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Case Keenum 2012 NFL Draft quick report

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Case Keenum #7 of the Houston Cougars looks for room to run on a bootleg against UCLA at Robertson Stadium on September 3, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Case Keenum #7 of the Houston Cougars looks for room to run on a bootleg against UCLA at Robertson Stadium on September 3, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Case Keenum #7 of the Houston Cougars looks for room to run on a bootleg against UCLA at Robertson Stadium on September 3, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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This year I wrote the player rankings and evaluations for the USA Today 2012 NFL Draft magazine. It’s on newsstands now and available online here. Leading up to the draft, I’ll be reprinting some of my quick reports here.

Case Keenum, Houston
Height: 6'2, Weight: 210 pounds

Strengths: Reads the defense and gets rid of the ball quickly. Has a nice, easy release. Possesses good vision and keeps his eyes down field when moving around in the pocket.

Weaknesses: Keenum’s production was due in part to an offensive system that allowed him to take advantage of the short passing game. Has questionable arm strength. Almost exclusively a shotgun quarterback in college. Torn ACL in 2010.

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