1. Carson Wentz, North Dakota State, 6-5 237: I really like Carson Wentz’s size and his arm strength. He can make every throw in the playbook and his arm strength doesn’t diminish when he’s out of the pocket. Wentz is strong in the pocket. Hangs in, keeps his feet active, locates the open receiver in his progression and delivers the ball on time. Wentz is also effective out of the pocket on boots and sprint outs. He is a good athlete who can used in the quarterback run game depending on where he lands. A tremendous leader who is confident and lets his play do the talking. Wentz would benefit from sitting for a year or two and if he ends up in Philly at number two, he will get a chance to sit and learn.

2. Jared Goff, California, 6-4 215: Goff is accurate and has plus arm strength. Hangs in the pocket, makes his reads and delivers the ball on time. Goff is deceptively athletic. He does a nice job of maniuplating the pocket and feeling pressure. He can go out the front or back door and extend a play at anytime. Goff is calm and collected. He trusts himself, his abilities and his teammates. He has all the tools to be a starting quarterback but just like Wentz, he would benefit from sitting for a year. Goff will be the number one overall selection and he’ll end up in Los Angeles with the Rams.

3. Paxton Lynch, Memphis, 6-6 1/2 244: Lynch is massive! He has great size and he is surprisngly athletic for a quarterback his size. Lynch has plus arm strength and he can make every throw in the book. Shows good touch and accuracy despite the fact that he has a long delivery. Moves well out of the pocket and extend plays. Lynch is athletic enough that he can used on designed running plays. Tough. Lynch has taken hits at Memphis but he’s played through stuff. He has a quiet demeanor about him but he is a leader. Lynch is a top ten talent in my opinion but he probably won’t go until the pick number 20 to the Jets.

4. Connor Cook, Michigan State, 6-4 217: Cook is a proven winner. He won 34 games as the starting quarterback at MSU and ran a pro-style offense as a three year starter. Cook has plus arm strength and can make all the throws he needs to make. His accuracy and touch down the field can be inconsistent at times. He needs to prove that he can consistently deliver the ball on time on post and fade routes. Cook is tough. he’s not afraid to hang in and deliver the ball on time. He’ll take shots and get back up. Limited mobility, Cook can get out the front and back door but he doesn’t move well outside the pocket. He is a true pocket passer. Don’t be surprised if Cook goes in the first round.

5. Christian Hackenberg, Penn State, 6-4 223: Hackenberg was projected to be the number one pick in this draft two years ago. Since then, he has regressed to the point where he will more than likely not go until the second round. Hackenberg has good size and plus arm strength. He can make any throw in the book and he is firm in the pocket. Hackenberg moves well but he can get a little jittery and he feels the pressure too much, especially when it’s inside pressure. Decision making is a problem for Hackenberg. He forces the ball into areas he shouldn’t. I still like Hackenberg physically and I think he has a chance to develop into a starting quarterback in the NFL but he needs work. 

6. Kevin Hogan, Stanford, 6-3 220: Kevin Hogan is a winner. The three year starter ran one of the most advanced pro style offenses in all of college football at Stanford. Hogan has good arm strength and he’s accurate. Despite having a short delivery, he can still throw a good deep ball, especially on fade and seam routes. Hogan is a good athlete and he can run the ball on designed runs. I don’t think Hogan can play right away but if he is allowed to develop, Hogan could be a future starter. Hogan should be off the board no later than the third round. 

7. Dak Prescott, Miss St. 6-2 226: Prescott is a spread quarterback who has the arm strength and the pocket presence to play in a pro-style offense. Prescott played in a quarterback run oriented spread offense at Mississippi State so he has some wear and tear on him. Prescott will have to adapt to playing in a pro style offense but if he’s given time to learn and refine his mechanics, he has a chance to be a good back up at the very least. Prescott’s height is a bit of a concern. I think he’s a third round prospect. 

8. Jacoby Brissett, N.C State, 6-3 230: Brissett is a big, strong armed quarterback who could really sling the ball. He’s a good athlete who can manipulate the pocket and extend plays. He fizzled at Florida but was able to turn things around at N.C State where he became one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country last season. Brissett has ability but he can be inconsistent and he makes bad decisions in high pressure situations. If given a chance to develop, Brissett has starter potential down the road. 

9. Cardale Jones, Ohio State, 6-5 250: Jones is intriguing. He’s big, athletic and has the strongest arm in this class. The problem is, he’s inconsistent mechanically and gets lazy at times. He doesn’t always play up to his potential and it’s easy to question his commitment. I don’t like him as much as other experts do. He reminds too much of Jamarcus Russell but without the risk. I’m all set with that. 

10. Brandon Doughty, Western Kentucky, 6-2 1/2 215: Doughty put up big numbers playing in Jeff Brohm’s spread offense at Western Kentucky. He has a quick release and makes quick decisions. Doughty has enough athleticism to extend plays when he breaks contain. Doughty is a bit on the slight side and he played in a quarterback friendly offense. He will need time to adjust to playing in a pro-style offense. Doughty is a day three developmental quarterback.