2010 NFL Draft quarterback rankings

There was arguably no better player in 2008 than Bradford. He possesses and easy, quick throwing motion. Knows how to put a really good touch on the ball letting receivers catch it in stride. Once he learns to throw the ball more using his lower body, he'll really be able to put a lot of strength on his passes. Known to have a high football IQ and can read defenses well. There are plenty of questions about his durability, and that could scare some teams off.

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No player in college football improved more in 2009 than Clausen. He showed a marked improvement in his decision making and completed a much great percentage of his passes. He's did a much better job going through his reads and is a great leader. Comes from a pro-style offense. His arm strength isn't the best, but it doesn't need to be.

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His athleticism and intelligence has never been in question. He can really move around with the ball and was Texas' rushing leader in 2008. Really does a great job scanning the whole field and making intelligent throws in the short to medium area. Completes a startling number of passes. To make the transition to the NFL, he'll have to develop his deep passes better and learn to take more snaps from under center.

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What makes Snead so intriguing is his great arm strength. He can easily throw the deep out, the pass scouts look for in collegiate quarterbacks. Footwork is very good and he doesn't get tangled up. Very quick release. He reportedly has a lot of toughness and can really command an offense. Timing on his passes is good enough.

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At this point, LeFevour is kind of a poor man's Colt McCoy. He's a good dual threat player and was a sleeper Heisman Trophy candidate entering last season. Injuries held him back some, though. When he's healthy, LeFevour has a good release and can deliver the ball all over the field. He has a tendency to run too soon and will need to become more disciplined in his decision making.

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Finally as a senior Canfield emerged as the quarterback many expected him to be. He throws a catchable ball but doesn't have the best velocity or arm strength. However, he makes good decisions with the footbal and has some upside to his game.

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Pike has deceptive quickness and athleticism, which he uses nicely in the pocket to elude the pass rush. He has good presence and doesn't mind stepping up in pressure. Given his height and release point, Pike rarely gets passes knocked down. He's finally added weight to his frame this offseason, bulking up from 215 pounds. That should make him more durable. Puts a good zip on his passes and can place them in tight spots. Always keeps his eyes down field. If Pike can speed up the mental parts of the passing game -- reading defenses and getting rid of the ball quickly -- look out.

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The intangibles for Tebow are off the charts. His character is as good as you'll find and he's the best leader in all of college football. He's also very strong and has solid footwork. Those characteristics alone should get him a chance in the NFL. What could make him a quarterback is if he shows improved touch in his intermediate passing. He doesn't have great touch and doesn't seem to be able to understand underneath coverage very well. His throwing motion needs a lot of work because it's elongated and that will get him in big trouble in the next level. Won't be able to improvise as successfully in the NFL.

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Skelton is the entire Fordham offense. He not only passes the ball proficiently, but he's a good runner. Skelton will have to make a good impression in the postseason against better talent. Against lower-division talent, he shows a very big arm and good accuracy.

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This is Brown's only season as a starting quarterback and his inexperience shows. His pocket presence is greatly lacking and will overthrow some passes. Brown is at his best when he can throw short passes over the middle. A very good athlete.

Robinson has burst onto the scene thanks in large part to Oklahoma State's spread offense. He does a really good job in the short game finding open receivers underneath. His arm strength isn't the best so he might work best in a West Coast scheme. His delivery will need refining as it's a little slow and he carries the ball low.

A classic statuesque pocket passer with good arm strength, Hiller looks very similar to Drew Bledsoe. His release is really quick and fluid, which is somewhat rare among today's college quarterbacks. He throws a really nice ball and seems to have a good sense of timing. Receivers routinely able to catch Hiller's passes in stride. That helped Hiller total 36 touchdown passes last season to only 10 interceptions. How he converts from the spread to the pros will ultimately tell his story.

A tall quarterback who has the size to shake off some blitzers. Smith has an NFL arm and body. A shoulder injury hampered him last season. When completely healthy, he's shown the ability to throw the ball all over the field. Smith's delivery is irregular, but it works fine with his high release point. He does a nice job of leading the offense.

Stull proved to be an accurate quarterback in 2009, completing 65 percent of his passes and throwing only eight interceptions. He projects as a solid backup because he has good football intelligence and a good enough arm.

Any demons from Perrilloux's past seem to be behind him. While it's against lesser comeptition, he is completing a high rate of passes and making very few mistakes. He's got a pro-caliber arm and played fairly well this season against Florida State.

Crompton is a hot and cold player, who ran more hot than not as a senior. He showed good accuracy and sees the field pretty well. His throwing motion is technically sound. He's not the best athlete and doesn't have a lot of arm strength.

Coming from a spread offense, Kafka will have to learn how to read a defense better, particularly linebackers in coverage. His arm is only average, but if his field vision improves he could be a real sleeper. He's an above-average athlete for a quarterback and has good footwork and mechanics.

Often compared to former Penn State quarterback Michael Robinson, Clark might be best at the next level as a running back/gadget quarterback. He's a better passer than Robinson was and has a pretty good arm. He puts a nice touch on the ball and has decent pocket presence.

A multi-year starter for BYU, Hall is an athletically challenged quarterback whose future looks to be in a West Coast offense. He has a quick release, but doesn't have a lot of arm strength and his long-ball accuracy is lacking. Will get into a funk and commit turnovers in bunches.

Webb could be yet another Wildcat quarterback candidate. He's a good all-around athlete and makes a lot of plays with his legs. Plays in a gimmick offense. Will throw too many passes into coverage. Has played wide receiver and that may be his better position in the NFL.