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2020 NFL Draft: Thanksgiving Prospect Superlatives

By Jeremiah Bogan

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 12: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners wears the Golden Hat trophy after defeating the Texas Longhorns 34-27 during the 2019 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 12, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 12: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners wears the Golden Hat trophy after defeating the Texas Longhorns 34-27 during the 2019 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 12, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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Dining the Dimer:

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Joe Burrow QB

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Scouting Report

The quarterback group in this draft class hasn’t exactly lived up to the hype that it had preseason when it looked like it was going to be pretty special. A couple of guys took a step backwards with their stock while some took a leap to the next tier. A group that brings a lot to the table as a whole, only one quarterback can enter the Thanksgiving festivities as The Dining Dimer.

Joe Burrow from LSU has separated himself from the rest of the pack in this quarterback class. We saw glimpses last year of what he could be but nobody could’ve expected the leap he has made. Burrow is in a league of his own this year when it comes to the quarterback position and sits in the driver seat to win the Heisman.

Looking more and more like an elite quarterback prospect every week, Burrow has made an unprecedented jump in his draft stock. LSU’s addition of Joe Brady could be attributed to his success but don’t sleep on Burrow’s traits.

Every throw from him comes with a beautiful and compact release that allows him to generate consistent touch on his throws. He won’t wow you with arm strength, yet he still has a good enough arm to hit every throw on the field.

His ability to hit every throw is due to him being a cerebral distributor of the football who thrives off anticipation and dissecting coverages before the snap and during the play. He has good athleticism to run for first downs as well if the throwing lanes aren’t there. Watching him navigate the pocket is beautiful as he continuously keeps his down field while showing quick feet to slide when he senses pressure.

Burrow’s jump this year has been so big that it brings concerns about how high is potential due to the fact that his talents seem to be maxed out. Joe Burrow is going to be a very good NFL quarterback for a long-time and can be handed the keys to a franchise day 1.

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