Geno Smith has proven all season that he has the best tools to work at the QB position in the NFL. Not only is he a great deep ball thrower but he can deceptively beat you with his legs. And although he hasn't played under center in a couple of years, expect Geno Smith's talents to translate very well to the pro game. Geno needs to work on his consistency with the middle range throws but that's about it. He has the heart of a champion and plays the game of football very passionately. Simply put, you want him to the leader of your huddle if you are a head coach in the NFL. He is a very coach-able young man that plays composed under the lights so expect Smith to be the first QB selected this year. I'm personally think someone will trade up to grab him in the top 10 and I hope it's the Dallas Cowboys. Has anyone else realized Tony Romo is not going to win a Super Bowl in big D?
2. Zac Dysert - 6'3" 231
Zac's game tape has to be the most impressive from an upside point of view. What sucks is that everyone is comparing him to Ben Roethlisberger...which is not so good lol. All jokes aside, his talents compare to Big Ben(a 2-time Super Bowl champion) so it makes sense that an NFL franchise would want him to be at the helm for the next 10-12 years. This QB shows elite composure when moving around the pocket but will run a bit more than he has to. However, there is a TON to like about his game. Dysert makes accurate throws on the run which is a trait I saw in Matt Ryan coming out of Boston College 6 years ago. I actually compare him more to Ryan than Big Ben because Roethlisberger is in his own category as far as tough QBs who can avoid pressure and be physically imposing in the pocket. Dysert is an accurate QB who is fast, smart, and can make every throw on the field (short/intermediate/deep). Look for a team to draft him as a developmental starter at the bottom of the 1st round or middle of the 2nd.
3. Matt Barkley - 6'2" 227
You wana talk about someone who lost millions of dollars by coming back to school in 2012? MAN...Its hard to put Barkley at #2 with the recent lack of success from Mark Sanchez & Matt Leinart. I mean seriously, when is the last time someone from USC made a pro bowl besides Troy Polamalu? Steve Smith and Carson Palmer actually, and I believe Barkley has Palmer written all over him. He is an accurate QB that knows how to use the pocket effectively and checks down his receiving options with poise. Although not much of an athlete and coming off a shoulder injury that ended his season I think Matt Barkley might pass for more yards than any QB in this draft over the next 5 years. Because his stock has dropped to late 1st - mid 2nd I see a team like the Bills, Jags, Cardinals, or Raiders getting him early in the 2nd round.
4. Tyler Bray - 6'6" 232
Tyler Bray has the biggest boom/bust potential in the draft in my opinion. Most scouts think it's Mike Glennon of NC State but I simply believe that Glennon doesn't have what it takes to lead a team to the Super Bowl. Bray on the other hand has all the physical tools you look for in a franchise QB. He has the size, arm strength, experience, pocket presence, composure, and deep ball accuracy you look for. He put up monstrous stats at Tennessee and in high school and it has the potential to translate very well in the NFL. The problem with Bray is his attitude. If he truly wants to be the face of a franchise I need to see him step up in the way that Russell Wilson, RGIII, and Andrew luck handled themselves last year. I am giving Bray a late 2nd round grade because he should be a starter by his 2nd or 3rd year in the NFL.
5. Ryan Nassib - 6'2" 227
Ryan Nassib is an intriguing prospect in this years draft. I don't see him being a starter but he could be a good backup in the league if given the right opportunity. He has a few comeback wins under his belt and to me that is a very important aspect of judging a QB for the NFL. Not only has Nassib played in a pro style offense the past few years but he was successful at running it. Although not an exciting athlete to watch he is almost in the mold of Kirk Cousins. Kirk is a bit more consistent but these two guys have "winner" written all over them. Ryan has a very strong arm and displays very good pocket presence. His experience under Doug Marrone will be too much to pass on for teams so expect Nassib to get his name called in the 2nd or 3rd round.
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