NFLDraft101: Colt McCoy (Texas) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Colt McCoy
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Quarterback

Texas


College Position: Quarterback
School: Texas
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
Birthdate: 09-05-1986
Draft Projection: Fourth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Quarterback (6)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Cleveland Browns in the 3rd round with the #21 pick.
Mike Holmgren gets his developmental quarterback a round later than expected. Colt McCoy lands in a good situation where he will not be forced to play right away. West coast offense will mask his lack of arm strength.

Strengths

  • Excellent competitor with a proven record of winning football
  • Clutch performer
  • Accurate passer who has completed over 70 percent of his passes the past two seasons
  • Excellent mobility for a quarterback
  • Good athlete
  • Intelligent and good decision maker
       

Weaknesses

  • Lacks arm strength and struggles with his accuracy on deep throws
  • Rarely attempts deep passes
  • Has played a simple offense focused on basic short passes
  • Does not have experience in a pro style offense
  • Will need time to develop and adapt to the pro game
  • More of a Jeff Garcia type (not that there is anything wrong with that) with limited upside.  Not a franchise QB
  • Like several other top quarterback prospects there are questions whether he is really 6'3"
  • Has potential but is not a fit for all schemes.  Would fit best in a west coast offense

News

Fantasy Football 101: To Start or To Sit Week 14 - Dec 10 (Dan Carey)
Fantasy Football Week 14 Quarterback Rankings - Dec 9 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football 101: To Start or To Sit Week 11 - Nov 17 (Dan Carey)
Fantasy Football 101: To Start or To Sit Week 10 - Nov 11 (Dan Carey)
Fantasy Football Week 10 Quarterback Rankings - Nov 11 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 9 Quarterback Rankings - Nov 6 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 8 Quarterback Rankings - Oct 28 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 7 Quarterback Rankings - Oct 20 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 6 Quarterback Rankings - Oct 13 (NFL Draft 101 Staff)
Fantasy Football Week 3 Quarterback Rankings - Sep 24 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football Week 2 Quarterback Rankings - Sep 15 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Quarterback Rankings - Aug 20 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy Football 101: 2011 Quarterback Rankings - Aug 20 (Doug Lancy)
Fantasy 101: Week 16 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Dec 20 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 8 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Oct 24 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 7 Pickups and Other Quick Hits - Oct 17 (Chris Maier)
NFL Week 6 Preview - Oct 17 (Doug Lancy)
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Early Season Edition - Oct 13 (Chris Maier)
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Season Edition - Aug 7 (Dan Wernery)
NFL Power Rankings: A New Season Is Upon Us - Jun 10 (Doug Lancy)
2010 NFL Draft Grades: AFC North - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: At First Glance - Winners and Losers - Apr 24 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Winners, Losers and More Through Day Two - Apr 23 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Dan Wernery Plays GM for AFC Teams (Day Two) - Apr 23 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft: Round 2 Mock Draft - Apr 23 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft: 20 Bold Predictions For Day Two - Apr 23 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Five Players Who Will Be Drafted Later than Expected - Apr 22 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Five Bold Predictions (Maier Edition) - Apr 21 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Five Bold Predictions (Wernery edition) - Apr 20 (Dan Wernery)
2010 NFL Draft: All-Overrated and All-Underrated Team - Offense - Apr 17 (Chris Maier)
2010 Draft Mystery: Where Does Jimmy Clausen Go? - Apr 10 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: QB, RB, and WR - Feb 28 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Quick Hits: Jimmy Clausen Measures Up - Feb 26 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What To Watch - Feb 22 (Chris Maier)
QB Dan LeFevour to Skip Passing Drills at the NFL Scouting Combine - Feb 21 (Chris Maier)
2009-10 Bowl Game Preview: BCS National Title Championship Game - Jan 7 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Suh's Stock Soars In Cornhuskers Near Miss - Dec 9 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Toby Gerhart To Be One of 2010 Draft's Mysteries - Dec 3 (Chris Maier)
2010 Post-Thanksgiving Mock Draft - Two Rounds - Nov 28 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: The Year of the Quarterback? - Nov 18 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Syracuse WR Mike Williams Calls It Quits - Nov 3 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Mount Cody Asserts Himself in Talented 2010 DT Class - Oct 27 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Mid Season Mock Draft - Oct 24 (Dan Wernery)
Feeling a Draft: Sam Bradford at a Crossroads - Oct 20 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Mock Draft - An Early Look - Sep 30 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Week Three - Sep 21 (Chris Maier)
College Football 101:Heisman watch:Running Backs - Jun 28 (Josh Moellman)
College Football 101:Heisman watch Quarterbacks - Jun 21 (Josh Moellman)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 QB Prospects - Jun 2 (Dan Wernery)
Tim Tebow will return to Florida - Jan 12 (Dan Wernery)
Fiesta Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Jan 4 (Dan Wernery)
Quick Hitters: Colt McCoy Says No to NFL Draft - Dec 8 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Red Raiders Upset Longhorns With Defense Setting the Tone, Leap To 2nd in the - Nov 5 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Penn State and Texas Win Tight Games Keeping the Title Chase a Three Team Race - Oct 28 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: BCS Rankings Show a Three Team Race With Oklahoma and USC Lurking - Oct 22 (Chris Maier)

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