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2020 NFL Draft: 8 seniors get preliminary first-round grades

By Sayre Bedinger

EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball as linebacker Tony Fields II #1 of the Arizona Wildcats applies pressure during the second half of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 48-28. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball as linebacker Tony Fields II #1 of the Arizona Wildcats applies pressure during the second half of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 48-28. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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EUGENE, OR – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on September 22, 2018 in E (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR – SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on September 22, 2018 in E (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

No surprise here.

The 6-foot-6 Herbert would have almost undoubtedly been the top overall quarterback taken in the 2019 NFL Draft if he had decided to leave school a year early, but he wanted to stay another year with the Ducks to hone his craft and play with his younger brother.

Herbert’s brother, Patrick, is a four-star tight end prospect who is likely going to be a major impact player for the Ducks this year. They may never get the opportunity to play together again, so why not, right?

Herbert turned down millions and the chance at being the top pick in the draft to play with his brother, but he also has some things to work on.

Physically, all of the tools are there. Herbert has a great arm and is athletic for his size and length.

Where Herbert needs some work is throwing the ball and making good decisions in general under pressure, as well as overall pocket presence. He also has some injury history teams will dig into.

Still, the qualities are all there for a QB1 at the next level. He is going to be in a possibly loaded class at his position, so Herbert will need a big senior season to maintain his top 10 draft status.

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