Class: Junior
\nHeight: 6\u20191
\nWeight: 218
\nDraft Grade: Mid 2nd round
\nDraft Projection: 2-3rd round<\/p>\n
Tua Tagovailoa<\/strong><\/a> is quick, agile, and mobile. He has a knack for using his athletic ability to extend plays and can pick up huge chunks plays with his legs if unaccounted for.<\/p>\n 2018 1st Team AP All-American. 2018 SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Tua is an excellent field general with unparalleled production among Alabama QB\u2019s.<\/p>\n Tua handles pressure well, knows how to manipulate the pocket. He has active feet, uses eyes to shift secondary, and utilizes an effective pump fake.<\/p>\n Tua runs with tremendous power, he\u2019ll probably need to add more muscle if he continues with his current style of play at the next level. He suffered a high ankle sprain in ’18 SEC Championship, missed the 2nd half but returned for playoffs. He\u2019s dealt with a nagging ankle injury in ’19 but that hasn\u2019t caused him to miss significant time. Tua also dislocated his hip<\/a> in a game vs Mississippi St and is set to miss the remainder of the season. An optimistic recovery time is 3-4 months, but there are still other factors that may hinder his comeback.<\/p>\n Tagovailoa is great with RPO’s and quick timing routes. He shows great accuracy with short and intermediate throws. Tua throws a great deep ball, he can drive it downfield with zip, but will need to work on touch throws. He has above average mechanics, a quick release, and active feet that reset fast. However, he does have a bad habit of starting the ball too low in his throwing motion. Tua throws well on the move but tends to hold the ball too long trying to make a play, which can lead to potential turnovers. He moves well in the pocket but has shown that he can force some throws when pressure is in his face.<\/p>\n Even with his recent injury, it’s almost a certainty that the Junior quarterback from Alabama will forgo his senior season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft<\/a>. Tua does a lot of things well and has proven to be a phenomenal leader on and off the field. He\u2019s put up gaudy numbers in Tuscaloosa, but I question how much of that was a product of playing with the best wide receiver corp in the NCAA and an offensive line full of 1st round talent?<\/p>\n Mathematically, Tua graded out as a mid 2nd round prospect. Before his dislocated hip, I projected Tua to be taken in the top 15 picks. That may still happen by a team who is enamored with his abilities, but a more realistic projection is that teams will be cautious and target him late in the 2nd-3rd round. He\u2019ll likely be given the opportunity to play right away(assuming his hip has fully healed), but would certainly benefit from some time behind a veteran quarterback to start his career.<\/p>\n Main photo:Competitiveness<\/h3>\n
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