Category: Scouting Reports – 2015

Sean Mannion Scouting Report

Scouting Reports - 2015
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Sean Mannion QB Oregon State #4
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 220

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Strengths: Build like a prototypical pocket passer. Comfortable standing in the pocket and taking a hit. Reads the defenses well and shows a knack for the anticipation throws. Can put some zip in the ball but also displays nice touch. Throws a catchable deep ball and does a nice job getting some loft under it. A very smart quarterback who takes whats given him and doesn’t try to do too much. Consistent mechanics.

Weaknesses: Limited mobility—he’s purely a pocket passer. Arm strength is adequate, but definitely a notch below the elite level. May struggle throwing downfield into tighter windows at the next level.

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Overview: Mannion is a polished product entering his senior year and will likely be considered a viable option for a team looking for a starting quarterback in the 2015 draft class. However, what you see is what you get. His lack of mobility and strength limits his upside, which means he may not be seen as the type of quarterback teams want to build around. His ceiling as a prospect is likely as an Andy Dalton type, and if he doesn’t continue to progress he could fall more in the A.J. McCarron range and slide down some boards.

Jacob Coker Scouting Report

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Jacob Coker QB Alabama #14
Ht: 6’5″
Wt: 230

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Strengths: Impressive size and clearly looks the part. Elite arm strength. Not a threat to consistently take off running but he shows decent footwork in the pocket and will occasionally pick up a first down with his feet.

Weaknesses: Might trust his arm a little too much. Tries to squeeze the ball into tight spaces. Gets happy feet when he hears footsteps in the pocket (not at all uncommon for inexperienced quarterbacks, though). Suffered a torn meniscus (knee) in November, 2013, knocking him out of the season while at Florida State.

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Overview: Coker’s placement on the preseason rankings is somewhat of a guess based on limited snaps he took at Florida State, but he clearly made an impression on the coaching staff during his two years with the program and he joins Alabama with lofty expectations. He looks like a prototypical pocket passer and his blessed with rare arm strength. We’ll just have to wait and see how the decision making and accuracy hold up over an extended period of time as he takes over the starting job at Alabama.

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Bryce Petty Scouting Report

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Bryce Petty QB Baylor #14
Ht: 6’2″
Wt: 230

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Size/Athleticism: Adequate height. Well built and can take some hits. Moderate athleticism. Not a serious threat to run, but capable of escaping pressure.

Arm strength/Accuracy: Adequate arm strength, can make the necessary throws. Downfield accuracy leaves a lot to be desired. Simply throws the ball up for grabs with zero ability to place the ball. May be able to fix some of the accuracy issues with improved footwork. Handles quick, short throws with ease. Timing is an asset on the shorter throws.

Footwork/Release: Extremely inconsistent footwork. Bounces a lot, even in a clean pocket, and gets happy feet when he’s being pressured. Does not throw from a set base with consistency, even in a clean pocket.

Decision making: Plays in a system that requires very few pre-snap reads, so this is an area that will remain an unknown. Offense is primarily a one-read system.

Intangibles: Coaches praise his work ethic. Respected by teammates and clearly a leader on the field.

Durability: No known issues.

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Overview: Petty has some NFL physical traits but nothing about his game will translate to the pros immediately. His mechanics, especially his footwork, are atrocious. And his downfield accuracy, while partially tied to footwork, may never reach an NFL level. He plays in a simplistic offense by NFL standards and often just throws the ball up for grabs with zero attention to placement. He’s a gunslinger with a Brett Favre-like mentality, without any of Favre’s physical tools to make up for the aggressive, and sometimes careless, approach.

Kevin Hogan Scouting Report

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Kevin Hogan QB Stanford #8
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 228

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Strengths: Prototypical size and strength. Underrated athlete who can make some plays with his feet and will lower his shoulder for extra yards – similar athleticism to Andrew Luck. Smart quarterback who consistenty makes good decisions. Praised by coaches for work ethic and leadership.

Weaknesses: Has a Tebow-like throwing motion. Winds up when he throws which cuts down on his ability to release the ball quickly and also affects his accuracy when he’s pressured, as it can alter his motion. Decent arm strength, but it appears to require maximum effort. Doesn’t have the flick-of-the-wrist power to propel the ball downfield. Accuracy is shaky, especially on downfield and anticipation throws.

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Overview: Hogan looks the part and has the basic raw tools, but he still needs a ton of work before he’s ready for the NFL. He can handle the mental demands of quarterbacking, but his fundamentals are lacking and it hurts his accuracy. Unless he refines his mechanics to speed up his release, he will struggle at the next level.

Brett Hundley Scouting Report

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Brett Hundley QB UCLA #17
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 222

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Size/Athleticism: Ideal height. Listed weight is adequate but he appears skinnier on the field. Have to wonder if this was actually his playing weight in college, and if not, durability may be a concern. Excellent mobility, but tends to tuck and run too soon.

Arm strength/Accuracy: Arm strength meets NFL requirements but is not elite. Does not have the arm to make up for his limited anticipation. Often throws late, and the lack of elite zip on his passes allows defensive backs to close in time. Accuracy is fairly strong (appears weaker at times due to poor anticipation). Capable of maintaining accuracy on the move. Throws from a slightly three-quarter angle.

Footwork/Release: Throws from a slightly three-quarter angle. Footwork is great when he’s given time but does get sloppy when pressured. Throws off his back foot too often.

Decision making: Does not see the field consistently. Often throws to a spot/receiver, and does not account for defenders in the area. Extremely late to see plays develop at times. Misses opens receivers because he does not see them as they’re breaking free, but only after they are free—by the time the ball is thrown, the window has often closed. Does not do a great job keeping his eyes downfield when he’s on the move and is very quick to tuck and run. Struggles to keep eyes downfield and see movement of pass-rushers—a common theme for him, as he struggles multitasking on the field. Very poor awareness in the pocket and many sacks are due to his ability to see and avoid defenders.

Intangibles: Has a reputation as a hard worker. Praised by coaching staff for the extra time he puts in.

Durability: No major issues.

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Overview: Hundley has all the physical tools necessary to play at a high level in the NFL. But mentally, he is not ready. Staying for the 2014 season hurt his stock considerably, not because he regressed, but because his lack of development raised significant concerns about his ability to learn the mental side of the game. Hundley does not see the field. He has a one-track focus—if he’s watching his receiver, he’s not seeing the defense; or if his eyes are downfield in the pocket, he’s not seeing the pocket closing around him. With as much experience as he gained at UCLA, these should no longer be glaring flaws. For all his physical tools, he may simply lack the awareness to play at the next level.