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Tanner McEvoy, S/QB, Wisconsin: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Ross Woomer

Oct 31, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner McEvoy (3) during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tanner McEvoy (3) during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tanner McEvoy played quarterback at Western Arizona then transferred to Wisconsin after his freshman season. McEvoy rotated positions, playing safety his sophomore year only to switch back to quarterback for his junior season. He played his final season at safety and wide receiver, putting up larger numbers at safety.

McEvoy is a unique player who possesses a lot of traits and versatility with his game. He’s recorded 45 tackles and seven interception in three seasons with Wisconsin. He was named the El Toro Bowl offensive MVP as a freshman quarterback at Western Arizona, and, at Wisconsin, totaled over 800 scrimmage yards with eight touchdowns.

Measurables
Height: 6′ 6″

Weight 229 lbs

Strengths

Tanner McEvoy has terrific vision and executes on jumping routes, often leading to interceptions. His reps at quarterback certainly improve his awareness and ability to predetermine where the ball is going. McEvoy has good sideline presence and isn’t easy to bring down.

McEvoy is bigger than your average NFL quarterback and defensive back. He’s tall and and runs in stride. He scrambled well when under center, holding a Wisconsin school record for quarterback rushing yards in a single-season (574 yards).

McEvoy can read routs, out-catch receivers and turn turnovers into extra yards. He goes up for the ball when lined up at receiver, sells play fakes at quarterback and turns runs into massive pick-ups.

Weaknesses

Playing musical chairs with positions throughout his career may be too much for McEvoy to continue juggling. He’ll need to become comfortable with playing only one position and evaluate his strengths and weaknesses within his game before making that decision.

He can protect football better, fumbling six times in his final two season and throwing more interceptions than touchdowns his junior season.

He looks quick on tape and shows explosive acceleration but his speed wasn’t recently recorded. McEvoy wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine nor ran the 40-yard dash at Wisconsin’s pro day.

Final Thoughts

McEvoy is a tremendous athlete who is large in size and high in athleticism. He needs to identify himself as a player of one position. His highlight reels will help coaches and scouts lead McEvoy in the direction that best suits his game. Teams looking for a versatile player who have knowledge playing on both sides of the ball will find that in Tanner McEvoy.

Potential Fits

Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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