NFLDraft101: Tim Hiller (Western Michigan) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Tim Hiller
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Quarterback

Western Michigan


College Position: Quarterback
School: Western Michigan
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 234
Birthdate: 12-13-1986
Draft Projection: Fifth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Quarterback (9)

Strengths

  • Under the radar prospect with good tools and upside
  • Good arm strength and can make all of the throws
  • Had a tremendous junior season including 3,725 yards passing and 36 touchdowns
  • Three year starter who displays good awareness and decision making
  • Prototype pocket passer size
  • Intelligent - 4.0 GPA - already graduated
    

Weaknesses

  • Struggled to live up to high expectations in 2009 as he was unable to elevate his play behind mediocre protection
  • Will need to transition from a spread offense and show he can take snaps from center and read coverages in his dropback
  • Needs to improve his accuracy on short to intermediate passes
  • Not very mobile

News

Pro Day Re-Cap: March 3rd - March 12th - Mar 13 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: The Year of the Quarterback? - Nov 18 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: CJ Spiller Stepping to the Front of the RB Class - Nov 10 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Sam Bradford at a Crossroads - Oct 20 (Chris Maier)
Feeling a Draft: Week Two of the 2009 College Football Season - Sep 14 (Dan Wernery)
Feeling a Draft: Week One of the 2009 College Season - Sep 8 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 QB Prospects - Jun 2 (Dan Wernery)
The Seven Step Drop: Penn State Falls; Does a Big 12 vs. SEC BCS Title Game Loom? - Nov 12 (Chris Maier)

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