2017 NFL Draft: Sleeper Quarterbacks Who Can Crack 1st Round
By Erik Lambert
Davis Webb (Cal)
Why he’s in the hunt:
The crazy thing about Webb is that he’s thrown for less than four touchdowns in a game this season just once. All three of the losses Cal has suffered were despite Webb and the offense putting up at least 40 points. He’s 6’5″ with a strong right arm and can deliver the ball with timing and accuracy. Physically he’s a poster child for what NFL quarterbacks should look like. So why isn’t he getting near the love his predecessor Jared Goff did?
Why he’s not there yet:
Much of the same reasons as others. He’s playing a spread offense and that inflates the numbers. Primarily the running concern with Webb is that he’s too much of a gun slinger. For every great play he makes, there are a few boneheaded ones he delivers because of a bad decision and too much faith in his arm. Also he doesn’t seem to function well under pressure from pass rushers. These are fundamental problems that will have to be coached up.