Pat White SELECTED BY: Dolphins Round 2 (12)

SI Grade 3.63 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of all-Conference and All-American honors since his freshman campaign. Senior passing totals included 65.7%/1,842/21 with 191/947/8 carrying the ball. Junior ball carrying totals included 197/1,335/14 with an average of 6.8 yards per carry. Big East Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore when he totaled 65.9%/1,655/13/7 throwing the ball.

POSITIVES: Athletic quarterback with the ability to produce in a variety of ways whenever he handles the ball. Left-handed passer who effectively sells the ball fakes, easily gets outside the pocket, and makes the throw on the move. Patient, buys time for receivers, and locates the open wideout on the field. Goes through receiver progressions, and looks away from covered wideouts. Possesses a strong arm and can thread a needle with passes or get the ball downfield. Elusive ball handler with outstanding vision and the ability to create yardage. Finds the cutback lanes, quickly gets through them and shows toughness in his all-around game. Weaves through the traffic on the inside picking up yardage. Plays with outstanding balance and body control. Constantly in command of the situation.

NEGATIVES: Not a strong runner who breaks tackles or picks up yardage off initial contact. Average accuracy and pass placement throwing the ball.

ANALYSIS: White was productive at the quarterback position in college, and he offers the versatility to be used at several spots in the NFL. Prior to this season, White was projected to be a wide receiver in the NFL, but scouts have recently been impressed with his passing skills, and he'll be given a chance to play behind center. White may never be a starting signal caller in the NFL, yet he is the type of player who will be given the option of throwing the ball, running the option play, or even be lined up at wideout at the next level.

PROJECTION: Third Round