QB

Seniors or Probable Declarations

1) *Sam Bradford QB 6'4 218 Oklahoma

2007 Stats - 237/341 (69.5%), 3,121 Yards, 36:8 TD/INT, 176.52 Rating
2008 Stats - 328/483 (67.9%), 4,720 Yards, 50:8 TD/INT, 180.40 Rating

Strengths
Bradford finished his last 8 games in 2008 with a 27:3 TD/INT Ratio. This is a
reliable QB that seldom puts his team in a bad spot. He generally makes very
good choices, as his QB Rating demonstrates. He's got a solid arm and can
make all the throws required at the next level. He's played in some huge
games against some solid competition. His game experience is a big plus. He
has ideal size for the position.

Weaknesses
When the pressure starts to come, Bradford will tend to get rattled and make
a bad throw. This was most evident in the 2008 National Championships game.
However, from 2007-2008, he was only Sacked 23 times. So, he hasn't been
exposed to the type of heavy pressure that other QBs have seen. Now that
he's lost some of his good O-Lineman, this will have to be monitored in 2009.
Bradford must rely on his arm vs. his feet to get him out of trouble, as he's
not an elite scrambler by any means.

2) *Jevan Snead QB 6'3 215 Ole Miss

2008 Stats - 184/327 (56.3%), 2,762 Yards, 26:13 TD/INT, 145.50 Rating

Strengths
Snead is a good-sized QB with a live arm. His greatest asset is arguably his
ability to step up and compete. After losing a heart breaker to Alabama in
mid-October of '08 (24-20), Snead led his team to 6 straight wins including a
47-34 dealing of Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl. This kid has a lot of poise
and doesn't get easily shaken. He beat a lot of high caliber teams (Florida)
that he simply shouldn't have.

Weaknesses
For the better part of the '08 season, you could pretty much bank on Snead
to throw at least one INT in every game. Additionally, he struggled to
complete over half of his passes in many of his contests. Snead tends to be
erratic at times and too inconsistent. He needs to pick up where he left off in
late '08 to be considered a Top 10 pick, as his talent level suggests he could
be.

3) Tim Tebow QB 6'3 238 Florida

2007 Stats - 234/350 (66.9%), 3,286 Yards, 32:6 TD/INT, 172.47 Rating
2008 Stats - 192/298 (64.4%), 2,746 Yards, 30:4 TD/INT, 172.37 Rating

Strengths
You'll struggle to find a player on any level that has more character and
leadership qualities than Tebow. This is a grounded athlete that really has his
head on straight. In short, he's the type of guy that you don't want to let
down, and end up playing harder because he's out on the field with you. He's
an accurate passer that seldom forces the ball. While he can certainly run
with the ball and is a load to take down, he can be a "pass first" QB. He was
the talk of the town after making the "nobody will work harder than me"
statement after the loss to Ole Miss. He backed it up.

Weaknesses
While I won't call Tebow a system QB, he does play in a stat friendly system
that is loaded with scoring weapons. Defenses leave a lot open when playing
Florida because they have so much speed. Tebow will not have these luxuries
in the NFL. He'll also have to play under the Center which will be an
adjustment. The NFL Offensive schemes will be different for sure. His arm isn't
a liability, but he's not considered a bomber. He also isn't used to throwing
the rock 30+ times a game in order to come away with the win. Another
adjustment looms.

4) Colt McCoy QB 6'3 215 Texas

2006 Stats - 217/318 (68.2%), 2,570 Yards, 29:7 TD/INT, 161.82 Rating
2007 Stats - 276/424 (65.1%), 3,303 Yards, 22:18 TD/INT, 139.16 Rating
2008 Stats - 332/433 (76.7%), 3,859 Yards, 34:8 TD/INT, 173.75 Rating

Strengths
McCoy has as much if not more experience than any other quality signal caller
in this draft. From having to beat out Jevan Snead for the starting job to
replacing the icon that was Vince Young, this kid has handled adversity very
well. This might be most marked by him overcoming a shaky, 18-INT season in
2007 to becoming a stud in 2008. He's a smart, accurate passer that places
the ball well and doesn't compromise his team with stupid mistakes. He has
excellent feet and knows when to tuck it and run.

Weaknesses
While McCoy's numbers are telling of his abilities, there is a bit of inflation
factor to them as he's picked apart some questionable Defenses in the Big 12.
I often wonder how his numbers would fair against an SEC Secondary. With
that said, he did perform very well against a stingy Ohio State Defense in the
2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. While he does have adequate height for the
position, he has a slight frame that would benefit from another 10lbs. of
muscle. Additionally, his arm is okay but sure isn't a cannon. He may struggle
to hit some of the deep-outs at the next level.

5) Dan LeFevour QB 6'3 229 Central Michigan

2006 Stats - 247/388 (63.7%), 3,031 Yards, 26:10 TD/INT, 146.24 Rating
2007 Stats - 355/543 (65.4%), 3,652 Yards, 27:13 TD/INT, 133.50 Rating
2008 Stats - 332/433 (66.8%), 2,784 Yards, 21:6 TD/INT, 144.19 Rating

Strengths
LeFevour will leave the Chippewas as a 4-year starter. Quite frankly, this kid
played like a Senior during his Freshman campaign and has continued to shine
since. He's a big kid with a nice arm. He has the ability to shred a Defense
without surrendering much in the way of turnovers. This is a feisty kid that
loves to compete. If he can't beat you over the top with his arm, he'll kill you
with his legs. He's like a McCoy/Tebow hybrid, great feet and lots of size. He's
a tough kid.

Weaknesses
Because he's not surrounded by a ton of talent, LeFevour tends to often
place the game on his shoulders. While you want this type of "follow me"
leadership from your QB, the odds of coming up with the win are about 50/50.
He can get away with this style of play in the MAC. But, he'll be in for a
period of adjustment at the next level. The future step-up in competition he'll
face will be significant. And, he ultimately won't be operating out of the gun in
a new system.

6) Tim Hiller QB 6'4 228 Western Michigan

2007 Stats - 267/421 (63.4%), 3,021 Yards, 20:15 TD/INT, 132.25 Rating
2008 Stats - 339/522 (64.9%), 3,725 Yards, 36:10 TD/INT, 143.81 Rating

Strengths
Hiller is a big QB with a big arm. While he showcased some poor decision
making in 2007, he rebounded nicely in 2008 to reduce his INT count while
almost doubling his TD production. Considering how many times he threw the
rock in 2008, he wasn't able to be picked on much. He has good poise in the
pocket and rarely gets Sacked through any mistake on his behalf.

Weaknesses
Hiller is a pocket passer that doesn't have great mobility. If it weren't for his
presence in the pocket, there would have been a few times that he would've
gone down. He also finds himself without 3 of his top 4 targets from 2008.
There's a solid chance that his stats along with the rest of the Offense will
take a tumble in 2009. He needs to show that he can produce regardless of
the Senior losses via graduation.

7) Zac Robinson QB 6'3 212 Oklahoma State

2007 Stats - 201/333 (66.4%), 2,824 Yards, 23:9 TD/INT, 148.98 Rating
2008 Stats - 204/314 (65.0%), 3,064 Yards, 25:10 TD/INT, 166.84 Rating

Strengths
Robinson is another dual threat QB that can beat you in a number of ways.
He's a solid athlete that has shown the ability to really command his Offense.
He does a fine job of taking what the Defense gives him. Overall, he's a pretty
accurate passer that doesn't get into the habit of forcing balls to get his
team back into the game when trailing behind.

Weaknesses
In 2008, Robinson only played in one game where he had to throw more than
30 passes. The game was the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl and he went 27/50 and
threw 2 INTs. The Cowboys ended up losing the game 42-31. The 'Boys were
a scoring juggernaut in 2008 that was used to bowling over teams with a
myriad of weapons. When things didn't work out and games were on
Robinson's shoulders, he struggled to come through. I question how prolific
he'd have been without Bryant, Pettigrew, and Hunter at his disposal.

8) Daryll Clark QB 6'2 231 Penn State

2008 Stats - 192/321 (59.8%), 2,592 Yards, 19:6 TD/INT, 143.44 Rating

Strengths
Clark's a big, sturdy QB who comes equipped with a nice arm and a set of legs
that are more than adequate at getting him where he needs to go. While he
only has one real season under his belt, Clark stepped up in some big games
and showed a lot of potential. He did just enough against a tough Ohio State
Defense on the road to come away with a win. There's nothing flashy about
his play, but he's a steady guy who gets the job done. He makes smart reads
and doesn't try to do too much with his arm.

Weaknesses
Does Clark really have that much talent or was he just a product of good
circumstance in 2008? We'll find out soon enough. With Butler, Norwood, and
Williams all off to the NFL, he doesn't have his familiar weapons around. This
could really hurt him and cause him to backslide. He doesn't have much
experience under his belt either, so there isn't a proven track record here
either.

9) Max Hall QB 6'1 200 BYU

2007 Stats - 298/496 (60.1%), 3,848 Yards, 26:12 TD/INT, 137.71 Rating
2008 Stats - 330/478 (69.0%), 3,957 Yards, 35:14 TD/INT, 156.88 Rating

Strengths
Hall's typically an accurate passer who's thrown almost 1,000 passes over the
past two years. He's very cognizant of the resources around him and spreads
the ball well. When this kid is on, he really looks the part.

Weaknesses
Hall lacks ideal size for the position. Not only is he short, but he has a slight
frame without much meat on him. His arm is decent, but nothing special. Hall
does come with the system QB label, and it's true to a degree. He usually
plays against teams that simply don't have the talent to match up against
BYU. BYU's solid run game more than opens up the pass for Hall. When BYU
did play some respectable teams last year in TCU, Utah, and Arizona, he was
mediocre at best. In fact, he threw for a combined 1 TD against 8 INTs in
those contests. He'll need to show that he can play against solid Defensive
teams if he has any shot at the next level.

10) Isaiah "Juice" Williams QB 6'2 232 Illinois

2008 Stats - 219/381 (57.5%), 3,173 Yards, 22:16 TD/INT, 138.09 Rating

Strengths
Williams passes the eye test and is a gifted athlete. He has a real nice arm
and can run with the ball as well. He can compete with the best of them and
really shines once he gets into his zone. Despite the 2 INTs in the game, he
looked good on the road in the season opener against Missouri in '08.

Weaknesses
Williams tends to be inconsistent and lacks accuracy. To be blunt, there was
only one game in 2008 where he didn't throw at least one INT. He forces the
ball too often and simply tries to get by on his athleticism. It appears that he
often thinks run first, pass second.

11) Jarret Brown QB 6'4 220 West Virginia

12) Tony Pike QB 6'5 215 Cincinnati

13) Rusty Smith 6'5 225 Florida Atlantic

Underclassmen

1) *Jimmy Clausen QB 6'3 217 Notre Dame

2) *Jake Locker QB 6'3 220 Washington

3) *Colin Kaepernick QB 6'5 215 Nevada

4) *Adam Webber QB 6'3 220 Minnesota

5) *Pat Devlin QB 6'4 222 Delaware

6) *Mitch Mustain QB 6'3 212 USC