​🔥​ Pick #135 is in: Aidan O'Connell, QB, Purdue

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Edited April 29, 2023 by RaidersAreOne

[agarcia34]

First pick I truly dislike 👎 

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Overview

O’Connell’s 2021 tape is better than what we saw from him in 2022, but there were still flashes last season. He’s a pocket passer who can throw with solid accuracy over the first two levels but struggles with trajectory and rhythm on deep targets. O’Connell has below-average mobility inside and outside the pocket. He needs to keep his progressions on schedule and his throws on time to make up for average arm strength. He had to carry a heavy percentage of the offense on his back at Purdue and could benefit from an offense that allows him to manage games. O’Connell has backup potential and his upside is slightly above average.

Strengths

• Experience playing under center and in a pro-style system.
• Stands tall in the pocket and delivers over the top.
• Play-action throws feature good timing to the route.
• Anticipatory passing makes up for a lack of velocity.
• Good accuracy and placement throwing between the hashes.
• Completion totals hurt by a high number of drops by receivers.
• Willing to check it down and move on to the next play.
• Makes attempts to get the ball out instead of taking a sack.

Weaknesses

• Slow, plodding feet in his pocket setup.
• Staring at targets allows linebackers and safeties to get a jump on the throw.
• Can be a little too stubborn in sticking with his primary read.
• Rarely gets his back hip rotated through the delivery.
• Sensitivity to pressure causes rushed read and ball delivery.
• Average velocity leads to floating sideline throws.
• Completed just 29.6 percent of his deep throws in 2022.
• Leggy strides hinder ability to escape pocket peril.

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[reddevil]

100% a McD QB. Fits all the measurable they have. Pocket passer, intelligent, sticks to the script.

We we’re always taking a QB. I thought it would be between him or Tune (who also fits that mould)

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[NCOUGHMAN]

Knew it was coming don’t think we had to move up for him but meh

[Heart of Oak]

Meh. I would call this a C - I suppose we needed another QB. I am merely whelmed. 

[NYRaider]

3rd string QB ✅

Ziegler master class continues 

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[RaidersAreOne]

McD QB to a T it sounds like. Pro offense, accurate, great touch, smart, limited arm, not mobile, will play within the system.

Obviously won't stop us from nabbing a QB high next year if we stink.

[Humble_Beast]

D-.. if he ever get's on the field, we are in trouble

Edited April 29, 2023 by Humble_Beast

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