Eyes drop when he starts to climb and enter scramble drill - Struggles with his natural accuracy in odd-footing or when unsettled

  4. 4. Darian Mensah QB4 4 Darian Mensah Value: Round 3 QB4 Miami 5.68/8 6'3" 205 lbs

    Grades

    Overall: 5.68/8
    Physicals
    SPD 4/8 ACC 4/8 AGI 5/8 COD 5/8 STR 3/8 FRA 3/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 4/8 MEC 2/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 6/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 6/8 BPL 5/8 PSP 4/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 5/8 PEX 5/8 DEC 6/8 PRA 4/8 PKF 6/8
  5. 5. CJ Carr QB5 5 CJ Carr Value: Rounds 3-4 QB5 Notre Dame 5.12/8 6'3" 210 lbs

    Rundown

    CJ Carr joins the list of QBs with a long way to go heading into 2026 if he wants to find himself getting drafted in the first round. As a baseline, he simply lacks the traits necessary to be a potential elite NFL QB, with underwhelming arm talent and being a below average athlete that offers little to nothing as a runner or when he's working off script. He must become an elite processor and precision passer from the pocket if he wants to drastically boost his stock and chances at succeeding in the NFL. Fortunately for him, he showed incredibly encouraging flashes of this in 2025. His tape is legitimately littered with high level reads, pre and post-snap, with him breaking down coverage shells and throwing with anticipation over the MOF and outside the hashes. There is still far too much to clean up, especially with his decision making, where you find him making erratic decisions and getting easily flustered out of structure and under pressure. The pocket presence is frankly a disaster right now, which is obviously a crucial skill for him to develop if he wants to win from the pocket. He needs significantly more reps and opportunity in Notre Dame's fairly simple offense before he can be anywhere near a first round prospect, but there is a world where he takes a major leap and becomes a surgical field general worth a top pick.

    Grades

    Overall: 5.12/8
    Physicals
    SPD 3/8 ACC 3/8 AGI 4/8 COD 4/8 STR 3/8 FRA 4/8
    Film Traits
    ARM 4/8 MEC 4/8 QAC 5/8 IAC 5/8 DAC 4/8 OPA 4/8 BPL 3/8 PSP 6/8 PRS 6/8 ANT 6/8 PEX 2/8 DEC 3/8 PRA 3/8 PKF 2/8

    Strengths

    - Efficient within structure, consistently hitting the top of his drop and attacking his first read with good timing and anticipation where he can hit tight windows with precision and timing - Good field vision to assess spacing and where to lead the ball to receivers - Knows where to go with the football pre-snap and understands how to get the ball out quickly to neutralize pressure - Diagnoses safety rotations and movement post-snap to allow him to quickly snap through progressions and find the open man - Throws with anticipation often over the MOF and will layer the ball through intermediate defenders - Great timing on outside throws to receivers in the process of making their breaks, showing a real understanding of ball placement away from the defender - Routinely attacks weaknesses in the coverage shell and DB leverage, such as throwing outside with anticipation or ripping seam shots - Works to his checkdown and gets to it in a hurry when necessary - Generally accurate in the quick and intermediate game, extending to his ability on the run when the launch point is moved - Mechanics are generally consistent and mitigate egregious errors - Puts good touch on his deep ball and can push it down the sideline

    Weaknesses

    - Below average traits across the board, lacking any plus natural abilities - Average arm that could hamstring him at the NFL level, struggling to consistently put much zip on the ball - Lackluster overall arm talent that leaves many of his passes just floating in space, or left flat as he musters up strength to get a pass outside the hashes at times - Natural arm talent limits his overall ability off platform, as he loses control on passes when he has to work off script and out of structure or when he has to drive the ball - Requires good timing and accuracy to complete certain passes, reducing his margin for error - Easily bothered by pressure, showing a tendency to bail clean pockets and get paranoid - Accuracy severely affected by oncoming pressure and imminent contact - Poor sense of space within the pocket, struggling to navigate into better footing for himself and find step-up lanes - Often stumbles into pressure with obvliousness to wrapping edge pressure - Lack of plus mobility, natural play extension instincts, and poor pocket presence culminates in offering little to no creativity as a runner or scrambler when off script - Out of structure decision making tends to be erratic and unnecessarily aggressive, where he will panic and make costly decisions - Ball will occasionally spray when he's on the move, leaving throws wide and out of reach