Round 4, Pick No. 31 (133 overall): Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
Hometown: Stephenville, Texas
STRENGTHS
Has size and arm strength to compete at NFL level. … Showed ability to read defenses on a consistent basis. … Throws well on the run and performed well off play action and designed rollouts. … Showed excellent mechanics and footwork. … Comfortable working through every level of the defense. … Was productive at times as a runner and scrambled effectively, particularly in 2017. … Likes the back shoulder throws and was effective doing so.
WEAKNESSES
Mechanics and decision-making can break down when under pressure, as was the case for much of 2018. … Tends to try to escape the pocket under pressure rather than keeping his eyes downfield. … Timing throws occasionally are a problem. … Accuracy and arm strength were problems at times in 2018. … Struggles when forced to create and dictate the action. … Poise will need to improve under pressure.
PERSONAL
Began career at Baylor, starting three games as a freshman before transferring following the firing of coach Art Briles. … Spent 2016 taking online course at McLennan CC. … Played middle school football with Alabama running back and Patriots third-round pick Damien Harris growing up in Kentucky before moving to Texas. … Received a bachelor's degree from the College of Liberal Arts and is pursuing a second degree in interdepartmental studies. … Threw for 6,516 yards and 80 TDs at Stephenville (Texas) High School. Also rushed for 1,790 yards and 20 TDs. … Earned all-district honors in basketball and also ran track in high school. … Twitter handle is @Jarrett_Stidham.
COMPARABLE NFL PLAYER
A.J. McCarron, QB, Houston: McCarron is a well-traveled backup who has shown some ability when given a chance to start. Stidham has a similar skill set.
BY THE NUMBERS
Passing
| YEAR | GP | COMP. | ATT. | PCT. | YDS. | TD | INT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *2015 | 10 | 75 | 109 | 68.8 | 1,265 | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 | 14 | 246 | 370 | 66.5 | 3,158 | 18 | 6 |
| 2018 | 13 | 224 | 369 | 60.7 | 2,794 | 18 | 5 |
| Totals | 37 | 545 | 848 | 64.3 | 7,217 | 48 | 13 |
*- at Baylor
Rushing
| YEAR | ATT. | YDS. | AVG. | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *2015 | 36 | 70 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 2017 | 103 | 153 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 72 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 |
| Totals | 211 | 224 | 1.1 | 9 |
*-at Baylor
WORKOUT NUMBERS
| STIDHAM | COMBINE AVG. FOR POS. | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6-2 | 6-3 |
| Weight | 218 | 221 |
| 40 Yards | 4.81 | 4.78 |
| Vertical Jump | 31.0 | 31.4 |
| Long Jump | 9-2 | 9-6 |
| Shuttle | 7.28 | 4.30 |
| Cone | 4.33 | 7.11 |
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
The Patriots did a lot of work on Stidham leading up to the draft and, according to reports, they got the Day 3 guy they wanted. Learning behind Tom Brady should benefit a guy looking to regain his 2017 form. Mark Dulgerian, NFL.com
