Jimmy Clausen

Quarterback

Strengths

#1 QB prospect for 2010
Came out of a pro style offense at Notre Dame and is the most NFL ready QB in the 2010 draft
Pure pocket passer
Tremendous on short to intermediate throws
Accurate passer and has improved in that regard each season
Tough QB who has thrived despite average at best protection and played through a painful toe injury for most of 2009
Good not great arm strength
Makes good decisions - just 4 INTs in 425 attempts in 2009
Buys time in the pocket and has above average awareness
Shows good intangibles, especially with regard to confidence and competiveness

Weaknesses

Concerned he could measure smaller than 6'2"
Production may have been a product of the offense and the skill players around him
His deep balls have a tendency to come up a tad short
Has a low trajectory on some of his passes leading to deflections
Not especially mobile and is not a threat to run
Needs to step into his throws more consistently

Articles

2010 NFL Draft - Unofficial Declared Underclassmen List by Chris Maier (01-15-2010)
Jimmy Clausen to Have Toe Surgery by Chris Maier (01-04-2010)
Feeling a Draft: McCoy, Campbell and Benn Declare, Locker Stays by Chris Maier (12-19-2009)
Feeling a Draft: Suh's Stock Soars In Cornhuskers Near Miss by Chris Maier (12-09-2009)
2010 Post-Thanksgiving Mock Draft - Two Rounds by Chris Maier (11-28-2009)
Feeling a Draft: The Year of the Quarterback? by Chris Maier (11-18-2009)
2010 NFL Draft: Mid Season Mock Draft by Dan Wernery (10-24-2009)
Feeling a Draft: Sam Bradford at a Crossroads by Chris Maier (10-20-2009)
Feeling a Draft: Ndamukong Suh a Candidate for #1 Overall? by Chris Maier (10-13-2009)
Feeling a Draft: Jimmy Clausen vs. Jake Locker by Chris Maier (10-05-2009)
Reviewing week one by Josh Moellman (09-10-2009)
College Football 101:Heisman watch Quarterbacks by Josh Moellman (06-21-2009)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 QB Prospects by Dan Wernery (06-02-2009)
The Seven Step Drop: East Carolina Slays Goliath for the Second Straight Week by Chris Maier (09-09-2008)

Mock Draft Results

Mock Draft Date	Round	Pick	Team	Draft
Jan 27	1	14	Seattle Seahawks	View Draft
Jan 11	1	14	Seattle Seahawks	View Draft
Dec 14	1	2	St. Louis Rams	View Draft
Nov 29	1	1	Cleveland Browns	View Draft
Oct 25	1	1	St. Louis Rams	View Draft