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(6-5 5/8 243, 5.00) Virginia
Notes: Lettered three years in football, basketball and baseball in high school. Redshirted in 1999 and saw limited action in three games in 2000, completing 7-of-8 passes for 50 yards with one interception. started 6-of-12 games in '01, connecting on 140-240-1,524-10-8 and completing 58.3 percent. In 14 games in '02, he led the the Atlantic Coast Conference in passing effeciency and was sixth nationally. Named ACC Player of the Year and first-team All-ACC. Finished with 288-418-2,976-28-7 (68.9 percent). His 4:1 TD- interception ratio was fourth in the nation. Battled from injuries in '03, suffering a shoulder injury on the first series in the season opener and missing the next three games before returning. Started 11 games and completed 281-403-2,952-18-10.
Positives: Outstanding size and frame. Effecient and plays within ability. throws a soft, catchable ball. Sound Instincts and talents suited for a short-passing game. Can drill slants with accuracy and in stride. Poised and has good pocket presence. Good anticipation and timing. Good decision maker. Squares shoulders for adequate accuracy on the move.
Negative: Foot quickness and setup are average. Will lock onto primary target and take unwanted sacks. Lacks arm strength to drive ball downfield. Deep balls tend to hang rather than turn over. Can improve his vision and progression quickness.
Summary: Very good size and instincts for the position. Can manage an offense and is effecient with good leadership qualities. Potential to be a solid No. 2 and eventual starter if he continues to develop. Began ascent at the Senior Bowl, and is projected as a first-day pick. Reminds scouts of Marc Bulger.
Matt Schaub
Notes: Lettered three years in football, basketball and baseball in high school. Redshirted in 1999 and saw limited action in three games in 2000, completing 7-of-8 passes for 50 yards with one interception. started 6-of-12 games in '01, connecting on 140-240-1,524-10-8 and completing 58.3 percent. In 14 games in '02, he led the the Atlantic Coast Conference in passing effeciency and was sixth nationally. Named ACC Player of the Year and first-team All-ACC. Finished with 288-418-2,976-28-7 (68.9 percent). His 4:1 TD- interception ratio was fourth in the nation. Battled from injuries in '03, suffering a shoulder injury on the first series in the season opener and missing the next three games before returning. Started 11 games and completed 281-403-2,952-18-10.
Positives: Outstanding size and frame. Effecient and plays within ability. throws a soft, catchable ball. Sound Instincts and talents suited for a short-passing game. Can drill slants with accuracy and in stride. Poised and has good pocket presence. Good anticipation and timing. Good decision maker. Squares shoulders for adequate accuracy on the move.
Negative: Foot quickness and setup are average. Will lock onto primary target and take unwanted sacks. Lacks arm strength to drive ball downfield. Deep balls tend to hang rather than turn over. Can improve his vision and progression quickness.
Summary: Very good size and instincts for the position. Can manage an offense and is effecient with good leadership qualities. Potential to be a solid No. 2 and eventual starter if he continues to develop. Began ascent at the Senior Bowl, and is projected as a first-day pick. Reminds scouts of Marc Bulger.
Matt Schaub
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