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Justin Herbert, Oregon

With the biggest arm in the draft, Herbert is a unique prospect that will be able to mold an NFL offense in his image with the help of a quality offensive coordinator. Very few quarterbacks coming into the league as a rookie are able to stretch the field vertically as Herbert can, and that carries value among front offices.

Herbert has demonstrated he is capable of making throws to open areas of the field with precision, blending his arm strength and touch in a unique combination not often seen from young players. Herbert’s arm talent will likely never be in question throughout his career.

The only aspect of Herbert found to be a general concern has been his downfield placement. With such a big arm, the coaching staff will want to push the ball down to big-bodied receivers to utilize leverage over their opponents. These deep balls need to be put into the perfect position for a receiver to use their size.

Justin Herbert’s scouting report can be found here.

Team fit: Los Angeles Chargers

Similarly to Burrow, Herbert has a chance to inherit an already talented offense complemented by a quality defensive unit.

The Chargers have lost the majority of their games this season by a single possession, and Rivers is not going to bring postseason success. A short time to develop behind Rivers would give Herbert time to acclimate to the NFL level, and give targets Mike Williams, Keenan Allen, and Hunter Henry a quarterback who can stretch the field and utilize their talents.