2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Logan Woodside

Weakness: Size And Strength

The notion that a quarterback has to be built like Dan Marino to experience success in the NFL is simply false. An abundance of players have thrived despite falling beneath the line of prototypical measurements, including Drew Brees, Case Keenum, and Russell Wilson.

True as that may be, it must at least be noted that Logan Woodside is undersized for the quarterback position—and it’s about more than height.

Woodside measured at just under 6’2″, which creates a physical comparison to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton has done rather well for himself, throwing for 167 touchdowns and making five postseason appearances in seven seasons.

What’s being held against Woodside, however, is that he has a slight frame that some fear won’t hold up against the physical nature of the NFL.

At 213 pounds with short arms and a pass-first mentality, Woodside’s measurements are at least worth discussing. They may not hold him back, but simply pointing out that others have been undersized and successful wouldn’t necessarily guarantee a future for the Toledo star.

Teams must at least be aware of the fact that Woodside isn’t exactly physically equipped to be a full-time pocket passer, even if others have proven he can overcome the odds.