Talk to me about Trask

[Jeremy Igo]

Watch a Gators game over the weekend. I've seen folks mention Kyle Trask here and there. I've read he is expected to be a round 1 pick but not top 10. 

I have never been a fan of UF QBs. They don't seem to pan out. Is he not another Rex Grossman?

[raz]

i thought brandon weeeeeeeeeedon, but i've changed my mind.   if the dude keeps throwing 4-5 td's a game shite is gonna get interesting.  he's got nice touch.

[kungfoodude]

I am inherently skeptical of both UF QB's and SEC QB's. That said, he was very good last year too so it isn't like a "one year wonder" situation. 

[TheCasillas]

In so concerned about these QBs during a COVID year of football. Are we seeing truth greatness or less prepared college programs?

[mrcompletely11]

Not very athletic.  No cannon for an arm.  Deadly accurate.  Good pocket presence.   

[Jeremy Igo]

8 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

In so concerned about these QBs during a COVID year of football. Are we seeing truth greatness or less prepared college programs?

Hadn't thought about that 

[Rags]

I actually like him a ton.

He improved his mechanics from last season, reads the field well, decent zip to throw into windows, good ball placement, his mobility is comparable to Teddy's.

Ask me again after the combine. If he remains a QB that's outside of the top 10 I'd actually be all for trading back up to get him. I still like him more than Lancr.

[kungfoodude]

4 minutes ago, Rags said:

I actually like him a ton.

He improved his mechanics from last season, reads the field well, decent zip to throw into windows, good ball placement, his mobility is comparable to Teddy's.

Ask me again after the combine. If he remains a QB that's outside of the top 10 I'd actually be all for trading back up to get him. I still like him more than Lancr.

No late first rounds trades anymore, please. I have seen that story with Hurney too many times.

[DaveThePanther2008]

5 minutes ago, Rags said:

I actually like him a ton.

He improved his mechanics from last season, reads the field well, decent zip to throw into windows, good ball placement, his mobility is comparable to Teddy's.

Ask me again after the combine. If he remains a QB that's outside of the top 10 I'd actually be all for trading back up to get him. I still like him more than Lancr.

How is his deep ball?  I know I seem to say this all the time but if any QB is limited on his deep ball your setting yourself up for a mediocre offense.  We have the weapons to stretch the field but don't really have a QB to take advantage of it.   We don't need a younger version of TB. 

[kungfoodude]

Here is The Draft Network's write up on him post-2019 season, @Jeremy Igo. I believe he has made some corrections to his mechanics, although admittedly I have not watched much UF other than highlights this season.

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Pros (+): After having  never started a game in high school all the way through the beginning stages of the 2019 season, many questioned his motives and why he played the game if he was only going to continue to be a career backup. The same story came to fruition with the Gators as he sat behind Feleipe Franks, but he stayed the course and his regimen remained the same. When his opportunity presented itself, Trask remained ready and flourished as a redshirt junior. Trask is a well filled out and thickly built QB prospect. A physique that holds true to every bit of what his measurables indicate. Containing a clean and directly over the top release, it enables him to get the ball out quickly and in an efficient manner. In the Florida offense, he’s been allowed to throw from various types of platforms (under-center, shotgun, and pistol). His best throws come in the underneath areas when he’s allowed to attack quickly and on schedule. Right now slants, designed quick patterns off of run-pass options, and back shoulder vertical routes is where he experienced the most success. One of his better traits is eye discipline and manipulation. Trask is excellent with looking off safeties and not giving them a beat as to where he wants to go with the ball. He also has the wherewithal of completely leading defenders astray and giving false impressions of where he wants to attack to only work towards the opposite side of the field.

Cons (–): Being that he was a starter for the first time ever in his career during the 2019 season, lots of raw aspects flashed. Trask is consistent with keeping a wide base when delivering throws, but he’s developed a bad habit in his lower half of not stepping with his lead leg (left) into throws. There are rare occurrences of him moving that leg and actually using it in his mechanics. As a result, his accuracy and velocity suffer as a result. It’s highly noticeable that a lot of his passes loft, suddenly die, or taper off during its flight to targets. Possessing a very average arm combined with this fault leads to making life hard on his targets as they’re forced to often make miraculous catches on patterns that should be routine. When operating from the pistol/shotgun, there are many examples of where the designed passing concepts and his drop back urgency hardly ever marry up. The lack of merit leads to him holding onto the ball longer than necessary or his drop back being too fast to where he’s ready to throw well before targets are ready. Trask is a below average athlete with clunky feet that make life outside of the pocket challenging. Comfortable working within the pocket, but when things break down, he drops his eyes and strictly turns into a competitive runner. 

https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/kyle-trask/PHAxFWWsbD

 

The never having started in HS is an interesting factoid. That also means you are going to be getting a guy that is extremely, extremely raw in his development. 

[jfra78]

If we arent in position to get one of the top 2 QBs we should just fill one of our MANY other needs.

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

He's gonna be a Saint, Buc, or Patriot

[kungfoodude]

Just now, jfra78 said:

If we arent in position to get one of the top 2 QBs we should just fill one of our MANY other needs.

That's pretty much my position if we have a top 10 pick. No reason to reach on a QB. It sounds like the class is loaded with 2nd tier prospects anyway, we can probably get one in the 2nd if we want to bolster depth.

[kungfoodude]

Just now, Sean Payton's Vicodin said:

He's gonna be a Saint, Buc, or Patriot

I'm fine with that. He's a low mobility guy, it would boost our sack totals when our DL starts to develop.