Mike Glennon 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Mike Glennon, QB, NC State
Height: 6’5
Weight: 235 lbs
Positives:
Arm strength
Good, quick delivery
Pocket awareness & footwork above average
Almost always steps up in pocket when facing outside pressure
Drives ball off back foot most of the time
Moblity & accuracy outside the pocket on the move
When shoulders are squared & driving ball off back foot the velocity on his passes are great
On short to intermediate crossing routes almost always hits receiver in stride
Negatives:
Makes questionable decisions
Forces ball into tight areas
Sometimes stares down receivers leading to turnovers
Inconsistent accuracy on mid-deep routes will go from elite to awful on any given snap
Underestimates arm strength needed to push ball outside numbers
Player Comparison: Matt Ryan
Analysis:
Don’t get this comparison mixed up. Matt Ryan coming out of Boston College had his flaws as well and that’s the comparison I see with Mike Glennon right now at this point in Glennon’s career. Glennon has very good size and arm strength and may be the top QB when it comes to pocket awareness in this draft class. My main concern with Glennon right now is his accuracy. He is inconsistent on intermediate to deep routes as well as pushing the ball outside the numbers. If he fixes the accuracy and questionable decision making issues he could become a franchise QB similar to the caliber of Matt Ryan right now. Geno Smith is still my top QB available but Glennon is 2nd and a strong combine could persuade some GM to take him over Smith, possibly inside the top ten.
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