Tyler Bray

Prototypical height? check.  Arm strength? check. Understanding of the game? check.  Tennessee uniform that calls for Peyton Manning comparisons? check.  Tyler Bray has all the tools to be the top pick in 2013 if Barkley regresses or Bray explodes.  Stuck at fledgling Tennessee in the NFL-AAA known as the SEC, Bray has been surrounded by mediocre talent and unable to put up those eye popping stats found with the other  potential franchise QB's of 2013. What Bray does have doing for him is experience-he was a starter as a true freshman in the big boy SEC.  Bray also has that arm strength coaches love to see  in a franchise QB; he is able to make any throw on the field with relative ease. Playing in the SEC is also a plus, as the speed of the game is faster in the SEC than it is in any other conference in college football.

On the downside, Bray has yet to play a complete season of college football-a red flag to some teams when evaluating a QB you expect to lead your franchise for the next decade.  Although standing 6'6", Bray is just over 210 lbs, and after two years of being on U Tennessee's football team still looks like a gangling HS senior.  Athletically, Bray leaves much to be desired, but this isn't a necessity for success-just ask Peyton or Brady.

Overall, the team that drafts Bray is looking at the potential QB he can become.  His mechanics and release are   better than most QB's at this point in development.  His height is ideal, although he needs to add more bulk to endure the pounding the NFL will put on him.  He has the looks/intelligence to be a leader, but has yet to have a weapon that has remained healthy for him to experiment with and lead his team to victory.  For Bray to warrant the top overall pick he must remain healthy the entire 2013 season as well as lead a Tennessee resurgence and put up impressive numbers.  If he doesn't, he is still a 1st round pick based off of his potential/mechanics/arm.


RATINGS
ACCURACY: B+
ARM STRENGTH: A
POCKET PRESENCE: A-
MOBILITY: D+
DURABILITY: C+
POTENTIAL: A
OVERALL: B+