Strengths:
• Prototypical height with the frame to bulk up further
• Well above average athleticism, speed and mobility
• Adequate arm strength to make all necessary throws
• Shows solid touch, timing, accuracy and anticipation
• Stands tall in the pocket and will keep eyes downfield
• Makes solid decisions and takes care of the football
• Competitive and is tough both physically and mentally
• Mature and extremely intelligent w/ great work ethic
• A respected leader who teammates will rally around
• Still developing and has a lot of untapped potential
Weaknesses:
• Doesn't have a lot of starting experience under center
• Inconsistent mechanics, footwork, delivery, release point
• Raw reading coverages and going through progressions
• Small hands (9") which could lead to ball security issues
• Tended to struggle late in games and was not a closer
• Battled injuries so health / durability may be a concern
Injury History:
• Missed time w/ separated shoulder as senior in high school
• Surgery to repair fractured metatarsal in foot in January '12
Notes:
Was a four-year starter for the Aggies (2½ at WR and 1½ at QB) and served as a team captain --- Began career in College Station as a quarterback before moving to wide receiver in 2008 then eventually back to quarterback in 2010 --- Was team's leading receiver in 2008 and 2009, finishing college career with 112 receptions for 1,596 yards (14.3 avg) and 10 touchdowns --- Set single-season school records for passing yards, attempts and completions in 2011 and is second in touchdown passes and total offense --- Only player in FBS history to post a 400 yard passing game and a 200 yard receiving game --- Only player in FBS history to total more than 4,000 passing yards and 1,500 receiving yards in a career --- Earned a bachelor's degree in biology with a 3.63 G.P.A. and plans to attend medical school in hopes of becoming an orthopedic surgeon --- A bit of a project who will require some patience and would ideally be afforded the opportunity to learn as a backup for a couple seasons but it's hard not to be excited about long-term upside --- Unpolished and needs to work on mastering the finer points of the position but possesses all of the physical tools and intangibles that you look for in a starting quarterback at the next level.
NFL Player Comparison: Alex Smith
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
COMP |
ATT |
YDS |
COMP % |
TD |
INT |
| 2007 |
RS |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
11 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
100.0% |
0 |
0 |
| 2009 |
13 |
4 |
8 |
60 |
50.0% |
0 |
0 |
| 2010 |
13 |
152 |
234 |
1,638 |
65.0% |
13 |
6 |
| 2011 |
13 |
327 |
531 |
3,744 |
61.6% |
29 |
15 |
| Totals |
50 |
484 |
774 |
5,450 |
62.4% |
42 |
21 |
|
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