R.J. Archer

Last Updated: October 28th, 2009
Managed By: Steve Martin

School	William & Mary
Height	6 ' 1.6 "
Weight	220 lbs.
Speed	4.75 ( Unofficial )

Graduation Year	2010
Birth Date	8/5/1987
Jersey #	16
Current Position	QB
Projected Position	QB
CDS Projected 2010 NFL Draft Round	Undrafted
Member Projected 2010 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

William & Mary's Profile for R.J. Archer

Stats

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'06-'07

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'07-'08

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'08-'09

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'09-'10

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Overview

R.J. (Rush James) Archer is a 2005 graduate of Albemarle (NC) High Schooland a 3-year starter at quarterback for coach Rick Vrhovac. R.J. was named the Commonwealth District Offensive Player of the Year as a senior and also earned first-team all-district and all-region honors. R.J. holds Albemarle’s school record for passing yards (4,568), touchdown passes (41), completions and attempts. He passed for 1,975 yards and 16 touchdowns in 10 games as a senior and was named The Daily Progress All-Central Virginia quarterback and Albemarle High School Most Valuable Player. Archer also received Commonwealth District Academic Award as a junior and senior and also lettered in basketball (forward) and baseball (pitcher). R.J. is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, his high school’s student government, Beta Club and the National Honor Society.

At W&M in 2006, as a RS freshman, he moved to WR after being the scout team QB in 2005. He started the last 7 games, saw action in all 11, and tallied 30 catches for 489 yards. In 2007, he started all 11 games at WR and tallied 39-451, did some punt returning and was the team's holder for extra points. In 2008, he took over once as the starter at QB for an injured Jake Phillips and on the season he completed 28 of 53 for 387 yards and a TD.

Strengths

OK size. Very good escape ability and running ability for a QB. Former WR who understands routes, progression, footwork, etc. Technically sound as a passer and stands tall in the pocket and delivers a nice catchable ball. Smart on the field, and has reverted to the position easily the past season and a half. Versatility is a huge plus. May stick if he can find his way onto a practice squad and continue to develop his overall skill package.

Weaknesses

A bit of "jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none" type. Lacks a cannon. Marginal pro size and strength. Has only done it as a QB for a year, and doesn't have big-league speed for WR. LOC issues.

Projection

Should be a priority free agent.