Several of the nation’s top NFL draft eligible quarterbacks took another step forward in their evaluation process with the completion of Pro Day workouts. Below is a breakdown of five players whose recent strong showings in front of league scouts could potentially boost their stock. The NFL draft is April 25-27 in Nashville, Tenn.
Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
Pro Day: March 13
Highlights
What they’re saying
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah: “Easy. That would be the world I would use to describe this workout. Everything was just easy, from his footwork to the way the ball jumped out of his hand. Showed the variety of throws you want to see; was able to drive the ball, he was able to layer the ball, use some different trajectory. Maybe you could say two or three balls got away from him a little bit, but overall a very clean, crisp workout for Kyler Murray.”
Yahoo senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson: “Kyler Murray right on track. Checked that box at his pro day. The easy-breezy 50-yarder down the seam was nice. Didn’t run the 40, but he’ll get the Lamar Jackson “plenty fast on tape” latitude from teams. Nothing changed today.”
Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
Pro Day: March 20
Highlights
What they’re saying
New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur: “It was excellent. We obviously have spent a lot of time evaluating him, and this is one piece of it. We got the chance to work with him on the board and take him to dinner, and he certainly is an accomplished and impressive young man.’’
FOX NFL analyst Charles Davis: “Nice day for @OhioStateFB QB Dwayne Haskins at his Pro Day. Big arm as expected, good footwork/movement in/out of the pocket, too.”
Drew Lock, Missouri
Pro Day: March 21
Highlights
THAT ARM. 💪😯 @DrewLock23 @MizzouFootball
📺: Path to the Draft – Pro Day on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/E5Y0UUoUdI
— NFL (@NFL) March 21, 2019
What they’re saying
NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks: “Thoughts on @DrewLock23 Pro Day. 1. “Wow” thrower w/ A+ arm talent. 2. B/B+ AA makes him a great fit in Shanahan-like system (bootlegs/nakeds/play-actions). 3. Still a work in progress, but intriguing due to physical tools. New school QB w/ Matthew Stafford-like game and potential.”
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah: “It wasn’t a perfect workout in terms of the ball placement, but you can see the athleticism, you can see the arm strength, his ability to power the ball, especially working in the middle of the field, was excellent.”
Will Grier, West Virginia
Pro Day: March 21
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What they’re saying
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter: “One NFL scout in Morgantown, W.V., just texted that QB Will Grier “put on a show” for NFL Teams in attendance and predicted he’s “a riser.” The WVU QB is expected to meet with at least 10 teams before the draft, including the Giants, Redskins, Chargers, Pats and Saints.”
NFL Network reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala: “WVU QB Will Grier had two dinners last night: steak and salad w/ the #Panthers Norv and Scott Turner and a sushi roll w/ the #Redskins’ Jay Gruden. He’s meeting w/ the #Giants today. The way he distinguishes himself from other QBs, he said? By showing what a playbook junkie he is.”
Jarrett Stidham, Auburn
Pro Day: March 8
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What they’re saying
Former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer: “I’m not surprised at all, but that was probably the best — or right there with the best pro days I’ve ever been a part of, and I’ve been a part of some big-time pro days. … That was about as impressive as I’ve seen.”
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead: “This was an A-plus day for him. I wasn’t dialed into QBs at the combine and I heard it was another A-plus day for him there, too. He can really spin the ball. I think this day helped him. … His career in the NFL is going to be probably similar to not last season, but the previous season at Auburn.”
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