QB Prospect Rankings

Here are my top 5 quarterback prospects available in the draft. Now these rankings aren't the order I think they will get drafted in, but instead in order of how successful of an NFL career I think they will have. Without further ado here goes my list..

1. Ryan Mallet, Arkansas 

Yes, Ryan Mallet. When you look past the supposed character issues, the "arrogance", and the reported drug addiction throughout his college years,  there is no other QB with as impressive raw talents as Mallet. The guy has an absolute cannon, and arm strength unmatched by any other prospect. Does he have to work on his in game decisions? Yes. Could he work on his mobility? Yes. But when it comes down to it there isn't a throw he can't make, and the rest of his issues can be easily taken care of with hard work, mental toughness, and maturity. 

2. Jake Locker, Washington 

The pride and joy of the entire state of Washington will finally be taking his talents elsewhere, after growing up in the state, becoming a legend during his prolific high school career, and then staying home and to breathe new life into the Washington Huskies football program where he was a four year starter. Locker wow's scouts with his speed and overall athleticism, which make him very malleable and able to fit into many different types of offenses. 

3. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri 

Blaine Gabbert and Cam Newton are pretty much the unanimous picks as the top two QBs in this years draft, but I don't see things similarly. While at Mizzou, Gabbert was always a solid signal caller but he never wowed me, as he was never able to lead his team to substantial success. Average arm, average speed, average success. I can't see anything better than an average NFL career for Gabbert.  

4. Cam Newton, Auburn 

To be honest, I'm not really sure what it is with Cam Newton but I just don't see him becoming a star in the NFL. From his "pay to play" scandal, to his habit of talking about himself in the third person, Newton has never rubbed me the right way, and I believe that his off the field issues may catch up to him at some point. His playing style reminds me of Tim Tebow, the difference being he only did it for one year, and Timmy did it for four. 

5. Ricky Stanzi, Iowa 

Stanzi may be the forgotten man in this year's crop of gun slingers. The man is a leader and a winner and I can't think of two more important characteristics for a QB to  possess. Stanzi started for three years in a pro style offense at Iowa, and tormented countless Big 10 defenders along the way, proving he can compete against top competition.