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After a prosperous four-year career at Missouri, Drew Lock, 22, heads into the draft as a likely first-round pick. He was one of the SEC’s best passers in 2017 with 44 touchdowns and 13 interceptions as he paced the league in most statistical categories. Not bad as a senior either with 28 touchdowns and eight picks. He lost more games than he won, however, and never won a bowl game (0-2). He improved every year in completion percentage but still may have an accuracy issue after finishing below 60 percent in three of his four seasons – some of that can be attributed to receivers’ drops.
Should have good mobility as a pro, as demonstrated by his Combine measurables, but wasn’t great under pressure at Missouri. Certainly a different prospect than Dwayne Haskins considering he has four times the college experience, played with less of a supporting cast, and may have better mobility; his arm, however, may not be on Haskins’ level.
Size
6-4, 228 pounds
Combine notables
Hand size: 9 inches (small)
40-yard dash: 4.69 seconds (5th at position)
Vertical: 31 inches
Broad jump: 112 inches
3-cone drill: 7.03 seconds (3rd at position)
What the analysts say
“Full-field reader offering prototypical size and arm talent, but one that has a concerning lack of accuracy and consistency against top opponents. Inside of each game, Lock makes reads and throws that are worthy of an early pick. There will also be plays in the same game that highlight his random inaccuracy and issues defeating pocket pressure. He has as much pure talent as any quarterback from the 2018 draft, but he won't reach that lofty potential unless he improves his accuracy and learns to play with better in-game presence.” – Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
“Lock is an experienced passer with his share of warts in terms of mechanics, handling pressure and working progressions. With that said, a new system in 2018 revealed very positive strides, particularly late in the season. Therefore, saying he is a finished product isn’t fair and there is room for growth. Lock does feature a blend of deep passing ability, arm strength, mobility and size that serves as a foundation to improve upon. I like his mindset as a passer and how much his decision making got better this season.” – Joe Marino, The Draft Network
What PFF says
-Lower-half in passer rating under pressure (55.7)
-3rd in passer rating on deep passes
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Chart via Pro Football Focus Draft Guide[/caption]
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