I do know his grade didn't really change for me. He wasn't on my personal draft board because it was obvious he would go well before I would take him. That said, I do not panic in my evaluations good or bad after one year. He will face a longer learning curve because of the offense (mentioned in the evaluation) but it's not a death knell. He has starter potential but I think he will always be best when asked to be efficient, not when asked to carry an offense.
Jared Goff, Cal (6.3 Top 100)
*Offense makes complete evaluation difficult/incomplete. Deadly accurate short with great placement, pace, and timing. Problem is, that's basically all he throws. I assume his intermediate is solid because he does make accurate throws across much of the field (even if it's only a 5-6 yard gain). Deep accuracy is a total guess. Bit stiff in the pocket but will move a bit with solid awareness. Will stand his ground when needed and deliver. Doesn't drift in the middle pocket. All shotgun. Solid throwing motion and arm strength. Quick decision maker. Basically a lot of guesswork because of the offense but looks like he has the tools a team will be interested in developing.
SET UP AND POCKET AWARENESS - 10 (60) 36
5
-quickness to release from under center into three-, five-, or seven-step drops with mobility and foot quickness with balance.
NA
-chin on shoulder for backside awareness
++
-mobility in pocket to elude and avoid...hitch, hitch slide and throw
+
-feel pocket pressure
+
-strength in pocket
+++
-does he know when to run/throw
Yes
-roll out left and right
0
-square shoulders on the move
+
-does he drift in the pocket?
No
FIELD VISION/DEFENSE AND COVERAGE RECOGNITION - 10
6
-pre snap defensive reads/ability to identify the Mike linebacker, low safety or corner from slot and change protection
NA
-blitz recognition
0
-ability to audible or change play at the line of scrimmage
NA
-finding primary and secondary receivers
+++
-coverage recognition on the move.
++
-quick and accurate reads
+++
-proper progression
+
-timing
+++
ACCURACY AND TOUCH - 10
6
-throwing all types of passing variations, trajectory, and ability to spin ball while taking off some strength.
++
-short: catchable balls thrown where defenders can't make a play, squeeze into window, screen/swing passes
+++>
-intermediate/long: Stick it on receiver, deep-ball placement, squeeze over linebacker in front of safeties
?
DELIVERY AND RELEASE - 8
6
-type of release (over ear, sidearm, pitcher release on post leg, elongated motion)?
++
-upper-body passer lacks weight transfer?
+
-foot placement/balance
++
-release quickness
+
-follow through
++
-throw from different platforms?
?
ARM STRENGTH - 8
6
-live arm?
Yes
-intermediate velocity/zip
+
-long velocity/zip
?
-tightness of spiral
++
-wind up deep?
?
-balls lose interest?
?
LEADERSHIP AND POISE - 6
4
-commands respect, raises expectation while elevating the play of teammates?
+
-composure and the ability to perform in pressure situations
+
-not forcing balls into double or triple coverage
++
-ability and confidence to consistently deliver big plays under pressure
?
-smart decisions in time out management, milk clock before snapping ball
+
-4th quarter
+
BALL HANDLING - 4
2
-hand size
-under center transfer
NA
-snap in shotgun
++
-selling play action
++
-smooth with eyes downfield
0
-where does the QB hold the ball
++
RUNNING ABILITY- 4
1
-scrambling
0
-ability to run downhill with production
0
-big-play runner
!
-yards after contact
0
POTENTIAL - 10
7
-if utilized in ideal scenario
HEIGHT/WEIGHT - 6
5
-for a particular position
7.5 +Top 5 pick
7.0 - 7.4 Top 25
6.5 - 6.9 Top 50
5.7 - 6.4 Top 100
5.4 - 5.6 Top 150
4.5 - 5.3 UDFA
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