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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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Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first quarter at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first quarter at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Another California high school phenom, ‘Chosen Rosen’ also arrived on a Los Angeles college campus following many prep accolades.

Unlike Darnold, Rosen started right away as a true freshman. Rosen threw for more than 3,000 yards and also won the Archie Griffin award in 2015. Last season, Rosen had strong numbers before he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.

Rosen has a 6-foot 4-inch, 210-pound frame and a strong arm. Rosen doesn’t have Darnold’s mobility, but he does have some scrambling ability.

Improving draft stock

Rosen doesn’t always throw with anticipation. On the whole, his decision-making is solid, but in 2015 against BYU, he threw three interceptions and took five sacks due, at least in part, to an inability to anticipate the defense. Fair or unfair, there will be questions as to how he is able to return from shoulder surgery that kept him out most of last season.

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