Former Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon hasn’t received a lot of press, nor has he been a popular conversation topic among analysts dating back to his high school days.
Gordon could very well be on par with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew.
Whether or not a team like the Titans, who could very well be in the market for a late-round quarterback prospect, take a chance on him and give him a true shot, will determine if we ever get to see him rise to a ceiling that’s probably higher than anyone has given him credit for.
Here’s a complete look at who Gordon is as a signal-caller.
Pros
Anthony Gordon. Quickest release in the 2020 Draft pic.twitter.com/24dsKMfHre
— Sage Rosenfels (@SageRosenfels18) February 28, 2020
Mike Leach, Gordon’s coach at Washington State, told me he thought Gordon’s 3/4 release was quicker than “nearly anyone in the entire league.” That’s quite the statement, but Gordon backs it up in his play.
Gordon’s pocket presence and field vision are equally impressive, and he’s got above-average arm strength. He feels pressure well, and gets the ball out in time.
In terms of intangibles, you couldn’t ask for much more from Gordon. He’s got a contagious sense of confidence, and left Gardner Minshew with no doubt he’d be able to take the reins and be someone the team could rally around once he went off to Jacksonville.
Gordon learned a lot of things behind Minshew, apparently also including these “sandlot instincts.”
Checkout this awkward arm angle TD pass by @WSUCougarFB QB Anthony Gordon (@gordo1_). Similar sandlot instincts as Gardner Minshew. The NFL game rarely happens how coaches draw it up so QBs must be able to improvise. That is one of Gordon’s strengths.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/6I5TcSGWqJ
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 4, 2020