Baker Mayfield 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Strengths, Weaknesses & Player Comparison

Oklahoma Sooners QB Baker Mayfield is fresh off a prolific college football career, including a Heisman Trophy this season. But how does Baker Mayfield look as an NFL Draft prospect? Check out Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield's 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report to find out. 

NFL Draft analyst Tom Downey takes a look at the strengths, weaknesses, player comparison, projections and more for Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield, the 2018 Heisman Trophy winner in the video above and below. 

The details of Baker Mayfield's scouting report and player profile are detailed below. 

Strengths: 
- Incredibly accurate
- Dangerous improviser
- Also fares well within structure
- Keeps his eyes downfield  
- Dual-threat as a runner  
- Puts zip or touch on ball when needed
- Makes very few mistakes  
- Able to go through progressions 
- Hand size checked out at Senior Bowl

Weaknesses:
- Tends to underthrow deep balls 
- Will hold the ball too long  
- Lack of work under center
- Undersized  
- Will try to do too much 
- On-field attitude and off-field worries

Player Comparison: College Drew Brees

NFL Draft Grade: 1st Round and #1 QB

NFL Draft Projection: 1st Round

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