Nothing to do with a first round draft pick, but, if Boykin was available in rounds 5-7, I'd be all over that.
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The top 2016 quarterback prospects available for the 2016 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2017 prospect. ** - denotes 2018 prospect.*
*Cardale Jones*, QB, Ohio State*
Height: 6-5. Weight: 250.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.*
Projected Round (2016): 1-3.*
9/12/15:*Of the top quarterback prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft, the redshirt junior Jones had the most impressive performance in Week 1. He made some devastating throws that illustrated his natural passing skills. Aside from his right-arm cannon, Jones also showed his running ability and how difficult he is to sack with his huge size. Jones completed 9-of-18 passes for 186 yards with two touchdowns and an interception on a tipped pass. He also ran for 99 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown.*
8/8/15:*Jones put on a display in 2014 after entering the starting lineup behind Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett. Jones has great size and a cannon for an arm. In his three starts, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 860 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Jones has a lot of upside and it will be fun to watch him in 2015, assuming he wins the starting job over J.T. Barrett.*
Jones needs to improve his ability to throw while under heat. He also needs to get faster working through his progressions, moving his eyes and getting rid of the ball. Jones can hold onto the ball too long when plays start to break down on him. When Jones has a clean pocket, he displays the ability to make any throw the NFL asks for. While Jones is a pocket passer, he will take yards on the ground when available and has some athleticism as a runner. Jones can be tough to bring down for defenders in or out of the pocket.*
Sources from multiple teams said that they view Jones as having a first-round skill set and if performed for an entire season the way he played in his three starts, he would be a first-rounder. Teams have questions about Jones' football I.Q. and off-the-field maturity, so his pre-draft interviews will be important to address those questions.
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*Connor Cook*, QB, Michigan State*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 218.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.*
Projected Round (2015): 1-2.*
9/12/15:*The 2015 season opener was more of the same for Cook. He completed 15-of-31 passes for 256 yards with two touchdowns against Western Michigan. There were a number of good passes thrown by Cook that were dropped by his receivers.This game didn't show an improvement in Cook's accuracy and consistency compared to his junior year. If that stays the same throughout his senior year, he could end up being more of a mid-first-round talent rather than a top-10 pick.*
8/8/15:*Cook completed 58 percent of his passes in 2014 for 3,214 yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions. League sources identified Cook as a potential high first-round pick. He needs to improve certain aspects of his game to meet that grade though, mainly accuracy. Cook has proven to NFL evaluators that he has a big arm, pocket presence, the mobility to avoid rushers and roll out, and the ability to make the occasional precision throw. Cook plays in a pro-style system and has shown steady improvement with his ability to function out of the pocket while working through his progressions.*
Cook has often thrown the ball better than his numbers illustrate. He can make some amazingly accurate throws into extremely tight windows for completions downfield, but also has some inconsistency with his accuracy on the routine passes and when going deep down the middle. Cook has to improve his footwork, which in turn will help his accuracy.*
2013 was Cook's first year as the full-time starter, and he got off to a slow start before coming on strong in the second half of the season to help lead the Spartans to a Big Ten title and victory over Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Cook completed 58.7 percent of his passes for 2,755 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions for the year. He had great games against Ohio State (24-40 for 304 with 3 touchdowns, 1 interception) and Stanford (22-36 for 332 yards with 2 touchdown, 1 interception) to close out that season.
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*Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 234.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.87.*
Projected Round (2016): 1-2.*
9/12/15:*Hackenberg had a disappointing performance in a loss to Temple. He was sacked 10 times and completed only 11-of-25 passes for 103 yards with no touchdowns and an interception. It was a dreadful game by Hackenberg.*
8/8/15:*Hackenberg completed 56 percent of his passes in 2014 for 2,677 yards with 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He played better than the numbers indicate as his supporting cast was a huge liability, including an awful offensive line. Hackenberg closed out the 2014 season with a huge comeback overtime win over Boston College, completing 34-of-50 for 371 yards and four touchdowns.*
In terms of a skill set, Hackenberg has what the NFL is looking for with a size, pocket presence, field-vision potential and a strong arm that can push the ball downfield. James Franklin's offense didn't help Hackenberg develop much as a NFL pocket-passer prospect last season as so many of the play calls were instant throws because of a weak offensive line that couldn't maintain its blocks. Hackenberg needs to improve his ball placement and decision-making in some areas, but his supporting cast really hurt him last year. At times, Hackenberg makes some brilliant throws downfield after working off his first read, and if he does that regularly as a junior, he could be a high first-rounder.*
Hackenberg was the star recruit for Bill O'Brien and proved the hype legit during an impressive freshman season that saw him named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Hackenberg completed 59 percent of his passes for 2,955 yards with 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2013. He also ran for four touchdowns. Sources in the NFL feel that Hackenberg could end up being an elite quarterback prospect.
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*Jared Goff, QB, California*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 210.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.*
Projected Round (2016): 1-3.*
9/12/15:*Goff completed 24-of-32 passes for 309 yards with three touchdowns and an interception against Grambling State.*
8/8/14:*Goff enjoyed a breakout 2014 season. The sophomore completed 62 percent of his passes for 3,973 yards with 35 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Goff displayed some pocket-passing potential while playing with a less-than-ideal supporting cast. He struggled against USC's good defense taking sacks and had a few interceptions dropped. Goff needs to perform better against top competition. He became the starter as a freshman in 2013 and completed 60 percent of his passes for 3,508 yards with 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
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*Gunner Kiel*, QB, Cincinnati*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 208.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.81.*
Projected Round (2016): 2-3.*
9/12/15:*Against Alabama A&M, Kiel completed 18-of-22 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns.*
8/8/15:*After years of hype, Kiel finally stepped onto the field in 2014 and flashed some arm talent. He completed 59.7 percent of his passes for the Bearcats with 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Kiel struggled with interceptions when he went against good competition like Miami (FL), East Carolina and Virginia Tech though, throwing eight picks across those three games. He also made some tremendous throws downfield with touch passes into tight windows last season.*
Kiel was going to go to LSU then flipped to Notre Dame. He redshirted in South Bend in 2012. Kiel was forced to sit out in 2013 per NCAA regulations.
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*Jacoby Brissett, QB, N.C. State*
Height: 6-3. Weight: 239.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.83.*
Projected Round (2015): 3-5.*
9/12/15:*Brissett completed 21-of-23 passes for 196 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions against Troy. Sources with teams say that Brissett is a sleeper quarterback who they're keeping an eye on.*
8/8/15:*2014 saw Brissett complete 60 percent of his passes for 2,344 yards with 22 touchdowns and five interceptions. He showed potential as a pocket passer. Brissett was on fire against a lot of weak competition even before he lit up Florida State (32-of-48 for 359 yards with three touchdowns). Brissett sat out the 2013 season per NCAA rules after transferring from Florida. He spent 2012 as Jeff Driskel's backup. Brissett played a little as a freshman backup during the 1-year tenure of Charlie Weis as Florida's offensive coordinator.
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*Cody Kessler, QB, USC*
Height: 6-1. Weight: 210.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.*
Projected Round (2015): 3-5.*
9/12/15:*Kessler completed 19-of-26 passes for 236 yards with four touchdowns in a season-opening rout of Arkansas State.*
8/8/15:*Kessler completed 71 percent of his passes in 2014 for 3,505 yards with 36 touchdowns and four interceptions. He was an effective game-manager for the Trojans. Kessler is undersized and could be lacking in his physical skill set to be a starter for the NFL. He needs to prove that wrong as a senior. Kessler was considering entering the 2015 NFL Draft, but decided to return to USC.*
It took some time, but Kessler eventually won the starting quarterback spot for USC to replace Matt Barkley, and Kessler has improved as he gained experience. Kessler completed 65 percent of his passes in 2013 for 2,968 yards with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
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*Patrick Towles*, QB, Kentucky*
Height: 6-5. Weight: 238.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.*
Projected Round (2015): 3-5.*
9/12/15:*Against Louisiana-Lafayette, Towles completed 16-of-34 passes for 257 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.*
8/8/15:*Towles didn't have a great supporting cast in 2014, but the first-year starter flashed at times. He has a big arm and pocket presence. Towles completed 57 percent of his passes for 2,718 yards with 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He has the skill set and upside to develop.
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*Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 220.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.*
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.*
9/12/15:*Hogan started the game well on the first drive, but struggled after that as Stanford fell to Northwestern. He completed 20-of-35 passes for 155 yards with an interception. Hogan also had two interceptions dropped.*
8/8/15:*In 2014, Hogan completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,792 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He had five rushing touchdowns, too. Hogan was still streaky as a passer, looking inept at times and throwing excellent passes on other attempts. He needs to become more consistent in order to rise as a senior.*
Hogan wasn't as good as expected in 2013 as Stanford's passing attack was underwhelming. For the year, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,630 yards with 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Hogan averaged 4.5 yards per carry for 314 yards on the ground with two touchdowns, too.
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*Dak Prescott*, QB, Mississippi State*
Height: 6-2. Weight: 230.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.*
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.*
9/12/15:*Against Southern Mississippi, Prescott completed 22-of-38 passes for 237 yards with two touchdowns through the air. On the ground, he ran the ball eight times for 72 yards with a touchdown. Sources say they view Prescott as Tim Tebow 2.0. They think he has to become a better pocket passer and aren't high on him as a pro prospect.*
8/8/15:*Prescott completed 61 percent of his passes in 2014 for 3,449 yards with 27 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry for 986 yards with 14 scores on the ground. Prescott underwhelmed against Alabama, but that was really the only game of the season in which he struggled.*
Prescott's play has been somewhat reminiscent of Tim Tebow at Florida because Prescott is playing in the same offense for Tebow's former offensive coordinator, Dan Mullen, the Mississippi State head coach. Like Tebow, Prescott needs to improve his pocket passing and accuracy for the NFL.*
In 2013, Prescott completed 58 percent of his passes for 940 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
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*Josh Dobbs*, QB, Tennessee*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 220.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.*
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.*
9/12/15:*Versus Bowling Green, Dobbs completed 15-of-22 passes for 205 yards with two touchdowns. He ran for 89 yards on 12 carries with a score as well.*
8/8/15:*In 2014, Dobbs completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,206 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions. He has physical talent, but he needs to develop his overall game as a passer.
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*Justin Holman*, QB, Central Florida*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 213.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.69.*
Projected Round (2015): 4-6.*
9/12/15:*Holman completed 23-of-34 passes for 249 yards with two touchdowns versus Florida International.*
8/8/15:*Holman replaced Blake Bortles for Central Florida last season and had a solid debut, completing 57 percent of his passes for 2,952 yards and 23 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. Holman flashed at times, but he needs to improve his accuracy and cut down on interceptions as a junior.
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*Travis Wilson, QB, Utah*
Height: 6-6. Weight: 240.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.*
Projected Round (2016): 5-7.*
9/12/15:*Against Michigan, Wilson completed 24-of-33 passes for 208 yards and an interception. He also ran for 53 yards on 12 carries with a score.*
8/8/15:*Wilson completed 60 percent of his passes in 2014 for 2,012 yards with 17 touchdowns and four interceptions. He was in and out of the lineup on top of being benched at times. Wilson has a good size and a nice arm but has to get more consistent. He completed 56 percent of his passes in 2013 for 1,827 yards with 16 touchdowns and 16 interceptions across nine games.
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*Everett Golson, QB, Florida State*
Height: 6-1. Weight: 185.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.*
Projected Round (2016): 5-7.*
9/12/15:*Golson completed 19-of-25 passes for 302 yards and four touchdowns against Texas State.*
8/8/15:*Golson landed at Florida State after leaving Notre Dame. 2014 was Golson's return to football after being suspended for the 2013 entire season for cheating on an exam. Perhaps the year away was good for him; he occasionally looked improved with his passing skills. However, Golson had problems with turnovers. The senior completed 60 percent of his passes for 3,445 yards with 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He had eight touchdowns on the ground.*
Golson previously led Notre Dame to the National Championship game in 2012. The first-year starter completed 59 percent of his passes for 2,405 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also ran for 415 yards and six touchdowns that season.
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*Jacob Coker, QB, Alabama*
Height: 6-5. Weight: 230.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.88.*
Projected Round (2015): 5-7.*
9/12/15:*Coker started, but he split time against Wisconsin. Coker completed 15-of-21 passes for 213 yards with a touchdown. He has a skill set, but it hurts his draft stock not to be the every-down starter.*
8/8/15:*Coker was Blake Sims' backup last season. Coker has a good skill set, but he needs to be the starter and effective to rise.
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*Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU*
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.71.*
Projected Round (2015): 5-7.*
9/12/15:*Boykin completed 26-of-42 passes for 246 yards with a touchdown and an interception against Minnesota. He didn't display the traits of a pro pocket passer and lacks the size of the vast majority of NFL quarterbacks. Boykin is a college quarterback who is more of a third-day caliber prospect. He will probably be one of those signal-callers who is being discussed as switching positions to wide receiver, running back or cornerback.*
8/8/15:*Boykin did a lot of damage with his arm and legs last season. He ran for 707 yards with eight touchdowns while completing 61 percent of his passes for 3,901 yards with 33 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Boykin has to improve as a pocket passer to improve his NFL stock.
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*Taysom Hill, QB, BYU*
Height: 6-2. Weight: 225.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.68.*
Projected Round (2016): 6-FA.*
9/12/15:*Hill went out for the year in the season opener against Nebraska after injuring his foot.*
8/8/15:*In 2014, Hill completed 67 percent of his passes for 975 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. He rumbled for 460 yards - averaging 5.3 yards per carry - with eight touchdowns on the ground. Hill broke his leg against Utah State midway through the year and was done for the season. In 2013, Hill only completed 54 percent of his passes for 2,938 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, but on the ground, he ran for 1,595 yards with 10 touchdowns.
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*Chuckie Keeton, QB, Utah State*
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.*
Projected Round (2015): 6-FA.*
9/12/15:*Keeton completed 16-of-33 passes for 110 yards and an interception versus Southern Utah.*
8/8/15:*Keeton went out for the year with a knee injury early in 2014. He completed 55 percent of his passes in his three-game season for 426 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions.*
Keeton started the 2013 season off well by completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,388 yards with 18 touchdowns and two interceptions. On the ground, he averaged 4.4 yards per carry for 241 yards and two touchdowns. Keeton injured his knee against BYU and was out for the rest of the year.*
Keeton had a breakout sophomore season and was the 2012 First-Team All-WAC quarterback. He completed 68 percent of his passes that year for 3,373 yards with 27 touchdowns and nine interceptions that year. Keeton also ran for 751 yards (619 net) with eight touchdowns.
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*Nate Sudfeld, QB, Indiana*
Height: 6-5. Weight: 240.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.90.*
Projected Round (2016): 6-FA.*
9/12/15:*Sudfeld completed 19-of-32 passes for 349 yards with a touchdown against Southern Illinois.*
8/8/15:*Sudfeld missed half of the 2014 season over a season-ending shoulder injury. 2013 saw him complete 60 percent of his passes for 2,523 yards with 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
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*Maty Mauk*, QB, Missouri*
Height: 6-0. Weight: 200.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.*
Projected Round (2016): 7-FA.*
9/12/15:*Against Southeast Missouri State, Mauk completed 12-of-22 passes for 181 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.*
8/8/15:*Mauk completed 53 percent of his passes in 2014 for 2,648 yards with 25 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He needs to improve his accuracy significantly.
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*Wes Lunt, QB, Illinois*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.82.*
Projected Round (2016): 7-FA.*
9/12/15:*Lunt completed 11-of-19 passes for 162 yards and four touchdowns against Kent State.*
8/8/15:*Lunt completed 64 percent of his passes in 2014 for 1,763 yards and 14 touchdowns with three interceptions. He missed five games with injuries and played in a running offense.
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*Max Wittek, QB, Hawaii*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 235.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.*
Projected Round (2016): FA.*
9/12/15:*Wittek led Hawaii to an upset over Colorado, completing 19-of-38 passes for three touchdowns and two interceptions.*
8/8/15:*Wittek didn't play in 2014 after transferring from USC. He was a backup as a Trojan and didn't beat out Cody Kessler to replace Matt Barkley.
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*Anthony Jennings, QB, LSU*
Height: 6-2. Weight: 211.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.*
Projected Round (2016): FA.*
9/12/15:*LSU had its season opener canceled because of storms.*
8/8/15:*Jennings may not be LSU's starting quarterback after struggling in 2014. He completed 49 percent of his passes last season for 1,611 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. If Jennings doesn't improve drastically, he should switch positions.
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*Davis Webb, QB, Texas Tech*
Height: 6-4. Weight: 195.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.*
Projected Round (2016): FA.*
9/12/15:*Webb has been relegated to backup duty behind Patrick Mahomes.*
8/8/15:*In 2014, Webb completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,539 yards with 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He missed the final four games with an injury. Webb has to prove he is more than a college-system quarterback.
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*J.W. Walsh, QB, Oklahoma State*
Height: 6-2. Weight: 205.*
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.*
Projected Round (2016): FA.*
9/12/15:*Walsh is the backup quarterback to Mason Rudolph.*
8/8/15:*Walsh only played two games in 2014, completing 56 percent of his passes for 233 yards with a touchdown and interception. He broke his foot in the second game and missed the rest of the season. Walsh earned playing time as a redshirt freshman in 2012 after backing up Brandon Weeden in 2011. Walsh flashed some passing and running ability during his playing time in 2012, completing 67 percent of his passes for 1,564 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. He ran for 320 yards (290 net) and seven touchdowns, too. In 2013, Walsh completed 59.5 percent of his passes for 1,333 yards with nine touchdowns and five
