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2017 Reese’s Senior Bowl Breakdown: The Quarterbacks

By Erik Lambert

Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 56-7. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 56-7. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) gestures from the field against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Tampa , FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) gestures from the field against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Something-To-Proves

C.J. Beathard (Iowa)

Smart, efficient and tough quarterback who expertly executed the run-first offense at Iowa. When Beathard had protection and halfway decent receivers, he put up some pretty good numbers. Not overly big or boasting an elite arm, he’s solid in both categories. Has a really bad tendency to hold the ball, opening himself up to big hits.

Seth Russell (Baylor)

Got off to a roaring start during his first year at Baylor, putting up enormous numbers. His size, arm and mobility were hard to ignore. He’s also tough. Unfortunately injuries and a bad controversy with the coaching staff really set him back. Want to show he’s not just another system guy.

Josh Dobbs (Tennessee)

A tremendous physical talent. Tall, athletic, mobile and a strong arm are all part of Dobbs’ skill set. He’s competitive and shows a certain gamer quality with some clutch magic at times. However, he is also painfully underdeveloped as a passer. Accuracy, ball placement and consistency are all issues.

Patrick Towles (Boston College)

Pure physical specimen. A hunk of clay to be molded. Don’t bother looking at the numbers with Towles. They’re not good. His completion percentage and productivity are cringe-worthy at times. Still, at 6’5″ he boasts a powerful arm. If given three years to develop under a good QB coach, maybe the light could switch on for him.

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