Marcus Mariota, QB - 2nd overall pick

Marcus Mariota, Oregon, #8

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-4	222	32	9 7/8	1.57	4.52	DNP	36	121	6.87	4.11	DNP

Game Film Evaluated:

Washington (2014)

Michigan State (2014)

Pros: Quick release, strong arm. Able to progress through reads. Able to avoid rushers and buy time. Throws a very catchable ball, knows when to zip it and when to touch. Leads receivers and very accurate. He looks to buy time with his feet so he can beat you with his arm.

Cons: At times was reluctant throwing the ball into tight space or with anticipation. Holds the ball for a while in the pocket and will give up a bit of sacks. Needs to have the clock go off to move out of the pocket. He prefers to throw the ball than run unless by design. Struggles with footwork when pressured and affects accuracy. Did not throw the ball with anticipation often.

Summary: Marcus Mariota is the top QB prospect in this draft, he brings a strong and accurate arm along with impressive athletic skills to buy time in the pocket. He will need to continue to improve on reading a defense, making presnap reads while taking snaps from under center at the next level. He will hold that ball for a long time if his first read is taken and he will buy time with his legs to try and beat you with his arm. Protects the ball well and does not throw many jump balls. Appeared gun shy to fit the ball into tight spaces and most of his receivers were considerably open thanks to the scheme. He struggled considerably vs Michigan State as they brought consistent pressure without blitzing and were physical with his receivers at the line. He will see a lot more of that in the NFL. He may not be a franchise QB but should be a top half QB in the league. Top 5 overall prospect.