Big 10 Scouting Notes: Quarterbacks

As part of our growing college football coverage, I will be sharing some of my personal scouting notes on Big 10 prospects throughout the football offseason. I hope this gives fans a chance to see what we see when we’re scouting players, and gives you an opportunity to join in.

Today I will be sharing my notes on some of the big-time quarterback prospects in the Big 10: Christian Hackenberg, Cardale Jones, and Connor Cook. These are the exact words out of my personal scouting note-book I take when I watch tape on each of these players. Hope you enjoy!

Connor Cook – Michigan State

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6’4, great height
Completion percentage – 58.1%
GAME WATCHED – OHIO STATE, 2014
Throws low
Nice, quick release
Stays in the pocket
Mobile and willing to use that feature in his game
Fights for yards as a runner
Questionable decision-making
Stays focused in the pocket under pressure – 5:25 in tape
Doesn’t lead receivers – 7:25 in tape
Does not read the field
Late first round pick, early second
Future San Diego Charger?

Cardale Jones – Ohio State

6’5, great height
GAME WATCHED – OREGON, 2014
Will he win the starting job?
Stands well in the pocket under pressure
Mobile and uses it
Fights for yards consistently
Hard to bring down as a runner
Great arm strength
Decent accuracy
Scans the field, unlike most college quarterbacks
Needs to lead receivers more
Bad social media history

Christian Hackenberg – Penn State

6’4, great height
GAME WATCHED – RUTGERS
Stands well in the pocket, statue like
Stares down receivers too much
Mobile, but awkward
Good arm strength
Plays better in a pro style offense
Did better his freshman year with a stronger offensive line, Bill O’Brien offense
Accurate
Takes small back steps out of the snap
Smart decision maker
Elusive when needed
Throw on the run improving
Doesn’t give up when wrapped up by defenders – Rutgers 2014
Protects ball well
Lead team to multiple come-from-behind wins in his career
Future Houston Texan?

Next: Big 10 Prospect Preview: Rutgers

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