The Cincinnati Bengals will coach a trio of interesting quarterback names at the 2020 Senior Bowl for the South team.
While there is always a chance Joe Burrow could still accept the invite, the three current names offer some interesting backgrounds and skillsets.
Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma: Hurts, 21, is a two-time SEC champion who has played in three national title games. He transferred from Alabama to Oklahoma for this past season. There, he put up 3,851 yards and 32 touchdowns against eight interceptions while completing 69.7 percent of his passes with another 1,298 yards and 20 scores on the ground. Generally viewed as a likely Day 2 product, Hurts has shown steady improvement over the years and his plus-mobility is something NFL coaches will love in the current environment. The ceiling might not be as high as other passers, but Hurts could find success as a starter.
Justin Herbert, Oregon: Herbert, 21, was once considered a candidate for the top overall selection. He went back to school and won the Rose Bowl and The William V. Cambell Trophy on the back of a 66.8 completion percentage with 3,471 yards and 32 touchdowns against six interceptions. While the resume is good, concerns about whether he needs the perfect supporting cast to excel and his decisions in collapsing situations come up as question marks. But the upside is bound to make him a first-round pick.
Steven Montez, Colorado: Montez, 22, is generally viewed as a Day 3 passer with room to shoot up draft boards if escaping his collegiate offense and showing more flashes happens during the draft process. He completed 63.0 percent of his passes with 2,808 yards and 17 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in his fourth season recently, but struggles with full-field reads limited the offense. Whether that was by design or not will be key. He’s a big (6’5″) quarterback with just as big upside, but he needs a bigger Senior Bowl and draft process than most passers in the class.
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