JaMarcus RussellLast Updated:
March 21st, 2007
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OverviewJaMarcus Russell is one of the biggest QB prospects in the nation. He is an outstanding athlete, but is not really a "running QB". He can improvise when needed and is an effective runner, but his real claim to fame is his arm strength. I haven't seen anyone with a stronger arm than Russell.
The Mobile, Alabama, native is also remarkable in that he's held down the starting QB position with solid prospects in Matt Flynn and Ryan Perrilloux sitting behind him. Russell also served as a counselor for the Manning Passing Camp and learned a lot working each day with Peyton and Eli Manning. StrengthsRussell is big and is able to locate his receivers. His athletic ability allows him to move around the pocket and run when the play breaks down. Once he's running, he's very hard to bring down. He doesn't look fast, but he's a long strider and Bama's Wallace Gilberry was surprised at just how fast he is on the field.
But Russell prefers to stay in the pocket where he can show off his big arm. He has the strength to throw it the length of the field if needed. He displays a nice touch on the deep balls and can take some of the heat off the shorter passes. He gets the ball where it needs to go and his accuracy has improved dramatically in his junior season. He sets up well and shows solid footwork. Russell is also a leader on the team. He's not a rah-rah guy, but he's a leader by example and the team rallies around him. He's good in the classroom and active in the community--the type of good citizen that is needed in the NFL. WeaknessesRussell still needs to improve his decision-making. He'll try to make throws that he shouldn't at times. Mechanically, he's a bit stiff, looking like he's shotputting the ball at times. His delivery is slowish as well. Far too often he's throwing the ball off his back foot. It generally gets where it's going, but that's not a good trait to carry to the NFL where the players are faster and smarter.
ProjectionIf Russell comes out early (and LSU probably won't discourage it as they'd risk losing Perrilloux to transfer if Russell returns), he's a first or second round pick at this point, depending on what other QBs declare. Many have Russell, Henne, and Brohm listed in some order as the top three QBs in the junior class, all of them ranked behind Brady Quinn in the senior class. Look for him to shine at the Combine and climb the draft boards in the post-season.
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Date/Time: 04/24/2007 - 6:15PM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 HECK YEA User: cyrus Date/Time: 03/21/2007 - 6:59PM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: iamhipbob Date/Time: 03/17/2007 - 6:24PM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 How many players have we seen over the years that were "The Perfect Prospect", I also recall another QB who was "better than Peyton Manning" his name was Ryan Leaf, where is he now? coaching golf. Akili Smith,Cade Mcnown,Heath Shuler, Andre Ware, Todd Marinovich. The truth is his footwork,decision making,accuracy, and work ethic are questionable at best.Everyone is sayign you can correct his footwork and and decision making, but the truth is the Raiders will probably draft him and he will be a wasted talent. The Raiders can't coach him and correct his problems he nedds a real team. The first 5 years of his career will probably be dismal. Then maybe he will leave the Raiders or Al Davis will die and the Raiders will start to win. User: smithalex Date/Time: 03/14/2007 - 12:38PM CDT Predicted Round: Round 1 Is the best QB in the draft. Will have a brilliant career, maybe a future HOF player. His arm Strength is un matched by any player ever to play. User: Ganmo71 Date/Time: 03/9/2007 - 11:09AM CST Predicted Round: Undrafted He sucks !!!! User: rayduz Date/Time: 03/4/2007 - 7:00PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 Hes going to be a Raiders...no questions asked User: BearsWIN Date/Time: 02/18/2007 - 4:12PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 Prototypical size and amazing arm strength. Has had some injury concerns in the past. Will force balls into coverage and when under pressure. His stature and arm strength draws many comparisons to Daunte Culpepper. User: ramsdraft1029 Date/Time: 02/7/2007 - 7:32PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: Gridiron God Date/Time: 02/3/2007 - 12:27PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 The "PERFECT" QB prospect, 6-6 260lbs 4.7 40 ridiculouse arm strength(85yds)completed 68% in very tough SEC, the only negative scouts seem to point out is his decision making, however he has a great comp% and has never thrown double digit INTs in a season, so you can rule out any questions about his decision making, best QB prospect since Peyton Manning(but has better measurables than Manning) and remains the PERFECT PROSPECT, he is a top 3 lock and likely the #1 overall draft pick User: wideout6 Date/Time: 02/1/2007 - 12:21AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: gsus8091 Date/Time: 01/31/2007 - 7:15AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 An ideal prototype NFL quarterback. His size, strength, arm strength, athletic ability all scream top 5 overall pick. Russell has outstanding arm strength. Even better than Michael Vick's or Daunte Culpepper's arms. JaMarcus can easily flick the ball 50-70 yards down field. His accuracy isn't all that bad either. He does need to learn to take some off of it when throwing short ranges. But all in all his arm is ideal. The size and strength of JaMarcus is also outstanding. Standing in at 6'6 and 240lbs. he can break tackles with ease and also make throws with defenders hanging on to him. His athletic ability allows him to make throws on run better than any other prospect coming out, he also has enough, not elite, but enough speed to gain the first down when needed. JaMarcus Russell is going to make a team very, very happy. He can be a franchize QB. Key word there is CAN. The one major flaw in Russell's game is that his work ethic might not be elite. Besides his accuracy and inconsistent throws, his work ethic is most problematic. Accuracy and decison making can be coached up but his work ethic can't. His future and progression are totally in his hands. User: SDdirtybird Date/Time: 01/27/2007 - 1:15AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 will he go #1? He has a rocket for an arm User: J200 Date/Time: 01/25/2007 - 6:17AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: bradhensley69 Date/Time: 01/24/2007 - 4:27PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: Diggity_Dunn Date/Time: 01/23/2007 - 8:54PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 JaMarcus has literally come out of nowhere as the consensus #1 overall. The strenght of his performance in the Sugar Bowl vs Notre Dame has sent him on a meteoric climb. I'm not sure he can live up to that hype, but the Raiders HAVE to take him #1. That said, they will probably draft LeRon Landry. How's Huff working out for you in Oakland? My jaw hit the floor last year when they passed on Leinart AND Cutler, and I can't imagine them making that mistake again. User: wparker39 Date/Time: 01/19/2007 - 4:38PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: dyhrdraider Date/Time: 01/17/2007 - 11:39PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: labosky34 Date/Time: 01/17/2007 - 7:21PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 i think oakland should take him hes way better than aaron brooks User: superman18 Date/Time: 01/16/2007 - 7:00PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 big arm but not showen as a runner in collage total of 63 yards on 213 atemps for 4 tds User: Warriorz319 Date/Time: 01/13/2007 - 7:30PM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 A lot like Warren Moon, I have heard the Comparisons with Daunte Culpepper due to the fact that he is 6'6 260, a big QB like Daunte, But he plays a lot like Warren Moon A big Strong Armed QB that Can move around if a play breaks down but prefers to stay in the Pocket and wait for a WR to get open. Has Great Pocket Presence he has the Timer in his head that u look for allowing him to take less sacks, since he knows when to tuck it and try to make something with his legs or to throw the ball away and live to play another down. Makes some mistakes but nothing that cant be fixed. Best QB Prospect to come out since Peyton Manning in my Opinon. User: r0bert8841 Date/Time: 01/8/2007 - 7:14AM CST Predicted Round: Undrafted No Comments Submitted User: Rock Date/Time: 01/7/2007 - 4:43AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: gsyme Date/Time: 12/10/2006 - 8:37AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted User: ddawgs28 Date/Time: 12/6/2006 - 10:43AM CST Predicted Round: Round 1 No Comments Submitted Rate This Player |
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