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2019 NFL Draft Scouting Report: QB Drew Lock

By Aaron Gershon

KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 17: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers throws the ball during the second half of the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Missouri won the game 50-17. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 17: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers throws the ball during the second half of the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Missouri won the game 50-17. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers attempts a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Strength 1: Arm Strength

When turning on the tape of Lock the first thing that jumps out of you is his arm strength. Watch the first six seconds of this highlight video for a perfect example.

Lock has a special arm that compares to Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen. Drew Lock, like Mahomes, has the ability to throw accurate deep balls on the run, in the pocket, and off his back foot. It doesn’t seem to matter what type of pressure is sent at Lock he has proved time and time again he can deliver the ball to his target. While Lock may not see success like Mahomes, he has the raw arm strength that NFL teams fall in love with.

Lock’s arm has been dubbed by many as the “golden arm” that says it all.

Strength 2: Pocket Passing

Though Lock can make plays on the run there is no doubt Lock is at his best when in the pocket. It’s hard to find a better passer in the draft with a clean pocket than Lock.

Give Lock time and he will find you. Watch a perfect example here. 

A pro comparison for that is Eli Manning. Manning has been the most accurate passer in the league with a clean pocket the last 15 years. Though Lock is more mobile than Manning Lock, like Eli, is best when standing up and throwing in the pocket.

When watching the film of his Tigers 2018 match-up with Purdue you can see his throws are far more accurate when in the pocket as opposed to being under pressure. As a pocket passer Lock can take his time and deliver the ball anywhere on the field of play.

Strength 3: SEC Experience:

There’s no tougher conference to play in than the SEC. In a conference where defenses most resemble those of the NFL, Drew Lock consistently shattered records.

In Lock’s three year’s as a starter, he threw for over 3,000 yards each season. In his junior season of 2017, he was named First-Team All-SEC for a record-breaking season where his 44 touchdown passes where the most in a single season by any SEC quarterback.

In the toughest conference for a quarterback to play in Lock thrived thus, he should be able to do well at comprehending NFL defensive schemes. There are no questions about Lock’s ability to play against tough competition.

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