Continuing the trend of taking late round quarterbacks, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Oregon State quarterback Jake Luton with the No. 189 overall selection of the 2020 NFL Draft.
At 6-foot-6, 224-pounds, Luton offers NFL caliber quarterback size and worked in a pro-style scheme while attending Oregon State. During his last season with the Beavers, he was able to garner a 62% completion rate (222-of-358) for 2,714 yards and 28 touchdowns with just three interceptions.
In his overview, Lance Zierlein of NFL.com pointed out that Luton has developmental skills, however, he added that the Beaver alum lacked mobility and the ability to make off-schedule plays.
Luton is an intriguing developmental quarterback with good size, adequate accuracy and an NFL arm. He’s operated in a pro-style passing attack with plenty of play-action and has the ability to push the ball into space both intermediate and deep. He values the football with few fumbles and interceptions during his career, but he’s more of a “ball delivery” passer than one who works through progressions and picks the defense apart. Mobility and making off-schedule plays aren’t going to be his thing. He’s a pro-style quarterback with developmental traits who could hear his name late on Day 3.
Between Gardner Minshew II and Joshua Dobbs, the Jags entered the draft with just two quarterbacks on the roster. That said, it isn’t shocking that Dave Caldwell and company added another player at the position though it’s almost a certainty they will look to add a veteran in the room at some point after the draft.
As for Luton, he could end up being the Jags’ practice squad quarterback with a solid offseason.