Some Duck's Scouting Report: Jarrett Brown

Aight, let me start by introducing my new title. It used to be "Average Joe's," but I figured, new season coming up, new introduction. I'm glad the draft is quickly approaching. This is my favorite time of year, other than week 1 of the regular season. This scouting season I'm going to be doing mostly later round players who have potential to be starters/playmakers. Jonathan, Adam and Brian do a great job with the scouting reports, this is just a side contribution to add to the discussion. 

Brown is viewed by many, and rightly so, as a project. Brown arrived at West Virginia the same year as the Big East household name Pat White. He red-shirted and waited a long four years on the bench as he watched White become a super star. With limited time in White's shadow, he caught the attention of some scouts, as he was on a pre-season watch list before the start of the 2009 season. 

The Jaguars are viewed as needing a quarterback of the future. Two years ago Garrard was young going into his thirties, but after two years of leading the league in being knocked down, he can no longer be considered younger than his age suggests. The Jags need a plan for the future, yet have too many needs to worry about drafting a first round QB who will hold a clipboard. Brown is willing to learn and coachable, not to mention the athletic ability he brings to the table. 

Video Killed the Scouting Report:

WVU ECU highlights 2009 (via McDiggy)  (Up until 2:45)

Jarrett Brown by the Numbers:

• Height: 6"4"
• Weight: 225

Because of Brown's status of a non top 64 pick, no "professional" scouting website has done a report of anykind on him. I've watched him a good deal, so I will give my thoughts on his strengths and weaknesses. 

My report:

• Brown is known to be coachable and willing to learn. Showed character when he stated he would do anything to help the team win during the time Pat White played at West Virginia.
• Footwork needs coaching. Squares shoulders well on the run and when in the pocket, but his feet don't follow through as they should. Throws off his back foot too often, often resulting in floated passes down field. Even when stepping back he can still sling it. Makes one wonder what kind of a down field passer he could be with proper coaching. 
• Good arm strength, with perhaps room to expand with proper footwork. Puts mustard on short and intermediate throws. Throws the ball perhaps 70 yards.
• Accuracy is great at times, lacks at others. Again it all goes back to footwork with Brown. When he swings his right foot over in his follow through, he is extremely accurate over the middle in the intermediate range.
• Runs well. A great athlete, Brown is hard to bring down once defenders get hands on him. Looks like Vince Young when he runs. Not as much speed as Mike Vick, but runs smart and has good acceleration escaping the front of the pocket. Speedy enough to get away from most linebackers in the open field. Said to run a 4.6 forty, but some have reported a possible 4.5 coming at the combine. Known as a good basketball player.
• Pocket presence will come with experience, as it continually got better as the season progressed. 
  

Final Thoughts My Thoughts:

I like Brown. He's mobile, nice arm, and could have great accuracy with proper coaching. I'm not saying he is the next Brady or even Romo, but I am saying he has potential as a late round QB. To be honest, I wouldn't let him touch the field for two good years; but I feel the end result could be pleasing.