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Quarterback

Drew Allar

Grade66 /100
Pos Rank7
OVR Rank120
School
PSU

Experience

Played45
Started35

POSITION STATS LAST SEASON

Comp%
64.8
YPA
6.9
TDs
8
INTs
3
Sacks
-
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Position-Specific Grades

COMBINE RESULTS

Height
6' 5 1/4"
Weight
228lbs
ARM
32 3/4"
HAND
9 7/8"

The Takeaway

The Player

Allar is a traits-driven quarterback with prototypical NFL size, arm talent, and mental processing, but his projection is complicated by inconsistencies in accuracy, pocket movement, and decision-making under pressure. A multiyear starter with flashes of high-level play, he offers intriguing upside in a structured system but carries notable developmental risk.

From a mental standpoint, Allar is advanced. He processes quickly, works through full-field progressions, and shows strong coverage recognition—particularly against zone. His eyes are decisive, and he generally understands where to go with the football. His ball security is solid, but his aggressiveness can work against him; he has a tendency to bypass easy completions in search of bigger plays, leading to unnecessary sacks and stalled drives.

As a passer, Allar presents a unique profile. He shows excellent accuracy and touch on in-breaking routes, crossers, and layered throws over the middle, where his anticipation and arm talent shine. However, his inability to consistently lead receivers is a major concern. He frequently leaves throws behind or on the body on verticals, seams, and perimeter routes, limiting run-after-the-catch opportunities and big-play efficiency. This inconsistency extends outside of structure, where his accuracy becomes more erratic.

Athletically, he’s functional but limited. He has enough toughness and balance to operate within the pocket and pick up yards when needed, but he lacks suddenness and escapability. He’s not a creator outside of structure, and his effectiveness drops when he’s forced off-platform—particularly when throwing on the move.

The Draft

While evaluations are mixed, league sentiment is that Allar could be selected on day two.

The Projection

The high-end comparison is Joe Flacco—similar size and arm talent, though Flacco entered the league with better mobility. A team drafting Allar would be betting on improved ball placement at the next level. Lower-end comparisons include Drew Lock and Byron Leftwich—quarterbacks with good tools who struggled to consistently put it all together at the NFL level.