2011 Draft: Jake Locker, QB

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Get to know a little bit about QB prospect Jake Locker through a catch all.
(These kind of gatherers show a person how subjective scouting is.)
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QB
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 231
School: Washington

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40 yard dash: 4.59
Arm Length: n/a
Hand Size: 9 5/8"
Reps on Bench w/ 225lbs: n/a





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http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=65295

A thick, well-put-together quarterback that has the physical makeup to handle the rigors of the NFL game. Displays natural balance in his drop from under center, quickly getting away from the line of scrimmage before collecting himself and delivering the football. Possesses a clean, compact release, holds the football high and the ball comes out of his hands quickly. Showcases a strong arm and has the ability to make all the throws required of him at the next level. Exhibits good zip and timing when asked to go outside the numbers to his initial read and does a nice job letting go of the football on time. Is also very impressive when asked to throw on the move. Generates a lot of torque from his lower half and has the ability to fit the football into tight spots even when he's off balance. Did a slightly better job this past season identifying coverages before the snap and trying to work his progressions more efficiently — still needs significant work though. Too often will lock onto his initial man, doesn't decipher info quickly in the face of pressure and force the ball into coverage. Needs to do a better job moving his feet once he comes off a read and striding into throws. Has a tendency to get sloppy with his footwork and not align himself up with the target, which causes his accuracy — especially over the middle of the field — to suffer. Will struggle at times anticipating throws in the pass game, holding onto the football too long waiting for receivers to uncover.

Is a gifted athlete who looks comfortable on the move, can buy time for himself and create outside the pocket, but at times needs to learn to just throw the football away. Has a tendency to try to do too much and will get himself into some trouble with some negative plays. His accuracy seems to run hot and cold. When he sets his feet and keeps a solid base under him, the guy can consistently make all the throws. But too often, he gets caught throwing across his body, overextending in the pocket and/or falling off of throws. Nevertheless, he's a tough, gritty quarterback who his teammates really seem to rally around and has proven he can bounce back after facing a ton of adversity during his first two years on campus.

Impression: The athletic ability, the arm strength and the intangibles are all there, and the upside his game possesses is still tremendous. However, there is still a lot of work needed to be done and will need time to sit back and mature if he hopes to develop into a franchise signal caller.

http://sidelinescouting.com/rankings/qb/jake-locker.shtml

Positives: Strong arm, can make all of the throws, routinely hits receivers on deep outs, really gets good velocity on his passes when he plants and throws... Arm strength allows him to fit throws into small windows... Has perfected his mechanics since coming to Washington, very quick release, doesn't have any wasted motion... Great footwork, gets adequate depth in his drop steps and has very quick feet to elude pressure... Amazing leadership skills, lights up the room when he's present, is the type of guy who will put the team on his shoulders... Good scrambling ability, active feet...Tough competitor... Great athlete, was drafted in the tenth round of the 2009 MLB Draft... Does a great job keeping his eyes downfield when scrambling out of the pocket and squares his shoulders when he throws... Special player when he gets out of the pocket, at his best on designed roll-outs... Plays under Steve Sarkisian who is known as one of the top quarterback coaches in college football... Plays in a pro-style offense, should have an easy transition to the NFL... Statistics aren't really indicative of his NFL potential.

Negatives: Tends to throw short passes as hard as he can which leads to the ball sailing on him... Hasn't put up great passing statistics, completion percentage is surprisingly low for a player of his ability... Has a tendency to force throws which has led to a number of interceptions... Has a problem reading blitz packages and coverage at the line of scrimmage... Has not won much at a position where winning is tied to the quarterback, a career record of 16-25 when starting for the Huskies... Not a consistent performer... Had some atrocious performances as a senior (See: Nebraska, Stanford, UCLA)... Very disappointing senior year, was expected to be a top five pick but has really fallen off the map... Struggled at the Senior Bowl, was not able to separate himself from the other quarterbacks present... Mechanics are picture perfect until he lets go of the football, but for some reason his balls lack accuracy and he routinely misses open receivers.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1117861

SENIOR BOWL PRACTICE, WEDNESDAY: Tuesday's practice seemed to be a step forward for Locker, who needed to make a solid impression all week to become more than a fantastic athlete with potential. Wednesday he struggled again to connect consistently with receivers while standing in the pocket, coming up short on multiple throws to the wide side of the field. It is clear the Pac-10 star passer is aiming or pressing, trying to be perfect on every throw instead of allowing his athleticism and arm strength to shine through. If Locker cannot exhibit NFL-caliber accuracy on seam or out routes when playing against air in one-on-one drills, or even against a half-effort pass rush in team scrimmages, it is hard to project him doing it during his NFL career. - NFLDraftScout.com

Accuracy: Showed significant improvement in 2009, though still a work in progress in this area. Has to do a better job of setting his feet before making the throw. Too often forces receivers on short and intermediate routes to slow or reach wide to collect his throws. Flashes surprising touch down the seam and in hitting the back on swing passes, though he needs to gain consistency here. Proved most accurate in critical situations, drilling a variety of pro-style throws (comebacks, crossing routes and deep-outs) when Washington faced some of its best competition or in situations with the game on the line.
Arm Strength: Possesses ideal arm strength. Drives the ball on short and intermediate routes. In fact, may need to learn to more consistently throw with touch for shorter routes, as he too often zips passes through his targets' hands. Can stretch the defense deep and throw 60-plus yards with a tight trajectory. Experienced playing in poor weather and has the arm strength to slice through strong winds. Reportedly has been clocked at 95 mph by baseball scouts.
Setup/Release: Well versed taking the snap from under center and out of the shotgun. Good foot speed, balance and agility for the quarterback position, but is still developing the nuances of setting his feet before releasing the pass. Has an efficient, over-the-top delivery and delivers the ball with velocity.
Reading Defenses: May have regressed as a senior in this area after improving significantly from his sophomore season (under Tyrone Willingham) to his junior season (first under Sarkisian). Has a tendency to stare down his primary option. Can be too aggressive and will throw the deep ball into double-coverage.

 

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