2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Luke Falk

Weakness: Inexperience Under Center

This is becoming less of a concern amongst NFL scouts, general managers, and coaches. Nevertheless, an evaluation of Luke Falk wouldn’t be complete without stating the fact that he played in a system that didn’t task him with operating under center.

Thus, if Falk is going to make a successful transition to the NFL, then one of the primary issues that he must address will be said inexperience.

Playing from a shotgun or pistol formation allows a quarterback to survey the field from a broader view. After the snap, said player can go directly into their reads, thus receiving more time in the pocket from their throwing stance.

When operating under center, a player is tasked with executing dropbacks that limit their scope and force them to focus on more than scanning the field.

It’s plausible that Falk’s footwork will become a strength that enables him to play under center and maintain his accuracy. Assuming that a player’s work ethic is strong enough to learn how to do so, however, is a dangerous approach.

This isn’t to say that Falk’s work ethic is a question, but instead acknowledging that it’s a weakness that he must address in the NFL.