DraftNasty's QB Stock Watch: The back 9February 2nd, 2012 By Corey Chavous DraftNasty Staff Reports De'Angelo Bryant
DraftNasty.com has been on the road the last month evaluating multiple prospects in several of the postseason all-star games. As we head down the stretch, we take a look at the draft stock of nine of this year’s class of QBs. Here’s a quick look at ‘Who’s Hot’ and ‘Who’s Not’ on the heels of the 2012 NFL Combine. ![]() Former Tulsa QB GJ Kinne, pictured, helped his draft stock at the 2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Stock: Up
#19 B.J. Coleman, Tennessee-Chattanooga 6'3, 234 During the East-West Shrine practices, Coleman's leadership in individual, group and team drills stood out. Coleman certainly made a strong case to move up draft boards with his zip-line fastballs throughout the week. He showed he was capable of making every throw, as he consistently hit the deep comeback route off of play-action with accuracy. Coleman will have to improve on throwing the ball on time, but that should get better the more he becomes adjusted to the speed of the game. The former Tennessee Vols’ transfer finished the game 10-of-15 for 170 yards and a touchdown strike to former Michigan State WR B.J. Cunningham.
#4 GJ Kinne QB Tulsa Size/Weight: N/A Although many people didn’t see the versatile senior at the 2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, he produced MVP honors for HC Dick Vermeil’s National team. His route anticipation was evident at times during practices, but he looked much better in the game. The only problem? He failed to get his height and weight measurements after saying he had gotten them at the 2012 Casino Bowl. He won’t have this same option in Indianapolis.
#1 Bo Levi Mitchell QB Eastern Washington 6’0 ½” 199 Levi Mitchell may be the next Walter Payton Award winner to make it in the NFL. While his size may be a bit of a deterrent, he proved capable of making a number of NFL-style throws during the 2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He clearly understands the passing game and his overall skill set is very similar to former Eastern Illinois’ Walter Payton Award winner Tony Romo. Levi Mitchell does not lack confidence and he displays true leadership traits. Down 19-0 in the 2010 FCS national championship game, he led the Eagles back from the brink of defeat to spur a come from behind 20-19 victory.
#12 Jacory Harris QB Miami, Fl. 6’3 ½” 197 9 ¾” Hands Harris impressed Vermeil’s National coaching staff with his savvy, football IQ and effortless natural release. In fact, the former Philadelphia Eagles’ coach commented, “He can throw it through a car wash without getting it wet.” While his game day performance was just OK, he clearly outshone the other QBs in attendance for most of the week. His major question mark will continue to center around his overall girth and mass, because he compares favorably to former Oregon star and current Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Dennis Dixon coming out of school.
#9 Tyler Hansen, Colorado, 6'1 219 Before entering the week of the East-West Shrine game, Tyler Hansen was on the bubble of being a late round draft pick or free agent. Impressive enough, Hansen caught the scouts’ eyes with his strong arm and his ability to run around to keep plays alive. This skill set translated to the game where he ran for a three-yard touchdown and completed 12-of-17 passes. Several of the West team’s WRs and TEs complemented his ability to put the ball on their numbers after the Day 2 practice session. Though he displayed a ton of accuracy throughout the week, he completed just 56% of his passes as a senior at Colorado.
![]() After an up-and-down senior year, Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill, pictured, was unable to perform in this year's Senior Bowl due to injury. Stock: Down
#11 Patrick Witt QB Yale 6’4 225 9” Hands Aside from several unanswered questions concerning him turning down his Rhodes Scholar interview candidacy, Witt struggled during the 2012 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl practices. His 9” hands did not adjust well to NFL footballs, causing many of his passes to be high and off target during the week. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound signal-caller did play better in the game and he has a solid chance of recovering this spring in individual workouts.
#17 Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M 6’4 219 Senior While many consider Tannehill a lock to be the third QB off the board, one anonymous NFL scout gave the former Aggie a 4th round grade. I’ve talked to several other scouts who have him in the 2nd-to-3rd round range. Tannehill won’t move down our board, but his lack of experience and recent foot injury prevented him from separating himself from the pack in what seems to be a race for the spot behind Luck and Griffin III in the 2012 NFL Draft. Former Southern Miss QB Austin Davis (#12 pictured) led the Eagles to a C-USA championship in 2011. Stock: Neutral
#8 Nick Foles QB Arizona 6’5 244 Foles’ lack of foot speed became even more apparent during Senior Bowl week, where he often succumbed to pressure and didn’t keep his eyes down the field. He responded with a decent performance in the game, but there are times when he has poor fundamentals and his balls have a tendency to die low rather than high. This should be fixable, but it still reeks of an inability to start in Year One in a league swarming with fast edge rushers. Can you imagine him against the Giants’ front-four this weekend? We think his moxie and ability to stand tall in the pocket will ultimately land him at least a spot on the draft’s second day. Foles is a timing, rhythm accurate passer who can get extremely warm for long stretches. It’s tough to teach natural accuracy.
#12 Austin Davis, Southern Miss (6'1, 210) Southern Mississippi's all-time leading passer did nothing to hurt or help himself throughout the week of the East-West Shrine game. It became evident when the lights came on Saturday that he’s a very competitive leader. He was not as gifted physically as the other quarterbacks in Tampa, but he didn't mind threading the needle when throwing inside the numbers. Davis' experience showed in the last drive of the 2nd half, where he managed the clock well and capitalized on a touchdown pass to WR LaRon Byrd (Miami, Fla). Got an item? Please send an email to [email protected]
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Comments:
Posted by
Torry Holt
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Feb 2nd, 2012
Thanks for the insight Nasty.
Posted by
SuperTmartin1
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Feb 2nd, 2012
Do you feel like the Miami offensive system hurt Jacory Harris? I sure hope Bo Levi Mitchell doesn't fold under pressure like Romo. I was talking with a inside source at the senior bowl via telephone, he had concerns with BJ Coleman locking out his front knee on all of his passes, did you see this flaw in Coleman, the source also had concerns that BJ Coleman was a fake Peyton Manning Robot. How do you feel about Dominque Davis from ECU? He's a guy that battled rookie icon Cam Newton in Junior College for a National Championship, but fell short. Leave a Reply |



