2022 NFL Draft: A make or break year for Tyler Shough

Strengths

Tyler Shough is a big guy with a big arm. He stands 6’5” and has genuine arm talent. He can throw the ball outside the numbers with ease.

He’s a true athlete and can scramble when designed pass plays don’t pan out, as well as run the zone read and navigate run-pass-option concepts effectively.

Shough has shown he can play with fluidity both inside and outside the pocket and has a natural, easy throwing motion that doesn’t have him straining to throw the ball long distances.

Shough has unquestionable toughness, as he’s not afraid to get hit. To wit, I’ve seen him refuse to go out of bounds while running, stand in the pocket and deliver the ball accurately under duress, and even throw a lead block for his running back vs. USC.

If that’s not enough, he also made the tackle after he threw an interception in the Fiesta Bowl and tackled a defender who recovered a fumble against Washington State.

Shough is very efficient with his passes, as his career yards per pass attempt sits at 9.4. He also averaged 4.1 yards per carry last season (including sacks) which is pretty good for a supposed “pro-style” quarterback.

He’s polished as a passer and can really shine on short and intermediate throws, which his coaches often called early in games to get him in rhythm.

He used the run-pass-option successfully last year because he was skilled at selling the fake to the running back and finding the correct arm angle to quickly hit his tight end, who was usually running wide open in the flat.

Because of his pedigree, size, and tools, Tyler Shough has a high floor and a ceiling that’s virtually unlimited. The question is, can he put it all together?