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Scout's Eye: Quarterbacks

National Football Post

This is the first of a series by the National Football Post detailing position scouting reports, including traits and attributes that are evaluated for each prospect. This offering breaks down the quarterback position. NFP also put together a group of rankings highlighting the top five prospects at each individual skill set and a variety of sub-categories.

General overview of the prospect

• Introductory information: Name; College; Position; Height; Weight; 40 time; Final grade

• Overall athletic ability: Balance; Foot quickness; Change-of-direction skills; Flexibility; Coordination; Body control

• Competitive nature: Toughness; Performance under pressure; Production; Consistency; Leadership qualities; Team/Personal pride

• Mental/Intelligence: Ability to learn and retain; Read and react ability; Instincts; Concentration/Focus

• Strength/Explosion: Physique; Durability; Explosion; Play strength

Quarterback-specific attributes

• Technique: Release; Footwork

• Arm strength: With his feet set; On the move

• Accuracy: With his feet set; On the move

• Under pressure: Awareness in the pocket; Stare down the shotgun; Keep eyes down field; Tuck the ball and run

• Mental alertness: Ability to read defenses; Ability to go through progressions

• Intangibles: Leadership skills; Poise; Third-down percentage; Take care of the ball

• Improvisational skills: Ability to create something when plays break down

Research/Analysis

• Games viewed: College practices/games; All-Star practices/games; NFL Combine; Pro Day

• Combine/Pro Day notes: Bench press; Vertical jump; Broad jump; 20 shuttle; 60 shuttle; 3-cone; 40 time; Wonderlic

• Prospects critical factors: Size; Strength; Play speed; Athletic ability; Competes

Final evaluation

• Last look: Strengths; Weaknesses; Summary; NFL player comparison

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