DRAFT TRACKER 2020

People's champ with rags-to-riches story arc culminating in one of the greatest one-year turnarounds in sports history. He's self-assured and plays with competitive toughness that teammates will gravitate toward instantly. He's a rhythm passer who benefited from tempo and scheme, but his vision, touch and read recognition made the offense special. He buys time for himself inside the pocket, but creates explosive, off-schedule plays outside of it with his arm or legs. He throws with staggering precision and timing, but he recognizes his own arm-strength constraints and is forced to shrink the field accordingly. His 2018 tape and unremarkable physical traits could clutter his evaluation for some, but he appears to be an outlier who simply developed and blossomed beyond those evaluation concerns. He's a smart quarterback with special intangibles and could become a Pro Bowler if a team tailors its offense to his specific strengths and comfort level.

Talented dual-threat quarterback with winning background, explosive production and loads of experience in high-leverage games. He may be pigeon-holed into a spread or RPO-heavy attack, but he's actually a clean fit in a pro-style attack filled with play-action and roll-outs. He has the release, accuracy and touch needed to work all three levels successfully and can become a more disciplined, full-field reader to piece the puzzle together against NFL coverages. He needs better poise when pressured, but his escapability not only moves the chains, it creates chunk plays in the air and on the ground. Teams assessing his draft value will need to sift through mounting durability concerns and decide whether he is a "face of the franchise" talent without the abundance of talent surrounding him.

Big, talented full-field scanner able to find the right read and sling it around the yard from the pocket or on the move. Herbert rushed throws in 2018, but he showed marked improvement in that area, excluding the Auburn opener. He trusts his protection while working through coverages and route development and has big-boy arm talent and drive velocity to stress and impress defenses. He's confident attacking downfield, but touch throws evade him and may have created tentativeness with certain short and intermediate throws. Ball placement requires additional emphasis, but upgrading to NFL skill talent could help him bloom. Herbert has a high ceiling and is the most physically gifted quarterback in the draft, but he doesn't have as many "wow" plays as expected for someone with his traits, experience and potential.

Challenging evaluation for quarterback-needy teams balancing traits and potential against disappointing 2019 tape. Staff turnover and new starters across the offense are partly to blame for his regression, but self-made flaws in process were also concerns. Love's accuracy took a step back, and his delayed reaction from "see it" to "throw it" when making reads is troubling. He has the arm to stick throws into tight windows but needs better eye discipline and anticipation to keep windows open. His size, mobility and arm talent combined with his 2018 flashes could be a winning hand that leads a team into the future or a siren's song of erratic play and unfulfilled potential.

His elite size and arm talent are reminiscent of Carson Palmer, but issues with pocket poise and getting through progressions cleanly are more reminiscent of Brock Osweiler. Eason is fun to watch when he's ripping throws around the field and taking deep play-action shots, but a lack of mobility inside and outside the pocket is troubling, considering his ineffectiveness when pressured. He's relatively inexperienced and should continue to develop from the pocket, but poise is hard to fix, and handling exotic blitz packages is not a given. He's a pro-style, play-action-based quarterback with average starter potential and an average backup floor.

Heady quarterback who is light on physical traits but sees the game like a pro signal-caller most of the time. Fromm has big-game experience and proved to be a worthy challenger against Alabama as a freshman and sophomore. He's a full-field reader who has shown a consistent ability to change plays and make smart pre- and post-snap decisions. Arm strength is a concern, and that concern may be exacerbated if his ball placement and timing aren't more consistent. He's an intelligent game-manager whose range is good backup to middling starter, but he will be scheme- and skill-position-needy at the next level.

Like Tim Tebow, Hurts is a winning dual-threat quarterback known for his strength, toughness and character. Hurts is a more accurate passer and better runner than Tebow but is inconsistent as a decision-maker and tends to break the pocket when throws are there to be made. His deep-ball touch and intermediate accuracy improved this year so teams may see him as a developmental talent who will keep getting better in the right scheme. He'll struggle to beat NFL defenses from the pocket, but his ability to grind out yards on the ground and make off-schedule plays should make him a solid backup with upward mobility.

It's easy to tell that the Green Bay native favors quarterbacks like Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers when you watch his tape. Unfortunately, while he has similar zip to the Packer legends, he's nowhere near as accurate and lacks any semblance of touch. Morgan is very capable of making impressive throws to all areas of the field, but his violent release and inconsistent footwork hinder functional ball placement and accuracy. His lack of pocket mobility and instincts make him too easy for defensive coordinators to assault with a variety of blitz packages. However, some teams view Morgan as the only true developmental quarterback talent in this draft, and that could make him a middle-round pick.

Big guy with a good arm who throws with nice touch to intermediate and deep windows, but failed to convince that he could manage games and play with an NFL level of consistency while at Iowa. The physical tools and traits are appealing and potentially moldable, but he may need plus talent to elevate his play rather than the other way around. Stanley has moments where he is comfortable in a pro-style attack, but struggles to find a rhythm in the short passing game. His indecisiveness and lack of mobility could make him a sitting duck against NFL defenses and might limit him to backup status.

Backup quarterback potential with the ability to create positive off-schedule plays with his arm or legs outside the pocket. He doesn't have much of an arm so he needs to work with plus timing and extreme accuracy in order to avoid interception trouble in the league. He scans the field with good coverage recognition but will sit on his primary target a little long at times. His athletic ability is intriguing, but he must prove he has functional arm strength and enough poise in order to make it on a roster.

Luton is an intriguing developmental quarterback with good size, adequate accuracy and an NFL arm. He's operated in a pro-style passing attack with plenty of play-action and has the ability to push the ball into space both intermediate and deep. He values the football with few fumbles and interceptions during his career, but he's more of a "ball delivery" passer than one who works through progressions and picks the defense apart. Mobility and making off-schedule plays aren't going to be his thing. He's a pro-style quarterback with developmental traits who could hear his name late on Day 3.

Stevens has outstanding size and speed for the quarterback position but lacks the functional skill to make his living primarily as a passer. He's a dual-threat quarterback with a surprising burst for his size that pops off the screen on zone-read gallops and when escaping the pocket. He lacks the field-reading and timing needed to beat NFL defenders but could have a shot in a hybrid-athlete role where he also handles short-yardage carries and plays special teams.

Small-school pocket passer with a lively arm but an injury history that is hard to ignore. Cookus has had two season-ending injuries while at Northern Arizona, but when he's played, he's been impressive. He works with pocket twitch and has the ability to get the ball out quickly on RPOs or when pressured. While he appears to be decisive with the football, he's also a half-field reader who must prove he can read the full field and play chess when tasked with recognizing disguised coverages and altering his initial plans. Cookus should be a priority free agent if he isn't drafted.

The latest gunslinger from Mike Leach's "Air Raid" produced gaudy numbers in just a single season as starter. Comparisons to Gardner Minshew come up short, however, as Gordon lacks Minshew's field awareness and decisiveness in reading coverages. He throws with touch but doesn't have the arm strength or eye discipline to keep NFL coverages from closing his throwing windows. With just 14 collegiate starts, Gordon hasn't played enough chess against defensive coordinators and may need time on a practice squad to continue his development and avoid the "system quarterback" label.

Three-year starter with a history of working out of zone-read, spread and pro-style attacks. Some teams might disqualify him as a quarterback prospect due to his frame and inconsistencies getting through progressions, but he can make all the NFL throws and works with solid anticipation when he's able to find his rhythm. Huntley's poise under pressure and ball placement need work, but he might have the necessary combination of run-pass talent to appeal as a late-round fit in the right offensive scheme.

Dual-threat quarterback lacking desired footwork and fundamentals from the pocket, but the results were often better than the aesthetics. Perkins has adequate arm strength and a very sudden release. He is at his best in a quick read-and-throw scheme that allows him to find a rhythm early in the game. His process tends to break down too early when tasked with working through progressions and his sack total suffered because of it. He's a capable play extender and runner, but he's not as fluid or natural with his open-field movements as he might need to be if a team has designs on transitioning Perkins to another position.

Pro-style quarterback with good size and touch who will need to overcome a lack of experience and a massive step up in competition. Sinnett is a cerebral player but lacks NFL arm strength and might need to play in a play-action heavy offense that allows him to throw to space rather than tighter windows. He will take what defenses give him and is fairly accurate when the pocket is clean. He's not very mobile and will be ineffective with NFL pressure bearing down on him. Sinnett has developmental traits and intelligence. He might be a practice squad candidate.

Undersized, energetic quarterback who put tantalizing moments together on tape, but failed to sustain it at a high level. Patterson doesn't have the arm or accuracy to consistently beat NFL coverages, but he can get through progressions quickly and is willing to sit in and deliver to targets in the face of pressure. He appears to be a quick processor on the move and shows some ability to improvise and win. Finding an RPO-heavy offense that allows him to play fast and utilize his talent outside of the pocket could be critical in sticking on an NFL roster long-term as a backup.

Three-year starter with plus athleticism and impressive arm talent. The former catcher has the ability to generate good velocity without much effort and can make all the pro throws. However, he struggles to see the field clearly and has issues playing with poise when blitzed. Smith's athletic ability and arm talent might intrigue teams. He could turn into a developmental lottery ticket for a team if the consistency ever catches up with the arm talent.

Montez has good size with decent arm talent and mobility but has failed to take steps forward as a three-year starter. He's slow to get through progressions and doesn't filter through coverages well enough to craft sustainable passing plans. Teams may see him as a developmental prospect based upon physical traits, but his interceptions were mostly easy takeaways and that doesn't figure to improve against faster talent on the backend.

Scouts have gone from bullish to bearish on Lewerke after his dismal two-year run following a promising 2017 campaign. He looks the part from an operational standpoint with good size and mobility, but he's been unable to inspire confidence in his ability as a field leader. If coaching improves his footwork and follow-through, he might see some improvement from an accuracy standpoint, but it's hard to say if it will be enough. The traits and talent are absolutely worth a look, but the spotty confidence and issues with ball placement could be hard to overcome.

While the stats might say he is a dual-threat quarterback, that could have been more a function of his team's offense than his particular set of skills. Morton has the size and arm talent of a pocket quarterback with above-average athletic ability. He has the potential to make pro throws, but getting through his progressions and playing with proper eye discipline are not his strong suits currently. He has developmental tools and traits but must elevate his post-snap fundamentals in order to have a shot at competing at the NFL level.

Next up from the pass-happy Hawaii offense with good size and impressive touchdown production over the last two seasons as a starter. While he can read defenses and throw with touch, he doesn't have the timing or ball placement to make up for his weak arm. He needs to work to a condensed field as a pro, but even then, jumpy cornerbacks could feast since he struggles to work with consistent anticipation to limit contested throws. He's a decent athlete, but it's not enough to offset his throwing deficiencies.

Former walk-on with a history of overcoming adversity while growing as a starting quarterback. Love played with good confidence to attack defenses and showed no fear of making any throw in his offense. He works with lively feet and a quick release, but inconsistent timing and placement can get him into some trouble. He's light on size and NFL-caliber traits. Might need to get his shot as a camp invite.

Bryant has good size and fits into the dual-threat mode, but both the Clemson and Missouri offenses operated much more smoothly without him as the signal-caller. He doesn't have to be Trevor Lawrence or Drew Lock to play in the NFL, but he does need to throw with much better accuracy, velocity and field vision. While he's a capable runner, he's not a playmaker on the ground, so any role as a zone-read option should not be overstated. He has NFL size and toughness, but the tape does not work in his favor and his chance may come as an undrafted free agent.

Pocket passer with good size, all-day accuracy and the potential to become a full-field reader in a pro-style passing attack. Davidson only started one season and fell off a little in November, but his pocket poise and downfield touch are traits that are tough to teach. He's a timing-based passer who lacks mobility to extend plays. If he can improve his velocity into tight-window throws, he has a decent chance of making the jump as an NFL backup.

He appeared headed to a featured role as a dual-threat quarterback, but failed to put himself on the map as a passer or dual-threat prospect after 2017. His footwork and accuracy have been long-term issues and if Tate wants to play quarterback, he's more likely to get a shot in a developmental league. He does have outstanding size, speed and athletic ability, which plays directly into a positional switch to receiver. His ability to fling the ball around offers intriguing package potential, as well. Ultimately, Tate will require a long-term plan and patience, whether he plays quarterback or receiver, and he'll have to prove he's determined enough to do what's needed to make it.

Very small quarterback with some dual-threat capabilities but falling well short of the special athletic prowess of the similarly sized Kyler Murray. Fine is a productive three-year starter in a wide-open offense with a feel for where to attack with the football. However, he needs to work around his lack of velocity and occasional blind spots in reading safeties. The production is terrific, but the size will be an automatic disqualifier for most teams and may push him toward a developmental league.

Stocky quarterback whose dual-threat production may have been more a function of his scheme than his athletic/play traits. Rourke stacked touchdowns on top of touchdowns as he shouldered a heavy offensive burden for three years at Ohio. He's best as a zone-read, RPO-based prospect with some off-schedule ability, but lacks NFL pocket-passing talent. While he was able to make slick open-field cuts to add yards as a runner, he's not sudden enough for that production to translate and he's not athletic enough to switch positions.

Two-year starter but one-man gang as a production juggernaut over his two seasons at Slippery Rock. Rivers throws with feathery touch on deep balls and solid accuracy to open targets underneath but lacks the necessary velocity to work into tight windows as a pro. He's not an electric athlete but can be slippery to tackle when he's on the move. While the production is certainly gaudy, he hasn't shown the ability to get through a string of progressions or out-fox safeties with his eye work, and it's highly unlikely that his college production translates into an NFL roster spot.

Big quarterback who will check size, toughness and arm strength boxes, but simply doesn't have enough good tape to project an NFL career. There is a noticeable hitch in his delivery that can alter timing, but the ball does come out with a tight spin and good velocity. Decision-making and the ability to create a plan of attack after the snap is not a consistent attribute and he doesn't have the accuracy to overcome those issues. He's a tough runner and some scouts wonder about a position change to H-back, but that might be a tough ask.