Hypothetical 2021 #1 pick

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(08-05-2020, 02:31 PM)Synric Wrote: Don't buy into the 5 star hype (pre-draft year media) until you put the player under the microscope.

 I haven't broken down Lawrence specifically yet but I do know he was not as accurate as Tua or Burrow. He also has played in only around 3 games vs tough opponents. Lawrence looked like a future hall of fame guy vs Alabama but was mediocre against Ohio State and below average vs LSU. I do know he has the build and arm of a prototypical QB.

As I admitted earlier, I am biased as I'm a lifelong Clemson fan, actually wanted to go there but life had other plans, and a proud UC grad I am.

But, watching their games the past two years, that arm is NFL ready. And that is what I really like about him as a prospect. He fits the two way threat as well, since he can hurt you with his feet, but he has a bigger frame and build then a guy like Lamar Jackson, which should allow him to last a little longer in the NFL.

His accuracy is not as good as Burrow's that is true, but accuracy and mechanics can be worked on and coached up, arm strength and athletic ability and vision you just have to have naturally. He has the latter three, can run, has a rocket for a left arm, and does well when things break down using his legs. That leaves it up to a coaching staff to work on his accuracy with better decision making and mechanical tweaks. Overall, like I said, even with Burrow on the team, if you have a chance at this guy you have to take him. You will hit on one, and if you hit on both, teams will be knocking on your door ready to over-pay when they lose a starting QB or have a guy drafted as the heir apparent fail miserably as was the case in Pitt with Mason Rudolph. 

To get the best value you would have to be willing to be patient, and that is one area Mike Brown has shown ability.