Josh Rosen Scouting Report

Strengths: When it comes to Josh Rosen, you can see why scouts are drooling over this guy. It’s because he looks the part. He throws a very pretty ball. His mechanics are flawless, it looks like he was born to be a quarterback. He has very good accuracy as well. He countlessly makes throws that are NFL throws, and knows whether to put touch on the ball or to fire it in. He is a very smart QB as well. His football IQ is off the charts. He has good size for the position, as he stands at 6’4. Overall, when you watch Rosen, he fits the prototype. He has the size, smarts, and can throw with accuracy, anticipation, and touch on all three levels. Whats not to like?

Josh Rosen

Weaknesses: Well, there is a lot not to like, in my opinion. The first thing that really bothers me about his game is his lack of mobility. He cannot move in the pocket, and in a league that is continuing to go towards mobility, he is a statue in the pocket. His pocket presence is fine, but he does not have the athleticism to dodge defenders, and extend plays. Another thing I am not head over heels for is his arm strength. His arm is good, but he has no pop or zip when he throws. His velocity isn’t great, and I don’t know if his arm strength on the deep ball will be good enough against NFL players with that kind of speed. Combine that with a guy who has trouble staying healthy, it is curious to me why everyone is so sure about this guy. He never won in college, and doesn’t seem to have that clutch gene or killer instinct. I don’t mind that he is outspoken, but all these concerns scare me to death. I just don’t think he is as sure-fire of a prospect as everyone says he is.

Grade: 89

Pro comp: Eli Manning

Round: 1

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