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ESPN analyst Jon Gruden on former Penn St. QB Christian Hackenberg: "I'll be shocked if he doesn't go in the first round."
I've been trying to watch a lot of clips on all the "top" QBs available and I think the best options for the Broncos are either Connor Cook or Christian Hackenberg. I think both are getting under-rated in the draft and both have 1st round talent.
I'd be shocked to see Hackenberg go in the first round but early to mid 2nd is realisitic. Cook could go see late 1st round. What's funny is I think Hackenberg is the better of the two. Cook had a really good team around him, whereas Hackenberg did as much as he could with little help around him.
Hackenberg kinda of reminds me of a less moronic version of Jay Cutler. Hackenberg has a huge arm and can make all the throws. His biggest knock is he holds the ball too long, something that can easily be worked on. But at least he goes through his progressions. Plus he tough, he's willing to stand in the pocket and make a play even if it means he is going to get hit. I'd be more than happy if the Broncos drafted Hackenberg, he has a bunch of potential.
Unfortunately I think the Broncos will waste a pick on Dak Prescott. The more I watch him, the more I see Tim Tebow. You have to be able to make NFL throws, you can't survive by just using your feet in the NFL. Even Cam Newton learned this and has become a much better pocket passer. I'm not sure Dak Prescott will ever make it as an NFL QB. In my opinion another mobile QB that would be better suited as a tight end in the NFL.