Hasselbeck
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I think quarterback is probably a need for us no matter how the Wilson saga plays out.. obviously it could go from small need to "OMG WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO".. but thats not what this thread is about..
Anyway, the 2015 draft was pretty miserable at quarterback, but 2016 is shaping up to potentially be one of the better ones in recent memory.. not quite 2012 good, but still nothing to scoff at. Right now I see at minimum three QB's with first round grades (Cook, Hackenberg, Goff), and potentially as many as seven (Jones, Johnson, Kiel, Hogan) if things shake out a certain way.
In sum.. the class looks very deep. Quick overview:
Top Senior Prospects:
- QB Connor Cook - Michigan State - 6-4, 220 - If there were prop betting on draft position, Cook would be the clubhouse favorite to be the top QB selected in 2016.
- QB Cody Kessler - USC - 6-1, 215 - Kessler will inevitably be compared to previous Trojan QB's that have yet to live up to their hype at the next level. His 6-1 size won't help him much either. However, USC is a marquee program that appears to be on the upswing, so Kessler could play himself into the low 1st/2nd round range with a good Senior season
- QB Kevin Hogan - Stanford - 6-4, 225 - Hogan has yet to come close to filling the shoes of Andrew Luck, but the physical attributes are there. We've seen many QB's use a strong Senior season to catapult themselves up the rankings and with a strong Pac-12 conference, Hogan can help his own cause in a big way this year.
- QB Dak Prescott - Miss State - 6-2, 230 - Not really sold on Dak as an NFL QB, but SEC guys get love.. and Mississippi State figures to be in the mix to get to Atlanta for a shot at the SEC Title.
- QB Nate Sudfeld - Indiana - 6-6, 240 - Sudfeld is another guy that has the physical attributes that will get scouts to pay attention, but is coming off of a season ending shoulder injury a year ago. The senior QB could play his way into the 2nd-3rd round though with a nice rebound season
Dark Horse Senior Prospects:
- QB Trevone Boykin - TCU - 6-1, 205 -- Not a huge fan of his in terms of an NFL quarterback, but his college numbers figure to be eye popping and he is a favorite for the Heisman Trophy
- QB Jake Coker - Alabama - 6-5, 232 -- Still unknown if he will be starting QB for the Tide, but has the physical attributes scouts drool over. Like USC however, Bama hasn't exactly produced the best QB's entering the NFL of late.
Top Underclassmen
- QB Christian Hackenberg - Penn State - 6-4, 236 (Jr.) -- More than likely will declare, be high first round prospect. Strong season could put him in the mix to be 1st overall pick.
- QB Cardale Jones - Ohio State - 6-5, 250 (rJr.) -- Could be a very highly rated prospect, or miss out on winning starting nod altogether. If he wins the job and continues his great play from a year before though... look out.
- QB Jared Goff - Cal - 6-4, 210 (Jr.) -- Had tremendous sophomore season and plays in very QB friendly offense. Could play his way into the first round conversation this season.
Dark Horse Underclassmen
- QB Jeremy Johnson - Auburn - 6-5, 240 (Jr.) -- Athletic monster that could be Gus Malzahn's best QB prospect yet. By comparison, Cam Newton elevated himself to the Heisman and #1 overall pick playing under the same offensive system. Given Auburn's status in the SEC, Johnson will be on TV a lot and if he shines... he's definitely a name to keep an eye on.
- QB Gunner Kiel - Cincy - 6-4, 210 (rJr.) -- Highly decorated prep star, coming off great year at Cincy
- QB J.T. Barrett - Ohio State - 6-2, 225 (RS-Soph) -- Depending on how Buckeyes QB situation shakes out.. could win job, declare early.. or lose job and be QB of the future for Urban Meyer.
Anyway, the 2015 draft was pretty miserable at quarterback, but 2016 is shaping up to potentially be one of the better ones in recent memory.. not quite 2012 good, but still nothing to scoff at. Right now I see at minimum three QB's with first round grades (Cook, Hackenberg, Goff), and potentially as many as seven (Jones, Johnson, Kiel, Hogan) if things shake out a certain way.
In sum.. the class looks very deep. Quick overview:
Top Senior Prospects:
- QB Connor Cook - Michigan State - 6-4, 220 - If there were prop betting on draft position, Cook would be the clubhouse favorite to be the top QB selected in 2016.
- QB Cody Kessler - USC - 6-1, 215 - Kessler will inevitably be compared to previous Trojan QB's that have yet to live up to their hype at the next level. His 6-1 size won't help him much either. However, USC is a marquee program that appears to be on the upswing, so Kessler could play himself into the low 1st/2nd round range with a good Senior season
- QB Kevin Hogan - Stanford - 6-4, 225 - Hogan has yet to come close to filling the shoes of Andrew Luck, but the physical attributes are there. We've seen many QB's use a strong Senior season to catapult themselves up the rankings and with a strong Pac-12 conference, Hogan can help his own cause in a big way this year.
- QB Dak Prescott - Miss State - 6-2, 230 - Not really sold on Dak as an NFL QB, but SEC guys get love.. and Mississippi State figures to be in the mix to get to Atlanta for a shot at the SEC Title.
- QB Nate Sudfeld - Indiana - 6-6, 240 - Sudfeld is another guy that has the physical attributes that will get scouts to pay attention, but is coming off of a season ending shoulder injury a year ago. The senior QB could play his way into the 2nd-3rd round though with a nice rebound season
Dark Horse Senior Prospects:
- QB Trevone Boykin - TCU - 6-1, 205 -- Not a huge fan of his in terms of an NFL quarterback, but his college numbers figure to be eye popping and he is a favorite for the Heisman Trophy
- QB Jake Coker - Alabama - 6-5, 232 -- Still unknown if he will be starting QB for the Tide, but has the physical attributes scouts drool over. Like USC however, Bama hasn't exactly produced the best QB's entering the NFL of late.
Top Underclassmen
- QB Christian Hackenberg - Penn State - 6-4, 236 (Jr.) -- More than likely will declare, be high first round prospect. Strong season could put him in the mix to be 1st overall pick.
- QB Cardale Jones - Ohio State - 6-5, 250 (rJr.) -- Could be a very highly rated prospect, or miss out on winning starting nod altogether. If he wins the job and continues his great play from a year before though... look out.
- QB Jared Goff - Cal - 6-4, 210 (Jr.) -- Had tremendous sophomore season and plays in very QB friendly offense. Could play his way into the first round conversation this season.
Dark Horse Underclassmen
- QB Jeremy Johnson - Auburn - 6-5, 240 (Jr.) -- Athletic monster that could be Gus Malzahn's best QB prospect yet. By comparison, Cam Newton elevated himself to the Heisman and #1 overall pick playing under the same offensive system. Given Auburn's status in the SEC, Johnson will be on TV a lot and if he shines... he's definitely a name to keep an eye on.
- QB Gunner Kiel - Cincy - 6-4, 210 (rJr.) -- Highly decorated prep star, coming off great year at Cincy
- QB J.T. Barrett - Ohio State - 6-2, 225 (RS-Soph) -- Depending on how Buckeyes QB situation shakes out.. could win job, declare early.. or lose job and be QB of the future for Urban Meyer.
