Bryce Petty’s NFL Draft Stock Rising Too High?
By Joe Wedra
Baylor QB Bryce Petty did a lot of things right in college. There’s a reason many NFL Draft pundits like him as one of their top quarterbacks in a very weak class.
However, some projections are being labeled as outrageous by some — while national scouting experts feel Petty is worth a top spot in their rankings.
We’ve seen the projections, but NFL Media Insider Daniel Jeremiah is reporting that he’s hearing nothing but good things regarding Petty’s chances to go high in the NFL Draft.
Here’s an excerpt from Bryan Fischer on NFL.com, who provides us with a quote from Jeremiah regarding Petty’s stock:
"“I have (Grayson) as my third quarterback, but that’s based off my eyes. My ears tell me something differently when you talk to people around the league,” said Jeremiah on NFL Network’s “Path to the Draft.” “I think Bryce Petty is pretty entrenched as the No. 3 guy for most talent evaluators.”"
Petty’s projected stock has ranged quite a bit — there’s no question about that. While some see an undraftable, limited potential quarterback, others feel quite differently.
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Ultimately, the entire situation will come down to how comfortable NFL teams will be projecting this kid’s success. His scheme and overall body of work at Baylor don’t tell us much about how he’ll handle what the National Football League will throw at him. Sure, he’s proven he can make some of the throws necessary, but does he possess the traits to be an all-around, complete gunslinger to run any offense needed?
On the surface, it’s easy to see why a team in the 2nd or 3rd round would want to take a shot.
The 23-year-old has experience, the size and poise to make an impact immediately. However, questions come in when dissecting the tape with more detail.
Can he really make every throw in the playbook?
Can an NFL team in need of help immediately afford spend a very early selection here?
Answers will have to come. From tape and simply the tape, it’s hard to argue that the former Baylor Bear has the upside to be ranked above UCLA’s Brett Hundley.