Sam Darnold, the USC QB, sits at No. 10 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 45% elite, 35% starter.
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“…At the end of the day, Darnold has NFL size, arm strength, accuracy, pocket mobility, poise and field reading capability. His windup is an eyesore for sure, but he has the velocity to mitigate the additional release time. While Darnold has the mental toughness and talent to start tomorrow, early sideline seasoning could help him better process coverages in an attempt to eliminate future interceptions. Darnold has the…”
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