Nick Foles
6'5, 240 pounds | Quarterback | Arizona
First word: Looking ahead to April, I get a sense that the quarterbacks will be a major topic of discussion. Nick Foles is going to be among the prospects discussed. Another successful season at Arizona could put Foles in the discussion for the mid to early 1st round.
Nick Foles 2012 NFL Draft prospect notes
Foles has impressive size and athletic ability. He possesses the arm strength to make all the NFL throws as well as good touch. Foles has improved throughout his career and with his improvement came more wins for the Arizona program. Despite playing in a spread system, Foles does a nice job going across the field with his progressions. His calm pocket presence allows him to find the open target. Foles has the ability to be an accurate deep and intermediate passer.
Like most underclassmen quarterbacks, Foles needs to make improvement to several parts of his game. He really struggles with his short accuracy often delivering the ball behind his target. His footwork consistency is lacking as he has a narrow stance and throws with an open stance.
Overall, Foles is a nice looking prospect and with another strong year could find himself as an early selection.
Bold statement: Nick Foles will be a higher regarded prospect than Blaine Gabbert
Games viewed: Iowa ('10), Arizona State ('10), Washington State ('10), Oregon ('10), USC ('09)
Nick Foles
6’5, 240 pounds | Quarterback | Arizona
Notes:
- Foles is a big quarterback with a solidly build frame
- He is a good athlete for the quarterback position with the ability to create with his feet (not elite)While he is a good athlete, he doesn’t rely on his feet to make plays
- His arm strength is above average with good zip on his throws
- Foles as a good quick over the top delivery
- He has the ability to set his feet and body towards his target prior to his release
- As he delivers the ball, Foles steps into the throw driving off this back footFoles showed the ability to go across the field with his progressions
- While he shows the ability, Foles doesn’t always go through his progressions and will force the ball into coverage
- He is calm under pressure keeping his eyes down the field searching for an open target
- Foles has decent accuracy but is better in the deep and intermediate passing game
- While he takes some snaps under center, Foles is more comfortable in the shotgun
- As he drops back, Foles holds the ball below his breastplate leading to some wasted motion in his delivery
- His overall pocket footwork is a little sloppy
- At times, he has a narrow stance and delivers the ball with his front foot open
- Foles needs to improve his short accuracy as the ball is often behind the target
- His overall ball placement is less than ideal and needs improvement
- Foles’ anticipation is less than ideal as he has a tendency to hesitate and wait until his target is open
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