Clayton Thorson, the Northwestern QB, sits at No. 156 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 12% elite, 32% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His limited field vision combined with plus physical traits gives him a chance to become an average backup in a pro-style offense.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Four-year starter with good size and fundamentals who never really improved after his breakout 2016 season.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Thorson was hamstrung by below-average talent at the skill positions but never showed an ability to work beyond his offense's limitations.”
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“…Four-year starter with good size and fundamentals who never really improved after his breakout 2016 season. Thorson was hamstrung by below-average talent at the skill positions but never showed an ability to work beyond his offense's limitations. His limited field vision combined with plus physical traits gives him a chance to become an average backup in a pro-style offense.…”
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