I think they missed on this one, and hope they prove me wrong. I’ll happily admit my error if he plays up to his pick, or anywhere close.
I get the pick.
He has the same good traits that Warner, Bulger, and Trent Green had (ie. quick to process, accurate. It’s the “what made Brady Brady” package, though of course I ain’t saying he’s Brady.)
Unlike them he wasn’t going to make it out of round 1.
Here’s from a posted report on him:
STRENGTHS
● Quick processor who eliminates things quickly, reads out entire field and finds backside dig/curl
● Repeatable mechanics with quarterback muscle memory
● Athletic enough that defenses must respect his ability to boot or keep on read plays
● Poised, instinctive pocket shuffles; climbs with elevated eyes and sound feet to maintain throwing base
● Delivers with touch, be it a bucket throw or when attacking hole shots
● Not shy giving his target a chance when he likes the look
● Communicates like a pro at the line, setting and resetting pass-pro adjustments
● Impressive mental capacity — you can tell he has been working at his craft for a long time
● Blocking and pass catchers let him down too often, including 30 drops in 2025 (second most among all Power 4 quarterbacks)
● Grew up around a Division I program — ideas of hard work and coachability instilled in him from a young age
● Described as “A-plus” person; voted a 2025 team captain
