Anthony Gordon | QB | Washington State
Elevator Pitch
In recent years, air raid quarterbacks in the NFL haven’t fared very well until the likes of Jared Goff and Patrick Mahomes. Gordon played in Mike Leach’s offense and put up some huge numbers. He waited his turn which is unique in the transfer portal era. He has the tools to be a backup at the NFL level.
Vitals
Height | 6-2
Weight | 205
Class | Redshirt Senior
Strengths
Gordon is a player who can win from different platforms throwing the ball. This allows him to complete passes despite the pass rush and coverage down the field. He can extend plays from the pocket, not a huge candidate to run the ball but will move around to allow his receivers to find soft spots in the scramble drill.
Gordon throws with consistent touch underneath and in the intermediate areas of the field. Can drop the ball in the basket. He shows the toughness to stand in the pocket and deliver the ball despite pressure from pass rushers. Does a good job of going through his progressions.
Weaknesses
Only one year of production at the college level, in which he put up some big numbers in the Air Raid offense. He lacks the arm strength to be a starter at the NFL level. Velocity can be truly lacking. Not sure how well his frame would hold up against the pounding a quarterback takes in the NFL.
The easiest way to rattle Gordon is the interior pressure. Getting out of the pocket allows him to create some but that is more of a weakness as he is not consistent enough to make teams pay. Gordon is really a developmental project and could wind up being a quality backup in the league.
Projection: Day 3
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