Shrine Week Updates / Discussion

SAINT PETERSBURG - Although this year's draft class doesn't have a Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota caliber of prospect, the 2016 quarterback class is night-and-day better overall than last year.



And that's evidence by the quarterbacks on the West roster at the Shrine Game this year – none of which are locks to be drafted, but they offer intriguing traits that could be appealing on day three of the draft.



Western Kentucky's Brandon Doughty is the most consistent of the passers in St. Petersburg with his compact release and accurate placement on various throws. When in rhythm, he is able to scan, read and deliver, which he showed during drills. However, when late making his first read, he can struggle to find his second and third option in time, holding the ball too long.



While Indiana's Nate Sudfeld made a few of the best throws of the day, he also struggled with his consistency. He is a tall drink of water with a big arm, slinging the rock all over the field. However, his delivery is inconsistent due to his long arms, which leads to accuracy issues and sailing throws. Although his touch isn't on a NFL level right now, Sudfeld checks a lot of boxes, making him a possible development option.



During passing drills, Oregon's Vernon Adams was terrific on short-to-intermediate throws, getting the ball out quick with added juice to fire strikes. However his deep ball was inconsistent and seeing him next to Sudfeld and Doughty really shows how small he is in the pocket. Adams' low launch point is a major issue and his frail frame will likely keep him from being drafted. He is a good passer in practice, but Adams just isn't built for NFL action.



Other notes from West practice on Tuesday:



What to do with Stephane Nembolt? The Colorado offensive tackle looks the part and has light feet, but his balance issues could keep him from sticking at the next level. He was called out by the coaches several times for playing too high and had struggle adjusting to multiple rushers.

On the other side of the line, Nebraska left tackle Alex Lewis held his own, showing the flexibility and quickness to sink and engage. He moves well for a taller blocker and through two days, he has been one of the most consistent prospects on the West squad.

Utah State wide receiver Hunter Sharp moves fast in everything he does. He's quick off the line, accelerates in his routes and shows burst at the top of routes. He needs to be more consistent catching the football, especially over the middle on slants and crossers, but his play speed stood out during drills.