Sam Bradford NFL Draft scouting report
Sam Bradford
6'4, 218 pounds | Quarterback | Oklahoma
Accuracy: Can put the ball into tight windows, even though he doesn't have the best zip on his passes. Bradford showed elite accuracy as a sophomore when he won the Heisman Trophy in 2008. Completed 67.6 percent of his passes during his career completing 604 of 893 attempts. His accuracy is best when he's not under pressure and he can step into his throws.
Arm strength: Bradford's arm strength is good enough. He can't bomb passes like JaMarcus Russell, but it's good enough to complete deep outs. Bradford's arm is probably best suited for a West Coast scheme, but that's not to say he should exclusively play in that scheme. Puts a really nice touch on the ball. Athleticism: The mobility Bradford has is adequate. He won't blow you away on film, but he does have a little bit of elusiveness. Is smart enough to know when he should pull the ball down and run for a first down.
Decision making: Elite decision maker. Rarely threw the ball into bad coverage. Does a really nice job anticipating routes and throwing it in the receiver's stride. Field vision: Bradford made his name by being able to read defenses and check down to his second and third target. Plays intelligently before the snap, reading the defense. Showed the ability to pump his shoulder to move the safety over. The question here is whether Bradford will be able to make his pre-snap adjustments while dropping back.
Mechanics: Delivery is slightly similar to that of Philip Rivers. It's a little higher, but Bradford looks like he pushes the ball. It's a three-quarters delivery that might get him in trouble at the next level. Played almost exclusively out of the shotgun and will have learn how to play from under center.
Pocket awareness: Does a nice job of feeling the blitz coming in on him. Tends to keep his feet planted and doesn't dance around in the pocket. The issue here is that Bradford had a phenomenal offensive line as a sophomore and rarely saw pressure.
Size: Has optimum height and looks to have large enough hands. One of Bradford's biggest negatives is his lack of bulk. It was an issue coming into his junior season and could be the reason he got his shoulder injured in the BYU game. Bradford needs to add at least 15 pounds of strength to his frame. This will make him more durable and maybe even strengthen his arm.
Final word: Bradford's draft stock is going to ride on how well he tests during workouts. He was widely considered coming into the 2009 season the best draft-eligible player in the nation.
He received that recognition because of his football intelligence, accuracy and leadership ability. However, Bradford saw his junior season ruined by two shoulder injuries and his throwing strength will be in question until he proves otherwise. As a sophomore, Bradford was clearly the best player in college football. He threw for 4,720 yards and 50 touchdowns as a sophomore on his way to the Heisman Trophy. What helped Bradford was an elite supporting cast, especially along the offensive line.
As a junior he only threw 69 passes and was constantly pressured while he was in the game.
Bradford is as good as a top five pick. But his durability concerns might push him out of the top 10. He's by far the biggest question mark heading into the 2010 NFL Draft.
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I like Bradford
More than I liked Stafford last year. I see him being an excellent QB if he can stay healthy, and fairly quickly. He is not a project.
Mocking Dan
Are you going to give us your opinion of who helped and hurt their stock in the bowl games?
He will be
the best QB to come out of last yrs and this yrs draft barr none
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How do you know Clausen's gonna be any good?
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by FreeBradshaw on Jan 3, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
Talk to me
in a year or 2. Bradford is the real deal, he has “it”.
3 new 2010 starting LBers via 2010 draft
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and how do you know?
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No one is a sure thing no one
but as a sooner fan this guy has “it” whatever “it” is. If he came out as a sof last yr he is the #1 pick
3 new 2010 starting LBers via 2010 draft
Confidence breeds success, self-doubt breeds failure
I dunno...
his arm strength is actually pretty good.
Its the fact he plays in one of these Big 12 system type offenses.
If the team that drafts him runs it..its not a big deal. If they don’t…then he’s a bust already.
I think that Rivers is a decent comparison (Rivers was a starter for 4 years tho…).
If Bradford doesn’t have to start right away…the later the better, he’ll probably be very good cuz he’s got excellent accuracy and touch with his passes.
In the 2010 NBA draft the NY Knicks select.....Nate Robinson. 5"9 PG from Pringles' Doghouse U!
Yeah he will have to sit for a couple of years, but Rivers did exactly that
It was certainly beneficial to him
“Does a nice job of feeling the blitz coming in on him”
When did he get pressure? Last year he had a perfect O-line
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 3, 2010 12:49 AM EST reply actions
And this year
He didn’t do a great job feeling pressure when his shoulder got blasted, twice.
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For the life of me I don't understand why anyone besides Oklahoma fans would think Sam Bradford is an elite QB prospect.
Holmgren would have drafted Crabtree.
Me too.
I like Clausen but I can see him doing a total Ryan Leaf flameout too.
Holmgren would have drafted Crabtree.
by Fearless Frog on Jan 5, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
This sounds a little dumb but has Notre Dame had any good QB going to the NFL since Theismann and Montana?
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In the pros?
Probably not. We all know about Rick Mirer and his decent rookie season which incidentally was his best. Brady Quinn has only started seeing significant playing time this season and has shown some flashes to match his failures, but I’d wager he probably isn’t going to do anything significant.
Although judging predecessors is probably a poor way to evaluate prospects in general unless they’re still from the same offensive/defensive systems. But in Clausen’s case, I’m still terrified, and not because of any significant football concerns..
Holmgren would have drafted Crabtree.
by Fearless Frog on Jan 5, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
Just off the top of my head
Tony Rice, Ron Powlus, Carlyle Holiday, and the aforementioned Mirer.
They never made it in the NFL and Holiday was always a receiver type playing QB.
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by tj.hendricks on Jan 10, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
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