Mike White, Western Kentucky
Game Film Evaluated:
Georgia State (2017)
Alabama (2016)
Memphis (2017)
Analysis: Excellent size and stands tall in the pocket. Solid arm, throws with touch and capable of firing it downfield. Not that mobile but he can buy some time with his feet but looks to get rid of it when he gets a chance. Accuracy disappears when facing pressure. Comfortable progressing on his reads across the field. He’s a statue in the pocket, he holds it too long. Inconsistent footwork which leads to accuracy issues. He is not comfortable throwing it from inside the pocket when he’s got someone closing in on him. Stares down receivers and small college defenders were able to get their hands on a lot of his passes. He can let the pressure affect his play. Almost every throw vs Alabama in 2016 was in the 5 yard range. Not an accurate thrower.
Summary: Mike White has the traditional look and arm of a pro style QB. He has the frame and more than adequate arm to make all the throws. However he lacks the internal clock, mobility to escape the pocket vs top athletic defenders. He needs a clean pocket, time to progress on multiple reads to be effective. However that is not a luxury most pro QBs get on a consistent basis. He needs to be quicker with his reads, identify the safeties and not stare down receivers. He can become a solid back up QB if he develops the mental side of the game, play a much quicker game and have more consistent footwork which should improve the accuracy issue. 5th round grade.
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