Mike Hartline

Hartline had an impressive 2010 for the Wildcats, but it was cut short because of off-field problems. He was arrested in December on disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication charges and was suspended by head coach Joker Phillips for the BBVA Compass Bowl. After redshirting his first year in Lexington, Hartline was the team's backup quarterback as a redshirt freshman and appeared in four games. He started the first eight games of his sophomore season before being benched in favor of all-purpose threat Randall Cobb. Hartline returned to start in the team's bowl game and ended the season with 1,666 yards, nine touchdowns and eight interceptions. His junior year was also stunted, as he started the first five games before suffering a knee injury (802 passing yards, six touchdowns, seven interceptions). Hartline's most productive season came as a senior, when he completed 66.2 percent of his passes for 3,178 yards and 23 scores against just nine interceptions. Hartline has a lot of physical tools with which NFL coaches can work. He has great size and above average arm strength, but has inconsistent accuracy and must answer questions about his career-ending suspension. He will most likely find a roster spot for training camp and could catch on if he continues to develop his physical tools and can put his off-the-field problem behind him.

strengths

Has the arm strength to squeeze throws into tight spaces. Accurate on corner routes and throwing intermediate passes over the middle. Able to put the ball where only his receiver has a chance at it. Very accurate on deep passes. Puts good touch on the ball when throwing deep downfield. Has the arm strength to throw effectively off his back foot. Puts good zip on the ball on wide receiver screens. Willing to stay in the pocket and take a hit. Gets the ball out quickly. Sells the deep pass well on running back screens. Strong enough to be effective on quarterback sneaks. Throws accurately when running to the right. Buys himself time and can find open receivers when scrambling. Experience under center and in the shotgun.

weaknesses

Has a real tendency to throw off his back foot. Inconsistent accuracy, has too many passes sail on him due to high release point. Trusts his arm too much and throws into coverage when he is under pressure. Gets lazy on short throws, losing accuracy and quick delivery. Does not utilize his lower body in his throws. Inaccurate when rolling to his left. Does not see the entire field well, determine who he is throwing to before the snap. Does not have a good feel for backside or inside pressure. Not a great athlete and is a somewhat clumsy runner who will struggle to evade NFL defenders.

2009: Season ended after five games due to a torn left MCL.

Blessed with excellent height and a powerful arm

Three-year letterman at GlenOak HS in Canton, Ohio, he began starting at quarterback midway through his sophomore season

Showed both running and passing skills

As a senior he threw for 1,523 yards and six touchdowns while adding 533 rushing yards and 12 more TDs on the ground

Team went to the state playoffs his junior year as he passed for 2,405 yards and 16 TDs while adding 353 rushing yards and eight scores on the ground

Team competed in Division I, the largest classification in Ohio

Earned all-county, All-Federal League, and all-district honors two years and was honorable-mention All-Ohio as a senior

An All-America prospect by PrepStar

Rivals.com rated him the nation’s No. 31 pro-style quarterback and one of the top-40 prospects in Ohio

One of the top-125 players in the six-state Midwest area by SuperPrep

Coached by Jack Rose

“Michael is big and agile, with a terrific arm,” Rose said. “He can make all the throws. I think he’s going to be an outstanding college quarterback, and have a good chance of playing after college.”

Also a standout in track, an indication of his athletic ability

A four-year letterman, competing in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, high jump, and 4x400 relay

Advanced to the state finals in the 300 hurdles, high jump, and 4x400 relay as a senior

Has been a Special Olympics volunteer

Narrowed his choices to Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan State before picking the Wildcats.

Born in Canton, Ohio

Son of Dave and Laurie Hartline

His brother Brian plays football at Ohio State

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