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Grading System
Rohan Davey | QB | LSU | Southeastern Conference
Selected by New England Patriots in round 4, pick 19 (117 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2 245 4.83 3.50
Rohan Davey
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Moved into the full-time starting position last year as a senior and was a second team All- Conference selection after throwing for 59.1%/3,347/18/10. Junior totals were 64.4%/577/7/1 when he played in four games, starting a pair of them. Registered 59.6%/491/4/4 as a sophomore when again he started two games. Has had a history of knee and ankle injuries in college while also suffering from tendonitis which has put him on the sidelines for much of the time.

Big, strong pocket passer with great physical skills. Quick setting up to deliver the ball, throws with a fluid, over-the-top delivery, displaying poise and patience in the pocket. Immediately gets the pass off, releases the ball with a flick of the wrist and his throws have good velocity. Drives the ball downfield, puts air under his deep passes and zips the outs. Sells his play-action passes, does not panic as the pocket collapses around him and steps up to avoid the rush or big enough that he'll withstand defenders and make the throw with opponents draped on him. Gets outside the pocket making plays on the move, losing nothing on his passes. Takes what the defense gives him, leads receivers and can also thread the needle. Scans the field, finds the open wideout and for the most part does not force his throws or make bad decisions. Does not properly follow through over his top foot causing many of his throws to be high of the mark. Also falls out of his throws which adversely affects his accuracy. Not quick setting up and throwing off a three step drop, not always on the same page as his receivers nor is he an elusive signal caller that can avoid the rush. Injuries, which caused him to miss time, have slowed his development and he's still more of an arm thrower than a true passer. Seemingly has a good head for the position and definitely has the athletic skills to flourish at the next level but his inability to stay healthy may knock him out of the first day. Early Fourth Round.

2001 Passing Statistics
Attempts Completions Completion % Passing Yards Touchdowns Interceptions
420 248 59 % 3791 21 10

2001 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
-13 39 -0.2 0

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