QB OKLAHOMA STATE
AVERAGE RATING:
6.2
OVERALL RATING:
6.8
MEANING:
A solid player you could win with
JEDI PADAWAN
MAJOR FACTORS:
| Personal/Behavior ★★★★★★★★ 8 | Competitiveness/Toughness ★★★★★★★★ 4 |
| Athletic Ability ★★★★★★★★ 2 | Mental/Learning ★★★★★★★★ 6 |
| Strength/Explosion ★★★★★★★★ 1 | Injury/Durability ★★★★★★★★ 8 |
GAMES STUDIED:
2017: Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor, Texas Tech
ABOUT:
Rudolph is a tall quarterback standing at 6-5 and coming in at 230 pounds. While at OKST he compiled over 13,000 yards passing and 90 touchdowns. After earning the starting job in his second year as a Cowboy, he threw for 3,700 yards only to best that total each of the next two years, throwing for over 4,500 yards in 2017. He also lead the nation in passing yards in 2017.
SCOUTING:
When you watch Rudolph play you immediately notice his accuracy. As a quarterback he is extremely accurate everywhere on the field, but especially with his deep ball. In all my scouting throughout the years, I have never seen a QB with the type of deep ball accuracy than Rudolph. He routinely hits his receivers in stride and allows them to maximize their yards after catch.
Rudolph also has great arm strength. He can make every NFL throw asked of him and his arm talent will not be a concern at the NFL level. He is a very aware quarterback, and sees the field like a pro. He is able to go through his progressions and diagnose the best decision and makes it with pinpoint accuracy.
The downside to Rudolph is his lack of athleticism within the pocket. He does not function well when the pocket breaks down and if pressured will have to throw it away, instead of buying time with his legs. Rudolph will be able to climb the pocket, but it will be difficult for him to roll out without being chased from behind, and he will not be a threat for defenses to run.
While at Oklahoma State, Rudolph played mostly without facing too much pressure from defensive lines, and as a result wasn’t required to slide in the pocket or make split second decisions with linemen in his face. This is concerning because if his offensive line doesn’t hold up I do not know how he will function and whether it is a necessity to have a great OL for Rudolph to make the throws he is capable of making.
CHARACTER:
None
INJURIES:
None
NFL COMPARSION:
The accuracy, deep ball, and lack of mobility remind me a lot of Carson Palmer. Both are exacting the same height and weight, have some of the most beautiful deep balls, and are able to at any point in the game score from anywhere. Palmer has been a great NFL QB, and for Rudolph to live up to that potential would be a great career in itself.
SUMMARY:
Rudolph has the ability and talent to become the next great QB for a lucky franchise. His arm strength but more importantly his accuracy makes him a valuable commodity for NFL teams heading into the draft. He has the ability to carry a team and propel them to the playoffs and give them a chance at a Super Bowl. Rudolph can be a difference maker and a top tier QB. The only thing that he must have is an offensive line that will protect him and give him time to make those plays. Under pressure he will not extend plays or escape in the pocket. This is a major concern and something to make GMs nervous when considering Rudolph as their pick in this year’s draft.
PROJECTION:
With his talent and the way the NFL values quarterbacks, I believe Mason Rudolph will be at least a 1st round pick, but will most likely be picked inside the Top 10.
