Breaking Down the Skill Set of a Prototypical QB Recruit | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Sophia Dalton The last thing the prototypical QB recruit must have is mobility. He can't be a stick figure back there in the pocket and must be a solid athlete who can escape traffic and get out on the move.
Big stationary throwers are the thing of the past these days, as with defenses blitzing so often now a QB must be able to elude the rush, maneuver around the pocket and be able to make throws on the run.
If his receivers aren't open, the prototypical and ideal QB has the speed to become a great running back and eat up chunks of yardage with his legs.
Top QB recruits from the 2013 class like Shane Morris, Ryan Burns and Asiantii Woulard all are above adequate in this area.
Not every QB is going be blessed with the mobility and running ability of Colin Kaepernick, Robert Griffin III, Michael Vick, Steve Young or Cam Newton, but being able to get away from the rush to not give up sacks is a desired ability.
Here's a clip that shows outstanding mobility and escapability.
Edwin Weathersby is the College Football Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. He has worked in scouting/player personnel departments for three professional football teams, including the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Gladiators of the Arena League. He spent a year evaluating prep prospects and writing specific recruiting and scouting content articles for Student Sports Football (formerly ESPN Rise-HS). A syndicated scout and writer, he's also contributed to WeAreSC.com, GatorBait.net and Diamonds in the Rough Inc., a College Football and NFL Draft magazine.