Tua Tagovailoa, the Alabama QB, sits at No. 5 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 53% elite, 32% starter.
Athleticism
ESPN's Todd McShay: “His release is quick and compact, and his touch and accuracy are elite on all three levels.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Talented dual-threat quarterback with winning background, explosive production and loads of experience in high-leverage games.”
Instincts
ESPN's Todd McShay: “Tagovailoa has fast eyes, outstanding field vision from inside the pocket and natural instincts.”
Production Context
ESPN's Todd McShay: “But Tagovailoa is a special talent -- very similar to a left-handed version of Drew Brees.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He may be pigeon-holed into a spread or RPO-heavy attack, but he's actually a clean fit in a pro-style attack filled with play-action and roll-outs.”
Character
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: “Stat to know: Tagovailoa is Alabama's career leader in passing touchdowns (87) and completion percentage (69.3%).”
Sources · 6 · quotes 3
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- Todd McShay, ESPN
- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Todd McShay / Steve Muench, espn_todd_mcshay
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
“…Tagovailoa has fast eyes, outstanding field vision from inside the pocket and natural instincts. His release is quick and compact, and his touch and accuracy are elite on all three levels. Tagovailoa displays rare anticipation and timing. Durability is obviously the biggest concern. But Tagovailoa is a special talent -- very similar to a left-handed version of Drew Brees. His suddenness and natural accuracy are uniqu…”
“…Talented dual-threat quarterback with winning background, explosive production and loads of experience in high-leverage games. He may be pigeon-holed into a spread or RPO-heavy attack, but he's actually a clean fit in a pro-style attack filled with play-action and roll-outs. He has the release, accuracy and touch needed to work all three levels successfully and can become a more disciplined, full-field reader to piec…”
“…HT : 6-foot-0 | WT: 217 | Highlights I have said Tagovailoa is a wild card in this draft because of his injury history, and that's still the case. Turn on the tape and he's phenomenal, though, a super-accurate passer with everything NFL teams look for from their long-term starting quarterback. Stat to know: Tagovailoa is Alabama's career leader in passing touchdowns (87) and completion percentage (69.3%).…”
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