Player: Aidan O’Connell

School: Purdue

Measurables:

• Height: 6’3”
• Weight: 210
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Graded Quarterback Traits:

• Accuracy: 3/10 (He just misses way too many throws. Easy throws and complicated throws at all parts of the field)
• Anticipation: 4/10 (Despite issues with accuracy, his anticipation is a little better with hitting receivers in stride)
• Arm Strength: 7/10 (Most of his throws have good zip on them)
• Mechanics: 4/10 (He has a very wide base that he does not really use on his throws. His arm is a little more overhand and he short arms it a lot)
• Mobility: 5/10 (Can move around but nothing more than average)
• Pocket Presence: 6/10 (Moves around in the pocket decently, but panics in clean pockets so it does not seem like he is the best at sensing pressure)
• Poise: 5/10 (It does not seem like he is afraid of getting hit, but he gets very jumpy in the pocket, his accuracy also lowers in pressure and throws a ton off of his back foot)
• Progressions: 7/10 (He does not hit the throws nearly as much as he needs but he does progress through and make good decisions at a higher level)

Prospect Grade: 41/80; 51% (Backup Potential)

Projected Draft Day: 3/UDFA

Player Comparison: Bryan Hoyer

Player Summary:

There is a scenario where O’Connell develops a lot and is a borderline starter, but we expect him to be a high end backup at most due to his accuracy issues. His arm is good, but he has so much he needs to work on.