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NFL Draft 2018: Way-too-early ranking of top Pac-12 prospects

By Erich Hilkert

Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks to an ESPN reporter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks to an ESPN reporter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) runs with the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Qualcomm Stadium. Minnesota won 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) runs with the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Qualcomm Stadium. Minnesota won 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Luke Falk continued to post video game-type numbers in his junior season in 2016. Many quarterbacks have put up similarly impressive numbers in Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense, but few, if any, have been successful in the NFL.

Falk earned a Pac-12 second team selection in 2016 with a second straight season tossing 38 touchdowns. He completed 70 percent of his passes while throwing 11 interceptions. In 2015, he completed 69 percent of his passes and threw just eight interceptions.

For the second straight season, Falk also threw for more than 4,000 yards, tallying 4,468 in 2016 and 4,561 in 2015. Falk’s rapid release is a major strength and he has good arm strength.

Improving draft stock

Falk has to work on masking his eyes. He has a tendency of staring down his targeted wide receiver. While Falk has a quick release, he gives up too many easy interceptions.

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