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NFL scout analyzes 2016 QB recruits
Barton Simmons - 4 hours ag
Source: http://247sports.com/Article/NFL-Sco...Class-38852016
Georgia commit Jacob Eason
Strengths:
The scout called Jacob Eason a "progressor" referring to his ability to progress through his reads comfortably in the pocket. He liked his quarterback play in the sense that he "works his progressions with a purpose". In the same vein, Eason showed that "he is on schedule with his throws" and when the ball leaves his hands, he's not guessing.
While he is a good athlete with a big frame, Eason is definitely a pocket passer and the scout referred to his accuracy as "above average'. He "obviously" has a big arm. Outside of the pocket, Eason didn't show that he was elite but he is capable in that setting.
Concerns:
The primary concern for Eason was body type. Obviously this was an evaluation based on highlight film so the scout couldn't see his frame in person but he questioned whether Eason would be able to get stronger and add the necessary weight.
Ole Miss commit Shea Patterson
Strengths:
Immediately Patterson demonstrates that he's a guy that can be effective in the read option. He shows good mobility and the scout called him "crafty" and a "point guard type". That "point guard" description refers to the ability to figure out a way to make plays in unconventional ways. Patterson shows the ability to extend the pocket and he excels in throwing in an "unsettled situation".
Concerns:
Patterson's deep ball was the negative that jumped out at the scout. He noted that he doesn't "drive the ball" on the downfield throws. At times, the football is dying at the end of those deep throws.
LSU commit Feleipe Franks
Strengths:
Size and frame are immediately evident as strengths for Franks. That's fitting considering Franks may have the best QB frame in the country. While Franks has been considered a dual-threat quarterback in the past, he has evolved into a pocket passer and the scout took notice. He felt that Franks was a pocket passer all the way and he doesn't look like a spread fit.
Concerns:
Interestingly, athleticism didn't jump out at the scout for Feleipe. He saw Franks as "just a guy" athletically. The other concern was the tendency to have pre-determined targets at the snap rather than letting the defense take him where he needs to go.
Michigan commit Brandon Peters
Strengths:
Peters showed the scout on film that he can buy time and create. Compared to the other quarterbacks he watched, Peters was more purposeful and deliberate in the pocket. You can tell he has a good feel for the game according to the scout and he also felt as if Peters had the best combination of athleticism and mechanics. On film, the scout felt that Peters looked polished and looked like he's been coached up.
note: In reality, Peters has had limited QB coaching relative to some of the other quarterbacks that the scout watched and that could be a great sign for the development trajectory for Peters.
Concerns:
There weren't a lot of negatives that the scout saw. Athletically, he considered Peters above average but only called him a "6 on a scale from 1 to 10 as an athlete".
Alabama commit Jalen Hurts
Strengths:
The scout called Hurts a "playground style athlete" in the way he operates in the pocket. Hurts is another one that plays the quarterback position with a point guard mentality. He's non-conventional but can get the play made. In that sense, the scout sees Hurts "surviving" plays because of that athleticism. Watching the film, the scout felt that Hurts' style fits a TCU or Auburn style system. He called him similar to a Nick Marshall in skill set.
Concerns:
Hurts looked raw to the scout on film. While he liked his playmaking ability, the polish is not there yet.
Note: Based on what we saw at the Elite 11 camps over the summer, Hurts has a chance to put a much more polished product on the field as a senior because of the strides he's made developmentally.
Barton Simmons - 4 hours ag
Source: http://247sports.com/Article/NFL-Sco...Class-38852016
Georgia commit Jacob Eason
Strengths:
The scout called Jacob Eason a "progressor" referring to his ability to progress through his reads comfortably in the pocket. He liked his quarterback play in the sense that he "works his progressions with a purpose". In the same vein, Eason showed that "he is on schedule with his throws" and when the ball leaves his hands, he's not guessing.
While he is a good athlete with a big frame, Eason is definitely a pocket passer and the scout referred to his accuracy as "above average'. He "obviously" has a big arm. Outside of the pocket, Eason didn't show that he was elite but he is capable in that setting.
Concerns:
The primary concern for Eason was body type. Obviously this was an evaluation based on highlight film so the scout couldn't see his frame in person but he questioned whether Eason would be able to get stronger and add the necessary weight.
Ole Miss commit Shea Patterson
Strengths:
Immediately Patterson demonstrates that he's a guy that can be effective in the read option. He shows good mobility and the scout called him "crafty" and a "point guard type". That "point guard" description refers to the ability to figure out a way to make plays in unconventional ways. Patterson shows the ability to extend the pocket and he excels in throwing in an "unsettled situation".
Concerns:
Patterson's deep ball was the negative that jumped out at the scout. He noted that he doesn't "drive the ball" on the downfield throws. At times, the football is dying at the end of those deep throws.
LSU commit Feleipe Franks
Strengths:
Size and frame are immediately evident as strengths for Franks. That's fitting considering Franks may have the best QB frame in the country. While Franks has been considered a dual-threat quarterback in the past, he has evolved into a pocket passer and the scout took notice. He felt that Franks was a pocket passer all the way and he doesn't look like a spread fit.
Concerns:
Interestingly, athleticism didn't jump out at the scout for Feleipe. He saw Franks as "just a guy" athletically. The other concern was the tendency to have pre-determined targets at the snap rather than letting the defense take him where he needs to go.
Michigan commit Brandon Peters
Strengths:
Peters showed the scout on film that he can buy time and create. Compared to the other quarterbacks he watched, Peters was more purposeful and deliberate in the pocket. You can tell he has a good feel for the game according to the scout and he also felt as if Peters had the best combination of athleticism and mechanics. On film, the scout felt that Peters looked polished and looked like he's been coached up.
note: In reality, Peters has had limited QB coaching relative to some of the other quarterbacks that the scout watched and that could be a great sign for the development trajectory for Peters.
Concerns:
There weren't a lot of negatives that the scout saw. Athletically, he considered Peters above average but only called him a "6 on a scale from 1 to 10 as an athlete".
Alabama commit Jalen Hurts
Strengths:
The scout called Hurts a "playground style athlete" in the way he operates in the pocket. Hurts is another one that plays the quarterback position with a point guard mentality. He's non-conventional but can get the play made. In that sense, the scout sees Hurts "surviving" plays because of that athleticism. Watching the film, the scout felt that Hurts' style fits a TCU or Auburn style system. He called him similar to a Nick Marshall in skill set.
Concerns:
Hurts looked raw to the scout on film. While he liked his playmaking ability, the polish is not there yet.
Note: Based on what we saw at the Elite 11 camps over the summer, Hurts has a chance to put a much more polished product on the field as a senior because of the strides he's made developmentally.