Position: Quarterback
School: Florida
Status: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 210
40-Yard Dash: 4.80 (EST)
Positives:
Leak probably has the best overall arm in the college game, with the rare gift of being able to put the ball fifty yards downfield on a spot. He, like Notre Dame's Brady Quinn, has above-average athleticism at the quarterback position, but only uses it to emphasize his other abilities as a QB, also much like Quinn. Leak has a natural feel for pressure and where the blitz is coming from, and will adjust what he does in the pocket accordingly.
He's also had to become a strict student of the game, as he's wound up learning three different offenses in four years. 2005 and 2006 saw Urban Meyers' spread offense, but in 2004 he absolutely thrived in a pro-style offense, putting him on the NFL map. His experiences with varied offenses will only help him adjust to the pro game.
Negatives:
Leak is a bit small and sleight for the pros, at just 6' and 210 pounds. He also seems to have occasional issues reading defenses, and as a result, he often appears more satisfied to take a check down than a receiver with single coverage down the seam. This may be a result of how many offenses he's learned in a short time, but it is concerning. Interceptions were a concern early in his collegiate career, with a combined 23 picks in his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Overview:
Leak has a lot of promise to him. If handled correctly, he could be a huge contributor in the NFL, in a similar vein to Philadelphia Eagles' starter Donovan McNabb. However, there's also a high chance of him being the next Akili Smith. His size will be a big stumbling block to get over, but if he can adjust to the NFL game quickly, particularly to the speed of it, his arm and natural talent will take over.
