Grading System

TONY ROMO

Position: QB Class: Sr School: E. Illinois Conference: Ohio Valley Ht., Wt.: 6'2, 230 40 Time: 5.02 Grade: 3.45

BIO: Three-year starter who also played with the first team as a red shirt freshman. Owns a bevy of league and school marks. Awarded All-America and All-Conference honors in 2002 as well as being named the Walter Payton Award winner, given to the Most Valuable Player in I-AA football. Finished his senior campaign completing 65.3 percent for 2,950 yards, with 31 TDs and 13 INTs in 10 games. OVC Offensive Player of the Year in both 2000 and '01 when his numbers were 59 percent-2,583-27-12 and 66.7 percent-2,068-21-6, respectively. POSITIVES: Smart, efficient QB with the skills to play at the next level. Patient in the pocket, buys time for receivers and scans the field, taking what the defense gives him. Quickly releases the pass and accurate on both the short or intermediate throws. Adequate long arm and leads receivers down the field. Sells the play action pass, senses pressure and steps up to avoid the rush. Displays good wherewithal and field leadership skills. NEGATIVES: Lacks stature in the pocket, does too much shuffling and sliding of his feet and rarely sets with a solid base delivering the ball. Changes his point of release and slings the ball from the side or throws off his back foot. Adequate arm but not a rifle on his shoulders. Pass placement is not exceptional, as his completion percentage would lead one to believe. ANALYSIS: Dominated a lower level of competition but still needs time to iron out his game and refine the smaller details, as was proven by an inconsistent combine workout. Good upside potential but the type of signal caller that would benefit from a season in NFL Europe. PROJECTION: Mid Sixth Round

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards	Attempts	Average per Rush	Touchdowns
-16	35	-.46	1