Jacory Harris, QB, Miami (FL)

katnip · 09-06-2010, 09:49 PM

What do you guys think his potential is. I doubt (4 some reason) he declares for the draft this year. But say he does. To me, cause I'm biased, he can be a 2nd/3rd rounder if all goes well like expected this year for the 'Canes.

Caulibflower · 09-06-2010, 10:08 PM

I don't think he can be a franchise quarterback.

JHL6719 · 09-06-2010, 10:36 PM

Not........

Caulibflower · 09-06-2010, 10:46 PM

"In a July 31, 2009, interview with Dan Le Batard, Jacory told the world that he will pick up his Heisman trophy wearing a pink suit and with a "pimp cup" in hand. He also earned himself a new nickname in this interview: Afro Butterfly."

EDIT: (Source - http://www.sbnation.com/2009/7/31/16...beautiful-afro)

And obviously, I can't say this particular thing unilaterally disqualifies him from being a franchise QB. Hopefully no one who disagrees will go that route. But the vibe I get from Jacory is that of a kid who's living in the now, on his natural talent, and doesn't necessarily have the hunger or the disposition to succeed on the professional level. It's a lot of fun to be the QB of the Miami Hurricanes football team. It's a lot more work to be an NFL QB, much less the franchise QB, which, let's be honest, is what someone who's talking about spending a 2nd-rounder on him is thinking. And I just compared the QB position to the wideout position in another thread, but I'll do it again: if Chad Johnson was the starting quarterback of the Bengals, do any of you really think he'd have a show on VH1 about a house full of single women? Does anyone really think he'd be able to get away with that? Being an NFL quarterback simply requires a lot *in addition* to natural talent. I don't know if Jacory has that.

FUNBUNCHER · 09-07-2010, 11:36 AM

I could see a team falling in love with him, all depends how he progresses this season.

He's got touch and I like the way he sees the field. No position requires more actual game time to develop than QB, if Jacory bolts after 2010, he'll only be hurting himself.

katnip · 09-07-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FUNBUNCHER

I could see a team falling in love with him, all depends how he progresses this season.

He's got touch and I like the way he sees the field. No position requires actual game time to develop than QB, if Jacory bolts after 2010, he'll only be hurting himself.

I agree with this. Especially the part I bolded

SeanTaylorRIP · 09-07-2010, 12:55 PM

I don't think he has an NFL arm or the throwing velocity to be a great pro QB, but unlike many of these other "athlete QB's" like Pat White, he actually has QB tools. I love his poise and reading of defenses. I'd spend a 3rd round flier on him no question. He's like a more athletic Colt McCoy. I just don't think he can throw that out route. Definitely needs to add weight on his frame though.

yourfavestoner · 09-07-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanTaylorRIP

I don't think he has an NFL arm or the throwing velocity to be a great pro QB, but unlike many of these other "athlete QB's" like Pat White, he actually has QB tools. I love his poise and reading of defenses. I'd spend a 3rd round flier on him no question. He's like a more athletic Colt McCoy. I just don't think he can throw that out route. Definitely needs to add weight on his frame though.

That's who he reminds me of when he throws the football. His frame is slight like Colt (although Jacory is taller), and he's very accurate, but I just don't think he's got enough zip on his throws.

draftguru151 · 09-07-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Calubflower

And obviously, I can't say this particular thing unilaterally disqualifies him from being a franchise QB. Hopefully no one who disagrees will go that route. But the vibe I get from Jacory is that of a kid who's living in the now, on his natural talent, and doesn't necessarily have the hunger or the disposition to succeed on the professional level. It's a lot of fun to be the QB of the Miami Hurricanes football team. It's a lot more work to be an NFL QB, much less the franchise QB, which, let's be honest, is what someone who's talking about spending a 2nd-rounder on him is thinking. And I just compared the QB position to the wideout position in another thread, but I'll do it again: if Chad Johnson was the starting quarterback of the Bengals, do any of you really think he'd have a show on VH1 about a house full of single women? Does anyone really think he'd be able to get away with that? Being an NFL quarterback simply requires a lot *in addition* to natural talent. I don't know if Jacory has that.

There isn't a guy on the team that works harder than Jacory, especially from a mental stand point. He's a goofball off the field but when it comes to football he knows it's not a joke. I really don't see how the fact that he's a goofy person makes him not have the hunger to succeed at the highest level. Your impression of Jacory as a person is way off.

Ballbright · 09-07-2010, 03:51 PM

The ball velocity on his throws leaves a lot to be desired...

Hurricanes25 · 09-07-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ballbright

The ball velocity on his throws leaves a lot to be desired...

Yeah, that's the bggest knock on Harris. On the flip side, he throws the most "catchable" ball in all of college football. But to be a legitimate prospect, he really has to start putting some zip on his passes.

Cicero · 09-07-2010, 08:30 PM

Does his arm strength look any better this year?

soybean · 09-07-2010, 08:41 PM

Great college QB.

Fin

BuddyCHRIST · 09-07-2010, 11:32 PM

How is Jacory Harris an athlete QB? He's as much of a runner as Byron Leftwich.

That said he has good poise and accuracy, but his decision making is very questionable, his arm strength is average and he's very very skinny. Even the smaller QB's coming out are 220 and built well. He's really got to develop, coming out early shouldn't even be a topic. He's not even a "Great College QB" yet, his "breakout" year he led the nation in INT's.

tEk · 09-08-2010, 02:33 AM

Reminds me alot of Quincy Carter as a pro qb prospect.

FUNBUNCHER · 09-08-2010, 09:30 AM

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Reminds me alot of Quincy Carter as a pro qb prospect.

Definition of a back-handed compliment.

Jacory Harris' game is nothing like Quincy Carter at Georgia.

Scott Wright · 09-09-2010, 05:49 PM

How can anyboy take Harris serious when he dresses like this:

prock · 09-09-2010, 05:59 PM

That outfit alone makes him a first round lock.

Draft King · 09-09-2010, 10:53 PM

Come on Scott that's the swag.

K Train · 09-09-2010, 10:59 PM

hes so small lol

Paranoidmoonduck · 09-09-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Wright

How can anyboy take Harris serious when he dresses like this:

The Raiders, maybe?

RaiderNation · 09-10-2010, 01:00 AM

Haha love that pic

I think he will be drafted and be a decent QB in the league. He needs to stay in college and get bigger and stronger. If he does that I can see him as a 3rd or 4th round pick maybe

djp · 09-10-2010, 03:30 AM

I think he's going to be a hell of a backup quarterback for some pro team. He is going to be ready to play in the NFL if he can simply add some more mass. His arm looks better than it did last year in terms of velocity and his accuracy/touch have always been there. He's already running an NFL offense and has shown that he's got the intangibles.

Remember that he won't be leaving early, so he's got this year and next year (both with loaded teams) to develop even more than he is already.

FUNBUNCHER · 09-10-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Wright

How can anyboy take Harris serious when he dresses like this:

DON't HATE!! I LOOK G*O*O*D!!

Strange for a South Florida kid to be wearing all that Raiders gear.
I like Jacory and hope he stays at the U all four years, but is he really more than Ken Dorsey with a darker tan??

EvilNixon · 09-10-2010, 10:05 AM

Jacory to Oakland is a lock now.