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Sports => Snyder's Electronic Cyber Space World => Topic started by: opcat on April 24, 2007, 07:02:16 PM
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ESPN's recent prospect rankings named Blaine Gabbert as their #1 QB and #9 overall player in the class of 2008. Gabbert is from St. Louis and is Mizzou's #1 recruiting target.
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recr...acker%2fespn150
Scouts Grade: 88
Considering: 1-Missouri , 2-Nebraska , 3-Iowa , 4-Oklahoma , 5-Alabama
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Evaluation: Gabbert is one of the best quarterbacks we have seen in the last three classes combined. He is the ideal blend of being a pocket passer and athlete woven all into one package, very much in the same mold as former Michigan State QB Drew Stanton. He has outstanding size, mobility and arm strength for a player at this stage and all the measurables you look for are present. Gabbert is a pocket passer with impressive overall touch, timing and accuracy. He gets good RPMs on the deep-out route and is able to fit the ball into some tight spots. He has a very smooth and relaxed throwing motion. Keeps the ball high while dropping and shows a compact, quick delivery. Mechanics are consistent, and he is a very confident passer -- stands tall, steps into his throws and is very balanced. Possesses a powerful downfield arm and demonstrates an array of different throws. He has a knack for zinging the skinny post, shows the touch to lay the ball in between linebackers and safeties and does an excellent job leading receievers on slants, crossing routes and digs. Also does a good job of recognizing coverages and leading his WRs to soft spots in zone. Sells pump-fakes and play-action fakes well -- is a good ball handler. What is so surprising about Gabbert when you look at him on the hoof is his impressive mobility and running skills. He is mobile and a threat to run. Is a dual-threat guy who can be very dangerous when he breaks contain. Shows some elusiveness as a runner. Also is a tough, competitive runner who knows where the first-down marker is when he takes off to run. Lacks explosiveness and initial burst but has deceptive speed. Coaches will feel he has very few, if any physical weaknesses. He is a unique prospect given his size and physical tools at this stage.
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