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Marcus Mariota
does an excellent job of dancing his way out of pressure while keeping his eyes downfield. quick release and flashes deadly accuracy, including when on the move. very strong arm and isn't afraid to make challenging throws through tight windows. shows good touch to loft passes over defenders down the seam or to backs and receivers on quick swing passes.
Puts extreme pressure on the defense because of his scrambling ability. He offers rare straight-line speed, making him a legitimate threat for a big play via his arms or legs on every snap.
overly reliant on his first read, and occasionally commits the cardinal sin of throwing late across his body. accuracy can be an issue, as mariota misses too many open receivers, including high-percentage underneath passes.
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strengths
Often lauded for his intelligence, humility and work ethic. Effortless arm strength to zip the ball up and down the field and his gazelle-like athleticism to out-run defenders.
weaknesses
The Ducks' innovative offense simplifies QB decisions and this is roughly the same scheme Mariota played in high school. As such, some of the basics like taking the ball from under center and scanning downfield while dropping back are skills Mariota hasn't been asked to master yet.
colin kaepernick, 49ers -- inconsistent accuracy is one of several reasons why mariota most closely resembleskaepernick among current nfl quarterbacks. because of their extraordinary acceleration, each is a true dual-threat. further, both adept at sliding laterally to create wider throwing lanes and using their velocity to zip passes through them. neither kaepernick nor mariota, however, consistently throw their receivers open, only sporadically providing teammates run-after-the-catch opportunities.
--Rob Rang
A four-star recruit according to 247Sports.com, garnered three stars from both Rivals.com and Scout.com
Rated the No. 6 recruiting prospect in the state of Hawaii and No. 12 overall quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com
PrepStar Magazine All-West Region
As a senior, threw for 2,597 yards on 165 of 255 passing (64.7%), including 32 touchdowns against only five interceptions
Guided the Crusaders to an 11-1 record and a state title
Also rushed the ball 60 times for 455 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and seven scores. Named Interscholastic League of Honolulu Offensive Player of the Year and All-ILH first team quarterback
At the 2010 National Underclassman Combine, he was named quarterback MVP and won the camp's "Fastest Man" and "Combine King" awards
Clocked 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NUC camp
Played in the NUC All-World Gridiron Classic, a high school all-star bowl in Columbia, S.C.
Parents: Toa Mariota and Alana Deppe-Mariota. Family: One brother. High School: Saint Louis School (Darnell Arceneaux), 2011. Major: General Science.
Physical Attributes:
Proj Rd: | 1.0 |
Height: | 6-4 |
Weight: | 222.0 |
Forty: | 4.43 |
Arm: | 32.0 |
Hand: | 09 7/8 |
Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
Cone: | -- |
Bench: | -- |
Shuttle: | -- |
10: | -- |
20: | -- |
40: | -- |
BJ: | -- |
VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
Cone: | 6.87 |
Bench: | -- |
Shuttle: | 4.11 |
10: | 1.56 |
20: | 2.53 |
40: | 4.43 |
BJ: | 10'01" |
VJ: | 36.0 |