Position:
Quarterback
School: North Carolina State
Status: Senior
Height:
6-4
Weight:
230
40-Yard Dash:
4.95
Positives:
Rivers has good size and arm strength, but it's his incredibly quick release and uncanny accuracy (71%) that catches my eye. He is an intelligent pocket passer, and he has good instincts for the position. Goes through his progressions well, often finding secondary receivers. Not very athletic, but he does throw well on the run. A tremendous leader who doesn't rattle easily.
Negatives:
He is probably never going to be the type of quarterback that you would hold up as an example for young players to study. He has a very unorthodox delivery (tends to sidearm the ball) and his footwork needs some improvement. Overall, he does not have a lot of athleticism and his lack of mobility is a concern.
Projection:
Philip Rivers is a bit of a concern because of his throwing motion, but I believe he will be a solid starter in the NFL. I expect him to be selected no later than the second round.
