Revisiting the 2018 quarterback draft class

Touchdown Wire revisits the 2018 quarterback draft class with one NFC scout, and it’s obvious Lamar Jackson should have been at the top.

Sam Darnold, New York Jets

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Darnold was taken third overall by the Jets out of USC.

“He was streaky in college,’’ the scout said. “At times, he looked like the best quarterback out there. Other times, he didn’t look good at all. The thing that stood out to me is how big he is in person (Darnold is listed as 6-3 and 225). He’s a big guy, but he moves pretty well.’’

Darnold’s career has been hampered by injuries and illness. He’s missed six games in his first two years and hasn’t hit his potential. He’s completed 59.9% of his passes for 5,889 yards with 36 touchdowns and 28 interceptions.

“His arm stands out,’’ the scout said. “He needs to be more consistent, but he’ll succeed. He hasn’t had a good team around him. Once they fill those needs, he will succeed.’’