A scouts perspective

A scouts perspective

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Sean Mannion, QB - 89th overall pick

Sean Mannion, Oregon State, #4
Height
Weight
Arm
Hand
10 Yd
40 Yd
Bench
Vertical
Broad
3-Cone
Shuttle
60 Yd Shuttle
6-6
229
33 ½
9
1.87
5.14
DNP
31
105
7.29
4.39
DNP

Game Film Evaluated:
Utah (2013)
Arizona State (2014)

Pros: Big strong frame, able to withstand pressure in the pocket. Has a stromg arm to get the ball downfield. He can deliver a strike when he does set his feet and step into it. Shows an ability to progress in his reads, work the safety with his eyes.

Cons: Offers virtually no mobility to buy time in the pocket, he will take a lot of sacks. Throws off back foot too much, needs to get footwork more involved. Doesn’t step into his throws. His footwork is a mess when on the move and struggles without a clean pocket. Consistently delivers a high ball across the middle.


Summary: Sean Mannion reminds me of Drew Bledsoe, a statue in the pocket with a strong arm. Mannion needs a clean pocket to deliver passes with high velocity with good footwork. However he struggles dramatically when he gets pressured and he is not an option to buy time in the pocket moving around. He has the body type to absorb a lot of contact but needs to beat the blitz quicker to get teams out of doing that. His footwork regresses dramatically with pressure and especially when he tries to move. Better in 2013 than in 2014, intriguing prospect with some upside but have to accept the sacks he will give up. I like his ability to work under center and can progress through his reads on the field and look off the safety. Similar to Tom Savage out of Pitt in 2013 and see Mannion as a early 4th round pick.

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