Grading System

JASON THOMAS

Position: QB Class: Sr School: UNLV Conference: MWC Ht., Wt.: 6'4, 246 40 Time: 4.81 Grade: 3.38

BIO: Moved into the starting lineup after transferring from USC in 1999. Completed 48.9 percent of his throws for 1,936 yards, eight passing scores and seven INTs last year, also accumulating 448 rushing yards on 124 carries with an additional nine TDs. Junior passing totals were 42.8 percent-1,353-8-12 with 481 yards rushing and four rushing scores. 2000 totals were 52.7 percent-1,708-14-9 passing and 138-599-11 running the ball when he was voted MWC Offensive Newcomer of the Year. POSITIVES: Big, pocket passing QB whose college career has been on a downward spiral the past two seasons. Sets up to deliver the ball with solid footwork, senses pressure in the pocket and effective throwing on the move. Quickly gets rid of the ball with an explosive release and throws a nice deep ball. All his passes have speed and zip in any direction of the field. Works to make positive plays and picks up lots of yardage running with the ball up the field. NEGATIVES: Not a patient or poised QB in the pocket, indecisive and makes poor choices. Does not see the field, find the safety and continually tosses the ball into coverage. Releases too many throws off his back foot, directs his passes or steps out of his throws. Accuracy can be wild and the spirals are not tight. Stares down his primary target seemingly predetermining who he's throwing to at the snap of the ball. Looks more natural running the ball than he does throwing it. Poor throwing mechanics; incorrectly gripped the football, has an elongated throwing motion and shoulder surgery increased his reliance on bad habits. ANALYSIS: Looked like a star in the making and an early draft choice at the beginning of his college career but has been on a downward spiral since 2001. May need to start from scratch and work from the ground up relearning proper fundamentals. Has the innate skills to be productive at the next level. Boom or bust type prospect worth the risk of a late round pick. PROJECTION: Mid Seventh Round

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards	Attempts	Average per Rush	Touchdowns
448	124	3.61	9