2021 NFL Draft: Jamie Newman set to ignite Bulldogs offense
By Cory Kinnan
Where Newman shows room for growth
While Jamie Newman has show a world of arm talent and wits to his game during his time at Wake Forest, there is still room to tidy up his game in order to make himself more appealing to quarterback needy teams in the 2021 NFL Draft. However, Joe Burrow was a projected day-three pick entering last season before rising to the top pick in the draft a week ago.
As he has continued to grow year-after-year, Newman must continue to learn how to wield the slingshot attached to his shoulder. Completing nearly 61 percent of his passes a year ago, Newman’s tape shows room for him to be a bit more accurate within the intermediate-to-deep range of the field.
More prevalent than not, it takes Newman a drive or two to get into a groove before really zeroing in on his targets. With the Bulldogs, his offensive line and receiving corp will be littered with five-star recruits, so he must find a way to get into a rhythm from the first whistle to the last. When he does not get into a rhythm, or feels a sense of urgency, Newman has the tendency to attempt to play hero-ball, forcing the football down the field.
He has the intelligence and arm talent to succeed in the SEC, however the pressure he is going to face (both figuratively and literally) is going to be significantly steeper than it was at Wake Forest. If Newman can handle the heat, then he may hear his name called early on when the 2021 NFL Draft rolls around next Spring.