I wouldn't be shocked if Dougan's got drafted but I think it's most likely he doesn't get the call. For exactly the reason Kenneth stated. Teams don't draft backup QBs. Backups are typically failed starters. None of the experts I listen to have suggested Dugan has what it takes to start in the NFL. Of course they could be wrong. Everyone's clear he has great character and is tough as nails. That said, I expect he'll be a UDFA. In the event he gets picked, it will likely be because some team took a flier in the 6th or 7th round.
Stroud looked great in the game against Georgia. Best he's ever looked. Does it raise him to the top of the first round? I'd not be surprised. In fact, that's what I'm expecting. Likely top 10. Possibly top 5. If Seattle took him, I wouldn't be horrified. I'd just hope they knew what they were doing -- meaning I would hope it worked out. The guy seems to have all the tools, despite the knock on Ohio State QBs.
Richardson's the guy I'd love to get in the third round. If I knew he'd still be there when Seattle came on the clock on day three, I'd advocate for not using a first rounder on Young or Stroud. Young scares me because of his lack of stature but it's impossible to watch him play and not be intrigued. I'm not sold on Levis. Nice arcing moon ball, excellent strength and stature, but I don't get the sense he's anything but a project. As a day three pick, I'd be fine. Just not a major investment. Maybe 2023 can be Dru Lock's year to shine.
"Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson, the team's starter for the past two seasons, will return to the Razorbacks in 2023 rather than enter the NFL draft. Jefferson announced his decision Friday on Instagram, writing that his dreams "wouldn't be complete without one more year on The Hill." In his first year as a starter, Jefferson completed 67.3 percent of his passes for 2,676 yards, 21 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He also led the team in rushing with 664 yards and scored six rushing touchdowns. Despite battling multiple injuries this season, including twice missing a game, and being without his top target from 2021 — first-round pick Treylon Burks — Jefferson has arguably been just as good. In just 10 games, he’s completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,361 yards, 22 touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 510 yards and seven touchdowns."
Bummer for Grayson on both the credit transfer issue (whatever that means) and the bowl game injury. The fact he played in that game was probably an indication that the transfer portal wasn't going to work for him and he'd already decided to stay with Coastal. What is going on with him academically to prevent him from transferring to Auburn, or anywhere else that really wanted him? Also, how much more can he raise his stock with another year Coastal Carolina with a new head coach and presumably another bad supporting cast? Hope his injury isn't too serious. I'm not seeing much information about it, but his "upper body" sure looked like his neck/back.
One thing I have learned listening to coach Pete is what he likes in a quarterback. Pete says Carson Palmer was the best quarterback he had at USC. The two quarterbacks Seattle has shown interest in but had Russell and couldn't pull the trigger Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is the smallest at 6ft 3. 225lbs that's not small. Both Allen and Palmer are 6ft 5. They all poses huge arms and can move which Palmer did well before injury. If the Seahawks use one of their first round picks he will look and play like this. Out of the 3 Carson Palmer was the only sure thing if you look at scouting reports. The other two were coveted by Pete and John for their ability the Air raid didn't scare them nor Allen's inaccuracy. It's to bad Buffalo didn't bite on what we may have offered in trade to select Allen. Do you think Russell would have been offered ? I do.
So what's our outlook now that we have the 5th pick, Joe?
2024 may be the draft we all thought this year would be.
I think you'll love the Football Outsiders mock draft:
https://www.footballoutsiders.com/walkthrough/2023/cj-stroud-goes-first-2023-nfl-mock-draft-version-05
I wouldn't be shocked if Dougan's got drafted but I think it's most likely he doesn't get the call. For exactly the reason Kenneth stated. Teams don't draft backup QBs. Backups are typically failed starters. None of the experts I listen to have suggested Dugan has what it takes to start in the NFL. Of course they could be wrong. Everyone's clear he has great character and is tough as nails. That said, I expect he'll be a UDFA. In the event he gets picked, it will likely be because some team took a flier in the 6th or 7th round.
Stroud looked great in the game against Georgia. Best he's ever looked. Does it raise him to the top of the first round? I'd not be surprised. In fact, that's what I'm expecting. Likely top 10. Possibly top 5. If Seattle took him, I wouldn't be horrified. I'd just hope they knew what they were doing -- meaning I would hope it worked out. The guy seems to have all the tools, despite the knock on Ohio State QBs.
Richardson's the guy I'd love to get in the third round. If I knew he'd still be there when Seattle came on the clock on day three, I'd advocate for not using a first rounder on Young or Stroud. Young scares me because of his lack of stature but it's impossible to watch him play and not be intrigued. I'm not sold on Levis. Nice arcing moon ball, excellent strength and stature, but I don't get the sense he's anything but a project. As a day three pick, I'd be fine. Just not a major investment. Maybe 2023 can be Dru Lock's year to shine.
This QB class is turning out a lot less awesome than I was hoping for. I guess all the more reason to draft defense, defense, IOL, WR
"Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson, the team's starter for the past two seasons, will return to the Razorbacks in 2023 rather than enter the NFL draft. Jefferson announced his decision Friday on Instagram, writing that his dreams "wouldn't be complete without one more year on The Hill." In his first year as a starter, Jefferson completed 67.3 percent of his passes for 2,676 yards, 21 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He also led the team in rushing with 664 yards and scored six rushing touchdowns. Despite battling multiple injuries this season, including twice missing a game, and being without his top target from 2021 — first-round pick Treylon Burks — Jefferson has arguably been just as good. In just 10 games, he’s completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,361 yards, 22 touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 510 yards and seven touchdowns."
Bummer for Grayson on both the credit transfer issue (whatever that means) and the bowl game injury. The fact he played in that game was probably an indication that the transfer portal wasn't going to work for him and he'd already decided to stay with Coastal. What is going on with him academically to prevent him from transferring to Auburn, or anywhere else that really wanted him? Also, how much more can he raise his stock with another year Coastal Carolina with a new head coach and presumably another bad supporting cast? Hope his injury isn't too serious. I'm not seeing much information about it, but his "upper body" sure looked like his neck/back.
One thing I have learned listening to coach Pete is what he likes in a quarterback. Pete says Carson Palmer was the best quarterback he had at USC. The two quarterbacks Seattle has shown interest in but had Russell and couldn't pull the trigger Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is the smallest at 6ft 3. 225lbs that's not small. Both Allen and Palmer are 6ft 5. They all poses huge arms and can move which Palmer did well before injury. If the Seahawks use one of their first round picks he will look and play like this. Out of the 3 Carson Palmer was the only sure thing if you look at scouting reports. The other two were coveted by Pete and John for their ability the Air raid didn't scare them nor Allen's inaccuracy. It's to bad Buffalo didn't bite on what we may have offered in trade to select Allen. Do you think Russell would have been offered ? I do.