2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Josh Rosen
![PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins tosses the ball after scoring a touchdown on a short run during the first half of a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Rose Bowl on November 11, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins tosses the ball after scoring a touchdown on a short run during the first half of a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Rose Bowl on November 11, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/46851077bd3616c5cf86ccdad4ff1aa5ca762c504df0548f07ce555981170fdd.jpg)
Josh Rosen is one of the most coveted prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. What are the UCLA Bruins star’s key strengths and weaknesses entering the Combine?
With roughly two months remaining until the 2018 NFL Draft, Josh Rosen is earning praise as one of the top prospects in his class. Some believe him to be the best quarterback on the board, which could prove to be the case.
In the spirit of objectively evaluating the players who could soon become the faces of the NFL, however, we must acknowledge that no prospect is perfect.
If we’re limiting our scope to the field, then Rosen is widely regarded as one of the safest prospects in this draft class. He’s impressed both on film and in the box score, and has been credited with elevating an underwhelming UCLA Bruins team.
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Thus, it comes as no surprise that NFL general managers are giving serious consideration to investing in Rosen as a franchise player.
There are weaknesses to acknowledge, however, which makes this exercise all but necessary. There are concerns about Rosen’s injury history and commitment to football, but for now, we’re going to focus solely on what transpires on the field.
The question is: What are the key strengths and weaknesses that 2018 NFL prospect Josh Rosen presents to prospective teams and general managers?
More importantly: Is he worth the risk?