Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 220
40: 4.82
Year: 5Sr
Rush Archer
School: William & Mary
Position: QB
Bio: First-year starter who totaled 60.3%/2778/16/9.
Positive: High percentage short yardage passer with a nice sense of timing. Patient in the pocket, remains poised under the rush, and buys time for receivers. Easily moves outside of tackle and can make the throw on the move. Possesses a quick release, knows where receivers are on the field, and displays zip on shorter throws. Strong enough to withstand the rush in the pocket.
Negative: Holds the ball too long in the pocket and stares down the primary target. Lacks a sense of timing on throws and misses wide-open receivers. Releases the ball off his back foot and does not consistently follow through.
Analysis: Archer did a solid job his one year as a starter on the college level and offers enough skill to be brought into camp this summer. He
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 236
40: 4.95
Year: 4Jr
Sam Bradford
School: Oklahoma
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who played in just three games last season and finished with 562 passing yards. Suffered a pair of shoulder injuries that required surgery to repair. All-American and All-Conference selection in 2008 when he won the Heisman Trophy after passing for 67.9%/4720/50/8. Moved into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman and set an NCAA freshman record with 36 passing touchdowns.
Positive: Talented signal caller with the ability to lead a team at the next level. Patient in the pocket, displays good awareness and a sense for what's happening on the field. Remains poised under the rush, looks away from covered targets and makes solid choices. Buys time for receivers, rolls outside the pocket and keeps his eyes down the field. Terrific leader of the offense and always in control of the situation. Throws a catchable pass, puts touch on throws when necessary, and let receivers run to the ball. Throws with accuracy and good pass placement, putting the ball were only his receiver can make the reception. Loses little throwing on the move. Throws the ball away rather than taking a sack or forcing the throw into coverage. Hits receivers over the middle in stride and gets the ball through the tight spots.
Negative: Possesses a solid on arm yet by no means drives passes downfield. Slow going to secondary targets. Suffered a serious injury to his throwing arm.
Analysis: Expectations were high for Bradford after a terrific campaign in 2008 yet a serious injury to his shoulder during the first game of the season, which was re-injured five weeks later, prematurely ended his year. Bradford possesses the size, wherewithal, and leadership skills to be a starting signal caller at the next level yet may never be a quarterback who truly carries a franchise. He offers a great amount of upside yet must prove he's completely healthy and can rebound from the shoulder injury.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 224
40: 4.5
Year: 5Sr
Jarrett Brown
School: West Virginia
Position: QB
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior when he became West Virginia's full-time starting quarterback, posting 63.2%/2144/11/9. Reserve to Pat White the prior three years.
Positive: Athletic passer with nice size and an NFL arm. Patient in the pocket, remains poised under the rush, and scans the field looking for the open wide out. Displays a nice sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field, quickly gets the ball out of his hands and shows good zip on throws. Elusive, can avoid the rush and loses nothing throwing on the run. Throws with an over-the-top delivery and drives deep passes. Flashes the ability to accurately places throws where only his receivers can make the reception. Productive ball-carrier who makes defenders miss at the line of scrimmage.
Negative: Shows a tendency to stare down the primary target. Displays a lot of indecision in his game. Must improve his overall pass placement. Does not spin the ball or consistently throw tight spirals.
Analysis: Brown showed a lot of skill last season when he stepped into the starting lineup and offers a good amount of upside potential. He needs to improve the details of his game yet offers a large amount of upside potential for a team willing to develop his skills.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 229
40: 5.01
Year: 5Sr
Levi Brown
School: Troy State
Position: QB
Bio: 2009 Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the year after passing totals of 63.7%/1254/23/9. Started six games as a junior and finished with 61.7%/2030/15/3. Began his college career at Richmond.
Positive: Smart, well-sized quarterback whose game is on the rise. Displays nice pocket presence, does a tremendous job commanding the offense and competes hard. Displays a sense of timing, takes the safe underneath outlet, and almost always makes proper decisions. Remains poised under pressure, stands in against the rush, and buys as much time as necessary for receivers. Senses the blitz and quickly gets rid of the ball. Accurate, puts passes where only his receivers can make the reception, and effectively puts touch on throws when necessary.
Negative: Cannot drive the deep pass and long throws tend to float. Really must force the issue when trying to get speed on passes.
Analysis: Brown is a quarterback who's really taken off the past season and a half. He offers a good amount of upside, and many of his arm strength problems are due to poor mechanics. He's a solid developmental prospect who could eventually grow into a number two quarterback at the next level.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 223
40: 4.93
Year: 5Sr
Sean Canfield
School: Oregon State
Position: QB
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after posting a career numbers of 67.9%/3271/21/7. Threw for 703 yards as a junior when he was the team's backup after 57.7%/1661/9/15 as a sophomore when he started nine games.
Positive: Patient college quarterback who lacks the physical skills to play at the next level. Poised in the pocket, sells the ball fakes, and displays a tremendous sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field. Buys time for receivers, effectively leads the offense and displays great awareness. Throws with an over-the-top delivery and displays a sense of timing.
Negative: Lacks a quick release, arm strength, and passes display little velocity. Cannot get the ball downfield.
Analysis: Canfield comes off a terrific senior season and went from draft afterthought to potential late-round pick. He lacks the physical skills to be anything other than a number three quarterback at the next level yet could be an asset holding a clipboard on the sidelines.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 235
40: 4.61
Year: 5Sr
Daryll Clark
School: Penn State
Position: QB
Bio: Awarded All-Conference honors since his junior season. Totals last year included 60.9%/2003/24/10. Junior numbers included 2592 yards passing and 19 touchdowns.
Positive: Patient college signal caller who does not project well to the next level. Stands strong in the pocket, displays a terrific sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field. Quickly locates the open pass catcher. Stands in against the rush to get the ball away, easily gets to the outside and loses nothing making the pass on the move. Keeps his feet active, goes to check-down receivers, and puts touch on throws when necessary. Possesses a solid arm and throws display good velocity.
Negative: Must improve his pass placement and accuracy. Late with throws, often high of the mark, and consistently has pass catchers adjusting to the errant ball. Stares down the primary target. Does not always sense pressure properly.
Analysis: Clarke has been a solid quarterback at Penn State the past two seasons and is a good athlete with a solid arm. His accuracy and pass placement are likely to prevent him from ever becoming a quarterback on the NFL level yet his athleticism could help him secure his spot on a practice squad as a developmental prospect.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 222
40: 4.85
Year: 3Jr
Jimmy Clausen
School: Notre Dame
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter with passing totals of 60%/3722/28/4 as a junior after 60.9%/3172/25/17 as a sophomore.
Positive: Intelligent pocket passer who rarely makes poor decisions. Patient, buys time for receivers, and displays an excellent sense of awareness. Shows an understanding of what's happening on the field, remains poised, and stands strong against the rush. Always in control of the offense, gets outside the pocket and loses nothing throwing on the move. Possesses a quick release and the ball immediately gets out of his hand. Scans the field, always goes to secondary targets or takes the safe underneath outlet. Displays a sense of timing, powers the ball to intermediate targets, and displays improved touch on his throws last year. Rarely forces the ball into coverage and will take off up the field rather than make the errant toss.
Negative: Must improve his deep throws and does not possess the arm strength necessary to drive passes downfield. Has a high point of release that results in passes sailing over the heads of intended targets. Throws poor corner and fade patterns. Not an elusive signal caller who can escape the rush.
Analysis: Clausen has been a much ballyhooed signal caller and a solid prospect for the next level yet by no means a true franchise quarterback. He offers starting potential and the ability to be in an efficient quarterback but is not a player who will be able to carry a franchise on his shoulders.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
40: 4.95
Year: 4Sr
Joe Cox
School: Georgia
Position: QB
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup last season after being Matt Stafford's backup the prior three years. Throwing totals included 55.9%/2584/24/15.
Positive: Poorly size signal caller with a nice feel for the position. Patient, remains poised in the pocket and buys time for receivers. Stands strong against the rush, displays a quick release, and gets the ball through the tight spots. Takes his chances downfield and knows where his receivers are on the field. Puts touch on throws when necessary, yet also displays an adequate intermediate range arm.
Negative: Must improve his pass placement. Looks small behind center and lacks great pocket stature. Stares down the primary target and will throw the ball into coverage.
Analysis: Cox has limited playing experience on the college level, yet he did an admirable job last season when he stepped behind center on a full-time basis. He possesses solid quarterback intangibles, yet his size is a limiting factor, and as a result, Cox will be nothing more then a third signal caller at the next level.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 222
40: 4.88
Year: 5Sr
Jonathan Crompton
School: Tennessee
Position: QB
Bio: Two year starter who finished his senior season with passing numbers of 58.3%/2800/27/13.
Positive: Solid short yardage passer who put his name on the scouting radar after a solid senior season. Senses the rush, stands strong in the pocket and buys time for receivers. Gets outside the pocket, keeps his eyes down the field and effectively makes the throw on the move. Sells ball fakes, possesses a quick release and shows good speed on the short and intermediate throws. Puts touch on throws when necessary. Displays a sense of knowing where his pass catchers are on the field.
Negative: Does not do a good job finding the safety, reading defenses and consistently puts the ball into coverage. Must improve his accuracy as he can be all over the place with passes.
Analysis: Crompton comes off a solid senior season and will get consideration as a late round pick. He's a solid developmental prospect that could easily make a practice squad this fall.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 223
40: 5.11
Year: 4Sr
Bradley George
School: Texas State
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his senior and freshman seasons. Posted career passing yardage totals of 63.3%/2142/23/11 as a senior after junior totals of 59.7%/2630 4/26/6 the prior year. Played professional baseball in the Cincinnati Reds organization for five years and will be 28 years of age by the time the NFL season begins in September.
Positive: Nice-sized pocket passer with good arm strength. Patient, sells ball fakes and knows where receivers are on the field. Does a terrific job controlling the offense, quickly identifies the open wipeout and does a nice job keeping his eyes down the field, rolling outside the pocket. Possesses a good deep arm and long throw possess nice speed. Takes the safe underneath outlet if nothing else is available.
Negative: Takes most of his snaps from the shotgun. Must improve his overall footwork and throwing mechanics. Forces passes into coverage and has thrown his fair share of interceptions in college.
Analysis: George possesses the size and arm strength to play at the next level yet needs to improve the consistency of his throwing fundamentals. He lacks the upside primarily because of his age.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 246
40: 4.82
Year: 5Sr
Pat Grace
School: Northern Iowa
Position: QB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his junior season, his senior totals included 61.3%/2280/20/8 after 62.3%/2041/14/7 as a junior.
Positive: Adequately-sized pocket passer who effectively job leads the offense. Patient, buys time for receivers, and displays a sense of timing as well as anticipation. Fluid moving outside the pocket, has a nice sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field and displays timing on passes. Zips the short throws into pass catchers and relatively effective passing on the move.
Negative: He does not have a strong pocket pocket presence. Throws with a three-quarters delivery. Releases a lot of passes while he's backpedaling into the pocket and will put the ball up or grabs. He has a tendency to stare down the primary target.
Analysis: Grace showed flashes of being a prospect as a junior, but get never truly elevated his game last season. He possesses the physical skills to be a third quarterback in a timing or West Coast offense yet must really get his game back on track to have any chance of making a team this summer.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 205
40: 4.62
Year: 5Sr
Matt Grothe
School: South Florida
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Played in just three games as a senior before injuring his knee and finished the year with passing numbers of 72.9%/512/5/2. Career passing numbers of 63.2%/2911/18/14 came as a junior.
Positive: Smart, tough college quarterback who lacks the measurables as well as arm strength to line up behind center in the NFL. Sells ball fakes, buys time for receivers, and quickly locates the open wide out on the field. Natural looking off the safety, shows a sense of timing and fluid getting outside the pocket to make the pass on the move. Poised under the rush, always in control of the situation, and does a terrific job commanding the offense. Elusive carrying the ball and picks up yardage with his legs.
Negative: Cannot drive passes and must put a lot of effort to get speed on throws. Will force the ball into double coverage on occasion.
Analysis: Grothe was tremendously productive quarterback throughout his college career yet does not project all that well to the next level. If his knee is healthy, Grothe will get looks at the next level from teams that will use him in Wildcat formations.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 209
40: 4.84
Year: 6Sr
Max Hall
School: BYU
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who began his career at Arizona State. All-Conference selection since his sophomore campaign. Senior passing totals included 67.2%/3560/33/14 after 69.2%/3957/35/14 as a junior.
Positive: Poised short yardage passer who is best suited in a timing offense. Patient in the pocket, remains calm under pressure, and does not make poor decisions. Possesses a quick release and immediately gets the ball out of his hands when necessary. Displays a sense of timing, goes through receiver progressions and has a nice sense of what's happening on the field. Takes the safe underneath outlet if nothing else is available, puts touch on throws and accurate with all his passes, effectively placing them were only his receivers can make the reception. Displays the ability to get outside the pocket, make the throw on the move or pick up yardage with his legs when necessary.
Negative: Cannot drive deep passes nor power the ball into the tight spots. Not a stout quarterback who withstands the rush. Puts a lot of effort trying to get speed on throws which results in spirals that are not tight.
Analysis: Hall is a terrific field leader who uses all his targets, spreading the ball around the field. He lacks the great physical skills for the next level yet could very easily find a home as a third quarterback for a West Coast offense.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210
40: 4.9
Year: 5Sr
Trevor Harris
School: Edinboro
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors every season since his freshman campaign. Senior totals included 66.9/3304/24/8. Junior numbers included 65.9/2780/26/6.
Positive: Patient, accurate touch passer best in a timing offense. Poised in the pocket, buys time for receivers, and scans the field finding the open pass catcher. Displays an excellent sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field, senses pressure and steps up to avoid it. Looks away from covered targets and goes to the safe underneath outlet. Does not force the ball into coverage and makes proper choices. Puts touch on throws and gently places the ball into receivers
Negative: Not a big pocket passer and lacks the strong arm. Cannot drive the ball downfield and displays minimal zip on the outs. Struggles with his accuracy the further downfield he is asked to throw the ball.
Analysis: Harris has been a true leader on the college field and is an intelligent signal caller who's done well controlling the offense. His physical skills limit his upside at the next level, although he could find a place as a clipboard holder for a West Coast offense.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 229
40: 4.97
Year: 5Sr
Tim Hiller
School: Western Michigan
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who also saw action with the first team as a freshman. All-Conference selection since his sophomore campaign and named MAC Freshman of the Year in 2005. Senior totals included 60.1%/3249/23/13 after career numbers of 64.9%/3725/36/10 as a junior. Suffered several knee injuries with surgeries to repair the damage.
Positive: High-percentage passer with average skills for the next level. Displays a nice sense of knowing where receivers are on the field, possesses a quick release, and shows zip on shorter throws. Patient in the pocket, stands strong against the rush, and takes the big hit in order to get the ball away. Effectively sells ball fakes and works hard to be productive.
Negative: Really does not do a good job sensing pressure. Sporadic with his accuracy and all over the place with passes. Stares down the primary target.
Analysis: Hiller is a nice-sized passer who's been very productive on the college level yet really does not project well to the NFL. Prior injuries must be checked out, and if he is healthy, Hiller will get looks in a timing offense.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 225
40: 4.93
Year: 5Sr
Mike Kafka
School: Northwestern
Position: QB
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after becoming Northwestern's starting quarterback. Finished the year with 64.8%/3430/16/12. Primarily a backup the prior two seasons.
Positive: Adequately size signal caller best in the short passing game. Patient in the pocket, displays terrific field awareness, and remains poised under the rush. Possesses a quick release, immediately gets the ball out of his hands, and very accurate in the short field. Looks away from covered receivers, goes through progressions, and takes the safe underneath outlet if nothing else is available. Terrific sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field. Puts touch on throws when necessary, effectively places the ball into receivers
Negative: Lacks great pocket stature. Cannot drive the deep pass. Falls out of throws at times.
Analysis: Kraft did a terrific job last season when he stepped underneath center on a full-time basis. He's a terrific timing passer who would be a good addition to a West Coast offense.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215
40: 4.55
Year: 5Sr
Andrew Krewatch
School: Indiana-Pa.
Position: QB
Bio: Three year starter who finished his senior season with 62.8%/2449/22/10. Career totals of 3100 yards passing and 29 touchdowns came during a sophomore season.
Positive: Patient pocket passer with marginal arm strength. Buys time for receivers, scans the field and goes to secondary targets. Possesses a sense of timing, looks off the safety and throws a catchable pass.
Negative: Cannot zip the outs and passes show minimal speed. Loses a lot throwing on the move.
Analysis: Krewatch is a solid college quarterback who displayed the ability to command and control the offense on a small school level. He's a practice squad player with the skill set for a timing offense. Krewatch is a solid college quarterback who displayed the ability to command and control the offense on a small school level. He's a practice squad player with the skill set for a timing offense.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 230
40: 4.6
Year: 5Sr
Dan Lefevour
School: Central Michigan
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his freshman campaign. MAC Offensive Player of the Year after his senior and sophomore campaigns. Passing totals last year included 69.7%/3438/28/7 when he also added 713 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns. Junior totals included 66.8%/2784/21/6 through the air with 5592 yards rushing. Turned in a career performance as a sophomore with 3652 yards passing and 1122 yards rushing to become only the second player in NCAA history the pass for more than 3000 yards and rush for more than 1000 in the same season.
Positive: Athletic college passer with nice size and arm strength. Patient in the pocket, senses the rush and does a nice job commanding the offense. Possesses a nice arm, let's receivers run to the deep throw or puts zip on the short passes. Gets outside the pocket and loses nothing throwing on the move. Strong ball-carrier who picks up yardage with his legs displaying both running vision as well as the ability to break tackles.
Negative: Inconsistent with just about all his throws. Sprays passes, has receivers slowing up in their routes or getting vertical to grab the ball. Makes questionable passes into covered receivers. Stares down the primary target.
Analysis: At this point in time Lefevour is a terrific athlete playing the quarterback position. He's been ultra-productive for Central Michigan yet needs a lot of work on his overall game before he'll ever line up under center in the NFL. His ability to produce in a variety of ways could entice a team that will call on him for red zone duty.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 215
40: 4.84
Year: 4Sr
Thaddeus Lewis
School: Duke
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Senior totals included 61%/3330/20/8 through the air. Junior numbers included 62%/2171/15/6.
Positive: Athletic passer who displays the ability to make plays with his arm and legs. Patient in the pocket, stand against the rush to get the throw away and has an over-the-top release. Drives the ball downfield, displays speed on all his passes and loses nothing throwing on the move. Elusive, and buys time for receivers. Powers the ball through the tight spots.
Negative: Must improve his accuracy and pass placement. Overshoots receivers and often times high of the mark. Does not always find the safety and puts the ball into coverage. Really does not sense pressure or show good pocket awareness.
Analysis: Lewis is an undersized college passer with a big-time NFL arm. He has the physical skills to a Wildcat type of quarterback, yet he is unlikely to develop into anything other than a second signal caller in the NFL.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 216
40: 4.77
Year: 5Sr
Colt McCoy
School: Texas
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference and All-American honors the past two years. Named 2009 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year after finishing his senior season with 70.6%/2521/27/12. Junior totals included 76.7%/3859/34/8.
Positive: Accurate timing passer with marginal physical skills for the next level. Poised in the pocket, senses the rush and steps up to avoid it. Effectively commands and controls the offense, displays a sense of timing and overall awareness. Sells the ball fakes, buys time for receivers and stands in against the rush, taking a hit to get the throw away. Displays outstanding sense of knowing where pass catchers are on the field. Remains focused, puts touch on throws when necessary, and nicely places the ball into receivers hands. Very accurate over the middle and puts passes where only his receivers can make the reception.
Negative: Lacks stature in the pocket and not a quarterback who can withstand the rush. Does not display the ability to get outside the pocket or scramble away from defenders. Lacks the big-time arm, cannot drive the throws or zip the outs.
Analysis: McCoy has been a wonderful quarterback on the college level and led Texas the four years he was with the program. He's been incredibly productive yet benefited from the Longhorns spread offense, which enabled him to pick and choose his targets all over the field. McCoy has a terrific head on his shoulders yet lacks the arm strength and size to lead a team at the next level. He would be an asset on the sidelines and a signal caller who can see spot duty as a starter when necessary.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 218
40: 4.85
Year: 5Sr
Matt Nichols
School: Eastern Washington
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore season and named as an All-American last year. Senior totals included 65.1%/3830/33/6 when he was named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year. Junior totals included 61%/3293/21/14 after 63.6%/3744/33/9 as a sophomore when he was initially named as the conference
Positive: Productive college passer with the skills necessary to back up at the next level. Patient in the pocket, goes through receiver progressions, and displays the ability to get outside of tackle and make the throw on the move. Sells ball fakes, senses the rush and goes through receiver progressions. Displays a solid arm in the short and intermediate field.
Negative: Not an elusive quarterback who avoids defenders. Makes some poor decisions under the rush. Must improve his overall pass placement and accuracy. Really cannot drive the ball downfield.
Analysis: Nichols was a top small-school quarterback who benefited from a wide open system that lined up three and four receivers with regularity. He offers adequate size and could be useful as a backup in a timing offense that throws a lot of underneath patterns.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 228
40: 4.91
Year: 5Sr
Ryan Perrilloux
School: Jacksonville State
Position: QB
Bio: Former LSU product who transferred to Jacksonville State in 2008 then went on to start the next two seasons. Awarded All-Conference honors last season and named OVC Offensive Player of the Year after finishing the season with 58.5%/2350/23/2 through the air, while adding 443 yards rushing, with eight more scores. Junior totals included 2318 yards passing with 19 touchdowns.
Positive: Athletic, strong-armed passer with a good amount of upside potential. Throws with an over-the-top delivery, quickly gets the ball out of his hands, and all his passes have speed. Drives the deep throw or zip the outs. Puts air under the ball and lets receivers run to the pass. Patient in the pocket, eludes defenders, and picks up yardage carrying the ball. Strong and can withstand the rush.
Negative: Gets antsy as the pocket collapses around him. Must improve his overall accuracy and pass placement. At times seems more adept running with the ball than throwing it.
Analysis: Perrilloux is a solid developmental prospect with the arm strength and size to play at the next level. He must improve his throwing mechanics and accuracy but possesses enough underlying skills to make a practice squad as a long-term development prospect.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 223
40: 4.91
Year: 5Sr
Tony Pike
School: Cincinnati
Position: QB
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his junior campaign. Totals last season included 62.4%/2520/29/6 after 61.4%/2407/11/19/11 the prior year. Missed assorted games over the last two seasons with a variety of injuries.
Positive: High-percentage passer with a nice control of the offense. Remains poised in the pocket, senses the rush, and steps up to avoid pressure. Sells ball fakes, patient, and buys time for receivers. Accurate and puts touch on throws when necessary. On the same page as pass catchers, he does not make poor decisions and displays solid pocket sense. He does an outstanding job controlling and leading the offense.
Negative: Possesses a thin build, .acks classic pocket stature and has been fragile the past two years. Throws with an elongated motion and does not have a gun for an arm. Tends to hold the ball a bit long in the pocket.
Analysis: Over the past two seasons when Pike has been healthy and on the field, he's been one of college football more consistent quarterbacks. He possesses the skills and mental intangibles to play at the next level. Pike must tighten up his throwing motion, add bulk to his frame, and show durability on the field if he's to be anything other than a third quarterback for an NFL roster.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195
40: 4.61
Year: 5Sr
Curtis Pulley
School: Florida A&M
Position: QB
Bio: Former Kentucky prospect awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons and named MEAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2009. Senior totals included 122/881/6 carrying the ball as well as 60.6%/1824/12/6 as a passer. Junior totals included 885 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground with passing statistics of 55.1%/1382/ 17/5.
Positive: Athletic college prospect likely to be tried at either wide receiver or safety in the NFL. Patient, remains poised under pressure and showed a better sense of timing last season. Knows where his receivers are on the field, gets the ball through the tight spots, and throws with an over-the-top delivery. Effective when he takes off up the field and carries the ball.
Negative: Throws with a slow, deliberate motion. He lacks accuracy, pass placement, and often has receivers reaching vertically to grab errant throws.
Analysis: Pulley is an adequately sized prospect who could be used as a Wildcat type of quarterback and placed on the field in red zone situations. At this point in time, he's a good athlete still looking for an NFL position.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 224
40: 4.95
Year: 5Sr
Dominic Randolph
School: Holy Cross
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore season and three times named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. Senior passing totals included 63.9%/3776/34/15 after 65.4%/3838/34/17 as a junior.
Positive: Athletic short yardage passer who makes good decisions on the field. Displays excellent command of the offense, effectively reads the defense, and remains poised throughout the action. Patient in the pocket, gets outside the tackle box to make the throw on the move, or improvises when plays breakdown. Sells the ball fakes, knows where his receivers are on the field, and looks away from covered pass catchers rather than make the errant pass. Displays a sense of timing, accurate with most of his throws, and finds a way to make positive plays.
Negative: Possesses marginal arm strength, gets wild with his throws down the field, and he cannot drive the deep pass. Forces the issue when he tries to zip the ball into receivers, and his passes have a tendency to sail.
Analysis: Randolph has been terrific on a small-school level as a signal caller who makes plays with his arms as well as his legs. He does not possess the arm strength to be anything other than a backup at the next level, yet he could find a home as a third quarterback for a West Coast or timing offense.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 185
40: 4.91
Year: 4Sr
Todd Reesing
School: Kansas
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a sophomore. Senior passing totals included 63.1%/3616/22/10. Career numbers of 66.5%/3888/32/13 came during his junior season. Sophomore totals included 3486 yards passing.
Positive: Smart, efficient college quarterback who lacks the measurables and arm strength for the next level. Patient in the pocket, displays terrific poise and awareness. Does not force the ball into covered receivers, and feel for what's happening on the field. Effectively controls the offense. Possesses a quick release and displays speed on shorter throws. Easily gets outside the pocket to give himself a better view of the field. Makes proper decisions for the most part.
Negative: Lacks pocket stature and looks tiny behind center. Cannot withstand the rush. Has passes knocked away because of his lack of height. The further downfield or out to the flanks he's asked to throw the ball, the more difficulty he has.
Analysis: Reesing was the perfect quarterback to run the spread offense at Kansas, and he got the most from his ability on the college level. He does not possess the size to be anything other than a clipboard holder at the next level yet could be an asset on the sidelines for a timing offense.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 214
40: 4.68
Year: 5Sr
Zac Robinson
School: Oklahoma State
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with passing numbers of 59.8/2084/15/12 as a senior after 65%/3064/25/10 the prior year.
Positive: Patient timing quarterback best in the short passing game. Remains poised in the pocket, buys time for receivers, and makes good decisions. Throws a catchable pass, releases the ball with a fluid over-the-top delivery, and displays a sense of timing. Accurate and displays good pass placement in the short field. Stands in against the rush and takes a hit in order to get the ball away.
Negative: Cannot zip the outs and deep passes float. Needs to put a lot of effort into throws get any speed on passes. Not an elusive quarterback who can escape the rush.
Analysis: Robinson was an effective college quarterback who got the most of his abilities and used his targets well. Lacks the physical skills to start in the NFL yet could be a solid backup in a timing or West Coast offense.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 240
40: 4.85
Year: 5Sr
Andy Schmitt
School: Eastern Michigan
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who played in just three games this season, throwing for 63%/428/2/5. Suffered a season ending knee injury in the teams loss to Michigan in late September. Junior totals included 62.6%/2648/15/8.
Positive: Savvy pocket passer who displays a presence on the field. Sells the ball fakes, remains poised and quickly locates the open wide out on the field. Takes the safe underneath outlet if nothing is available, buys as much time as necessary and knows where his receivers are on the field. Throws with a fluid, quick release, zips the outs and accurate with his intermediate passes. Puts the ball in front receivers and lets them run to the throw. Terrific job commanding and controlling the offense.
Negative: Rarely is asked to throw the football downfield and throws a lot of short passes in the spread formation. Does not show the ability to drive deep throws. Inconsistent with his footwork and does not always release the ball over his top foot.
Analysis: Schmitt possesses the size to play at the next level and is a gutsy, competitive quarterback who leads his team well. More of a short and intermediate range timing passer, he's a developmental prospect who could end up on a practice squad this summer if his knee is healthy.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 224
40: 4.71
Year: 5Sr
Jameel Sewell
School: Virginia
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished his college career with passing numbers of 53.8%/1848/7/7 last season. Academically ineligible in 2008. Passing numbers as a true junior in
Positive: Athletic passer with a nice size and arm strength yet poor accuracy. Possesses a big-time arm, drives deep passes and puts them out front in front targets, letting receivers run to the ball. Puts touch on throws when necessary or powers the ball into receivers. Easily gets outside the pocket, then loses nothing throwing on the move. Displays skill carrying the ball.
Negative: Indecisive in the pocket, makes poor decisions, and consistently throws into double or triple coverage. Sprays passes and constantly high of the mark.
Analysis: Sewell possesses the physical skills to play at the next level, yet he needs a lot of work on his mechanics and abilities reading defenses. His athletic skills alone could help him find the spot a practice squad.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 223
40: 4.81
Year: 5Sr
Tyler Sheehan
School: Bowling Green
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a sophomore. Totals last season included 64.9%/4051/27/7 after 2610 passing yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior.
Positive: High percentage passer with terrific pocket sense and field awareness. Natural looking off the safety and goes to secondary targets. Poised under the rush, steps up to avoid pressure and buys time for receivers. Effectively goes to check down receivers if nothing is available. Makes proper decisions in the pocket and does a nice job commanding the offense.
Negative: Lacks arm strength and shows little zip on throws. Not elusive and struggles to escape the rush.
Analysis: In college Sheehan was the beneficiary of record-breaking receiver Freddie Barnes and he lacks the pure physical skills to play at the next level. He's a timing passer best throwing in the underneath coverage and could be a back up in a West Coast offense.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 228
40: 4.78
Year: 5Sr
Noah Shepard
School: South Dakota
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who also saw extensive action with the first team as a freshman. All-Conference selection as a senior after totals of 63.3%/2451/21/10. Junior totals included 2000 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.
Positive: High-percentage passer who makes good decisions behind center. Remains poised in the pocket, buys time for receivers and does a terrific job commanding the offense. Displays a sense of timing, makes proper choices and throws a catchable ball. Looks off the safety and always on the same page as his targets. Puts air under the ball and displays good accuracy, placing passes where only his man can make the reception. Throws tight spirals, stands strong in the pocket and accurate down the field. Elusive and displays the ability to avoid the rush.
Negative: Lacks pocket stature and height. Does not possess the big-time arm and struggles getting speed on throws or driving the deep pass.
Analysis: Shepard is a productive and tough quarterback who effectively ran the offense at a small school level. He's very accurate in the short and intermediate field and would be a good addition to a timing or West Coast offense.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 243
40: 4.85
Year: 5Sr
John Skelton
School: Fordham
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after sophomore and senior seasons. Totals last year included 64.4%/3708/26/10. Junior numbers included 61.3%/2605/15/7.
Positive: Classic pocket passer with excellent size and arm strength. Patient, displays a nice sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field and remains poised. Goes through receiver progressions, controls the situation and possesses a quick release. Easily gets rid of the ball with a flick of his wrist, fires the pass into targets or easily drives passes downfield. Sells the ball fakes, buys as much time as necessary, and gets outside the pocket, keeping his eyes downfield. Loses nothing throwing on the run. Passes have great speed, yet he also puts touch on throws when necessary.
Negative: Holds the ball long pocket and does not do a good job sensing pressure. Changes his point of release, which adversely affects his accuracy. Has a set tendency to stare down the primary pass catcher.
Analysis: Skelton possesses the measurables and arm strength necessary to play at the next level yet must significantly improve his accuracy and do a better job throwing with proper mechanics. He had the strongest arm at the combine yet at the same time was one of the more inaccurate quarterbacks in Indianapolis. Skelton offers a great amount of upside potential and is worth a late round choice for a team that wants to develop a passer three years down the road.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 214
40: 5.05
Year: 5Sr
Riley Skinner
School: Wake Forest
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Senior passing totals included 66%/3160/26/12. Junior numbers included 63.9%/2347/13/7.
Positive: Accurate timing passer best in a short field. Patient, consistently scans the field and effectively locates the open wipeout. Remains poised in the pocket, displays good awareness, and will take the ball up field rather than toss it into coverage. Throws with excellent touch, displays a nice sense of timing, and makes good decisions.
Negative: Lacks the big arm and cannot drive the ball downfield or zip the outs. Wild with his accuracy on long throws.
Analysis: Skinner has been a consistent and productive player throughout his college career, yet lacks the measurables and arm strength to be anything other than a backup on the next level.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 219
40: 5.04
Year: 4Jr
Jevan Snead
School: Mississippi
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who began his college career at Texas. Junior totals included 54.4%/2632/20/20 after junior after sophomore totals of 56.3%/2762/26/13.
Positive: Nice-sized, strong-armed passer coming off a massively disappointing season. Drives the ball down the field, displays speed on all his throws, and loses nothing passing on the move. Patient in the pocket, possesses a quick release and moves around behind the line of scrimmage to give himself a better view of the field or buy time for receivers. Solid athlete, and displays the ability to pick up yardage with his legs. Sells the ball fakes, throws with a compact release and flashes the ability to perfectly place the ball into receivers
Negative: Wilts under pressure and does not always make proper decisions. Did not display a sense of timing on his throws last year. Sprayed passes around as a junior and constantly had receivers slowing, throwing up in their routes, or getting vertical for the ball. Does not have a consistent point of release and often high of the mark.
Analysis: Snead looked like a top prospect after the 2008 season, his first campaign with Mississippi. He took a major step back last season, and though he possesses the physical skills for the next level, he did not display the mental intangibles or head for the position in 2009. Snead must really get his game back on track and do a much better job reading and anticipating defenses, finding the safety and making proper decisions in the pocket. He offers a great amount of upside potential, yet based on the 2009 film, Snead needs a lot of work.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 236
40: 4.71
Year: 4Sr
Tim Tebow
School: Florida
Position: QB
Bio: Awarded All-Conference and all-American honors since his freshman season. Senior passing totals included 6720%/2895/21/5 after 64.4%/2746/30 1/4 as a junior. 2007 Heisman Trophy winner after career totals of 68.5%/3132/32/6. Posted 910 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns as a senior. Owns five NCAA records, 14 SEC records and 28 University of Florida records.
Positive: Accomplished college quarterback who needs a lot of work before he'll be NFL ready. Patient in the pocket, remains poised under the rush, and displays great instincts as well as field awareness. He displays a sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field, goes through receiver progressions, and always on the same page as pass catchers. Consistently finds the open target, quick in his head, and makes proper decisions. Gets outside the pocket, effectively throwing on the move, natural looking off the safety, and seems to have a sixth sense of what's happening on the field. Senses the blitz, steps up to avoid it, and displays the ability to pick up yardage with his legs.
Negative: Winds up throwing the ball and has an elongated motion. Changes his point of release and throws with an awkward delivery, which adversely affects his accuracy. Can be a bit wild at times. Drops his elbow and does not throw tight spirals.
Analysis: Tebow has been a tremendous college quarterback and is a high character prospect with a great deal of passion for the game. He possesses the size necessary to be a signal caller on the NFL level, yet he needs a total overhaul of his throwing mechanics. Neither as good as his reputation nor as bad as many of his detractors want to believe. He needs time to develop his game and a lot of coaching from the ground up, yet he could bring high rewards for the NFL franchise that is patient with him.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 218
40: 5.08
Year: 5Sr
Chris Turner
School: Maryland
Position: QB
Bio: Three-year starter who finished with 59.4%/2069/10/10 as a senior, after 57.2%/2516/13/11 the prior year.
Positive: Patient, timing passer with good field awareness. Quickly sets up in the pocket, displays good presence, and has a nice sense of knowing where his receivers are on the field. Buys time for pass catchers, goes through receiver progressions, and goes to the safe underneath outlet. Stands in the pocket and takes the big hit in order to get the throw off and remains poised.
Negative: Tends to spray passes and does not do a good job placing throws. Cannot zip the ball into receivers and must put a lot of effort into throws to get speed on the ball.
Analysis: Turner was an adequate college quarterback but lacks the physical skills to be a signal caller at the next level. Offers possibilities as a third passer in a timing offense.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 206
40: 4.81
Year: 5Sr
Eric Ward
School: Richmond
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors throughout his Richmond career. Senior totals included 62.2%/2396/16/10 throwing the ball and another 360 yards with four scores as the ball-carrier. Junior totals included a school record 2808 yards passing.
Positive: Athletic college quarterback who projects to either receiver or running back at the next level. Patient in the pocket, goes through receiver progressions, and has a nice sense of knowing where his targets are on the field. Elusive, can avoid the rush and buys time for wipeouts with his legs. Possesses a quick release and gets the ball downfield, airing out the long throw.
Negative: Erratic with his accuracy sometimes hitting receivers in stride yet also drawing errant passes. Holds the ball too long in the pocket and hesitant to pull the trigger and let the pass go.
Analysis: Ward in an experienced small-school signal caller who could be used in various Wildcat formations at the next level, where he is asked to throw the ball, run with it, or even be used as a pass catcher.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 235
40: 4.82
Year: 4Sr
Isiah Williams
School: Illinois
Position: QB
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Senior passing totals included 57.7%/1632/12/7 when he also added 27 yards rushing and four more scores. Career passing yardage totals of 57.4%/2173/22/6 came as a junior when he also added 719 yards rushing and five more scores.
Positive: Athletic college quarterback with a big-time arm. Possesses a quick release, the ball explodes out of his hand, and easily drives the deep throw downfield. Challenges the vertical game, throws nice deep passes, and puts the ball out front of receivers. Patient in the pocket, steps up to avoid the rush, and will go to check down receivers if nothing else is available. Easily gets outside the pocket and loses nothing throwing on the move. Effective ball-carrier who finds the running lanes and shows strength and shows the ability to break tackles.
Negative: Does not display a sense of timing on throws. Marginal accuracy and sprays passes all over the place. Does not always see the safety or make proper reads.
Analysis: Williams has been productive the past four years at Illinois, yet he does not have a true NFL position at this point. He possesses the build of a running back and offers possibilities as a quarterback in Wildcat formations, where he has the option to throw the ball or run with it.