I have seen this QB class rated pretty high, but I completely disagree. Stafford is 1st rd quality but not 1st overall where I believe he will be taken. Sanchez is a 2nd rd QB whos stock has risen due to lack of competition at the position. After that you are going to be lucky if your pick ever starts a game.
QB POSITION GRADE: C+
1. Matthew Stafford (Georgia) 6'4 240
Possesses a great arm. Impressed both at Combine and Georgia Pro Day. Has been a pro prospect since he walked onto campus at GA. He has made every throw a NFL team would want, but lacks consistency. Has made many bad throws throughout his career and struggles with his decision making. The SEC defenses are tough, but not as tough as NFL defenses.
DRAFT GRADE: 88
2. Mark Sanchez (USC) 6'3 215
Had a great Junior season, capped with an almost perfect Rose Bowl performance. USC's offense runs a lot of routes very popular in the NFL. Looks like an NFL QB, but lacks experience. From time to time throughout the season Sanchez was very average on an extremely talented team. His performance in the Rose Bowl game, and the Junior class staying in school elevated Sanchez' stock at least a full round. Some teams have Sanchez ahead of Stafford
DRAFT GRADE:82
3. Josh Freeman (K-State) 6'5 1/2 250
Has the build of what is becoming the Prototype NFL QB. Reminds many of JaMarcus Russell, which could be hurting his stock. Lacked consistency but showed flashes of brilliance throughout his career in the Big 12 Conference. Throws a tremendous deep ball, and Kansas State runs a Pro Style offense. Lacks the proper mechanics and footwork needed to be a quality NFL starting QB.
DRAFT GRADE:78
4. Pat White (WVU) 6'0 200
This is the first shocker of the ratings. I know he is not an NFL starting QB, but neither are any of the QBs rated below Freeman. Out of the remaining class of QBs White will have the best career. I believe White will go higher than expected on draft day as did Devin Hester (coming out of college had no position) due to his playmaking abilities. NFL Scouts have raved about White's potential, and with teams looking into Special formations (such as Wildcat) White will be used a lot by whatever team selects him. Due to my lack of confidence in the top 3 QBs of this class I could see White in 3 years having the most impact of any of this year's QB.
DRAFT GRADE:75
5. Rhett Bomar (Sam Houston St) 6'2 225
Bomar originally played with the Oklahoma Sooners, as he was the #1 recruit in the country coming out of High School. He then was cited on 2 alcohol related offenses, and was later kicked out for receiving money he did not earn. He has a big arm, and has been succesful when he has been on the field, but obviously NFL teams wonder about his off the field behavior. Bomar may be worth the risk, but not until at least the 3rd rd.
DRAFT GRADE: 70
OTHERS IN THE MIX: STEPHEN MCGEE ( TEXAS AM), NATE DAVIS (BALL ST), GRAHAM HARRELL (TEXAS TECH), TOM BRANDSTATER (FRESNO ST), JOHN PARKER WILSON (BAMA), BRIAN HOYER (MSU)
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