2018 NFL Draft: Key strengths and weaknesses for Logan Woodside

Weakness: Level of Competition

Logan Woodside led the Toledo Rockets to significant success during his tenure with the program. During his two seasons under center, he led Toledo to a record of 29-11 including his one game in relief of Terrance Owens as freshman.

The unfortuante truth about Woodside’s collegiate career, however, is that he rarely played against an NFL-caliber level of competition.

One could easily identify other small-school quarterbacks turned NFL stars, but the point stands. There’s no possible way to predict how a player from a program like Toledo will respond to the adversity of performing against a stronger measure of competition.

Due to that unpredictability, it’s hard to evaluate Woodside as a prospect without acknowledging that he played against quite a few lackluster defenses.

What works in Woodside’s favor is that he was brilliant against the Miami Hurricanes, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns to no interceptions. What hurts him is that he was 16-of-29 for 124 yards and three interceptions during Toledo’s bowl game against Appalachian State.

This isn’t to say that Woodside will struggle in the NFL, but it’s a necessary note when determining if he can transition to the highest level.