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NFL Combine 2020: 3 quarterbacks who can help their draft stock

By Dante Pryor

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Steven Montez #QB13 of the Colorado Buffalos speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Steven Montez
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Steven Montez #QB13 of the Colorado Buffalos speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) *** Local Capture *** Steven Montez /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 28: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners plays against the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 28, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 28: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners plays against the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 28, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma

Size: 6-2, 218 pounds
Stats (2019): 69.7%, 3,8151 yards, 32 TDs, 8 INTs, 1,298 rushing yards, 20 TDs

Jalen Hurts has one of the best resumes of any quarterback in this draft. He took the Crimson Tide to two national title games — one as a starter and one as a backup — and led the Sooners to the playoff this past season. Not only that, Hurts was SEC offensive player of the year as a freshman. He’s one of the most accomplished college football players in the game.

That does not always translate to the professional level; ask Tim Tebow.

Most scouts agree that Hurts is a late-round draft pick, but where many scouts disagree is his value to a team. Some see him as a project you can take a low-risk flyer on and see what he might turn into, and others see his future either at another position or as a “hybrid” like Antwaan Randle-el, Kordell Stewart — before he became a full-time starting quarterback — or Taysom Hill who currently plays for the New Orleans Saints.

Despite Hurts’ career 65 percent completion rate as a passer, many scouts question his accuracy on the deep pass and others wonder if that is due to lack of elite arm strength to get the ball down the field. The biggest question concerning Jalen is his ability to see the field and read defenses at the NFL level. He also has to answer whether or not he wants to exclusively be a quarterback or be willing to play a different position; probably running back.

Hurts can help himself by running in the 4.4-4.5 range in the 40-yard dash and throwing the ball with precision downfield.

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