Scouting Profile: UCLA QB Brett Hundley
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Brett Hundley
Position: QB
School: UCLA
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 227 lbs.
Age: 21
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 5.4 sec |
| Bench Press | N/A |
| Vertical Jump | 36 inches |
| Broad Jump | 120 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.93 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 3.98 sec |
Strengths
- Athleticism is exceptional. He can be a dual-threat QB at the NFL level even if he ran a slower 40 time than expected. Relies more on agility and instincts as a runner than speed.
- Flashes unlimited potential with his physical tools. Arm strength allows him to make any throw and he isn't afraid to take shots deep down the field.
- Smooth delivery and good arm mechanics will allow him to focus on developing other areas of his game in the NFL. Game does not need to be completely overhauled.
Weaknesses
- Footwork is an issue. His lack of fundamentals affects his ability to be consistently accurate. Would not pass the Bill Walsh test that links feet to accuracy.
- Not a quick decision maker. Takes too much time to go through reads and struggles to read defenses from a pre-snap standpoint.
- Lacks instincts or an internal clock. Hundley breaks the pocket too quickly at times. Does not allow routes to develop. When he does, he gets locked on receivers and takes too many sacks.
- UCLA head coach Jim Mora doubts his ability to succeed at the next level. That's a huge knock from a known quarterback developer who has extensive knowledge of Hundley.
NFL player comparison: Kellen Clemens
Hundley demonstrates the same athletic gifts and arm strength that made Clemens a second-round pick of the New York Jets in 2005. He also struggles to stick in the pocket and progress through reads, a habit Clemens has not been able to conquer at the NFL level. Some also see Hundley as a Jason Campbell type.
Ideal Fit: Baltimore Ravens
Everyone agrees that Hundley needs to sit and develop for a few years before being able to excel in the NFL. Baltimore would afford Hundley that opportunity under the tutelage of quarterback guru Marc Trestman. The Eagles would be the best fit if a team wanted to start him from Day 1, but anywhere he can develop in a low-pressure environment is best.
Draft Projection: Round 2