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Luke Falk, Washington State: 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Jon Dove

Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) reacts late in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Qualcomm Stadium. Minnesota won 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) reacts late in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Qualcomm Stadium. Minnesota won 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Washington State’s Luke Falk is a seasoned and highly productive quarterback prospect eligible for the 2018 NFL Draft.

Luke Falk is going to be pegged as a system quarterback whose numbers are created by Mike Leach’s spread attack. However, Falk is a talented quarterback who shows a good feel for the position. Leach’s system has changed with Falk in the mix.

There are more intermediate, sideline and deep throws. Falk has experience working his progressions across the field. He shows the ability to tie his eyes and feet to his target as he looks for an open receiver.

However, there are still some aspects of Leach’s system that will make Falk’s transition to the NFL a work in progress. The biggest thing is the space and separation available to the receivers.

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Physically, Falk has good height and a solid frame for the position. He features slightly above average arm strength. Falk is capable of making all the NFL throws and can generate zip to all levels. This is someone who can squeeze the ball into tight windows.

Falk has made major improvements in his overall accuracy. However, his improved ball placement on the deep ball is what stands out. He shows the ability to get proper loft on the deep ball which allows his target to make the catch in stride.

His accuracy on underneath routes is solid and provides his receiver with the opportunity to pick up yards after the catch.

One area of concern is that Falk tends to hold the ball too long. Washington State’s offensive line is pretty solid and often provided Falk with plenty of time to survey the field. This isn’t always going to be the case which means Falk needs to get rid of the ball quicker.

Falk also needs to focus on keeping the ball above his breast plate. He holds the ball too low in the pocket which adds extra time to his deliver. Overall he has a quick release, but holding the ball too low could open him up to strips and increase his release time.

The reality is that Falk is an above-average quarterback prospect who has a chance to be a 1st round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it looks like he made a mistake by returning to school and would’ve benefited from iffy prospects selected in 2017.

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