Quarterback DataBase

USA Today - Ranks him #47 overall - after a significant dropoff from the top four QB prospects (Darnold, Rosen, Mayfield and Jackson). Considered one of the better quarterback prospects (a year ago), he returned to Stillwater for his senior season. Whether or not Rudolph strengthened his draft stock is anyone’s gues, but his performance in 2017 showed both the peaks and valleys...

Lindy's - Ranks 6th best QB. Polished anticipatory passer who reads defenses effectively and has nuanced pocket play...will never be a high velocity thrower...Relatively limited athlete with high floor....

PFW - Underrated player in this draft...Strong character guy with excellent work-habits...Seldom played under center...college offense not very complicated...not a real threat as a runner...Can go through progression/makes good decisions...Good arm-strength....very accurate with good ball placement.....

Combine Forty: 4.90

...Twenty: ...Ten:...BP: ...VJ: 27.5...BJ: ...20S:4.25...60S: 6.87 ...3C:...Arm: 32...Hnd: 9.5...

USA Today - ...ability to make highlight-reel plays with his explosiveness and athleticism have made him one of college football’s most dangerous playmakers....has shown marked improvement as a passer in 2017, using his mobility to negotiate the pocket and make big throws rather than just relying on his legs.

Lindy's - Ranks 5th among QB's...Electrifying with ball in his hands...High velocity thrower (ball explodes out of hand. Not for everyone, but a team can build compexity into its run game with him...

PFW - The major wildcard in this draft....No question he can be a difference maker but has to be in the right system...Inconsistent accuracy/needs work on his mechanics...High-cut/lacks a QB's build...Inconsistent ability to see ther open field/will force some throws...Very good arm-strength/elusive runner...Very athletic.

Combine Forty: NA

..Twenty: ...Ten:...BP: ...VJ: 32.5...BJ: ...20S: 4.31 ...60S: ...3C: 6.95...Arm: 33.0...Hnd: 9.75

USA Today - Rosen has all the physical tools to be a franchise passer at the next level, and the mental prowess to develop quickly...shoulder injury ended 2016 campaign prematurely, but wasted no time proving why he’s in the conversation to be the No. 1 overall pick...

Lindy's - Ranks #1 among QB's...Prototype for any team running a traditional drop-back offense...Reputed to be one of the most gifted pro-stle recruits of the past decade...quick simple motion/ball seems to explode out of hand..consitently throw into tight windows...but pressure can throw Rosen off his game...not much of a threat as a runner....

PFW - Lacks the intangibles to be a consistent winner...Very good mechanics and release/ball comes out of his hands very nice...Can make all the required NFL throws...Can read the field weell and go throght progressions...But has never been the big winner he was supposed to be/sense of entitlement...not the leader you want a QB to be...difficult to coach...Out spoken...very smart (& the first to let you know this)...Flashes exceptional accuracy and then have games where he's way off.

Combine Forty: 4.92

:...BP: ...VJ: 30.5...BJ: ...20S: 4.53...60S: ...3C: 7.40... Arm: 33.1...Hnd: 9.9.

USA Today - 2017 campaign has been a roller-coaster of brilliant peaks and head-scratching valleys. (Legend of Darnold began when he took over a 1-3 Trojans team in 2016, leading them to nine straight wins, including an epic shootout against Penn State in the Rose Bowl). Thanks to that impressive run, Darnold was a popular offseason favorite as the potential No. 1 overall pick...

Lindy's - Ranks #2 among QB's...Outstanding poise in the pocket, feeling pressure and moving with nuance...Greatest strength is improvising outside of the pocket to extend plays...Unpolished with long, loopy delivery...Bust-potential exists for Darnold if hurried in his development as a pro.

PFW - Hit or miss prospect...Too turnover prone...small hands...inconsistent with reads...slight sidearm delivery...Strong arm/can show pinpoint accuracy...Seems to have leadership skills...Came out early - shows he has talent, but is he ready?...Needs to get with the right team.

Combine Forty: 4.85

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USA Today - ...An undersized but dynamic playmaker (who) has put up huge numbers over his three years with the Sooners, but truly established himself as a legitimate NFL prospect this season. Used to taking the hard route to success...two-time former walk-on...

Lindy's - Ranks #4 QB...Gunslinger mentality but confidence borders on cockiness...character concerns...Complete master of Sooner's spread offense...Tremendous feel as an improviser and playmaker...arm doesn't match some of the other top prospects...not a high-velocity thrower...

PFW - As strong a competitor you'll find at QB in recent years...Extremely quick release...ight overhand delivery...Good-to-very good arm strength...can make all the throws...good feel for rushers...strong leader with top instincts...Immature/chip on his shoulder...only physical limitation is lack of prototypical height - will be the wildcard of this draft...Comps: Drew Brees...a little bit of Brett Favre to his game.

Combine Forty: 4.84

BP: ...VJ: 33.0...BJ: ...20S: 4.21 ...60S: ...3C: 6.92... Arm: 33.1...Hnd: 9.25

USA Today - ...Raw but talented junior has struggled against even mediocre competition......On-field performance hasn’t lived up to lofty expectations...Already one of the most polarizing prospects in the entire class...Came into the season with tons of hype (ome analysts had him projected as a potential No. 1 overall pick).

Lindy's - Ranks #3 among QB's..."If you were to build a QB in a lab"...might have best pure arm in the NFL...But eceedingly raw...injury concerns...draft's biggest boom or bust psospect...

Athlon - "If you were to build a QB in a lab for the modern game"

PFW - Very overrated by the media...Plays poorly vs. top competition...Has ideal size, arm strength and athleticism but it ends there - Lacks instincts, is a slow processor...Will flash trhe ability to make the big throw, but can't do it consistently...Will probably get drafted high because of his physical traits, but the people who are drafting him are risking their careers.

Combine Forty: 4.75

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PFW - Adequate size/good athleticism...Very productive...

Combine Forty: 4.79

...Twenty: ...Ten:...BP: ...VJ: 27.0...BJ: ...20S: 4.47...60S: ...3C: 7.23... Arm: 33.4...Hnd: 9.1

Athlon - NA

Combine Forty: NA

...Twenty: ...Ten:...BP: ...VJ: 31.0...BJ: ...20S: ...60S: ...3C: Arm: 30.6...Hnd: 9.6

Lindy's - Ranks #7...Strengths include intangibles and reputation as winner...Made big play after big play...Gunslinger type...Physically not a standout...mechanics are a bit funky/long loopy release...

PFW - Can really sling it, but has a long, sidearm windup...attended 3 schools...Can make the big throw...keeps interceptions to a minimum....Good mobility...throws a tight ball...good ball placement...Very lean frame...drops ball low on release...

Combine Forty: 4.98

.VJ: 31.0...BJ: ...20S: 4.31...60S: ...3C: 7.14... Arm: 32.4 ...Hnd: 9.9

BRS (Gollin) - One of my QB sleeper picks for the Cards, but have to be a wee bit concerned about his slow forty time...

Lindy's - Ranks #10...Physical tools seem good enough for next level...Poise, production and deep ball accuracy make him an intriguing prospect...Excellent touch on deep throws...good short/intermediate accuracy...Good pocket mobility/escapability...not much of a high velocity thrower...no threat with legs

PFW - Very good size...throws tight ball...strong arm....can extend plays...takes a lot of sacks and hits...ball placement needs work...lacks feel for rush pressure/seldom will step up to throw...Lacks top instincts.

Combine Forty: 5.09

Ten:...BP: ...VJ: 30.0...BJ: ...20S: 4.08...60S: ...3C: 6.88...Arm: 33.25...Hnd: 9.25

BRS (Gollin) - He and Mike White are my two next-level QB draft options for the Cards.

USA Today - Easily one of this year’s biggest winners from Senior Bowl week...Capped off a solid week of practice with a game-day performance that earned him MVP honors. After rewriting the Spiders’ record books, Lauletta proved he could hang with top competition.

Lindy's - Ranks #12...Precision passer...Throws catchable ball...good escapability...willing to stand in...but fringy in size/lacks a cannon...Ceiling is limited but could turn out to be a find....

PFW - Checks off most of the boxes - Strong football character (military family)...Good athlete with quick feet...good feel for pass rushers...can extend and make plays...quick, tight delivery...good arm strength...throws tight ball...good accuracy with good ball placement...Smart and top leader...processes quickly...can go through progressions...Lots of upside...Has a quick release...Keeps turnovers to a minimum...Injury concern (ACL)...Didn't take a lot of snaps under center...Probablly the best small-school QB in the draft...

Combine Forty: 4.81

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USA Today - Though many will point to Mike Leach’s pass-happy attack to explain Falk’s gaudy productino, a closer look ...reveals a poised, capable passer with the physical tools to be an NFL starter...A former walk-on (who was) the Pac-12’s all-time passing leader in bothyards and touchdowns.

Lindy's - Ranks #9...A bit underarmed and not athletic...Excellent short/medium accuracy...Multi-progression passer...He'll throw receivers open with good anticipation...great feel for underneath coverage...knack for hitting vertical interior routes...Subpar athlete whose throws lack zip and accuracy...no threat as scrambler...

PFW - Has the smarts, talent and passing skills to be an eventual starter...Good size and frame...Good mechanics, quick release, impressive accuracy, good-enough arm-strength....There are games when he looks like a top draft pick and others where he looks like a late-rounder...Plays best with a clean pocket...can read defenses and make good decisions...not a threat to extend plays.

Combine Forty: NA

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Lindy's - Ranks #8 - size, arm and toughness should be enough for him to carve out an NFL career (but probably as no more than a backup). ...quick release. Good accuracy...not much of a running threat...Spends too much time patting the ball....trouble mapping the moving pieces in the middle of the field....

PFW - Has size, arm and talent but lacks consistent accuracy...Can make the big throw and throw on the move...not a consistently good decision-maker...Seldom saw him look off a receiver...

Combine Forty: 4.95

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PFW - NA

Combine Forty: 4.81

PFW - - NA

Combine Forty: 4.76

PFW -

Combine Forty: 4.63

PFW -

Combine Forty: 4.90

PFW -

Combine Forty: 4.88

Lindy's - Ranks #11 - Power thrower with decent deep accuracy...Physical tools are there, but needs a lot of work...Far too turnover prone (poor accuracy/trusts arm too much/slow processing speed)...

PFW - Drop back QB with limited ability to make or extend plays with his feet...Good size, mechanics and arm strenght but needs to work on his decision-making...Forces too many throws....

Combine Forty: 4.98

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