2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Mason Rudolph

Strength: Physical Gifts

When you look at Mason Rudolph, you see exactly why scouts and general managers are so intrigued. He’s the prototype from a physical perspective, with the height, frame, and length to stand in the pocket and be the traditional pocket passer.

Coupled with a chiseled frame and the potential for improved arm strength, Rudolph is a moldable talent—and that’s often enough to gamble on.

The former Oklahoma State Cowboys star stands at just under 6’5″ and 235 pounds with muscular arms and a strong frame. He has a near 6’6″ wingspan and arms that measured at just over 33″ in length at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.

Amongst quarterbacks, Rudolph ranks in the 91st percentile in wingspan, the 88th percentile in weight, the 83rd percentile in height, and the 60th percentile in arm length.

Physical gifts are far from a guarantee of future success, but there’s no denying how much they help. One of the few knocks against Rudolph might be that while his 4.9 speed isn’t terrible, he isn’t exactly fast on game film.

Thankfully for Rudolph, the likes of Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers—shall I continue?—prove that foot speed isn’t exactly a vital strength.