2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Mike White

Weakness: Lack of Mobility

Not every quarterback is going to be as explosive as Lamar Jackson, but there’s a difference between athleticism and mobility. The former is the ability to utilize one’s legs to extend plays and potentially pick up first downs on the ground.

The latter is the ability to evade a pass rush, roll out when need be, and manage to make the necessary plays when there isn’t a perfect pocket.

White ran the 40-yard dash in 5.09 seconds and didn’t look much better in the agility drills. Beyond the Scouting Combine is game film that displays how much of an issue that can be for the former Western Kentucky star when operating in the pocket.

Not only does White struggle to tuck the ball and run for a first down, but his lack of mobility in the pocket increases the likelihood of a sack.

As we’ll soon discuss, taking sacks has been one of the primary issues that White has encountered at the collegiate level. In the NFL, where the athletes are bigger, faster, and stronger, it’s hard to imagine that issue being fixed without improved mobility or a change in mentality.

White wouldn’t be the first immobile quarterback to achieve superstardom in the NFL, but it’s a trait that must at least be discussed and acknowledged.