Drew Lock Scouting Report Pre Draft 2019

[BluesCruz]

This report from TDscouting.com back before the 2019 draft where Lock was supposed to be a top ten pick and dropped to the second round going to Denver.

He appears to be an enigma.  Everyone, it seems, agrees he is a great downfield passer but lacks a lot of the other aspects of the QB position.

Parcells quoted "QB is 90% between the ears".  Both this guy and Jones lack "Situational Awareness".  Tommy on the other hand seems calm and poised.

Jones is a "runner" Lock a "gunner".   As Jones has become injury prone we might be seeing a lot of Drew Lock this year.....Hopefully he can be coached into a becoming a real NFL performer.  I wish him the best.

From TD Scouting on Drew Lock
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PROS

Absolutely gorgeous downfield thrower. Clearly at his best when throwing at full force, both in terms of mechanics and results. Looks the part of a franchise QB when throwing deep. Nearly ideal size/frame and good athleticism. Has the strongest arm among the top QBs in the class. Quick, short, explosive release. Ability to complete all throws on the field with ease. Was regularly asked to make multi-progression reads and demonstrated good eyes in this capacity. Typically accurate when properly protected. Flexible arm capable of releasing at multiple angles. Naturally aggressive and confident attacker, which leads to some stunning creative big-play throws.   

CONS

Glaringly inconsistent as an intermediate passer. Struggles to find consistent throw mechanics on touch or timing plays that aren't at full velocity. Aggressiveness and lack of situational awareness make him prone to catastrophic turnovers and wild throws into coverage. Abandons pocket footwork under pressure and backpedaled into trouble too many times to count at Missou. Seemingly picturesque throw mechanics when attacking downfield often disappear when attempting to throw with touch or anticipation underneath. These issues are further underscored by Lock's career 56.9 completion percentage. Never grew into a reliable, clutch winning football player, highlighted by a career 21-25 record as a college starter. 

VERDICT

On arm talent and size alone, Drew Lock clearly has the potential to be a high impact player in the NFL. However, serious issues with accuracy, awareness and composure mean he has a significant amount of improvement left still, even after 46 career college starts. Most likely these issues will have to be ironed out on the field as a pro and most likely that experience will be an extremely bumpy ride for whichever franchise commits to him. Lock's upside is undeniable though, and that fact has kept him in the first round conversation all the way through the pre-draft process.   

PROSPECT COMPS

Jay Cutler, Blaine Gabbert

GRADE

2nd Round

[Painter]

If those comps were to mean something, we'd better hope that Jones stays healthy as Cutler, Gabbert, and Lock have managed to produce just 2 winning seasons over a combined 28 years in the League. Not exactly a high bar for DJ who is already half way there. 

Cheers!

[BluesCruz]

If those comps were to mean something, we'd better hope that Jones stays healthy as Cutler, Gabbert, and Lock have managed to produce just 2 winning seasons over a combined 28 years in the League. Not exactly a high bar for DJ who is already half way there. 

Cheers!


I don't know if you can teach situational awareness and composure
You are either born with it or not

We know Jones pretty well and I don't see he has made any advancement in either category

Perhaps actually regressed.  The OLINE and a poor running game for his tenure have not helped him at all.  He has faced incredible pressure.....But Taylor and DeVito faced the same pressure and yet moved the ball better.

I think Schoen and Daboll may have signed their own pink slips with their handling of the QB position.....unless Mara is really calling the shots.  Be that the case,  Mara can only blame himself

[Painter]

It would seem that there really is no need nor good reason for you continue to post here, wouldn't you say? This place is fast becoming little more than wet rag city.

Cheers! or maybe not.

[BluesCruz]

It would seem that there really is no need nor good reason for you continue to post here, wouldn't you say? This place is fast becoming little more than wet rag city.

Cheers! or maybe not.

Cheers to you
but no need to hurl insults my friend
Being a Giants fan can elicit frustration of late. I'll chalk it up to that
enjoy your day

[Ed Vette]

Cheers to you
but no need to hurl insults my friend
Being a Giants fan can elicit frustration of late. I'll chalk it up to that
enjoy your day

This is what he does. Feel honored he even took the time. You bring this xxxx upon yourself with outrageous statements as the preponderance of fact. You do however, provoke discussion, even if it is to expose the lunacy. I have seen marked improvement and there is some wisdom tucked in there. So to that point keep up the good work. If you didn't exist, Rich would have to invent you.

Just teasing you, man. 🥸

[SUPERSEE]

sounds a lot like that qb the jets just got rid of


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[BluesCruz]

This is what he does. Feel honored he even took the time. You bring this xxxx upon yourself with outrageous statements as the preponderance of fact. You do however, provoke discussion, even if it is to expose the lunacy. I have seen marked improvement and there is some wisdom tucked in there. So to that point keep up the good work. If you didn't exist, Rich would have to invent you.

Just teasing you, man. 🥸

Taken in good spirit

My critiques to the contrary Ed Im feeling good about this season.

Reasons-
 
- Schoen has had the time to wash many of the laggards out of the team and brought in talent
- Best 3 QBs we have had on the roster as a group since the Phil Simms days- real competition
- the team is young but more experienced than the past few years
- The RB position is open and I expect good rotation and thus less predictable than 50%     of the play to Barkley
- I expect Daboll to take more play calling control this season as his axe is on the line
- less brutal schedule than last year
- we cracked the Philly code last year and should do the same this with the Boys
- Best set of WRs and TEs since maybe ever

Caveat- We need huge upgrade in Special Teams- Have no idea what's going on there

Finally, We are due....time to at least reclaim the NFC East Crown

Go BLUE!!