DraftBoy
08-05-2002, 02:00 PM
Since I am the "Resident Draftologist" (self proclaimed) I decided to put up my early looks at the 2003 draft class. Here you go comments are welcome:
2003 Quarterback Class
1. Ken Dorsey-Miami 6'5 200 lbs.
Ken Dorsey is the ideal NFL quarterback, his poise, and knowledge of the position is unkanny. He has prototypical size, and good arm strength. Last year on his way to the national championship Dorsey threw 318 times while completeing 184 of those attempts for a comp. pct. of 57.9 %. He racked up a total of 2,652 yards, and 23 TD, while only throwing 9 int's. He averaged 8.3 yards/attempt, all this combines to make his 146.1 passer rating. Keep in mind that was only in 11 games during the regular season. He holds career record for touchdowns (58) and will almost definetly beat out Gino Torretta for the schools career passing yards leader, he needs only 1,495 yards. He is 26-1 as a starter (only loss coming to Washington in 2000). Some concerns about Dorsey though are his inability to react to a blitz, and avoid it. During his career he has amazing offensive line help which has allowed him to go down very few times. This next year will be very telling as to how he handles himself against the blitz.
2. Chris Simms-Texas 6-5 225 lbs.
Simms is the son of NFL great Phil Simms. He is finally out of the shadow and oressure of trying to beat out Major Applewhite. Last year as the starter for Texas Simms threw for 2,603 yards while completing 214 of 362 attempts which leaves him with 59.1% passing percentage. Which is 1.2% better than Ken Dorsey. He threw 22 TD's and 11 INT's in 12 games. He had a 7.2 pass/attempt avg. This all added up into his 133.5 passer rating. Many critics of Simms though question his maturity and leadership ability. He absolutely blew up against Colorado last year and was yanked in favor of the more reliable and calm headed Applewhite. Simms can tend to get over aggresive and look for the big play when it isnt there.
3. Byron Leftwich-Marshall 6-6 240 lbs.
Leftwich probably best armed QB in this class has amazing arm strength and accuracy, as he completed 67% of his passes while throwing for 38 TD's.
4. Carson Palmer-USC 6-5 225 lbs.
Palmer came to USC with big expectations and has yet to fullfil them, granted he hasnt had a Marcus Allen type RB or a Lynn Swann type WR. His top WR last year Kareem Kelly had 46 receptions for 700+ yards but only 3 TD's. Hell Palmer only threw 13 TD's all year, which doesnt look at all good next to his 12 INT's. He completed a respectable 58.7% of his passes, and threw for 2,567 yards. Still more is expected of this former high school star. He could be a great project pick on draft day but he would be an early round project, kinda like Josh McCown of Sam Houston St.
5. Kliff Kingsbury-Texas Tech 6-4 208 lbs.
Kingsbury is an early season Heisman sleeper. He had a very amazing quiet year at Texas Tech. He completed 68.9% of his passes, and threw for 3,502 yards. Threw 25 TD's and only 9 INT's. Had a passer rating of 136.9 better than any other QB in the Big 12. Question on him though is he really as good as it looks on paper? His stats could possibly be inflated by a pass happy system. David Carr had the same thing this past year and we shall see what happens to him.
BTW this ranking is of seniors only, and with Leftwich I couldnt find his stats so he is unfinished.
2003 Quarterback Class
1. Ken Dorsey-Miami 6'5 200 lbs.
Ken Dorsey is the ideal NFL quarterback, his poise, and knowledge of the position is unkanny. He has prototypical size, and good arm strength. Last year on his way to the national championship Dorsey threw 318 times while completeing 184 of those attempts for a comp. pct. of 57.9 %. He racked up a total of 2,652 yards, and 23 TD, while only throwing 9 int's. He averaged 8.3 yards/attempt, all this combines to make his 146.1 passer rating. Keep in mind that was only in 11 games during the regular season. He holds career record for touchdowns (58) and will almost definetly beat out Gino Torretta for the schools career passing yards leader, he needs only 1,495 yards. He is 26-1 as a starter (only loss coming to Washington in 2000). Some concerns about Dorsey though are his inability to react to a blitz, and avoid it. During his career he has amazing offensive line help which has allowed him to go down very few times. This next year will be very telling as to how he handles himself against the blitz.
2. Chris Simms-Texas 6-5 225 lbs.
Simms is the son of NFL great Phil Simms. He is finally out of the shadow and oressure of trying to beat out Major Applewhite. Last year as the starter for Texas Simms threw for 2,603 yards while completing 214 of 362 attempts which leaves him with 59.1% passing percentage. Which is 1.2% better than Ken Dorsey. He threw 22 TD's and 11 INT's in 12 games. He had a 7.2 pass/attempt avg. This all added up into his 133.5 passer rating. Many critics of Simms though question his maturity and leadership ability. He absolutely blew up against Colorado last year and was yanked in favor of the more reliable and calm headed Applewhite. Simms can tend to get over aggresive and look for the big play when it isnt there.
3. Byron Leftwich-Marshall 6-6 240 lbs.
Leftwich probably best armed QB in this class has amazing arm strength and accuracy, as he completed 67% of his passes while throwing for 38 TD's.
4. Carson Palmer-USC 6-5 225 lbs.
Palmer came to USC with big expectations and has yet to fullfil them, granted he hasnt had a Marcus Allen type RB or a Lynn Swann type WR. His top WR last year Kareem Kelly had 46 receptions for 700+ yards but only 3 TD's. Hell Palmer only threw 13 TD's all year, which doesnt look at all good next to his 12 INT's. He completed a respectable 58.7% of his passes, and threw for 2,567 yards. Still more is expected of this former high school star. He could be a great project pick on draft day but he would be an early round project, kinda like Josh McCown of Sam Houston St.
5. Kliff Kingsbury-Texas Tech 6-4 208 lbs.
Kingsbury is an early season Heisman sleeper. He had a very amazing quiet year at Texas Tech. He completed 68.9% of his passes, and threw for 3,502 yards. Threw 25 TD's and only 9 INT's. Had a passer rating of 136.9 better than any other QB in the Big 12. Question on him though is he really as good as it looks on paper? His stats could possibly be inflated by a pass happy system. David Carr had the same thing this past year and we shall see what happens to him.
BTW this ranking is of seniors only, and with Leftwich I couldnt find his stats so he is unfinished.