Penn State quarterback [autotag]Sean Clifford[/autotag] has wrapped up his college career and is now beginning his battle into the NFL, which may take a more unique approach than some may realize. Part of that comes in the form of battling through practices at the all-star game known as NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
Coaches and scouts spoke to NFL Network’s Bridgen Condon and had praise for the former Penn State signal caller calling him one of many “intriguing prospects” at the game and he became more of a talking point for his coach.
Clifford was coached by former NFL coach Jeff Fisher, who spoke to NFL Network and shared his thoughts on Clifford.
“There’s a great deal of talent there…when you talk about a starting quarterback at Penn State University, you talk about their experience and just to watch him here handle himself for the first couple of days of practice,” Fisher said to NFL Network.
While people may be dismissive of Jeff Fisher due to his failings as an NFL coach, he has been able to identify quarterback talent. He coached Steve McNair, Jared Goff, Case Keenum, and former Nittany Lion [autotag]Kerry Collins[/autotag]. For the example of Collins, he was an NFL starter for awhile but then became a career backup, which may be a career that Clifford sees for himself in the NFL.
He can add depth to a quarterback room and bring professionalism to the job that so many clamor for.
“Clifford’s played a lot of ball. You can tell that Clifford is probably the most operationally sound,” one scout told NFL Network. “He’s the most polished. He knows what he’s doing.”
We will see how his draft process plays out with the scouting combine right around the corner.
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