Senior Bowl Quarterbacks

Sean Canfield (Oregon State) – 6034, 221. Left handed. Throws well on the run or moving to the perimeter. Has average arm strength and accuracy. Struggled with velocity to sidelines. Better on curls and digs. Productive with limitations. Needs to learn the finer points of quarterback technique and mechanics. Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan) – 6030, 229. Moves well in the pocket. Extends the play. Has a live arm. Steps into his throws. Improved his overall game as the week went on. Appeared more comfortable under center. Good anticipation on medium and short throws. A mature leader and a student of the game. Disciplined in quarterback fundamentals. Throws the three step game on time. Quick release. Demonstrated poise and courage in the pocket. Right handed. Tony Pike (Cincinnati) – 6055, 212. Long levers for a quarterback with 34 ¼” arms. Right handed passer that is a developmental project. Ball velocity is inconsistent. The ball will float on him at times. Looked more comfortable in the 7 on 7 drills where his arm strength, timing, and accuracy were on display. Improved foot quickness in drops during the week. Jarrett Brown (West Virginia) – 6026, 219, arms 33 ½”. A good athlete with an NFL caliber arm. Inconsistent during the week with his short and intermediate throws. Can look very good or very bad. Developmental size/speed prospect. Needs to elevate his position skill level to make a team. Flashed some touch on swing passes. Zac Robinson (Oklahoma State) – 6023, 210. Steady week of practice. Athletic and mobile with good awareness. Manages the pocket. Better on the short and medium passes. Lacks deep ball savvy. Had a solid performance in the game by keeping plays alive with his feet, throwing the ball down the field, and stepping up into the pocket. Question whether he can throw the ball through a small window in the red zone. Tim Tebow (Florida) – 6026, 236, big hands 10”. Was treated all week for strep throat at the local hospital. Improved every day from the first day of dropping snaps from under center to his drop back speed to the throwing point. Became more balanced with his feet to his setup. Demonstrated good touch on deep passes. For the most part he reacted well to a pro style offense, dropping back and reading coverage. Dropping the ball down hinders his release time, but he improved some in this area. His leadership was evident as an intense competitor, hard worker, preparation and knowledge of the game. Needs to develop a natural feel for the pass game to sense the play quickly as it develops – anticipation. That comes with practice and timing work with receivers.

2010 NFL Draft Quarterbacks

QUARTERBACKS

1. Clausen, Jimmy* Notre Dame 6030 225 4.80
2. Bradford, Sam* Oklahoma 6040 220 4.85
3. McCoy, Colt Texas 6030 212 4.75
4. Tebow, Tim Florida 6030 245 4.70
5. Pike, Tony Cincinnati 6060 210 4.90

Junior entry Jimmy Clausen has good arm strength and ball velocity.
Steps into his throws and demonstrates accuracy and confidence in his
arm. Played in a pro style offense. Makes good decisions. Underclassman
Sam Bradford is coming off right shoulder surgery after his injury in the
BYU game. Recovery time is expected to be 5-6 months. The 2008 Heisman
Trophy winner passed for 4720 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions
his last full year at Oklahoma. Smart and accurate. Played in a spread
offensive system. Colt McCoy has a history of making good decisions
and the ability to scramble for positive yards. Generally played with a
clean pocket and demonstrated outstanding short and medium accuracy.
Reportedly will recover in time to work out at the Combine after right
shoulder injury in the BCS championship game. Tim Tebow is a lefthanded
durable 3 ½ year starter with intangibles off the chart. May be a
utility player, running back, etc. while learning to play NFL caliber football.
Outstanding running instincts and strength. Can he beat the blitz with his
release? Slow delivery is a major concern. Tony Pike played in spread
offense where by scheme, the receivers are generally wide open.
Demonstrated good vision in a big play offense. Can extend the plays for
his receivers by his movement in the pocket. Had surgery during season to
reattach plate in left forearm. AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Jarrett Brown (West Virginia), Levi Brown
(Troy), Sean Canfield (Oregon State), Daryll Clark (Penn State), Armanti
Edwards (Appalachian State), Max Hall (BYU), Tim Hiller (Western
Michigan), Mike Kafka (Northwestern), Dan Lefevour (Central Michigan),
Thaddeus Lewis (Duke), Zac Robinson (Oklahoma State), John Skelton
(Fordham), Rusty Smith (Florida Atlantic)

Underclassmen: Sam Bradford (Oklahoma), Jimmy Clausen (Notre
Dame), Jevan Snead (Mississippi)

Average number of quarterbacks drafted per year: 13