Jeff Driskel

A lot of college football fans (and NFL scouts) understandably made up their minds about Driskel and his NFL future after he flamed out at Florida. But as a graduate transfer at Louisiana Tech in 2015, he reinvented himself as a legitimate NFL prospect. Driskel was more comfortable in the Louisiana Tech offense. He was 23-9 in his career as a starter and threw 27 toucdownsin 2015 as Conference USA newcomer of the year. Driskel transferred from Florida where he had a 9-5 record against SEC competition. He played nine games (six starts) in 2014 before coach Will Muschamp was fired and left Gainesville as a graduate transfer. The Maxwell High School Player of the Year as a high school senior, Driskel played in five games a true freshman in 2011 and made 12 starts in 2012. A fractured leg in 2013 cut his season short after three games.

possesses a quick set-up and delivery of the football with a snappy, over-the-top release. generates good velocity on short and underneath routes, zipping passes through tight windows with confidence. throws with very good trajectory on deep balls, lofting the pass high and with enough accuracy to allow his receivers to catch up to them.

Good athleticism for the position. Senses defenders closing in and protects the ball, showing some lateral agility to avoid and scramble for yardage, as well as the strength to break tackles.

strengths

Has the physical tools with his size/athleticism profile and is playing with much more confidence from the pocket. Well-built quarterback with good overall weight distribution.

only average ball placement on quick passes to the flats and on screens, too often forcing receivers to adjust and limiting their opportunities for yardage after the catch.

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weaknesses

Career resurrection came in a relatively simple shotgun-heavy offense boasting plenty of talent and pre-determined reads. Has a tendency to sail intermediate and deeper crossing routes when he needs a little more velocity, raising concerns about his ability to make every NFL throw.

many dismissed him as a legitimate nfl prospect after his struggles at florida, but driskel reinvented himself at louisiana tech this past season, rebuilding his confidence. the physical traits are there with his size, arm strength and athleticism. driskel has tremendous leadership and might be the most intriguing of the day three passing prospects in this year's draft class.

--Dane Brugler/Rob Rang (1/25/16)

Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year

Gatorade Florida Player of the Year

Rated the No. 1 quarterback nationally according to Scout.com and Rivals.com

Threw for a career 4,844 passing yards and 36 touchdowns and helped lead the Huskies to their first winning season in their fourth year as a varsity program

Had 1,819 yards and 15 touchdowns passing, 1,333 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns and caught two touchdown passes his senior year

Threw for 1,427 yards with 11 touchdowns and ran for 170 yards with five touchdowns his junior year

Participated in the Under Armour High School All-American Game in 2011

Chose Florida over Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Ole Miss and Clemson, among others

Coached by Nate Gierke.

2015

passing
ATT	YPA	PCT	YDS	INT	TD	COMPLETIONS
450.0	9.0	0.624	4033.0	8.0	27.0	281.0

rushing
YPC	TD	YDS	CAR	LONG
3.5	5.0	323.0	92.0	37.0