As the NFL scouting combine comes and goes, the Indianapolis Colts will continue to vet the quarterback position both in free agency and in the upcoming 2020 NFL draft.
While many would like to see the Colts pony up a first-round pick for a new quarterback, there is a chance they give current starter Jacoby Brissett one more year. This could lead them to wait on a developmental project in the draft so they can address needs elsewhere.
One of the names that reportedly has interested the Colts has been FIU quarterback James Morgan, who had a strong week at the combine, per Eric Edholm of Yahoo Sports.
FIU QB James Morgan had a good combine week. Teams appearing to show most interest include Bears, Packers, Bucs, Jets, Panthers, Colts. Earning some Kirk Cousins comps
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) March 1, 2020
Currently projected as a Day 3 pick, Morgan has intriguing traits that could make the Colts interested. He has great size for the position and has shown the desire to push the ball downfield.
Here’s a quick scouting report on Morgan from Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network:
“James Morgan is one of the more appealing developmental quarterbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Morgan has some impressive flashes of spot throws and willingness to stand in and survey under pressure and pairs it with a prototypical build and a preference to push the ball down field. Too often Morgan will eat the ball and take bad sacks and he’s got to quicken his process and delivery some — but he’s got A+ intangibles, a promising level of arm talent and an eye for the big throw.”
There are several ways the Colts can go about addressing the quarterback position and Morgan should be on the list to watch as a Day 3 pick if Indy decides to wait.