Darron Thomas, Quarterback/Athlete, Oregon Scouting Report

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Measurables:

6’3″ 220 pounds… 9.5 inch hands, 32 7/8 inch arm length hands

4.80 forty yard dash, 14 bench press reps, 36 inch vertical jump, 121 inch broad jump, 4.28 20 yard shuttle

4.5-4.6

Stats (CFBstats.com)

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Scouting Report

Thomas is a great athlete with solid size, but he looks a little lanky for his listed measurables. He is slightly fragile because of that lack of overall muscle build, so it will be interesting to see if he decides to add 10-15 pounds of muscle in the offseason as his frame will allow it without him losing speed or quickness. Quick release on the ball and is pretty accurate, but that is certainly an area of his game he should look to develop as he is completing only about 61 percent of his passes over the last two years.

Strong arm and can make any throw, and obviously a dual-threat guy who can make plays with his legs when called upon. It will be interesting to see if he can play wide receiver and/or return some kicks/punts in the NFL with his speed and playmaking ability. 42 touchdowns compared to only 14 interceptions over the last two seasons as of 11/19/11. Makes good decisions with the football, got a great personality and a lot of swagger/confidence. Leader of the offense and productive really early in his career.

PROS: Speed, size potential, strong arm, can make all the throws, good decisions, protects the football, dual-threat, versatility, field general, good vision, like his potential as a slash on the offensive side of the ball.

CONS: Needs to add muscle to his frame, can he be a QB long term?, translating success in the spread option to the NFL, not playing in a QB friendly offense