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Jordan Travis, Florida StateJordan Travis's 2023 season was cut short, resulting in his projection as a fifth-round pick. The 6-foot-1, 212-pound former Florida State signal-caller will turn 24 years old before Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season as he comes off being named ACC Player of the Year.
Travis completed 64% of his passes over the last two seasons, averaging 249 yards per game. He had 44 touchdowns to just seven interceptions during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Up until last season, he was a threat in the running game (he's projected to run a 4.60-second 40), accumulating 1,506 yards and 21 touchdowns from 2020-22. The combination of arm talent and mobility allows Travis to improvise and create plays out of nothing.
He does not just take off and run but rather shows a great understanding of when to run and when not to. He has a quick release and shows pro throwing mechanics. He understands what the defense is trying to do, and is able to take advantage. His arm strength is good but not elite. He needs to get the ball out sooner, as he tends to wait for his receivers to get completely open before throwing the ball.
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Spencer Rattler, South CarolinaThough Spencer Rattler is currently projected as a fourth-round pick on Pro Football Focus, his performance in Mobile the week of the Senior Bowl had scouts buzzing, and he could likely find himself as a second-round pick when all is said and done. Measuring in at 6-foot, 213 pounds, he threw for over 11,000 yards in high school and went to Oklahoma as the top quarterback recruit in the country.
After a year and a half as a starter for the Sooners, he was benched for projected No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and transferred to South Carolina the ensuing offseason.
In his last two seasons with the Gamecocks, he completed 67.5% of his passes for 248 yards per game. He threw for 37 touchdowns and had a passer rating of 143.2. Even though he had 16 rushing touchdowns in college, he is not much of a threat to run overall.
Rattler may be the most experienced passer in the draft, attempting over 1,300 passes in college. He's also had ups and downs and learned from them all. He has great arm strength and can throw with velocity while on the move. He can also throw from a number of different arm angles. He shows impeccable ball placement on his throws, in particular, deep throws.
He does need to do a better job going through his progressions, as he tends to lock onto his primary target. He also needs better footwork in the pocket. Still, there is enough experience and tools for the Vikings to be intrigued.
Michael Pratt, TulaneCurrently projected as a third-round pick by both Pro Football Focus and Draft Buzz, Michael Pratt stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 216 pounds. He was a three-star prospect coming out of high school before signing his letter of intent with Tulane. He does have some mobility, as he is expected to run a 4.65-second 40 at either his pro day or in Indianapolis.
In 2023, Pratt played 11 games, completing 65.4% of his passes for 2,406 yards, 22 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also carried the ball 98 times for 286 yards and five touchdowns. For his college career, he completed 60.6% of his passes for 209 yards per game. He averaged 3.5 touchdowns for every interception he threw.
Pratt has good enough arm strength to make short and intermediate throws in the NFL. He has the ability to widen passing windows for covered receivers. He's able to control the trajectory of the ball out of his hand, so it does not have too much loft or too little. His ball placement is a little bit inconsistent, and it does not have the elite arm strength of top-level quarterbacks. Though he has adequate straight-line speed, he does not have great quickness or lateral speed.
Rattler intrigues me a little, and I like what little I've seen from Pratt, but I think we already have that guy in Jaren Hall. It's time to swing for the fences.
I like Jordan Travis. Started a ton of games, trajectory on the upswing every year, and we saw how important he was when he went down with the injury.
Joe Milton still intrigues me from a physical standpoint. Lump of clay type who might have a chance with the right coaching
Quote: @supafreak84 said:
I like Jordan Travis. Started a ton of games, trajectory on the upswing every year, and we saw how important he was when he went down with the injury.
Joe Milton still intrigues me from a physical standpoint. Lump of clay type who might have a chance with the right coaching
I thought Milton might be worth a late round flyer. Then I watched the Senior Bowl.
I wanted to like Milton, I watched a few TN games, but it seemed as soon as he would wow, he would make you say hard pass. Lots of athleticism but I don't know he has the growth to reach a point where he wouldn't be a liability as a pro QB.
Quote: @supafreak84 said:
I like Jordan Travis. Started a ton of games, trajectory on the upswing every year, and we saw how important he was when he went down with the injury.
Joe Milton still intrigues me from a physical standpoint. Lump of clay type who might have a chance with the right coaching
Good point on Milton, he checks alot of boxes from a physical standpoint. Ryan Leaf did as well though lol. KOC is supposed to be a QB whisperer so why not take a late flyer?
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
I wanted to like Milton, I watched a few TN games, but it seemed as soon as he would wow, he would make you say hard pass. Lots of athleticism but I don't know he has the growth to reach a point where he wouldn't be a liability as a pro QB.
HE has the physical attributes you would love, but unfortunately looks like Josh freeman circa Vikings when throwing the ball.
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
@ supafreak84 said:
I like Jordan Travis. Started a ton of games, trajectory on the upswing every year, and we saw how important he was when he went down with the injury.
Joe Milton still intrigues me from a physical standpoint. Lump of clay type who might have a chance with the right coaching
I thought Milton might be worth a late round flyer. Then I watched the Senior Bowl.
There's a long list of quarterbacks who haven't impressed at the Senior Bowl who have turned out to be good pro's. On the flipside, there's been many that have impressed who have been busts (Ponder). I thought Milton showed enough in the regular season to be worth taking a flyer on late for some team. It will be a situational thing for him. Right team, right coaches, and see what you got...
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