{"id":6719,"date":"2017-04-13T17:00:56","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T21:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordoncollegefootball.com\/?p=6719"},"modified":"2018-01-13T00:57:42","modified_gmt":"2018-01-13T05:57:42","slug":"jerod-evans-2017-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2017\/04\/13\/jerod-evans-2017-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerod Evans 2017 NFL Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview
\n<\/strong>Position: <\/b>Quarterback
\n<\/span>Height: <\/b>6’4″
\n<\/span>Weight:<\/b> 235 pounds
\nSchool<\/strong>: Virginia Tech Hokies
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Combine Performance Data
\n40-yard dash<\/strong>: 4.80 seconds
\nVertical jump<\/strong>: 26.5 inches
\nBroad jump<\/strong>: 9 feet, 4 inches
\n20-yard shuttle<\/strong>: 4.41 seconds<\/p>\n

Jerod Evans 2017 NFL Draft Profile <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jerod Evans<\/strong><\/a> has a very interesting backstory that is remarkably similar to that of Cam Newton<\/a><\/strong>. He was unheralded coming out of Mansfield High School in Texas. The offensive system he ran was run heavy, rarely being able to showcase his ability as a passer, which\u00a0landed him at the Air Force Academy. However, he tore his ACL his freshman year and decided this was not the school for him. He transferred to Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX, a suburb of Dallas (a conference foe of Cam Newton\u2019s Blinn College). <\/span><\/p>\n

His numbers at TVCC were absolutely ridiculous: 3,100 yards and 38 touchdowns. That is an incredible season, and he accomplished\u00a0all of this in only eight\u00a0games. That season resulted in Evans becoming a four-star recruit and the number one dual-threat quarterback in the state. Evans subsequently\u00a0decided to go to Virginia Tech. As a Hokie, his numbers were outstanding, throwing for 3,500 yards and 29 touchdowns to go\u00a0with 820 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. These are all single season records, and they had a guy named\u00a0Michael Vick<\/strong><\/a> who lined up at quarterback for the Hokies. <\/span><\/p>\n

A successful season, culminating in a Belk Bowl win versus Arkansas, led Evans to be invited to the Combine. Unfortunately, the invitation was probably the only positive regarding the Combine. His footwork in under center, pro-style 3, 5, and 7-foot drops looked awkward and unbalanced at times. When in shorts and a t-shirt, these things must be precise for NFL quarterbacks, especially those wanting to be drafted high. For Evans, it was a struggle. As the case is with every quarterback, his arm is tied to his legs, with poor feet come poor throws. He was inaccurate at times during drills, missing high and low due to inconsistency with his base and legs. At his Pro Day, Evans was better as his footwork and his arm strength were on display. This, coupled with better ball placement, made for a better day than the Combine. This was probably because he was in a familiar setting, throwing to familiar receivers, as well as a lower pressure situation than the Combine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Evans is an extremely confident player, and his swagger is on display in everything he does. Leading Tech to an 10-4 record and an ACC championship game berth, as well as\u00a0having his name mentioned amongst guys like Cam Newton and Michael Vick, he deserves to be a little cocky. He has become an extremely intriguing prospect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Strengths<\/span><\/h3>\n