Top QB in 2011 Draft?

[.infamous]

We all know that this year that the draft is full of QB's that can lead their teams to championships. So which QB do you think has the chance to be the best out of the big 5.
And no this is not my analysis of these players. This was from Walterfootball.com

Andrew Luck**, QB, Stanford
Height: 6-4. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2011): Top 3 Pick.
10/1/10: Stanford has dominated early part in the year, and with Luck's team winning consistently he will have a better public perception as an NFL Draft prospect than Jake Locker. Luck has completed 64 percent of his passes for a 9.6 YPA and thrown 10 touchdowns with zero interceptions. Luck has also shows very good mobility being able to scramble outside the pocket. I love Luck's mechanics, decision making, and football IQ. If Locker's team hovers around .500, then Luck will have more generated hype and there will be less concerns that he can win in the NFL.

3/29/10: A redshirt sophomore in 2009, Andrew Luck will be eligible for the 2011 NFL Draft. He was very impressive as a first-year starter, compiling 2,575 yards, 13 touchdowns and four picks on an 8.9 YPA and a 56.3 completion percentage.
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Jake Locker, QB, Washington - Scouting Report
Height: 6-3. Weight: 223.
Projected 40 Time: 4.59.
Projected Round (2011): Top 5 Pick.
10/1/10: Huge game on the road this week for Washington as they travel into the Coliseum. Locker struggled against Nebraska as his accuracy was off-target and his decision making left something to be desired, but a closer look at the tape shows his receivers rarely got open and he was under constant pressure from Bo Pelini's defense. Luck has the upper hand right now to go higher in the 2011 NFL Draft.

3/29/10: Jake Locker took a huge risk going back to school. If he gets hurt or if scouts notice something wrong on film, his stock could drop dramatically. For now, he's the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the 2011 class. Perhaps he should follow Sam Bradford's example and take the entire 2010 season off.

With no help around him, Locker threw for 2,800 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2009.
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Ryan Mallett*, QB, Arkansas - Scouting Report
Height: 6-7. Weight: 238.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2011): 1-2.
10/1/10: Mallett's team is winning and he's putting up good stats, but if you take a closer look his accuracy is highly inconsistent, he has poor mechanics, and he struggles with mobility and has a hard time eluding pass rushers. Mallett is a bit of a statue in the pocket and doesn't create throwing lanes outside the tackle box when his receivers struggle to get open. We're not buying the hype anymore, and neither should you.

3/29/10: At 6-7 with a massive arm, Ryan Mallett looks like a franchise quarterback. His 2009 numbers (3,624 yards, 30 TDs, 7 INTs, 9.0 YPA) will tell you that as well. He's a bit raw and needs to work on decision-making, but he could easily leapfrog Jake Locker on this list next year.
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Nick Foles*, Arizona
Height: 6-5. Weight: 235.
Projected 40 Time: 5.01.
Projected Round (2011): 1-2.
9/24/10: I wasn't a fan of Nick Foles last year because of his frequent tendency to check down his passes, but he really has improved this season. He's completing 78.6 percent of his passes with an 8.9 YPA, and really looked sharp against Iowa.

3/29/10: A transfer from Michigan State, Nick Foles threw for 2,465 yards, 19 touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 64.3 completion percentage in his first year as a starter. His YPA of 6.2 was horrendous - a result of his checking it down far too often.
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Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 220.
Projected 40 Time: 4.72.
Projected Round (2011): 1-2.
10/1/10: Ponder bounced back from his ugly 11-28, 2 INT performance against Oklahoma to notch a total of 392 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 66-percent completion rate. We like this confidence to mentally respond from a poor game. Ponder's decision making is a little inconsistent, but he has a good arm and terrific athleticism. He will get drafted in the top 50 picks.

3/29/10: Christian Ponder finished the year with 2,718 yards, 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions on a YPA of 8.2 and impressive 68.8 completion percentage.

11/7/09: A slightly better version of Tony Pike; his arm strength isn't very good, but he's a smart and accurate quarterback.

 

[.infamous]

I personally think I would get Mallett. Most of his problems can be fixed by the help of a good coach. Also he has a hell of an arm. But if I couldnt get him I would definitely get Andrew Luck.

 

[$tunna]

I'd say Cam Newton. You work with him on his passing skills and he could be one of the biggest threats at QB in the league

but yeah out of this group Ryan Mallett. Dude's way to tall lol

 

[TTN2810]

Mallett sucks. All his WR's are wide open all the time, it's the offense guys. It'll take him a long time to get the NFL game. Jake Locker for sure. He's done so much with so little.

 

[DannyColtsBro]

I want Andrew Luck on my football team, because he is a FOOTBALL PLAYER. Yall see that hit he made? I want a QB like that on my team.

Doesn't hurt hes accurate too.

 

[elcheato]

I'd say Cam Newton. You work with him on his passing skills and he could be one of the biggest threats at QB in the league

but yeah out of this group Ryan Mallett. Dude's way to tall lol

Cam Newton won't be a good QB in the NFL.. Saying you just have to work on his passing skills, is more then just some little thing. You need to be a good passer going into the NFL, simple as that.

Andrew Luck is the best prospect. Most accurate, still has a good arm, very smart player as well and he can escape the pocket and make plays with his feet.

 

[DannyColtsBro]

Cam Newton won't be a good QB in the NFL.. Saying you just have to work on his passing skills, is more then just some little thing. You need to be a good passer going into the NFL, simple as that.

Andrew Luck is the best prospect. Most accurate, still has a good arm, very smart player as well and he can escape the pocket and make plays with his feet.

Yeah just like Denard he won't be a QB in the NFL. Gonna have to agree with Luck dude's a franchise player.

 

[TTN2810]

Locker just wins. He might not have the best arm, be the most accurate or fast or smart, but he wins. He has the determination. He makes the players around him better. He's a leader. Luck is good, but I think he'll always just be really good. Not saying he can't be great, but I don't think he will.

 

[.infamous]

Locker has been falling badly on peoples draft boards. He is doing probably the worst out of all these qbs at the moment. Also he isnt the most accurate. So Locker is behind Mallett and Luck for me atleast.

 

[TTN2810]

I never said he was the most accurate.
And no, you base your info from walterfootball. they suck.
Locker had one bad game. The guy has no line, no WR's, not team at all really, and he continues to shine. He's beaten USC and Oregon state by himself.

 

[DannyColtsBro]

Mallett reminds me too much of Ryan Leaf.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Definitely Andrew Luck, he has all the tools to be a great NFL quarterback. Has a great arm, can take off and run/escape pocket and most importantly, he's as accurate as any QB I've seen. Andrew Luck, no question about it.

 

[.infamous]

I never said he was the most accurate.
And no, you base your info from walterfootball. they suck.
Locker had one bad game. The guy has no line, no WR's, not team at all really, and he continues to shine. He's beaten USC and Oregon state by himself.

I do not base my info of walterfootball lol. I watch college football to know enough about each player. So I know what im talking about.

 

[elcheato]

Locker just wins. He might not have the best arm, be the most accurate or fast or smart, but he wins. He has the determination. He makes the players around him better. He's a leader. Luck is good, but I think he'll always just be really good. Not saying he can't be great, but I don't think he will.

Umm, that's probably the worst argument I've ever heard for Jake Locker.. He just wins? Wins what? Every other game? He has a very strong arm but lacks consistent accuracy and touch on his passes. His positives are pretty much arm strength, and ability to make plays with his feet. He's a hit or miss prospect. He's either going to be garbage because he's not accurate, or he will find enough accuracy and turn out like Ben Roethlisberger.

 

[TTN2810]

Obviously the TEAM can't compete with the big schools cause they suck, but he wins games by himself. Give him a team. Give him Stanford and I'm sure he'd be better than Luck. Now he needs to improve his vision though. That's one thing that scares me.

 

[TTN2810]

On another note, I like Pat Devlin. Could be a gen in the 3rd or 4th.

 

[DannyColtsBro]

Obviously the TEAM can't compete with the big schools cause they suck, but he wins games by himself. Give him a team. Give him Stanford and I'm sure he'd be better than Luck. Now he needs to improve his vision though. That's one thing that scares me.

So would Ryan Leaf be better than Peyton Manning if he played on the 99 Colts? Awful example, but I don't feel like giving another example. I don't see how he's better than Luck.

 

[TTN2810]

I know he's not as talented as Luck. I just love the player.

 

[TTN2810]

Look, on most of these the pocket is collapsing as he's throwing it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GnN_bTYtq4

And then for Luck, perfect protection:

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Andrew Luck > All