1. Jalen Milroe, Alabama
2. Cam Ward, Miami (FL)
3. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
4. Conner Weigman, Texas A&M
5. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
Personally, I'd have Ward at #1, but Sikkema gives his reasoning for the rankings in the article.
Also, regarding Travis Hunter, I could be wrong, but I think he seems Hunter more as a CB than WR
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Ward is my number one as well.
Ward probably has the most upside, but to reach it I think you need a bridge QB (a la Alex Smith and Patrick Mahomes). Note, I am not saying that Ward is Mahomes, but the growth he had in college indicates that he does better as he gets more practice
Sanders is the big wild card. He does stuff that other QB’s don’t do, but can that translate to the next level or are we just seeing the effect of more pro coaching than college kids typically receive? I am concerned about the rumors of him audibling from run to pass and leaving his OL out to dry in order to boost his stats and what sort of role his father will play especially when losses inevitably happen. You watch the great QB’s and, even if it is not their fault, they always take responsibility for losses (and always try to refuse single credit for a win). Do the proper due diligence and wherever he ends up on your board he ends up
Ward probably has the most upside, but to reach it I think you need a bridge QB (a la Alex Smith and Patrick Mahomes). Note, I am not saying that Ward is Mahomes, but the growth he had in college indicates that he does better as he gets more practice
Sanders is the big wild card. He does stuff that other QB’s don’t do, but can that translate to the next level or are we just seeing the effect of more pro coaching than college kids typically receive? I am concerned about the rumors of him audibling from run to pass and leaving his OL out to dry in order to boost his stats and what sort of role his father will play especially when losses inevitably happen. You watch the great QB’s and, even if it is not their fault, they always take responsibility for losses (and always try to refuse single credit for a win). Do the proper due diligence and wherever he ends up on your board he ends up
There's no way Mara would let the team draft Sanders.
However imv, this isn't like last year when Williams/Daniels/Maye were the clear prizes before we hit November. Going to need to see how things shake out over next month and the CFB playoffs to put together the right Top 5 for this next draft. Fine to discuss but it is hitting a moving target.
It's very helpful when these prospects have to go against good defenses. It really clarifies the short list.
I'm going...
1. Nussmeier
2. Milroe
3. Sanders
4. Rourke/Ward
5. Others
There's no way Mara would let the team draft Sanders.
The Giants are doomed if Mara over rides Schoen on a QB choice. I doubt the Giants are interested, but if Sanders is the top QB choice left when they draft, and the Scouts say he's a premium choice, then Schoen should be fired if he passes him, controversy or not.
I still think Dallas makes a full court press to get Sanders, especially if Dak has another playoff breakdown. Sanders would be perfect for Jerry Jones's and Deion's marketing machine. He'd make both a ton of cash.
Should be a good test for the young lad in front of that friendly crowd.
And that crowd had better include Joe Schoen.
I'm going...
1. Nussmeier
2. Milroe
3. Sanders
4. Rourke/Ward
5. Others
I think this is right. Maybe it is just the number thirteen, but am I seeing some Dan Marino in Nussmeier's game? The footwork, the vision, the quick release, the cannon... I think you have nailed this. And putting Rourke right up there with Ward may be just as big of an insight as your early Nussmeier take. What the heck was Rourke doing for four years at Ohio!?! It is a shame that his thumb injury and surgery might hurt his draft position.
I think this is right. Maybe it is just the number thirteen, but am I seeing some Dan Marino in Nussmeier's game? The footwork, the vision, the quick release, the cannon... I think you have nailed this. And putting Rourke right up there with Ward may be just as big of an insight as your early Nussmeier take. What the heck was Rourke doing for four years at Ohio!?! It is a shame that his thumb injury and surgery might hurt his draft position.
The MAC has some good football actually with Ohio, Miami of Ohio, Buffalo, Toledo, etc. They get a lot of kids who don't get a Big Ten look. Rourke made some nice steady progress at Ohio and eventually became MAC PTOY. In his last year of eligibility, he entered the portal and found a home in Bloomington. Just a good story.
But, yeah, the thumb injury stinks. Hopefully, he gets back soon. I'm hearing maybe two weeks or even less. I know ESPN GameDay is going to Bloomington this weekend for the IU/Washington game. It would have been a great if Rourke was playing. But they have an interesting sophomore in Tayven Jackson. Big kid with a decent arm. And he's in good hands with Cignetti because he can coach and develop QBs. Saban thinks very highly of him (he was on Saban's staff for three years).
And he's not even on the list now?