2010 Draft Prospects - QB's

Sam Bradford

Oklahoma

6'5

197


Sam Bradford from Oklahoma almost came to the NFL draft last year, where he was expected to compete with Matt Stafford (who was selected number 1 overall) to be rated as the top QB. Bradford went back to school, but ended up getting injured early in the year, and therefore missed most of last season. He is still struggling with the injury, and will not compete at the combine, although he will paticipate in the interview process.

Bradford is a typial pocket passer, very accurate, great arm strength and can produce all the throws. He has been under centre for most of his career, which is a big plus for the pro teams.

Bradford has never really been put under heavy pressure in his career. Throwing on the run, and ability to aviod the rush are questions that scouts will want answered at the combine.


Jimmy Clausen

Notre Dame

6'3

223


Jimmy Clausen from Notre Dame is just a junior, but is expected to push Bradford all the way for the number 1 QB rating. There is no doubt at all that Clausen will be a franchise QB in the NFL. A born leader, he has delt with the pressure of playing for Notre Dame very well. Whoever takes him will have their QB of the future.

Playing at Notre Dame, Clausen has played all his college career in a pro style offence. He has great accuracy, a strong arm and gets rid of the ball extremely quickly. He has also shown amazing toughness and leadership throughout his time in South Bend.

Clausen does not have great footwork, and therefore isn't the best at moving in the pocket. The scouts at the combine will be looking for improvement in these areas.


Colt McCoy

Texas

6'3

210

Colt McCoy is a very experienced senior, who has played in alot of big games for the Texas Longhorns. Colt is not expected to compete with Bradford and Clausen in the ratings, but his leadership and skill set could, with work, make him a very successful NFL QB

McCoy makes quick decisions, gets rid of the ball quickly and has good pocket awareness. McCoy is also very athletic and faster than you would expect. This makes him very good at gaining a yard or two on broken plays. Very likeble character, and good leader.

Most of Colts career has been spent back in the shotgun. So the first thing the scouts will be looking for at the combine is the QB / C exchange. Also the Longhorns system is very catered to McCoy, and may hide flaws in his technique. He is also the smallest of the top rated QB's, this could be a problem as the big lineman may restrict his downfield vision.


Tim Tebow

Florida

6'3

236

Tim Tebow from Florida is a Heisman Trophy winner, and is renowned as one of the best ever college players to ever play. There are a lot of questions whether Tebow can be effective at the QB position at the NFL level. There has been talk of him maybe playing RB or even FB.

Tebow is a natural born leader. If he can't motivate a locker room, then no-one can. He has great physical presance and is a devastating power runner. He has great pocket presance, an can escape the pass rush well.

Florida is not a pro style offence. Tebow has spent most of his time in the shotgun, and hasn't had to make the reads or progressions that will be required in the NFL. Also his footwork isn't up to scratch, and he has a very long release of the football. The scouts will have to decide whether the upside of Tebow outweighs these problems.


Tony Pike

Cincinnati

6'5

212


Tony Pike of Cincinnati was off the draft radar until his senior year. His great performances along with the success of the Bearcats have put him very much in the conversation for a high draft pick.

Pike is very tall and therefore can easily see over any lineman. He is a very fast decision maker and has excellent timing with his recievers.

Pike is very small framed and therefore his duribility may be a question. He does not have a strong arm, and is not naturally athletic, therefore he struggles to evade the pass rush.


So there are a few of the QB's avaliable in this years draft, and this will give you a few names to look out for at the combine. If you think I've missed anyone out, or disagree with any of my points let me know. Also let me know in which order would you rank these players?? Get in touch email - nflgbview@googlemail.com , twitter - nflgbview, or leave a comment.