Terrelle Pryor
6'5, 228 pounds | Quarterback | Ohio State
Accuracy: Pryor has accuracy issues because he often breaks the pocket and throws while on the move. For as much experience as Pryor has in a pro-style offense, his accuracy remains an issue. Even when he stays in the pocket, Pryor's footwork negatively impacts his accuracy. When he gets a receiver wide open, though, Pryor has enough zips on his passes to put the ball inside a large window. Was bailed out a lot by a good group of wide receivers. Is extremely inconsistent game to game.
Arm strength: Other than his natural athleticism and agility, Pryor's arm strength is his biggest asset. He has the arm strength to complete passes all over the field. But Pryor's arm strength also takes a hit because of his footwork issues. When Pryor is off balance while delivering a pass, the ball tends to hang in the air and flutter.
Terrelle Pryor supplemental draft scouting report
Field vision: played in an offense that allowed him to freelance too much. Because of that, Pryor’s field vision is underdeveloped. He’ll need a lot of time working in the film room with a good quarterback coach.
Mechanics: Although Ohio State frequently used pro-style formations, Pryor has serious footwork issues. He’s fine when dropping back from under center, which is a big plus. It’s when he gets into his set where Pryor gets in trouble. When in the pocket, Pryor shuffles his feet and seems anxious. He possesses a good enough throwing motion with a nice release point. He’ll never be confused with Matt Stafford in how fast he gets the ball out, but it’s not a detriment.
Pocket awareness: Pryor remains a severe work in progress in his ability to sense the rush and intelligently adapt to it. Pryor typically made two reads, but sometimes only one. When his first read or two weren’t there, Pryor pulled the ball down and ran.
Final word: A lightning rod of a prospect, Pryor’s pro position remains in question even after three years at quarterback. His numbers improved markedly in 2010, but some his top games were against Ohio, Eastern Michigan and Indiana. The measuring stick for Pryor should be former Nevada quarterback
, a second-round pick this year. Both are big, angular signal callers with strong arms, athleticism and questionable mechanics. The biggest difference between the two seems to be character and work ethic. By all accounts, Pryor lacks both and has thus far gotten by on his immense natural ability.
On the field, as a passer, Pryor has sometimes questionable decision making and is too quick to leave the pocket. Pryor’s best fit in the NFL may be split outside at wide receiver. He’s shown enough shiftiness and agility to be a natural conversion. The trouble is, no one knows if he can catch a ball. Regardless of what position Pryor plays in the NFL, he’s going to be a project both as a player and a person.
