2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Luke Falk

Strength: Mechanics

One of the primary reasons why scouts and general managers are high on Luke Falk is his fundamental prowess. His throwing mechanics are pure, his footwork is better than most spread offense quarterbacks’, and his ball placement is precise.

Every quarterback has something they need to work on, but a coach would likely find it ideal to add a quarterback who doesn’t need to be mechanically reconstructed.

The biggest reason to be intrigued by Falk is that he has a quick and compact release that doesn’t require much buildup. That inevitably helped him thrive at Washington State, where he overcame questionable play from the offensive line to post gaudy statistics.

The system certainly helped, but Falk’s ability to get the ball out quickly once he’s made his decision is a reason to be intrigued.

Furthermore, Falk’s quick release is complemented by active feet in the pocket. He isn’t the most mobile of quarterbacks, but he has the ability to evade a pass rush and make a throw under pressure when the offensive line collapses.

There’s more to the game than mechanics, but when a player is as polished as Falk, it implies that they’re in a position where improvements can be made in other areas.