The Packers picked up Tulane QB Michael Pratt at pick 245 in the 7th round of the 2024 NFL Draft. While quick on his feet, his weaker arm strength may lower his ceiling. However, Jordan being firmly in place as starter will allow him to comfortably develop with the Packers.
College Career
This 6’2″ 217 lb 5 year player started in 44 games during his 4 year tenure at Tulane. Here’s a breakdown of his college years according to a report from nfl.com.
- 2020: Played in 10 games with 9 starts (140-254-55.1, 1,806 yards, 20 TDs, 8 INTs passing; 115-229-2.0, 8 TDs rushing).
- 2021: Played in 12 games with 11 starts (189-328-57.6, 2,381 yards, 21 TDs, 8 INTs passing; 104-154-1.5, 5 TDs rushing).
- 2022: Second-team All-American Athletic Conference. Started 13 games (215-338-63.6, 3,010 yards, 27 TDs, 5 INTs passing; 129-478-3.7, 10 TDs rushing).
- 2023: First-team All-American Athletic Conference. AAC Offensive Player of the Year. Started 11 games (185-283-65.4, 2,406 yards, 22 TDs, 5 INTs; 98-286-2.9, 5 TDs rushing). Set school career record with 9,603 passing yards. Missed 2 early-season games due to a knee injury, returned to play through it.
Team Fit For the Packers
I’ve seen comparisons to Carson Wentz and Gardner Minshew by some covering the draft. He is light on his feet and has a great knack for altering the touch on his passes. Pratt comes with a lot of experience and studying behind Jordan will likely help with consistency and progression issues he’s had in the past. His mobility and ability to improve and learn quickly make him a great potential back up for Love.
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