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Andrew Luck

Stanford

Ht. 6-4 Wt. 235

Arm Strength:  Has a strong arm and is capable of making every throw needed with ease.  He has good zip on his passes to the sidelines and a good stride into his throws.  Gets more than enough zip on the ball while on the move.  He won’t be confused with Jay Cutler but has similar arm strength to Peyton Manning.

Accuracy:  Has superior accuracy on short and intermediate throws.  Flashes the ability to be an accurate deep passer in the NFL.  Leads his receivers and is capable of threading the needle when necessary.  His mechanics are flawless and will be emulated by future quarterbacks.  His ability to throw the ball to spots will make his receivers in the NFL game that much more dangerous.  He’s an ideal West Coast quarterback that allows his receivers to run after the catch.

Athleticism:  Luck won’t be confused with Michael Vick but has surprising athleticism.  He has the quickness, agility, and speed to avoid the rush and steps up into open areas with ease.  Luck could be compared to Aaron Rodgers in terms of running ability and is a threat to take off if he doesn’t see an open receiver.

Intangibles:  Luck is a standout in the leadership department.  He is tough and highly competitive, capable of motivating others by his play.  Off the field, Luck is a scholar who will have no problem mastering an NFL playbook.  Luck came out of a pro-style offense at Stanford and should be capable of making that transition quickly.

Bottom Line:  Luck is the best quarterback prospect to come out since Peyton Manning and possibly John Elway.  He has all the qualities to be a future Pro Bowler and possible Hall of Famer.  He is the surefire first pick in the draft that will make the team that drafts him very happy for the next 15 years.

Draft Projection:  Luck will be the first overall pick and barring an Eli Manning we will see him in a Colts uniform in 2012.