Jacob Eason | QB | Round 4, Pick 122
For what was somewhat of a surprise in the fourth round, the Colts took quarterback out of Washington, Jacob Eason. In between Days 2 and 3 of the draft Ballard, reiterated they weren’t going to force a quarterback selection, only taking one when it felt right.
Eason is what was the “prototypical quarterback” 6-foot-6, big arm, limited mobility, but he isn’t the “prototypical QB” of the 2020s, which is why I think not a lot of fans like this pick. There are the reports that Eason isn’t a hard worker, but if the Colts send their top guys (Brian Decker and Ed Dodds) to interview Eason, and take him over another quarterback with reported “good” work ethic like James Morgan, there could be some falseness to those reports.
This will probably be the lowest-rated rookie impact rating because the Colts have Philip Rivers as the starter now, and Brissett as the backup if Rivers gets hurt, so Eason won’t see the field unless something crazy happens. Eason might not see the field in 2021, Ballard and company are high on Rivers if he plays well coming back in 2021. But only time will tell on that.
Impact Rating: 1