Jackson State's Profile for Trae Rutland

Trae Rutland, a former Mississippi State quarterback, is now the JSU Tiger's senior signal-caller, though he lead the Tigers to a SWAC Eastern Division title as well as a trip to the conference championship game last season, Rutland was tantalizingly inconsistent in 2008. The Mississippi State transfer threw for 1,423 yards 10 interceptions and only seven touchdown passes, not to mention that he lead the team to losing record against opponents above. 500. He also played in eight games in the 2007 season. He will again enter preseason camp as the starter, but once again he’s being pushed by Louisiana Tech transfer Michael Mosley. However, many still believe Rutland can overcome injuries, uneven performances in past seasons and an inconsistent offensive line to prove he is a real prospect in this upcoming season.
2008-Statistics:
Att Comp % Yds TD Int Rtg
202 115 56.9 1,423 7 10 117.6
2007-
Att Comp % Yds TD Int Rtg
59 20 33.9 302 0 4 63.3

Career
Att Comp % Yds TD Int Rtg
261 135 51.7 1,725 7 14 105.4

Rutland is similer to David Garrard in build and physical tools, a plus arm

Rutland has real potential but his: mechanics, accuracy, decision making and reading of defenses will have to improve dramatically.

UDFA but with a great season and strong post-season workouts it's not impossible that Rutland could be worth a late round flier.

Your Projected NFL Draft Round: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Undrafted

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