Jets select QB James Morgan in 4th round

The New York Jets selected quarterback James Morgan out of Florida International in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 125th overall.

Morgan gives the Jets a developmental quarterback and a possible competitor for the backup role behind Sam Darnold. New York's newest signal-caller passed for 2,585 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2019.

Prospect Profile

School: Florida International
Height: 6-4
Weight: 229 lbs

Positives

• Natural arm talent
• Can drive the ball to all areas
• Flashes accuracy on vertical throws
• Hangs tough against the pass rush to deliver
• Attacking mindset leads to big plays

Negatives

• Accuracy comes and goes due to mechanics
• Focuses on one receiver rather than reading the whole field
• Aggressiveness can hinder decision-making

Bottom Line

Morgan is a developmental quarterback prospect. His raw arm talent jumps off the film. The accuracy is there in spurts and can be particularly impressive when he's driving the ball vertically, but undisciplined mechanics lead to far too much inconsistency in that regard. Morgan's natural gifts will certainly earn him a shot at the next level, and making improvements in the finer points of quarterback play could see him carve out a career as a backup.