From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, I’ll be profiling Louisville QB Malik Cunningham.
#3 Malik Cunningham, QB, Louisville (SR) – 5117, 188LBS
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Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Malik Cunningham | 5’11 188lbs | 9 3/8 | 31 3/8 | 77 7/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A |
— Superior scrambling ability
— Tough runner despite his slight frame
— Doesn’t take unnecessary or violent hits often
— Good, not great, arm strength and velocity
— Sufficient understanding of ball placement on most routes
— Lacks consistent accuracy and anticipation
— Questionable decision-making when his first read is taken away
— Wild in the pocket, bails too often and doesn’t consistently step up
— Commits to running too early in his scrambles
— Often misses receivers high, but also short changes deep passes
— Poor footwork and mechanics as a passer
Bio
— Birthday: October 6, 1998 (24 years old)
— Four-star recruit out of high school in Alabama
— Four-year starter for Louisville
— Second only to Lamar Jackson in career total yards and QB rushing yards
— Holds Louisville record for career total touchdowns and tied Jackson’s career QB rushing touchdown record, which is also an ACC record
— Career Stats: 691/1,104 for 9,308 yards (63% completion percentage) with 70 touchdowns to 29 interceptions.