Recent Andy Dalton Notes
Andy Dalton
strengths
Intelligent passer who can audible at the line. Durable leader for whom teammates will play. Strong over-the-top delivery, high ball carriage. Good zip on short and intermediate throws, can fit a ball between defenders in zone within 15 yards when footwork is solid. Throws to the opposite hash with accuracy. Nice touch on fade throws. Makes passes tall in the back of the end zone so only his receiver can reach it. Has enough mobility to escape pocket when flushed to throw the ball away, will gain a few yards with his feet when plays break down. Adequate throwing on the run, better running to his right.
compares to
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills - While little stands out about Dalton when stack-ranked physically against the other quarterbacks in this class, he is an intelligent, hard-working team leader who flat out knows how to win football games.
weaknesses
Spread offense product, must learn to read defenses from a drop. Usually catch-and-throw passer from shotgun, makes some poor decisions when primary receiver is covered. Spends little time under center on passing plays, will hand off occasionally from drop. Will throw off his back foot and with an inconsistent spiral when pressured. Does not drive the ball downfield, floats it down the seam or the sideline. Not an elusive runner, needs to keep his head up on the run and learn to slide.
Combine: 4.82 40-yard dash; 8'10" broad jump; 29 1/2-inch vertical; 4.27 short shuttle; 6.93 3-cone drill.
The Houston Chronicle Greater Houston Area Offensive Player of the Year
a finalist for both Texas Football 5A Player of the Year and the Touchdown Club Greater Houston Offensive Player of the Year
third-team Texas 5A All-State and a 5A Texas Football Region 3 Player of the Week
ranked by Rivals as the No. 23 pro style quarterback in the country
named to Max Emfinger's National Super 100 Playmakers
Texas Football Top 300 Players and a Texas Football Player of the Week on several occasions
Texas High School Football Top 200 players
posted the district's highest quarterback rating as a junior and senior
completed 53.4 percent (161-of-254) of his pass attempts for 2,877 yards with 42 touchdowns and 15 interceptions as a senior
led Katy to a 14-1 record and the Texas 5A finals
was 38-of-67 (56.7 percent) for 678 yards as a junior when Katy went 12-2 and advanced to the Texas 5A quarterfinals
threw for 10 scores with just two picks
a career 52.0 percent passer for 3,555 yards, 52 touchdowns and 17 interceptions.
Parents are Greg and Tina Dalton
pursuing a marketing degree.
Physical Attributes:
| Proj Rd: | 2.0 |
| Height: | 6-2 |
| Weight: | 215.0 |
| Forty: | 4.82 |
| Arm: | 9.5 |
| Hand: | 31.75 |
| Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
| Cone: | -- |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- |
| 10: | -- |
| 20: | -- |
| 40: | -- |
| BJ: | -- |
| VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
| Cone: | 6.93 |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | 4.27 |
| 10: | 1.65 |
| 20: | 2.75 |
| 40: | 4.82 |
| BJ: | 08'10" |
| VJ: | 29 1/2 |