Strength: Making NFL Throws
One can question if Baker Mayfield can stop himself from taunting the opposition after a great play. If the question is if he can make all of the NFL throws, however, Mayfield is as proven and trustworthy as anyone in this draft class.
With tremendous accuracy on his throws and the zip behind them to avoid the outstretched arms of ball-hawking defenders, Mayfield has the tools to be a legitimate star under center.
Baker Mayfield makes plenty of NFL throws, even against legit defenses: pic.twitter.com/xr0IwSSRth
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) February 8, 2018
The best way to describe Mayfield’s arm and accuracy is that he’s a versatile quarterback. He can find his running backs in the flat, work with his tight ends at 10-to-15 yards, and make throws to the sidelines that only his wide receivers can get to
The latter trait may be the most significant, as Mayfield puts the ball on the money and has the necessary velocity to avoid potential turnovers.
I don't have anything fancy to say about this one, but this was a very nice play too. Adjusting to pressure+coverage and delivers a TD. pic.twitter.com/29LLMhRmxv
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) February 8, 2018
Most importantly: Mayfield has the elusive ability to lead his receivers to their spots. He doesn’t just wait for a play to develop and rifle in an accurate throw, but instead puts the ball where only his receiver can get it. He essentially passes them open.
Whether or not the rest of his game translates to the NFL, there’s no way around the fact that Mayfield can put the ball wherever it needs to be.