Josh Allen Scouting Report: MEL KIPER IS RIGHT!

Follow me on Twitter:   / thejeffschlegel   SCOUTING REPORT 6'5" 235 lbs. RS Junior Wyoming SIZE: 11.0 Prototype size for the position ARM STRENGTH: 11.0 Rocket launcher for a right arm Not only can make necessary NFL throws, can make elite throws Can put ball on an absolute rope at all levels of field MECHANICS: 8.5 When he sets his feet, uses whole body in throwing motion Bit of an elongated baseball throwing motion Arm strength compensates for longer delivery Tendency to drop throwing shoulder lower, decreasing arm angle Will sometimes rush himself and not step into throws Gets in good position throwing on the move ACCURACY/BALL PLACEMENT: 6.5 Needs to learn better how to throw with different velocities Some of accuracy issues can be attributed to lack of WR separation Has ability to make truly special throws, fit ball into tight spots Deep ball can be a bit erratic Ball placement is sometimes great, sometimes not so much POCKET PRESENCE: 8.0 Shows natural ability to move within and around pocket Will stand tall and be willing to throw in face of big hit Has habit of sometimes rolling out when not needed Will sometimes rush too quickly Hit or miss with feel for rush coming off the edge FIELD VISION: 9.0 Is advanced at using eyes to scan the defense Consistently showed ability to find secondary and checkdown targets Shows ability how play will develop and what type of throw is needed DECISION MAKING: 7.5 Makes some questionable throws Will recognize when there is open field to run Will need to work on throwing ball away Supreme confidence in self, willing to take chances others won't MOBILITY/RUNNING ABILITY: 9.5 Natural scrambler who consistently extends plays with his feet Can get yards/first downs with feet Is a physical runner and can be tough to bring down DURABILITY: 7.5 Broken collarbone in 2015 Started every game in 2016 Missed a few games in 2017 with sprained AC joint in throwing shoulder Willing to take bit hits which could lead to injuries INTANGIBLES: 9.0 Struggled against power 5 schools Iowa & Oregon in 2017 Supporting cast significantly weaker in 2017 Played in a somewhat pro style offense, can play under center Offers scheme versatility for NFL, comes from same system as Wentz Gunslinger who can make big things, good and bad, happen Most physically talented QB in class, by a bit Went from not having a FBS offer to a first round pick Comes from farming family, clean off the field RAW GRADE: 87.5 NFL COMPARISON: Cam Newton FINAL GRADE(5% BONUS): 91.875 GRADING SCALE 90.0 - 100 1ST ROUND 86.5 - 89.99 2ND ROUND 83.0 - 86.49 3RD ROUND 79.5 - 82.99 4TH ROUND 76.0 - 79.49 5TH ROUND 72.5 - 75.99 6TH ROUND 70.0 - 72.49 7TH ROUND