College QBs and their NFL comparisons

Pro comparison: Jason Campbell
Plan for success: To capitalize on Smith's outstanding skills as a quick rhythm pocket passer, an NFL offensive coordinator would be wise to incorporate several of the spread offensive concepts to help him thrive.
(Associated Press)

1 / 5

Geno Smith, West Virginia

Pro comparison: Jason Campbell

Plan for success: To capitalize on Smith's outstanding skills as a quick rhythm pocket passer, an NFL offensive coordinator would be wise to incorporate several of the spread offensive concepts to help him thrive.

(Associated Press)

Pro comparison: Chad Pennington
Plan for success: Barkley certainly is not a blue chip talent based on his physical tools, but he has the capacity to develop into a franchise player because of his exceptional anticipation, awareness and football IQ
(NFL/Associated Press)

2 / 5

Matt Barkley, USC

Pro comparison: Chad Pennington

Plan for success: Barkley certainly is not a blue chip talent based on his physical tools, but he has the capacity to develop into a franchise player because of his exceptional anticipation, awareness and football IQ

(NFL/Associated Press)

Pro comparison: Joe Flacco
Plan for success: There is no denying Glennon's natural talent as a classic drop back passer. He can spin it better than most players in the game with exceptional zip and velocity. In addition, Glennon can push the ball down the field in any conditions because of his extraordinary arm strength and touch.
(Associated Press)

3 / 5

Mike Glennon, NCSU

Pro comparison: Joe Flacco

Plan for success: There is no denying Glennon's natural talent as a classic drop back passer. He can spin it better than most players in the game with exceptional zip and velocity. In addition, Glennon can push the ball down the field in any conditions because of his extraordinary arm strength and touch.

(Associated Press)

Pro comparison: Matt Ryan
Plan for success: Wilson looked like one of the top quarterbacks in the draft heading into the 2012 campaign based on his rapid development over the course of his junior season. He displayed all of the physical tools that scouts covet in franchise quarterbacks (outstanding arm talent, anticipation and experience in pro style system), and scouts expected him to continue to improve as a playmaker from the pocket.
(Associated Press)

4 / 5

Tyler Wilson, Arkansas

Pro comparison: Matt Ryan

Plan for success: Wilson looked like one of the top quarterbacks in the draft heading into the 2012 campaign based on his rapid development over the course of his junior season. He displayed all of the physical tools that scouts covet in franchise quarterbacks (outstanding arm talent, anticipation and experience in pro style system), and scouts expected him to continue to improve as a playmaker from the pocket.

(Associated Press)

Pro comparison: Josh Freeman
Plan for success: Manuel has played in a pro style offense at Florida State, but the concerns about his ability to execute full field reads should prompt coaches to give him a simplified playbook that allows him to process information quickly from the pocket
(Associated Press)

5 / 5

E.J. Manuel, Florida State

Pro comparison: Josh Freeman

Plan for success: Manuel has played in a pro style offense at Florida State, but the concerns about his ability to execute full field reads should prompt coaches to give him a simplified playbook that allows him to process information quickly from the pocket

(Associated Press)

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