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Topic subjectMatt Scott, Arizona (6'2, 213)
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2149008, Matt Scott, Arizona (6'2, 213)
Posted by will_5198, Mon Mar-18-13 12:10 PM
He's fun to watch, with some projectable NFL skills amid his deficiencies. Very intriguing arm talent; his deep passes sail a bit, but he'll complete intermediate throws into shoebox windows. I'm not sure if he just trusts his arm that much, or doesn't know any better. His accuracy is not as impressive, however -- receivers are constantly adjusting to his simplest throws, preventing a ton of YAC.

Pocket presence is OK; he stands in against free rushers but the offense he played in was heavy on shotgun, quick throws and rollouts. Oh, and that'll be another issue -- Rich Rodriguez's system has produced Woody Dantzler, Pat White and Denard Robinson. His mobility is also curtailed by a rail-thin build; I'd be surprised if he played above 200 pounds last fall. You can't put him in the open field against NFL defenders, as the hits he takes in the pocket are scary enough.

Plenty to critique (he only started one season), but that's true for nearly any prospect at his position. As a developmental back-up though, he has more upside than most. Middle rounds (and trending higher).