Strengths:
• Accurate with impressive touch, timing and anticipation
• Technically sound with refined mechanics and footwork
• Able to read coverages and work through progressions
• Cool, calm and collected with superb pocket presence
• Shows ability to slide and maneuver within the pocket
• Accustomed to working under center in pro style system
• Outstanding intelligence with extremely high football IQ
• Excellent feel, awareness and understanding of game
• Mature, hard working and is a respected team leader
• A ton of experience against high-quality competition
Weaknesses:
• Adequate height but shorter than the prototype
• Lacks the arm strength to drive balls downfield
• Struggles when throwing deep / vertical routes
• Not a great athlete and won't be a threat to run
• Deficiencies masked by talented supporting cast
• May not be a good fit for every system or team
• Shaky pedigree
(Leinart, Cassel, Booty, Sanchez)
• Durability concerns after multiple minor ailments
Injury History:
• Missed one game in 2009 with a bruised right shoulder
• Missed some action with a sprained right ankle in 2010
• Underwent surgery on right wrist after the 2010 season
• Missed one game in 2012 with a sprained right shoulder
Notes:
A four-year starter for the Trojans --- Became the first three-time team captain in USC history --- Attended Mater Dei High School (CA), whose alums also include John Huarte, Todd Marinovich, Matt Leinart and Colt Brennan --- A coveted and highly-decorated prep recruit who was named the 2007 Gatorade National Player of the Year --- One of the most prolific passers in Southern Cal history and name is plastered all over the programs record books --- Recipient of the 2012 Wuerffel Trophy, which honors exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement --- Devout Christian who has spent time in both Haiti and Nigeria building homes, distributing supplies and helping those in need --- Would most likely have been a Top 10 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft but opted to stay in school --- Was never the elite, franchise quarterback prospect that some made him out to be and a number of flaws were exposed during a very disappointing senior campaign --- Best fit may come in a West Coast Offense --- A polished signal caller who compensates for average physical tools with fantastic intangibles and profiles as a starter at next level in the right situation.
NFL Player Comparison: Andy Dalton
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
COMP |
ATT |
YDS |
COMP % |
TD |
INT |
| 2009 |
12 |
211 |
352 |
2,735 |
59.9% |
15 |
14 |
| 2010 |
12 |
236 |
377 |
2,791 |
62.6% |
26 |
12 |
| 2011 |
12 |
308 |
446 |
3,528 |
69.1% |
39 |
7 |
| 2012 |
11 |
246 |
387 |
3,273 |
63.6% |
36 |
15 |
| Totals |
47 |
1,001 |
1,562 |
12,327 |
64.1% |
116 |
48 |
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