Marques Hagans (Virginia) - 2006 NFL Draft Pick #144 by STL
What The Experts Thought Before The Draft
Pre-Draft Analysis for Marques Hagans (2006 NFL Draft)
College: University of Virginia
Position: Quarterback
- Strengths:
- Strong leadership skills and a team player.
- Good mobility and athleticism, enabling him to evade defenders.
- Demonstrated a solid understanding of the game and good decision-making abilities.
- Experience in a pro-style offense, making him familiar with NFL schemes.
- Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent throwing mechanics, which could lead to accuracy issues.
- Concerns about arm strength compared to other top quarterback prospects.
- Limited experience as a full-time starter, having only played a few seasons.
- Height (around 6'0") may be a disadvantage in terms of visibility and throwing lanes in the pocket.
- Overall Assessment:
Marques Hagans was viewed as a project quarterback with potential upside. His athleticism and leadership qualities were appealing, but teams were wary of his mechanical flaws and arm strength. He was likely to be selected in the later rounds, with the potential to develop into a reliable backup or a situational starter.
Projected Draft Round: 6th to 7th Round