Grade
44.0 ?4.65 SEC
Top Performer14 REPS
Top Performer36.5 INCH
Top Performer116.0 INCH
Top Performer6.81 SEC
Top Performer4.06 SEC
Top Performer
Blue Star = Top Performer
- 6'4" Height
- 33" Arm Length
- 223LBS. Weight
- 10 1/4" Hands
Overview
Jefferson had an up-and-down career at Louisiana State, where he started every game in his sophomore and junior years after taking over toward the end of his freshman year. After some off-the-field issues prior to his senior year at LSU, Jefferson split time with fellow senior QB Jarrett Lee, and did nothing to overwhelm NFL talent evaluators. He had an uninspired showing in the BCS National Championship game, and although he was limited by the offense he played in that showcased a lot of the talent around him rather than as a throwing QB, Jefferson hasn't shown enough transferable skills at this point to garner a draft pick, but an athlete with his size and SEC experience should get a shot in camp.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Jefferson has serious mechanical issues that effect his play. He locks out his front leg when stepping into the ball, and the follow through that results from this stiff motion causes him to have an inconsistent release point that makes it very difficult to make quick, accurate throws in the short game. When in a two-minute offense or under pressure late in a game, Jefferson uses poor judgment and is ripe for turnovers. He lacks awareness in the pocket and tries to rely on his scrambling ability too heavily, causing him to take bad sacks. There are many fundamental elements of Jefferson's game that need work before he would be ready to run an NFL offense.
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
