QB Prospect Power Rankings (Version 3.0)
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Here's how I currently have them ranked:
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (Jr.), 6-5, 225 lbs.
Mendoza has emerged as my clear No. 1. His total numbers are off the chart, but I'm particularly impressed by his combination of 9.5 yards/attempt and only 6 sacks taken in over 200 pass plays. That tells me that he knows how to get rid of the ball without being a "Captain Checkdown." He could very well end up being the No. 1 pick in the draft, so we'd (absent a complete collapse by the Falcons) likely have to be willing to make a big investment to get him.
2. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (Soph.), 6'3, 240 lbs.
If Matthew Stafford were to announce that this is his last year, I don't know that I'd want to draft and immediately play a guy like Sellers. If he is given time to acclimate and learn before he's plugged in, though, I think he has an extremely high ceiling. Josh Allen is the comparator I keep coming back to, as Sellers has that size and dual-threat ability, along with a very strong arm, but needs some refining. He may be out of our reach without a trade as well so, again, we'd need to be willing to draft for the future.
3. Dante Moore, Oregon (Soph.), 6'3, 206 lbs.
Another QB who impresses me with his pocket presence and ability to get the ball out on time. That is so key in the NFL today, particularly for a QB who is not built like a brick house. He is extremely adept at the deep ball, and has a lightning quick release. He could also be a guy who, if the Falcons continue to struggle as they have in the last two weeks, could be available to us without a trade.
4. Ty Simpson, Alabama (Jr.), 6'2, 208 lbs.
Simpson has the skill set for early success. He has good arm strength, accuracy, pocket presence and a fast release. I'm always a bit weary of QBs who thrive on teams with an overabundance of talent, but I see enough in Simpson to be intrigued. Would I take him in the Top 20 picks? Jury's still out on that one. Would I take him with the Rams pick (No. 32
)? Quite possibly.
5. John Mateer, Oklahoma (Jr.), 6'1, 224 lbs.
At this point, the prospects I'm looking at are probably more Day 2 options. Mateer does some good things and has some intriguing traits. His numbers, though, don't shine through, and his side-arm delivery drives me batty. Still, he could be an interesting prospect to develop at the right price.
Others: Garrett Nussmeier, LSU; Drew Allar, Penn State; Cade Klubnik, Clemson
In the end, I see three "franchise QB" prospects, one borderline prospect, and several who might be take a chance at the right price/try to catch lightning in a bottle types.
1. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana (Jr.), 6-5, 225 lbs.
Mendoza has emerged as my clear No. 1. His total numbers are off the chart, but I'm particularly impressed by his combination of 9.5 yards/attempt and only 6 sacks taken in over 200 pass plays. That tells me that he knows how to get rid of the ball without being a "Captain Checkdown." He could very well end up being the No. 1 pick in the draft, so we'd (absent a complete collapse by the Falcons) likely have to be willing to make a big investment to get him.
2. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (Soph.), 6'3, 240 lbs.
If Matthew Stafford were to announce that this is his last year, I don't know that I'd want to draft and immediately play a guy like Sellers. If he is given time to acclimate and learn before he's plugged in, though, I think he has an extremely high ceiling. Josh Allen is the comparator I keep coming back to, as Sellers has that size and dual-threat ability, along with a very strong arm, but needs some refining. He may be out of our reach without a trade as well so, again, we'd need to be willing to draft for the future.
3. Dante Moore, Oregon (Soph.), 6'3, 206 lbs.
Another QB who impresses me with his pocket presence and ability to get the ball out on time. That is so key in the NFL today, particularly for a QB who is not built like a brick house. He is extremely adept at the deep ball, and has a lightning quick release. He could also be a guy who, if the Falcons continue to struggle as they have in the last two weeks, could be available to us without a trade.
4. Ty Simpson, Alabama (Jr.), 6'2, 208 lbs.
Simpson has the skill set for early success. He has good arm strength, accuracy, pocket presence and a fast release. I'm always a bit weary of QBs who thrive on teams with an overabundance of talent, but I see enough in Simpson to be intrigued. Would I take him in the Top 20 picks? Jury's still out on that one. Would I take him with the Rams pick (No. 32
)? Quite possibly.5. John Mateer, Oklahoma (Jr.), 6'1, 224 lbs.
At this point, the prospects I'm looking at are probably more Day 2 options. Mateer does some good things and has some intriguing traits. His numbers, though, don't shine through, and his side-arm delivery drives me batty. Still, he could be an interesting prospect to develop at the right price.
Others: Garrett Nussmeier, LSU; Drew Allar, Penn State; Cade Klubnik, Clemson
In the end, I see three "franchise QB" prospects, one borderline prospect, and several who might be take a chance at the right price/try to catch lightning in a bottle types.
