Strengths:
• Decent size, bulk and hand size w/ growth potential
• Nice short / intermediate touch, timing and accuracy
• Cautious, makes good decisions, won't force things
• Technically sound w/ good mechanics, quick delivery
• Generally calm, cool and collected inside the pocket
• Tough and stands tall to deliver in face of pressure
• Accustomed to working under center in pro system
• Clutch and is a gamer who steps up in big moments
• Mature, intelligent, hard working and a great leader
• Productive w/ a lot of experience vs. top competition
Weaknesses:
• Arm strength is adequate but certainly not special
• Not a vertical passer; becomes less effective deep
• Isn't overly mobile and won't make plays with feet
• Can be too patient and hold onto ball for too long
• Minor durability concerns and got nicked at times
• Might be close to maxed out with limited potential
Injury History:
• Sidelined by a foot injury as junior in high school
• Missed one contest with an ankle injury in 2009
• Played through sprained ankle / shoulder in 2010
Notes:
A three-year starter and team captain for the Spartans --- Named 2nd Team All-Big 10 in 2011 --- Backed up Brian Hoyer, who now plays for the New England Patriots, early in college career then beat out Nick Foles and Keith Nichol for the starting job --- Name is plastered all over the Michigan St. school record book and is the winningest quarterback in Spartan history --- Also excelled in the classroom in East Lansing and graduated with a degree in kinesiology --- Active off the field and in the community --- Delivered a
passionate speech at the Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon prior to senior campaign that really speaks volumes about the kids character --- May not have all of the physical tools you look for but compensates with
elite intangibles --- Best fit may come in a West Coast Offense --- Should at the very least be a quality backup at the next level and is the type of person you shouldn't bet against.
NFL Player Comparison: Andy Dalton
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
COMP |
ATT |
YDS |
COMP % |
TD |
INT |
| 2007 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
6 |
32 |
43 |
310 |
74.4% |
2 |
1 |
| 2009 |
13 |
198 |
328 |
2,680 |
60.4% |
19 |
9 |
| 2010 |
13 |
226 |
336 |
2,825 |
66.9% |
20 |
10 |
| 2011 |
14 |
267 |
419 |
3,316 |
63.7% |
25 |
10 |
| Totals |
46 |
723 |
1,126 |
9,131 |
64.2% |
66 |
30 |
|
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