Jalen Hurts vs. Jake Fromm: Did either QB move up NFL mock draft boards?

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One quarterback was said to be too inaccurate and didn’t have the ideal size for his position.

The other quarterback was lauded for his accuracy but took a hit on his size and arm strength.

So, now that the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine is over, what are NFL draft analysts saying about Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts and his Georgia counterpart Jake Fromm?

The Combine was a big win for Hurts. He ran a 4.59 40-yard dash, which was just a tick behind Hawaii’s Cole McDonald, who ran a best-at-his-position 4.58. Hurts also had a broad jump of 10-feet, 5-inches, tied for best among QBs.

And while Hurts’ Combine measurements aren’t ideal at 6-foot-1, 222 pounds with 9 3/4-inch hands, it likely won’t hurt him, either. By comparison, former OU QB Baker Mayfield measured 6-foot-1, 215 pounds with 9 1/4-inch hands.

As for his accuracy? From SB Nation’s Combine winners and loser’s report:

“Hurts impressed in throwing drills, too. There were no errant throws and his deep throws looked particularly good. His accuracy and consistency are two big sticking points with experts, and he passed in both marks on Thursday.”

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah said Hurts likely moved back into the second-round conversation with his Combine performance.


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