The 2024 NFL Draft is all about projection, but teams spend a lot of money to take as much guesswork as possible out of the equation. Taking a sample size of the past five years, CBSSports.com was able to provide some insight into the prototypical player at each offensive position, as well as where teams are able to get them on draft weekend.
Quarterback
Over the past five years, eight quarterbacks have been named first- or second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press: Lamar Jackson (Ravens), Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs), Jalen Hurts (Eagles), Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Tom Brady (Buccaneers), Josh Allen (Bills) and Russell Wilson (Seahawks).
There is so much required of the quarterback position that does not show up in measurements or physical testing. Quarterbacks capable of extending plays and running the football are finding more success in the modern NFL. In terms of background, at least half of those eight representatives also played baseball in high school.
When averaging physical measurements of All-Pro quarterbacks, the following quarterback profile is spit out:
Height 6-foot-2Weight 221 poundsHand size10.0 inchesArm length32.4 inchesWingspan78.1 inches40-yard dash4.79 seconds10-yard split1.65 secondsBench press (225 pounds)—Vertical jump32Broad jump—3-cone drill—20-yard shuttle—
Quarterbacks often opt out of testing such as the 40-yard dash, bench press, etc. … so those numbers are less important. Where teams are finding these players IS important. Half of the All-Pro quarterbacks have been selected in the first round. The second, third, fourth and sixth rounds each have one representative.
NFL player who profiles as potential All-Pro
C.J. Stroud, Texans
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Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/projecting-nfl-all-pros-at-each-offensive-position-what-they-look-like-where-they-are-picked-and-whos-next/
Author : Josh Edwards
Publish date : 2024-06-19 14:04:25
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