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TheNef77 · 2017-01-12T08:44:05-08:00

http://draftbreakdown.com/players/jerod-evans/ 6'3" 230+lbs Decent speed for a dual threat Passing 29 TD - 8 INT - 153.1 QBR - 63.5 comp pct Rushing 12 TD - 846 yds - 4.1 ypc Very limited film but he looks like a better developmental project than Mahomes. Pros - Accurate all over the field. Can drop the ball in deep over a corner. - Gets the ball out on time. Sometimes, throws receivers open and hit them in small windows - Did throw the ball with anticipation. - Effortless footwork and did a decent job throwing w/o set feet (under pressure, rollouts, etc.) - Takes good care of the ball but not too overly conservative - Started in his only year at VT. Picked up the VT offense quickly Cons - While his deep ball his very accurate, he sometimes puts too much air on it. He leads the WR well but better DBs will close that gap with the ball in the air so long. Giving the benefit of the doubt that he threw those knowing there was no safety in the area to cut it off - As stated before, only the BC film is out so it's a very limited scouting report. The numbers and that film aren't something to ignore. - Torn ACL in 2013. Seemed to recover from it this year.

Feb 25, 2017 at 4:55 AM

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Not sure why this kid isn't getting talked about. I like him better than Webb and Peterman as a developmental guy. I'd take him in the 4th rd all day, he has a lot of starting NFL QB traits.

Feb 25, 2017 at 6:30 AM

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According to one NFL scout, Evans made a "huge mistake" declaring for the NFL Draft instead of returning to school.

"He made a huge mistake coming out. There are so many players who won't gain anything on their draft value by going back to school, but he wasn't one of them. He still has to have reps and learn to play quarterback. Where are his reps coming from now?"

The skinny: I currently have a late draftable grade on Evans, but I completely agree with the sentiment behind the scout's statement. Evans has a decent arm, great size and is a good athlete, but his ball placement, mechanics and overall decision making still have a long way to go. Had he gone back to school, he could have ironed out many of those issues or at least showed improvement to NFL teams. The argument in Evans' favor would be that he will work in an NFL offense now with the NFL coaches, which could help him, but there is really no way for him to simulate game reps anymore.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000787254/article/sources-tell-us-scout-compares-evan-engram-to-jordan-reed?

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Feb 25, 2017 at 6:32 AM ]

Feb 25, 2017 at 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
According to one NFL scout, Evans made a "huge mistake" declaring for the NFL Draft instead of returning to school.

"He made a huge mistake coming out. There are so many players who won't gain anything on their draft value by going back to school, but he wasn't one of them. He still has to have reps and learn to play quarterback. Where are his reps coming from now?"

The skinny: I currently have a late draftable grade on Evans, but I completely agree with the sentiment behind the scout's statement. Evans has a decent arm, great size and is a good athlete, but his ball placement, mechanics and overall decision making still have a long way to go. Had he gone back to school, he could have ironed out many of those issues or at least showed improvement to NFL teams. The argument in Evans' favor would be that he will work in an NFL offense now with the NFL coaches, which could help him, but there is really no way for him to simulate game reps anymore.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000787254/article/sources-tell-us-scout-compares-evan-engram-to-jordan-reed?

The age old debate. Do you stay so you perfect your craft, or do you go pro and be coached by the pros while learning an NFL system? I guess he knows whats the better choice for him?

Feb 25, 2017 at 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by gold49digger:
The age old debate. Do you stay so you perfect your craft, or do you go pro and be coached by the pros while learning an NFL system? I guess he knows whats the better choice for him?

I think most people were surprised that he came out. He isnt just inexperienced but very raw. The issue for him is that in the NFL he won't be getting any meaningful snaps anytime soon.

Mar 2, 2017 at 7:52 AM

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NFL Draft Journal: #Hokies QB Jerod Evans on his Path to Virginia Tech, why he declared and, much more: https://t.co/ATX2bf7YnC #NFLCombine
— Eric Galko (@OptimumScouting) March 2, 2017

Mar 3, 2017 at 4:28 AM

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Originally posted by Jcool:
NFL Draft Journal: #Hokies QB Jerod Evans on his Path to Virginia Tech, why he declared and, much more: https://t.co/ATX2bf7YnC #NFLCombine
— Eric Galko (@OptimumScouting) March 2, 2017

Good read. Can't wait to see this kid workout out the combine for sure. Wouldn't mind getting this kid in mid rounds & let Shanahan get to work with this kid

[ Edited by tohara3 on Mar 3, 2017 at 4:39 AM ]

Apr 14, 2017 at 8:34 AM

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http://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/105130-49ers-showing-interest-virginia-tech-jerod-evans/

I don't think people are giving him enough credit for how quickly he picked up the offense in just 1 season at VT.

Apr 14, 2017 at 8:38 AM

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Originally posted by jersey49er:
Was very surprised he declared, he had a very nice 1st season for Va Tech, Juco transfer who is still raw, but impressive..my question is to who knows more about him is where does he go..?

6 ft 3 235 lbs

i've seen enough. looks like every pass is predetermined regardless of how covered the WR is. he doesn't even turn his head to look elsewhere. At least half of those passes are intercepted at the NFL level. DO NOT WANT.

Apr 14, 2017 at 8:43 AM

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News flash, 49ers interested in all QB's except for the ones that actually are in Pro style systems.

Apr 14, 2017 at 8:51 AM

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Originally posted by TheNef77:
http://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/105130-49ers-showing-interest-virginia-tech-jerod-evans/

I don't think people are giving him enough don't give a s**t that I can't buy a fully automatic weapon for how quickly he picked up the offense in just 1 season at VT.

Its not saying much when it was a run heavy spread offense that requires the QB to make no adjustments at the line and look to the sidelines constantly.

Even for college spread offenses it is about as basic as it gets.

Its the same offense that Paxton Lynch spent several more years in and still looked woefully unprepared for the NFL.

Apr 14, 2017 at 9:15 AM

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Apr 14, 2017 at 9:29 AM

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hehe, let the haters hate. Jerod Evans, come on down!

Apr 14, 2017 at 9:40 AM

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Originally posted by ChazBoner:
i've seen enough. looks like every pass is predetermined regardless of how covered the WR is. he doesn't even turn his head to look elsewhere. At least half of those passes are intercepted at the NFL level. DO NOT WANT.

You mean putting the ball where only his WR could get it like Rodgers does? You would think that a guy who started the whole season throwing to covered WRs would have more than 5 picks and lower than 63% completion pct..

Granted, he doesn't see the field like a vet pro. He does see windows that raw QBs don't see. Day 3 project for a QB guru like Shanahan would be perfect for us in this kind of draft.

Apr 14, 2017 at 9:44 AM

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I SAID I'VE SEEN ENOUGH! GOOD DAY SIR!

Apr 14, 2017 at 9:48 AM

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Originally posted by TheNef77:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
i've seen enough. looks like every pass is predetermined regardless of how covered the WR is. he doesn't even turn his head to look elsewhere. At least half of those passes are intercepted at the NFL level. DO NOT WANT.

You mean putting the ball where only his WR could get it like Rodgers does? You would think that a guy who started the whole season throwing to covered WRs would have more than 5 picks and lower than 63% completion pct..

Granted, he doesn't see the field like a vet pro. He does see windows that raw QBs don't see. Day 3 project for a QB guru like Shanahan would be perfect for us in this kind of draft.

No disrespect Neff, but he had 8 picks with only 29 TD's in the type of offense he's in, that's very pedestrian. Granted it's only his first year starting and learning the offense, but I think he's a huge question mark and no better than a camp arm.