Possesses a good build for the position, lacks ideal height but is tall enough and has the muscle tone/girth through his upper body to take an NFL pounding. Is a tough, seasoned leader who knows how to win and doesn't seem to get rattled even in the biggest games. Has bounced back in a big way after a disappointing end to his junior season. Took strides this summer, improving his overall footwork and mechanics from the waist down, allowing him to generate more torque on his throws. Has an above-average arm and when he has the ability to step into throws he can throw any route asked of him at the next level with plenty of zip. Has improved his overall feel in the pass game throughout the year, took better care of the football later in the season and seemed more comfortable scanning the entire field, going through his progressions and quickly aligning his footwork with the target. However, will struggle with his balance and doesn't transfer his weight quickly from his back foot at times, causing his passes to fall short of the target.
Doesn't decipher the blitz as quickly as you would like. Is a good enough athlete to buy time for himself, break containment and create with his legs, but doesn't do a good enough job quickly locating his hot man and getting the ball out on time. His head has a tendency to go down too fast in an effort to buy time or take off. However, does get his head back down the field on the move and showcases good touch and accuracy down the field on bucket throws. Overall, his accuracy in the short and intermediate pass game are above average, his ball placement can get a bit sloppy at times trying to get the ball out quickly in the offense, but when he can step up into a throw he's impressive on all levels of the field. Is maturing in the mental aspects of the game, looking off safeties, using his pump fake to set up corners and standing in the pocket in the face of pressure giving his initial read enough time to get open. But if his initial read isn't on, he isn't as comfortable working his progressions at this stage and finding a secondary option in the face of pressure.
Impression: I like the guy's skill set and he has an understanding for the pass game with room to improve. He took a nice jump from last season to this season and has the ability to get even better. More of a number three early in his NFL career but reminds me a bit of Matt Flynn and could end up fighting for a starting role with some time.
