Matt Barkley
POSITION: QUARTERBACK
CLASS: SENIOR
SCHOOL: USC
STRENGTHS: Strong arm, quick release, above average footwork, pinpoint accuracy, performed in NFL ready offense, high completion rate, improving touchdown to interception ratio, four year starter at USC, throws a rocket football, has served as leader for Trojans during probationary period
DOWNSIDE: Still has moderate to bad games against less talented opponents, he’s not a sure thing like Andrew Luck by any means
GRADING THE PROSPECT:
FOOTWORK
NFL READINESS
ACCURACY
ARM STRENGTH
INTANGIBLES
TOTAL SCORE
87
8.5
8.5
9
9
8.5
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