grading his skill set. Who did Aaron Rodgers play when he was at Cal? Even Alex Smith at Utah? They both got a lot of national attention against soft schedules.”
QB DEREK CARR, #4
FRESNO STATE > Grade: 6.10
Ht: 6-2 3/8 | Wt: 214 | Sp: 4.69 | Arm: 31 1/2 | Hand: 9 1/8
History: Married. His brother, quarterback David Carr, was the No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2002. Finished his prep career in California after spending two years in Texas. Joined Fresno State in the spring of 2009 and saw limited action in five contests in the fall, completing 10-of-14 passes for 112 yards with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. Redshirted in ’10. Led the WAC in passing yards after tossing 279-446-3,544-26-9 (62.6) in 13 starts in ’11. Threw for 344-511-4,104-37-7 (67.3) in ’12 while making all 13 starts. Was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year for a second straight season in ’13 after a monster year, throwing 453-659-5,082-50-8 (68.7) in 13 starts. Became the fourth QB in FBS history to throw for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns and the first QB in Fresno State history with more than 3,000 yards three times. Three-time team captain with a 24-15 career record in 39 games as a starter.
Strengths: Athletic with very good feet — can roll the pocket, evade the rush or escape when pocket crumbles. Terrific arm talent — releases quickly and can make all the throws. Quick-armed with wrist snap. Can alter his platform and throw on the move or off his back foot. Throws come out on time and accurately. Drills short-to-intermediate throws and flashes touch. Likes to play and it shows. Sells out to make a play. Record-breaking production. Adapted to coaching/system change and receiver turnover. Improved ball security — fumbled only once as a senior compared to 12 times the previous two seasons. Fine intangibles for the position — advanced maturity, leadership and intelligence. Shows poise and moxie. On-field general who commands the huddle. Passionate about the game and works at his craft. Three-time captain.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal height and has relatively small hands. Bulk is just adequate. Could stand to improve as a deep passer. At times tries to do too much and forces some throws. Occasionally throws off balance unnecessarily and sails some throws. Operated out of the shotgun and pistol and made a lot of short/lateral throws and half-field reads. Production is inflated by spread offense and porous Mountain West Conference defenses — nine 2013 opponents (excluding an FCS opponent) ranked between 81st and 125th nationally in scoring defense and/or passing defense. Had his worst game in the Las Vegas Bowl against USC.
Future: Athletic, tough, instinctive, strong-armed, highly competitive quarterback who will impress in workouts, interviews and on the board and improved his draft standing with those skills in the postseason. Elevated the Fresno State program and profiles like a gunslinger, though he’d be better served in the long run honing his game-management skills. Will be a starter sooner rather than later and the degree to which he’s able to make those around him better will determine his ceiling.
Draft projection: Top-50 pick.
Scout’s take: “After the Senior Bowl, Carr is going to get in the first round. He came in there cold turkey and was the best quarterback there. He knew the offense. He made the adjustments. He was the most accurate passer there. Think of all the quarterbacks who went to the Senior Bowl and struggled with timing and new receivers. So many teams need quarterbacks —he is going to go.”
QB DAVID FALES, #10
SAN JOSE STATE > Grade: 5.18
Ht: 6-1 5/8 | Wt: 212 | Sp: 5.01 | Arm: 31 3/4 | Hand: 9 1/4
History: His brother, Austen, is a quarterback at San Jose State. Also lettered in basketball as a California prep. Began his collegiate career at Nevada where he redshirted behind Colin Kaepernick. Transferred to Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula College for the
QB DEREK CARR, #4
FRESNO STATE > Grade: 6.10
Ht: 6-2 3/8 | Wt: 214 | Sp: 4.69 | Arm: 31 1/2 | Hand: 9 1/8
History: Married. His brother, quarterback David Carr, was the No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2002. Finished his prep career in California after spending two years in Texas. Joined Fresno State in the spring of 2009 and saw limited action in five contests in the fall, completing 10-of-14 passes for 112 yards with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. Redshirted in ’10. Led the WAC in passing yards after tossing 279-446-3,544-26-9 (62.6) in 13 starts in ’11. Threw for 344-511-4,104-37-7 (67.3) in ’12 while making all 13 starts. Was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year for a second straight season in ’13 after a monster year, throwing 453-659-5,082-50-8 (68.7) in 13 starts. Became the fourth QB in FBS history to throw for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns and the first QB in Fresno State history with more than 3,000 yards three times. Three-time team captain with a 24-15 career record in 39 games as a starter.
Strengths: Athletic with very good feet — can roll the pocket, evade the rush or escape when pocket crumbles. Terrific arm talent — releases quickly and can make all the throws. Quick-armed with wrist snap. Can alter his platform and throw on the move or off his back foot. Throws come out on time and accurately. Drills short-to-intermediate throws and flashes touch. Likes to play and it shows. Sells out to make a play. Record-breaking production. Adapted to coaching/system change and receiver turnover. Improved ball security — fumbled only once as a senior compared to 12 times the previous two seasons. Fine intangibles for the position — advanced maturity, leadership and intelligence. Shows poise and moxie. On-field general who commands the huddle. Passionate about the game and works at his craft. Three-time captain.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal height and has relatively small hands. Bulk is just adequate. Could stand to improve as a deep passer. At times tries to do too much and forces some throws. Occasionally throws off balance unnecessarily and sails some throws. Operated out of the shotgun and pistol and made a lot of short/lateral throws and half-field reads. Production is inflated by spread offense and porous Mountain West Conference defenses — nine 2013 opponents (excluding an FCS opponent) ranked between 81st and 125th nationally in scoring defense and/or passing defense. Had his worst game in the Las Vegas Bowl against USC.
Future: Athletic, tough, instinctive, strong-armed, highly competitive quarterback who will impress in workouts, interviews and on the board and improved his draft standing with those skills in the postseason. Elevated the Fresno State program and profiles like a gunslinger, though he’d be better served in the long run honing his game-management skills. Will be a starter sooner rather than later and the degree to which he’s able to make those around him better will determine his ceiling.
Draft projection: Top-50 pick.
Scout’s take: “After the Senior Bowl, Carr is going to get in the first round. He came in there cold turkey and was the best quarterback there. He knew the offense. He made the adjustments. He was the most accurate passer there. Think of all the quarterbacks who went to the Senior Bowl and struggled with timing and new receivers. So many teams need quarterbacks —he is going to go.”
QB DAVID FALES, #10
SAN JOSE STATE > Grade: 5.18
Ht: 6-1 5/8 | Wt: 212 | Sp: 5.01 | Arm: 31 3/4 | Hand: 9 1/4
History: His brother, Austen, is a quarterback at San Jose State. Also lettered in basketball as a California prep. Began his collegiate career at Nevada where he redshirted behind Colin Kaepernick. Transferred to Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula College for the
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