He also has the arm to add a little touch into his throws when necessary, He is never fazed in the pocket, and despite the limited opportunities given to him by a run-heavy offense, he has a veterans feel for making anticipatory throws, Hes extremely capable with the ball in his hands and an excellent awareness when running behind blocks, with good speed and a strong, heavy build, Played in FCS for the equivalent of Alabama - the Bisons were streets ahead of their opponents and so has never really been tested against quality opposition, In the controlled environment at his pro-day he had eight misses which most of which came on overthrows: corner and fade routes to the right side of the field. The other was, at best, a career backup. ", Carlton, a financial analyst, was a volunteer defensive assistant at Marshall. It was an Elite 11 quarterback camp the summer before his senior year of high school, and it was a chance for the wider world to get a look at Trey Lance. Trey Lance could make a franchise or set it back. The 49ers sold half of San Francisco to move up to No. Grade: RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%) Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 3 (SF) Lance had a fantastic 2019 campaign in which he completed almost 67 percent of his passes for 2,786 yards and 28 touchdowns without an . A four-star recruit out of The Bolles School, he went to Alabama in 2017 after originally committing to Kentucky. Rewinding back to 2018, three of them (Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen) didnt make it through their initial contract with the team that drafted them. Year: Junior | Age: 21 | Career starts: 21 Lance is occasionally late on pulling the trigger on some throws, and he can sometimes miss his target on short and intermediate passes, but these aren't red flags that keep you from taking a potentially special talent with a top-15 pick; these are things you expect to become less of a concern with the more time he's on the field. Should pick up NFL schemes quickly despite limited experience, Has a quick release and gets passes immediately to the intended target, Sells fakes well, shows elusiveness, gets outside the pocket to avoid the rush with ease, He has the arm strength to push the ball downfield and hit closing windows outside. Height: 6-3 | Weight: 214. Hopefully so. Lance showed flashes of immense potential during two starts and a few brief cameos during his rookie season. Another way we like to think about this: Assume all these quarterbacks were returning to college for the 2021 season, who would make the most progress in terms of being "NFL ready"? Carlton, a former Canadian Football League defensive back who is a Hall of Famer at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, plotted it out: He and Trey would head to the park with Trey's bike, whereupon Carlton would remove the training wheels and proceed to teach the older of his two sons how to ride on two wheels. Trey Lance. He was also one of five that were taken within the first 15 picks last April. Trey Lance refused to go down and willed his way to the end zone pic.twitter.com/J7IAl7DkoC. In a statement, Fields said, "I have no regrets about my time at UGA and have no hard feelings for the school or football program.". 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Lance essentially played 10 quarters of meaningful football his rookie year, with two starts. Getting it right could change a franchise. he asked, repeating a question. . The Bison have produced a lot of good NFL talent, including Philadelphia Eagles franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, and Lance could continue that tradition in the 2021 NFL Draft. Will Jones declare for the draft? Height: 6-4 | Weight: 226. 49ers fans dont care how well any of the other quarterbacks perform as long as Lance pans out. In that Week 17 win, Lance completed 69.6 percent of his passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns and was intercepted once. The quarterback took to social media to ask for "a few college receivers" for (presumably) a Bay Area throwing session, starting on Friday (h/t Grant Cohn of SI) It sounded more like an aside than a flex. Void of a first round selection, NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes it isn't the worst situation for a number of teams heading into this year's draft. He set the Florida record for most touchdowns thrown in a season (43) and became the first FBS player in 15 seasons (and only one in SEC history) to throw at least three in nine consecutive games. All 259 picks | Every team's class He read it mostly to himself, kind of mumbly, and his eyes narrowed the more he read, no doubt wondering where it was headed. However, Lawrence was supposed to be the biggest surefire selection since the Indianapolis Colts grabbed quarterback Andrew Luck in the 2012 NFL Draft. Trey Lance, former North Dakota State quarterback, likely top-5 pick in the April 29 NFL draft and currently the most famous Holy Redeemer alumnus, instigated the excitement by appearing on a . For Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones, and Justin Fields, as we near Thanksgiving, we can begin to project both short-term and potential long-term success. Lance appeared in six games with two starts as a rookie. Blaise Andries was a year ahead of Lance at Marshall High, and was in his second year as an offensive tackle at Minnesota. This is your chance to see where you stand. Lance isnt starting, and hes hardly even playing, thanks to veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo holding down those duties for now, and head coach Kyle Shanahans insistence Garoppolo gives the Niners their best chance at winning. Andries said. Ultimately, his wish was granted, and Lawrence has led Clemson to a 10-1 season. "He just didn't have the stats. Anyone, the thinking goes, could've done what Jones did last season. Lance struggled during his lone start in 2022 in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, and there wasnt enough from him prior to his injury to make any sort of grand conclusions. One was a coveted asset who might someday become a star. He also added 138 yards rushing and one touchdown on the ground in 38 attempts. Jones grew up in Florida playing Pop Warner, idolizing Tim Tebow and even having a stint as a child model in multiple commercials and advertisements. . With still a week left before the new league year commences, there have already been some moves across the league, including a shakeup in the NFC West. McShay ranks him as the seventh-best QB in this class. It was like a farewell game for him, just a whole different vibe." And for now, theres nothing wrong with that pick. After Franks was injured in 2019, however, Trask went in and threw for 2,941 yards, 25 scores and seven interceptions. Why doesn't Shanahan use Lance like he does Garoppolo/Purdy? As you get a couple years out it's a little tougher. You don't find many people who obsess over anything the way he does with football.". But should Lance have waited an additional season to declare himself for the NFL Draft, it might have been a completely different outcome for both ends in a less-enticing quarterback class. But again, he was basically at the same point in his college experience as Lawrence was when he was working his way through a rough patch. But in terms of being top heavy, I think last year's draft, man, again, you could come up with probably 10 names that would have a chance to be the first pick this year, and Lance would definitely be one of them.". Trey believes he can speak success into the universe. Jones, meanwhile, also started just 17 career games, but we all know the talking points by now: He starred behind an NFL-caliber offensive line with some of the best playmakers on the planet in DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle and Najee Harris. So what, exactly, makes Lance such an exciting prospect, especially compared to the Big Four -- Lawrence, Wilson, Fields and Jones? And while he flashed a lot of "No. Why this class is one of the most talented ever, The Kiper & McShay mini 2021 NFL mock draft: Debating the top 10 picks, How Zach Wilson and BYU became an improbable perfect match, when he took over for them against Hawai'i in 2018, learned to play the position by working with his father, a stint as a child model in multiple commercials and advertisements, injured his shoulder in the Valero Alamo Bowl win, Kiper thinks he is likely to be a Day 3 pick. Carlton kept hitting the same key: Don't put your worth onto others. Fast forward 12 months and Wilson looked amazing in 12 starts for BYU, with a completion percentage of 73.5, 33 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. 4). They question the competition. Overall Rank: #7 Position rank: #3. DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Top 10. 3 overall draft pick in 2021 to select Trey Lance. There is no doubt that Clemson's Trevor Lawrence headlines the draft class. Interview with NDSU quarterback Trey Lance. Like the others, Lance had his (awfully brief) share of promise his rookie season, going 1-1 in two starts but impressing significantly during the Niners late-season win over the Houston Texans. "Then why is he beating you down the field?" Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210. They got to the park, shed the extra wheels and set about the task of some serious bonding. If you trust the tape, he should be the No. Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis explains how 'special' it is . "But would I do anything differently? He redshirted before serving at Tua Tagovailoa's backup over two seasons -- but twice replaced Tagovailoa in 2019 as the Crimson Tide's starter because of injuries. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch shared injury updates on quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Trey Lance at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. After a slow start as a sophomore in 2019 -- he threw five picks in his first three games -- Lawrence finished on a tear, guiding Clemson to a 14-1 season while throwing 36 touchdown passes. "You can do this." "The NFL likes to talk about pressure," says Terry Bahlmann, Lance's head coach at Marshall High. Overall, we think he ranks as the fourth-best QB in this year's draft, with a similar level of athletic talent to Justin Fields, but just with far less experience. The Razorbacks' bowl game against TCU was canceled. 5 overall pick a year ago, just months removed from a serious hip injury. This face appears to be where skepticism goes to die. "I'm at the stadium watching film," Lance said. But no one has stood out from the rest as the Allen- or Jackson-type franchise signal-caller. My jersey number is 5, but I can't give you my phone number." Then, his final two words didn't leave it at that and did indeed answer the question without any more explanation. The 49ers used the No. "Yes, I am," Trey said. He expects to be full-go in time for organized team activities (OTAs) in May. Lance never faced an FBS team during his college career, and he had just 17 career starts. Share scouting report on Twitter or Facebook, Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 3 (SF), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL, Athletic quarterback with amazing physical skills and huge upside. Which first-round prospects should Raiders focus on at combine? When Jeremiah dropped his third iteration of his rankings one month before the draft last year, Lance was his No. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? section: | slug: 2021-nfl-draft-how-trey-lance-compares-to-the-other-likely-first-round-qbs-in-his-class | sport: football | route: article_single_special | We speak in business and sports about "sunk costs" investments that cannot be undone. His 2019 numbers are cartoonish: 2,786 yards passing, 28 touchdowns and precisely zero interceptions in 287 attempts -- an NCAA record for attempts without an interception. "First of all, why aren't you doing schoolwork?" "He never jogged again," he says. As you read this, there are NFL scouts spelunking into the depths of Trey Lance's 17 game tapes, searching for flaws. McShay's favorite pick for all 32 teams He would tell me, 'He's good enough, and they'll find him. 1 overall), Zach Wilson, New York Jets (No. Some promising moments from these names? "What happened?" Team Round PK(OVR) SFO: 1: He was the first Big Ten player with 40-plus passing touchdowns and 10-plus rushing touchdowns in the same season. NFL DRAFT CLASS OF 2021 INTERVIEW: TREY LANCE | NORTH DAKOTA STATE | QUARTERBACK. The 49ers moved up from No. Sure, they see the arm strength and the ability to throw on the run in either direction. Can we sit back and expect college recruiters to find Marshall, Minnesota, and look beyond the sparse statistics to see their son's potential? The 2021 NFL Draft was supposed to be chock full of promising quarterbacks, including Trey Lance, but the production so far has been awfully disappointing. "But I can go through and look at last year's draft and how loaded it was up there at the top that I could make a case You could go through and I could find probably 10 guys that would have an opportunity to be the first pick in this year's draft. Jamie Newman, Georgia Bulldogs: After throwing 26 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions at Wake Forest in 2019, Newman joined Georgia as a graduate transfer. A surging Jets defense has been a primary reason why head coach Robert Salehs team is 4-2, while Wilson has completed just 56 percent of his passes over three games played this year. It was also a chance for Trey Lance to get an idea of where he fit into that wider world. Trey Lance is a potential star -- and a giant unknown, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Trade Lamar? Feb 16. Off the field, the tall, long-haired QB was the face of the "We want to play" movement over the summer, campaigning to have a college football season in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Lances were engaging in the dance of the modern parent: Are we doing enough? And that will be the expectation for Wilson, whom the Jets appear set to draft with the second-overall pick. The first thing he does every morning is read a book (currently: "Blink") and then watch a sermon online, usually delivered by evangelical pastors Steven Furtick or Michael Todd. The quarterback garnered NFL experience as he awaited his first season as a full-time starter while the 49ers were able to help the emergent quarterback develop behind veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo. He completed 68.5% of his passes with 17 touchdowns and four picks in his lone season at Arkansas. Is it possible to be more thankful for the opportunity that was provided than bitter about those that were denied? Year: Fourth-year junior | Age: 22 | Career starts: 16 "Is what Trey did normal?" 16. And just after he refused to name his favorite teacher -- "I see about six of them on here," he said, laughing -- he got a question that changed the mood. They eventually selected quarterback Trey Lance. 2022 will be Lances time, and the following years will reveal whether or not Shanahan and Co. made the correct decision with Lance. Pre-draft analysis, for what it's worth, indicates Lance won't be the second quarterback drafted (BYU's Zach Wilson, we are told, is all but assured to go to the Jets at No. I averaged 28 yards a catch as a tight end my senior year, but only because I would drop all the short passes because Trey's arm strength was unreal. the No. "Going to school with a smile on your face can have a huge impact," he told the second graders. "I think hes just got that makeup that the great ones do," Lynch said Wednesday morning on the NFL NetworksGood Morning Football. Lance in Detroit, on a team that has languished for years and now has a new coach and general manager, feels much less stable, at least based on recent history. Kiper and McShay debated Jones' status in November, with Kiper noting Jones' prowess on downfield throws. NFL Nation: Analysis for every pick But this isn't 2001, where more traditional pocket passers were all the rage; two decades later and NFL quarterbacks are sometimes the best athlete on the field. When Mrs. Klaith relayed the next question -- "Are you better at running or throwing?" 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011. Trey Lance, former North Dakota State quarterback, likely top-5 pick in the April 29 NFL draft and currently the most famous Holy Redeemer alumnus, instigated the excitement by appearing on a computer screen and beaming his smile into a school more than 1,300 miles away. In both draft classes, five signal-callers were taken in Round 1. 1 overall to the Jaguars. Interestingly, Lawrence did show signs of being human early in his sophomore season. Here's a look at how to follow along with this year's scouting combine, as well as media availability for San Francisco's brass. His dual-threat ability could be enticing for an NFL team. Can command the offense well and has a good feeling where everybody is on the field, Super intelligent - aced all his interviews with NFL scouts. The 2022 and 2023 first-round picks were the price the 49ers paid last March to move up to No. Considering his notable lack of collegiate experience, combined with the reality of Lance missing the overwhelming majority of two seasons at the pro level, time is running out on him being the possible lone top find of the 2021 NFL Draft quarterback class a la Jackson or Allen. He's Trey Lance, the North Dakota State quarterback likely to be drafted in the first round, as high as third, on Thursday. Can the Lions fix their defense? Even the year beyond. '", But right away, Carlton felt something was off. Minnesota recruited him as a quarterback until P.J. In terms of physical tools, Trey Lance is the quarterback you build in the lab. The same key: do n't put your worth onto others for Lance. Are you better at running or throwing?: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, By pressing sign up I... 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