Razorbacks' QB judged 'Tier 3' guy, but where does he rank in SEC?

Bad news is that Green was given the articles' Tier 3 delegation. Tier 1 was reserved for "The most talented QBs in the country, with the highest ceilings. They can carry their team and are often the biggest keys to victory. Many in this tier find themselves in the Heisman Trophy conversation."

Tier 2 quarterbacks, says the story, are "Winners who have proven their mettle. They can carry the team, but may have limitations when it comes to certain traits or question marks about their consistency."

That seems to describe Green perfectly. Consistency in judgment and throwing accuracy are the two biggest things he needed to improve on in the off-season. But, read on and see why he was pegged for Tier 3.

For Tier 3 QBs, "Most teams would be happy with a quarterback of this caliber. Great ability and a solid body of work, but they have some flaws. On their best days, they can be great, but there can be an underwhelming moment or two."

"Flaws ... can be great ... underwhelming moment or two." Cue the 2024 Taylen Green video and all of that is evident.

Green was a two-year starter for Boise State before transferring to Arkansas and starting last year as a junior.

He had flashes of brilliance while weaving through defenses for long touchdown runs and exceptional NFL-like throws while under pressure.

Alas, he also had major flaws:
* Holding the ball too long in the pocket
* Suffering exceptionally deep sacks
* Throwing into coverages
* Throwing late to open receivers

With a second off-season and spring practices under the watchful tutelage of Arkansas quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, respected QB guru Bobby Petrino, Green is expected to show consistent improvement as a senior.

Green is rated seventh among SEC quarterbacks, ahead of the signal callers for Georgia, Alabama, Texas A&M and Ole Miss plus five other schools.

Aguilar has a particularly interesting story, as he left Appalachian State following last season when a coaching change occurred. He transferred to UCLA, but when Tennessee starter Nico Iamaleava left the Vols for UCLA, Aguilar moved to Knoxville.

Here's what The Athletic said of Green: The word that comes to mind when watching Green is "smooth.'" He's a fluid runner with a long stride and the ability to make opponents miss (602 rushing yards, eight TDs in '24), and his throws look effortless, whether he’s fitting it into an intermediate window or finding an open receiver 40 yards downfield.

“That guy’s a real-deal player,” a Power 4 offensive coordinator said. “He’s so explosive as a runner, and he’s a better passer than you think.”

Some question his decison-making and processing — “he takes some awful sacks,” an SEC assistant said — and cite his need to be a better passer in critical situations. But the former Boise State transfer is entering his second year working under Arkansas OC Bobby Petrino, so the bet is that Green will take a significant step forward."

The Hogs' 6-foot-6, 224-pound quarterback was the team's fastest player a year ago. He can be especially dangerous when he breaks containment in the pocket, or on designed runs that allow him to get to the edge and turn upfield.

Here's The Athletic's Scouting Take by Dane Brugler:
"Based on his 2024 film, Green is more exciting than consistent. But if you grade to the flashes, it is very easy to be optimistic about his next-level potential with the way he routinely escapes trouble and creates second-chance plays.
Scouts are hoping to see him take a jump with his passing reads and placement in his final season to warrant early-round draft grades."

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