Garrett Grayson

Grayson starred under new Florida head coach Jim McElwain the past three years and leaves the Rams as the program's owner of every significant career passing record, including yardage, touchdowns and completion percentage. Grayson arrived at Colorado State prior to McElwain leaving the offensive coordinator role at Alabama and wound up playing in four games (starting three) as a true freshman. He was named the starter by McElwain after fall camp in 2012 but broke his collarbone against Air Force on Sept. 29 and wound up playing in only six games. Healthy the past two seasons, Grayson has emerged as one of the Mountain West's biggest stars. He started all 14 games in 2013, completing 62.1 percent of his passes for 3,696 yards and 23 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. In tossing 32 touchdowns against just six interceptions over the 2014 regular season, Grayson was named the conference's Player of the Year and earned invitations to the East-West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl. Grayson is rarely mentioned among the top quarterback prospects but his vision, pocket mobility and accuracy are intriguing. If impressive in interviews, all-star games and workouts, Grayson could enjoy a steady rise as the draft approaches.

he wasn't often asked to drive the ball to the sidelines in csu's offense and shows only average velocity when doing so. stares down his primary receiver, rather than quickly progressing through his reads and delivering the football. has a tendency to wait until his receiver breaks before throwing, raising concerns about his willingness to throw with anticipation.

--Rob Rang

strengths

Good instincts for the position. Keeps his eyes downfield and shows good spatial awareness to slide up and laterally in the pocket to avoid rushers and extend the play. Good overall athleticism for the position, showing balance and coordination when asked to roll out, as well as good accuracy.

weaknesses

Grayson has a unique wind-up and delivery of the ball that could irk some scouts. His delivery is slower than most and he holds the ball further back, theoretically leaving it all the more vulnerable for defenders to slap away.

attempts to lead receivers away from hits, showing above average accuracy in doing so. good touch on deep passes, including wheel routes, post-corners and verticals. the ball doesn't explode out of his hand on intermediate routes but he shows good zip on quick passes and isn't to challenge tight windows over the middle. when given room to step into throws, grayson can hurl it 60-plus yards, giving teammates opportunities to make big plays.

Doesn't possess ideal size but sports a compact build. Good bloodlines. Uncle Danny Grayson was an All-American linebacker at Washington State and was selected in the 1990 NFL Draft by Pittsburgh.

The No. 22-ranked all-purpose quarterback in the nation and No. 17 overall prospect from the state of Washington (Rivals.com)

Appeared three times as both the first-team quarterback in his conference and the first-team quarterback in his region, at Heritage High School in Vancouver, Wash., just across the Oregon border from Portland

Broke most of Washington's Class 4A state passing records, and had the nation's highest completion percentage as a senior, 73.2 percent

Topped 10,000 yards in total offense during his prep career

Garnered consecutive Greater St. Helens League MVP honors, in 2008 and `09

A three-year starting quarterback and three-year letterwinner, also played free safety, cornerback and wide receiver, and served two seasons as a team captain

Guided the Timberwolves to three straight Class 4A playoff berths and a GSHL championship in 2008

His conference's Player of the Year in 2009, completed 73.2 percent of his passes (238-for-325), for 2,720 yards, with 18 TD and only five INT

Also as a senior, averaged 8.2 yards on 117 carries (958 yards), with nine TDs, and caught two passes for 22 yards and a 20-yard TD

Among his top games in 2009, led the Timberwolves to a critical 30-29 conference win over Kelso with 361 yards, among national leaders that weekend, on 32-of-41 passing, with three TDs. Three of his team's losses as a senior were by a combined 12 points

As a junior, received his first GSHL MVP and guided HHS to a league title by throwing for 3,129 yards, connecting on 69.2 percent of his passes (236-for-341), with 18 TD and 11 INT

Also in 2008, had 541 yards on 75 carries (7.2 avg.), with three TDs

Threw to a Division I receiver and was protected by a Division I offensive lineman in 2008

Went 7-3 in his first year as a starter, 2007, completing 72.9 percent of his passes (186-for-255) with 23 TDs and eight INTs, in addition to 318 yards on 38 carries (8.4 avg.), with three TDs

Also played basketball (three letters), serving as a team captain and averaging 6.7 points per game, and ran track (four), winning district titles in both the 300- and 110-meter hurdles

Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.63 seconds

Earned academic all-conference honors in all three sports, with a 3.1 GPA

Head football coach was Nate Becksted

Also recruited by Notre Dame, Oregon, Tennessee, Louisville, Miami (Ohio), Idaho State and Eastern Washington.

Given name Garrett Bradley Grayson

Nicknamed G-Man

Born May 29, 1991, in Vancouver, Wash.

Parents are Brad and Jody Grayson

Has an older sister

Uncle, Danny Grayson, was an All-American linebacker at Washington State, selected in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers

Took part in a goodwill party at Respite Care of Fort Collins, working with disabled youngsters, in February 2011

Invested time in kids' lives at the Fort Collins Boys & Girls Club prior to the 2011 season

Majored in communication studies at Colorado State.