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1. GENO SMITH, West Virginia (6-2½, 217, 4.58, 1-2) - Started for three seasons, including the last two in coach Dana Holgorsen's "Air Raid" attack that featured simplistic reads. "He can throw the wide-field out," one scout said. "He's got the arm strength. His accuracy is good enough. He uses his legs more to get out of trouble (than) to make plays." Posted an NFL passer rating of 107.8, including 117.5 as a senior. "I liked him early when he was destroying everybody," another scout said. "Then in the bowl game against Syracuse he just didn't do it for me. There just was nothing about the way he carried himself or commanded that game that led me to believe he was a franchise quarterback. Once they started playing some better teams he kind of got exposed." Stands in the pocket, but has the bad habit of bouncing half a dozen times or more before releasing the ball. "There's no way he can bounce eight times in the NFL," one scout said. "That will never happen. He plays with a significant amount of knee bend. He plays shorter than he measures. He's in the shotgun almost exclusively." Scored 24 on the 50-question Wonderlic intelligence test. Out of Miami Miramar High. Has a strong affinity for the arts. "Good athlete, strong arm, throwing motion is fine," another scout said. "But nothing clicks from his brain to the release. He just isn't quick enough. It's like a deer in the headlights. He's late reading. And a lot of throws he made at West Virginia, those guys are wide open. I've watched his demeanor on the sideline. He's by himself a lot. I don't think he's a good leader. One of his teammates said he definitely wasn't a leader. I would put him as a bust." Has small hands (9¼), fumbled 32 times.
2. MATT BARKLEY, Southern California (6-2½, 231, 4.92, 1-2) - Posted a 34-13 record as a four-year starter. "Smith is more talented but Barkley's more consistent," one scout said. "Barkley is an adequate athlete. I think he's very confident, composed, efficient. Technically, he's very, very sound. Plus, he's just a great person to talk to. He's like an Alex Smith, like a Tim Tebow. When they walk in a room, the room lights up. He's a natural leader." Finished with a career passer rating of 100.3, including 115.2 in 2011 and 105.2 in '12. "The expectations were not correct this year," the scout said. "The offensive line was the worst group during his time there. They picked them to win the national championship based on him and the two wide receivers. I thought he did one heck of a job." Big hands (10 1/8) but short arms (30 5/8). Wonderlic of 30. "He's not quite as good as Andy Dalton," another scout said. "Dalton eludes better, has a little quicker mind and better command of the football when he throws it." From Newport Beach, Calif. Self-described "football junkie." Said a third scout: "I didn't see the greatness they talk about but there's a lot to like. People tend to be hypercritical of him. When Green Bay took (Aaron) Rodgers would be the perfect spot for Barkley." Arm strength is considered average.
3. E.J. MANUEL, Florida State (6-4½, 238, 4.62, 1-2) - Failed to beat out Christian Ponder in 2009-'10 before starting his last two seasons. Record was 25-6. "He might be the mystery quarterback that goes in the first round," said Phil Savage, Senior Bowl executive director and former personnel man for the Ravens and Browns. "He's got a winning personality and was the face of that program for two years. He has been coached hard by Jimbo Fisher and can handle it." Finished with passer rating of 98.2. "He's a better thrower than people give him credit for," another scout said. "He's just so big. His shoulders are so big he looks awkward, but he's got a really strong arm. I love him." Best vertical jump (34 inches) and biggest hands (10 3/8) among the QBs. Wonderlic of 28. "I don't think he's a good passer," a third scout said. "He's never been consistent. Strong arm, tight ball, three-quarters delivery, compact motion, good release, wrist snap, pocket movement. More of a slinger. Indecisive. Throws off back foot frequently. He never led them to what they expected. He never won big games. He couldn't beat Florida." Hails from Virginia Beach, Va. "There's nothing natural about him," a fourth scout said. "No vision. No feel."
4. RYAN NASSIB, Syracuse (6-2, 228, 4.98, 2-3) - Led the leading QBs on the Wonderlic with 41. "Smartest guy we've interviewed in a long, long time," one scout said. "He knocked it out of the park. He has a better arm and delivery than Barkley. He reminds me of Matt Schaub a lot. Smart and efficient. Boots, waggles, play-action. He can't run. He won't beat you scrambling." Compiled a 21-17 record for the heretofore lowly Orange and a passer rating of 90.4. "He really improved during the year," another scout said. "Thing that bothers me, he seems to throw a heavy ball. He throws with the same touch no matter what the route is. I like the arm strength and decision-making. Decent athlete." Hails from West Chester, Pa. "He's a by-the-numbers guy," a third scout said. "If the first thing isn't open and there's pressure, he panics. For a guy who is as smart as he is, that has as much character, he is what I call panicky. He won't panic into a turnover; I'll give him credit that way. Fantastic kid, which I think people are letting trump his ability. He's a slow-footed guy. OK arm. It's not even like your second-tier NFL arms."
5. MIKE GLENNON, North Carolina State (6-7, 222, 4.99, 2-3)
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2. MATT BARKLEY, Southern California (6-2½, 231, 4.92, 1-2) - Posted a 34-13 record as a four-year starter. "Smith is more talented but Barkley's more consistent," one scout said. "Barkley is an adequate athlete. I think he's very confident, composed, efficient. Technically, he's very, very sound. Plus, he's just a great person to talk to. He's like an Alex Smith, like a Tim Tebow. When they walk in a room, the room lights up. He's a natural leader." Finished with a career passer rating of 100.3, including 115.2 in 2011 and 105.2 in '12. "The expectations were not correct this year," the scout said. "The offensive line was the worst group during his time there. They picked them to win the national championship based on him and the two wide receivers. I thought he did one heck of a job." Big hands (10 1/8) but short arms (30 5/8). Wonderlic of 30. "He's not quite as good as Andy Dalton," another scout said. "Dalton eludes better, has a little quicker mind and better command of the football when he throws it." From Newport Beach, Calif. Self-described "football junkie." Said a third scout: "I didn't see the greatness they talk about but there's a lot to like. People tend to be hypercritical of him. When Green Bay took (Aaron) Rodgers would be the perfect spot for Barkley." Arm strength is considered average.
3. E.J. MANUEL, Florida State (6-4½, 238, 4.62, 1-2) - Failed to beat out Christian Ponder in 2009-'10 before starting his last two seasons. Record was 25-6. "He might be the mystery quarterback that goes in the first round," said Phil Savage, Senior Bowl executive director and former personnel man for the Ravens and Browns. "He's got a winning personality and was the face of that program for two years. He has been coached hard by Jimbo Fisher and can handle it." Finished with passer rating of 98.2. "He's a better thrower than people give him credit for," another scout said. "He's just so big. His shoulders are so big he looks awkward, but he's got a really strong arm. I love him." Best vertical jump (34 inches) and biggest hands (10 3/8) among the QBs. Wonderlic of 28. "I don't think he's a good passer," a third scout said. "He's never been consistent. Strong arm, tight ball, three-quarters delivery, compact motion, good release, wrist snap, pocket movement. More of a slinger. Indecisive. Throws off back foot frequently. He never led them to what they expected. He never won big games. He couldn't beat Florida." Hails from Virginia Beach, Va. "There's nothing natural about him," a fourth scout said. "No vision. No feel."
4. RYAN NASSIB, Syracuse (6-2, 228, 4.98, 2-3) - Led the leading QBs on the Wonderlic with 41. "Smartest guy we've interviewed in a long, long time," one scout said. "He knocked it out of the park. He has a better arm and delivery than Barkley. He reminds me of Matt Schaub a lot. Smart and efficient. Boots, waggles, play-action. He can't run. He won't beat you scrambling." Compiled a 21-17 record for the heretofore lowly Orange and a passer rating of 90.4. "He really improved during the year," another scout said. "Thing that bothers me, he seems to throw a heavy ball. He throws with the same touch no matter what the route is. I like the arm strength and decision-making. Decent athlete." Hails from West Chester, Pa. "He's a by-the-numbers guy," a third scout said. "If the first thing isn't open and there's pressure, he panics. For a guy who is as smart as he is, that has as much character, he is what I call panicky. He won't panic into a turnover; I'll give him credit that way. Fantastic kid, which I think people are letting trump his ability. He's a slow-footed guy. OK arm. It's not even like your second-tier NFL arms."
5. MIKE GLENNON, North Carolina State (6-7, 222, 4.99, 2-3)
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