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Jeff Driskel (Louisiana Tech) - 2016 NFL Draft Pick #207 by SF

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Pre-Draft Analysis for Jeff Driskel - 2016 NFL Draft

College: Louisiana Tech

Jeff Driskel, a quarterback from Louisiana Tech, entered the 2016 NFL Draft with a mixture of potential and questions about his readiness for the professional level. Below is a breakdown of his pre-draft analysis:

• Physical Attributes:
  • Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 234 lbs
  • Strong arm capable of making all the NFL throws
• College Performance:
  • Completed 64.4% of his passes in his senior year
  • Threw for over 4,000 yards and 27 touchdowns
  • Showed significant improvement in decision-making and accuracy
• Strengths:
  • Excellent mobility for a quarterback, can escape pressure
  • Good size and athleticism, allowing for a strong presence in the pocket
  • Experience in a pro-style offense at Louisiana Tech
• Weaknesses:
  • Inconsistent mechanics at times, leading to inaccurate throws
  • Needs to improve pocket awareness to avoid unnecessary sacks
  • Limited experience against top-tier college competition
• Overall Assessment:
  • Driskel was viewed as a developmental quarterback.
  • Teams were intrigued by his upside but cautious due to his inconsistencies.
  • Projected to be selected in the mid to late rounds of the draft.

Driskel had the physical tools and a solid college career to attract NFL teams, but concerns about his readiness for the professional game and consistency in performance left scouts divided on his draft stock.