Ryan Lindley NFL Draft prospect notes

Ryan Lindley
6’4, 215 pounds | Quarterback | San Diego State
Notes:
• May have questionable arm strength. Really struggles at times working the ball near the sidelines.
• Doesn’t always get good placement when he has to zip the ball into a tight window. Is much better when receivers have a cushion and he can float the ball in.
• Because of the previous two notes, Lindley has developed accuracy issues. In his best season last year, he completed only 57.7 percent of his passes. He’s also thrown a combined 39 interceptions in three seasons, compared to 67 touchdowns.
• Will be a four-year starter at San Diego State. There, he played in a spread system his first three years, but the team is moving to a pro-style offense in 2011.
• Excels at hitting his receivers in stride when they’re working the middle parts of the field.
• Gets away from under center and into his set with good pace. Needs to plant his feet better so he doesn’t nuder throw as many passes.

• Throws with a nice, compact motion that shouldn’t need refinement.

• Has good size and length for a quarterback, but will need to add some strength to his frame.
• Does better than most college quarterbacks at reading defenses.
• Although he’s not a running quarterback by any means, Lindley has good enough agility and athleticism to move around in the pocket on play action and called roll outs.