Tag: Clayton Tune

Vikings 2023 NFL draft scouting report: Houston QB Clayton Tune

The Houston Cougar threw 70 touchdowns over the last two seasons. How does Clayton Tune project to the NFL?

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This series will be your guide to the 2023 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.

The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at wide receiver, running back, cornerback and both interior and edge pass rusher.

The Vikings are slated to have five picks going into the NFL draft and they need to make the most out of them.

Giants will meet with Houston QB Clayton Tune

The New York Giants will conduct a pre-2023 NFL draft visit with Houston quarterback Clayton Tune.

The New York Giants will host Houston quarterback Clayton Tune for a visit ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.

Tune is projected to be a Day 3 selection in the draft.

Tune was a stat stuffer in the AAC as he posted 11,994 passing yards and 104 passing touchdowns in five years at Houston. He also added 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground. However, the major knock on the quarterback was his turnovers and accuracy on the run which caused him to throw 41 interceptions in his collegiate career.

The Giants are likely looking for a Day 3 or undrafted free-agent quarterback in this year’s class as they only have two quarterbacks on the roster. Daniel Jones, who they re-signed for four seasons, and Tyrod Taylor, who they have for the next two years.

Tune will be a prospect to look at for this potential third quarterback role.

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Bucs to meet with Houston QB Clayton Tune

The Bucs could be looking to add some young quarterback depth to the roster.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be targeting a quarterback in this year’s draft, but it may not be one many expect. Houston quarterback Clayton Tune is scheduled to visit the Bucs along with several other NFL teams in the lead-up to the draft according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Tune has played for Houston since 2018, starting at least one game every year since his freshman season. In 2022, Tune posted titanic stats, throwing for 4065 yards and 40 touchdowns, both top-10 figures among all FBS quarterbacks.

Though Tune is not mentioned as one of the top quarterback prospects like Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud or Anthony Richardson, he may only be a tier below them. Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon ranked Tune seventh among this year’s quarterback class and projects him as a fifth-round pick.

The Bucs currently have two fifth-round picks and two in the sixth. With only two quarterbacks on the roster, it would be a good bet Tampa will add one more developmental passer like Tune on Day 3 of the draft.

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Rams will host Houston QB Clayton Tune for a visit

The Rams are showing interest in Houston QB Clayton Tune, who could be a Day 3 pick for them

Since hiring Sean McVay as their head coach in 2017, the Los Angeles Rams have never drafted a quarterback. They traded picks for Matthew Stafford in 2021, but they’ve never actually selected one in the draft. That could change this year.

Despite having Stafford back as their starter, the Rams don’t currently have a backup. One option in the draft is Houston’s Clayton Tune, who’s projected to be a Day 3 pick this year.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Rams have a visit and/or workout scheduled for Tune, a clear sign of their interest in the quarterback leading up to the draft.

Tune had a very productive career in college, throwing for 4,074 yards and 40 touchdowns last season alone. In his career, he 11,994 yards, 104 touchdowns and 41 interceptions. He’s a bit undersized at 6-foot-2 but he has decent athleticism for a quarterback, running a 4.64 in the 40-yard dash with a 37.5-inch vertical.

If the Rams are looking for a rookie backup, they could do worse than Tune on Day 3 of the draft.

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Lions 7-round mock draft, spring break edition

The latest 2023 NFL draft projections for the Detroit Lions from Lions Wire’s Jeff Risdon

For millions of Americans, this week is spring break. It’s a time for families to get away and spend quality time together, or for college-age folks to live it up.

For some college student-athletes, it’s still time to work. The NFL draft is coming up quickly, and the prospects hoping to get selected are still doing everything they can to help their draft stock.

A select few of those prospects will become Detroit Lions. Here’s the latest projection of who those players could be when the draft takes place later this month.

2023 Lions mock draft: Post-free agent kickoff edition

Note: this is a projection of what the Lions might do with their picks, not a reflection of the choices I would make in the same situation. The “what I would do” mock draft comes closer to the draft. No trades in this one. 

2023 NFL draft big board: Quarterbacks

Ranking the QBs in the NFL draft class for 2023

Evaluating quarterbacks requires more film work than any other position group. The quest to find the consistency of mechanics, as well as how things like pocket presence, accuracy, awareness and athleticism worked in college and twill ranslate to the next level is arduous — and inexact. Yet it’s also the most critical position for NFL teams to get right.

2023 NFL draft big board: Running backs

Here’s how I rank the quarterbacks in the draft class of 2023.

One quarterback for the Vikings for every round of the 2023 NFL draft

The Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback of the future and they will have five picks to take one in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback of the future more than any other position. How they go about seelcting that player will show a lot about what the Vikings want to do.

There is a chance that the Vikings prioritize Kirk Cousins as their future at the position. If they do, a quarterback isn’t likely to be taken this year.

If they choose to take a quarterback of the future in April’s draft, they could do so at any time. Here are some quarterbacks that the Bears could target in each round.

Houston QB Clayton Tune believes he can elevate any NFL team, would love playing for Texans

QB Clayton Tune said at the Houston Cougars pro day he can help any NFL team, and would love to play for the Houston Texans in @bigsargesportz’s latest.

HOUSTON — There was palpable energy onsite at the University of Houston Thursday afternoon.

One would assume that the vivaciousness was generated as the men’s basketball team prepares to play in the “Sweet 16” round of the NCAA Tournament against the Miami Hurricanes as they take one step closer to playing at NRG Stadium in the Final Four.

Yet, that was not the case as excitement emanated from the indoor football facility as 16 players from the Cougars prepared to showcase their skills to all the NFL personnel that was in attendance.

“It is a fun day,” coach Dana Holgorsen said. “This is the one thing that makes the players say, ‘I have waited my whole life for this moment.’ It is about those guys, and I am here to support them and hopefully, they do a really good job here like I know they will.”

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio and special teams coach Frank Ross watched intently as the players went through agility and position drills. One player that has caught the attention of the Texans throughout their college season and the NFL combine workouts has been quarterback Clayton Tune.

Tune led the Cougars to an 8-5 record this season, capped off with a 23-16 comeback win over the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. His 40 passing touchdowns set an American Athletic Conference single-season record and earned him First-Team All-AAC honors.

The Carrollton, Texas, native finished his career completing 63 percent of his passes while throwing for 11, 127 yards and 95 touchdowns. He added 1,298 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns of production to his resumé.

“It felt good, I thought I did well,” Tune told reporters after his throwing session. “A couple of teams came up to me afterward and said, ‘Good job,’ you are ripping it around and we look forward to staying in touch.”

Tune elaborated more on why an NFL team should draft him early despite some analysts speculating that he is a late third-day prospect.

“I think if you just look at my track record, I just make the team better wherever I go,” said Tune. “As long as I have been playing football, I make the team better, I help us win games. This past season if you just look at the amount of times, we had to come back in the fourth quarter. I feel like I was able to play well in crunch time and bring my team along to get us the lead late in the game.”

Even with the speculation that the Texans will select a quarterback with the number two overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, they are one of many teams Tune is scheduled to meet with here soon.

“It would be awesome,” Tune expressed about possibly playing for the Texans. “To be able to stay in Houston and play in front of my fans. I am sure there are a lot of UH fans, that are also Texans fans, so being able to play in front of the same crowd would be great. I am super familiar with the city so it would be awesome.”

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Saints visit with Houston QB Clayton Tune after Senior Bowl audition

The New Orleans Saints scheduled a visit with Houston Cougars QB prospect Clayton Tune after his Senior Bowl audition:

The New Orleans Saints scheduled a visit with Houston Cougars quarterback prospect Clayton Tune after his audition at the Senior Bowl earlier this offseason, reports KPRC2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson, who adds that a couple of other teams showing interest include the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, and Houston Texans. Tune, 24, projects to be picked in the middling rounds of the 2023 NFL draft — as high as round three, maybe as low as round six. Teams are using the weeks ahead to nail down his grade and relative value within the draft class.

He completed 67.4% of his throws for 4,069 yards and 40 touchdown passes (against 10 interceptions) last season, having also gained 544 rushing yards and 5 touchdown runs. He put together a very impressive athletic profile after weighing in at 6-foot-2 1/2 and 220 pounds, timing the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds and posting a pro shuttle time of 4.25 seconds. He also logged a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-2 broad jump. It made for a rare Relative Athletic Score of 9.8.

Right now the Saints have just three quarterbacks under contract for 2023, between the newly-signed starter (Derek Carr), the veteran backup (Jameis Winston), and a holdover from last year’s practice squad (Jake Luton). It would make sense to invest in a developmental prospect like Tune who can back up Carr once Winston leaves in free agency next offseason. The Saints also scheduled a throwing session with Incarnate Word quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr., so at least some rookie passers are on their radar.

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Browns have draft visits with QB/WR duo of the Houston Cougars

Could the duo stay together in Cleveland?

With the 2023 NFL Draft just over a month away, the Cleveland Browns have continued their draft visits with this year’s prospects. Aaron Wilson is reporting that the Browns are meeting with Houston’s quarterback Clayton Tune as well as his top target in wide receiver Tank Dell.

Even after trading for former Jets’ wide receiver Elijah Moore, the team could look to add more speed and playmaking. Tank Dell however is already 23 and will be 24 this year and likely is too old for general manager Andrew Berry. Dell does have amazing quickness and speed but as a really small receiver, there are durability concerns as well.

Clayton Tune makes sense as a player that has good athleticism and can extend plays and gain yards with his legs. The team did just bring back Josh Dobbs to be QB2 they could look for young talent for the practice squad.

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