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Chris Pizzotti
SI Grade
3.11
Position: Class:
5Sr
School: Conference: Ht., Wt.:
6-5.5, 225
40 Time:
4.95

BIOGRAPHY: Full-time starter the past two seasons after playing five games with the first team as a sophomore. All-Conference selection after his senior and junior campaigns, and named Ivy Player of the Year in 2008. Passing numbers last season included 62.7%/2,490/17/4 after 63.1%/2,134/14/4 as a junior.

POSITIVES: Pizzotti has been an ultra-productive small-school passer and possesses the size and intangibles necessary to be a developmental prospect for the next level. He must improve his passing fundamentals and learn to throw the ball from the ground up, which will only enhance the speed on passes. He�s worth a look in the late rounds, and he�s a quarterback who can be developed for the future.

NEGATIVES: Has a long, slow delivery. Opens his hips too early throwing the ball and loses a lot of speed and velocity on passes. Cannot drive the deep pass or zip the outs. Struggles eluding the rush and not a nimble signal caller.

ANALYSIS: Well-sized quarterback who has displayed improvement the past two seasons and has taken his game to the next level. Displays an excellent command of the offense, makes good decisions in the pocket, and shows terrific field vision. Remains calm under pressure, goes through receiver progressions, and never loses his poise. Patient, always in control, and does not throw the adverse pass into coverage under pressure. Displays excellent awareness, knows where his receivers are on the field, and is a resilient passer who stays with the action, working to make positive plays. Quickly goes to secondary targets, accurate throwing the ball, and, for the most part, puts passes where only his receivers can make the reception. Stands in the pocket and takes a hit in order to get the throw away, or he will take off up the field if his receivers are covered.

PROJECTION: FA

2009 Passing Statistics
Pass Att Pass Com Pass Com Pct Pass Yds Pass Int Pass TD
308 193 0.63 2490 4 17
2009 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average Per Rush Touchdowns
332 3.82 5
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