Baker Mayfield – Oklahoma

Baker Mayfield

College- Oklahoma

Height- 6 feet 1 inch

Weight- 209 pounds

Position- Quarterback

Pros

• Excellent at escaping pressure and extending plays
• Great at throwing on the run and accurate in the pocket
• Nice touch on deep balls
• Can make tight window throws
• Very strong and tough, isn’t fazed by big hits
• Flashes big play ability
• Great leader
• Throws from different arm angles
• Strong arm
• Manipulates with his eyes and pump fake
• Quick release

Cons

• Needs to improve his decision making on and off the field
• Quick feet in the pocket and sometimes runs when he doesn’t have to
• Doesn’t throw on balance all the time
• Makes risky throws
• When he misses the ball tends to sail
• Never under center

Overall

Baker Mayfield is one of the most exciting players to watch at the college level. A lot of his traits should transition nicely to the NFL. His ability to escape pressure and make accurate throws downfield make him tough to defend. Moving forward Mayfield has a ton of upside and should only get better. He is currently looking to be a late first round pick.

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