Aaron Murray Scouting Report QB Georgia Bulldogs

Aaron Murray is a redshirt Sophomore so he could declare for the N.F.L. draft, though I find it highly unlikely and silly, he’s not ready for the N.F.L yet, but he is loaded with talent. But because it is possible I’m setting up this scouting report page for him. It will not be anywhere near complete and much of what is important will happen for Murray next season and possibly even in the 2013 College Football season, but here’s a start. There are two videos at the bottom of the page if you want to get a look at one of the future coveted QB prospects.

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Measurables

6’1 211 pounds

(Combine numbers to be posted when they become available)

Stats: (CFB Stats) through 11/24/2011

2011:

2010:

Pros:

Has a good arm and makes plenty of “stick throws”…a good athlete…natural leader…poised…doesn’t make a ton of bad decisions…can throw on the run…good mechanics throws a beautiful looking football much of the time…has experience under center and does a good job with his foot work

Cons:

Does not have ideal height at 6’1…throws a good ball, but he should continue to work on his accuracy (you’d like to see him complete more than 61 percent of his passes)…could continue to work on selling the play action…continue to work on going through his progressions

Thoughts:

I’m not going to say too much definitive on him one way or the other right now. He has another year of college football to go and prove that he is worth the first round grade many will give him.  I think the more experienced he becomes the better off he’ll be the thing that he’s going to hear more than anything is about his height and his “lower” completion percentage but those don’t concern me much right now.

Player Comparison:

Bio:

Career Highs: 22 completions at Vanderbilt in 2011
*41 pass attempts at Miss. St. in 2010
*326 passing yards at Vanderbilt in 2011
*Long pass completion of 75 yards at Vanderbilt in 2011
*5 total TDs (all passing) vs. New Mexico St. in 2011
*5 passing TDs, last vs. New Mexico St. in 2011
*Long TD completion of 75 yards at Vanderbilt in 2011
*3 interceptions (2x), last vs. Miss. St. in 2011
*14 carries vs. No. 12 Arkansas in 2010
*42 rushing yards (2x), last vs. Florida in 2011
*Long rush of 35 yards vs. Tenn. in 2010
*2 Rushing TDs, vs. Tenn. in 2010
*Long rushing TD of 35 yards vs. Tenn. in 2010
*1 two-point conversion rush vs. Florida in 2010
*1 two-point conversion pass vs. No. 12 S. Carolina in 2011

2011: Appeared in 11 games making 11 starts.
*Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team.
*Set school record for passing TDs in a season with 28.
*Threw for 162 yards and TD on 16-of-29 passing vs. Kentucky.
*Completed 14-of-18 passes for 224 yards and four TD vs. No. 24 Auburn earning Manning Award “Star of the Week” honors.
*Against New Mexico St., tied school record with five passing TDs (all in 2nd quarter) and threw for 238 yards on 18-of-23 passing and rushing twice for 28 yards earning him National QB of the Week honors from CFPA.
*Completed 15-of-34 passes for 169 yards and two fourth-down TD passes while also rushing for 42 yards vs. Florida.
*At Vanderbilt, completed a career-best 22 passes on 38 attempts for a career-best 326 yards and three TDs including a 75-yard TD pass to M. Brown.
*Named to Phil Steele’s mid-season All-SEC Second Team.
*Completed 15-of-25 passes for 227 yards at Tennesssee including a 71-yarder to M. Mitchell.
*Went 13-of-25 passing for 160 yards with two TDs and three INTs vs. Miss. St.
*Threw for two TDs and 268 yards on 17-of-26 passes at Ole Miss; Also rushed for a TD.
*Completed 18-of-26 passes for 188 yards and three TDs and had a 1-yard rushing TD vs. Coastal Carolina.
*Threw for 248 yards and four TDs with one INT on 19-of-29 passes and added two-point conversion pass vs. No. 12 S. Carolina.
*Completed 16-of-29 for 236 yards, two TDs and an INT vs. No. 5 Boise State.
*Selected to watch lists for Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award and Manning Award.
*Named preseason All-SEC First Team by Athlon Sports, Birmingham News, Blue Ribbon, Lindy’s, Phil Steele, SEC Coaches, SEC Media and SouthernPigskin.com.
*Tabbed Birmingham News’ best quaterback in the SEC in preseason.
*Named one of team’s offensive MVPs at the conclusion of spring practice.
*Completed 12-of-17 passes for 122 yards and a TD in spring G-Day game.
*Recipient of the Dr. & Mrs. Howard Williams III Football Scholarship.

Video:

vs South Carolina (2011 JMPASQ on youtube…visit draftbreakdown.com)

vs Auburn (JPdrdaftjedia on youtube)