From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will 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, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Florida quarterback Graham Mertz.
No. 15 Graham Mertz/QB Florida – 6033, 212 pounds (Redshirt Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Graham Mertz | 6033/212 | 9 3/4 | 31 1/4 | 76 1/2 |
| 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 | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Solid NFL size with big hands, short arms help create more compact release
– Gets ball out on time and in-rhythm
– Good accuracy on short/intermediate slants and crossing routes
– Functionally mobile to escape pressure and gain yards on scrambles, “move the sticks” athleticism
– Able to go through progressions and keep eyes/feet connected
– Navigates pocket well and can hitch and climb, doesn’t look to bail and run
– Inconsistent but capable of moving defensive backs with his eyes
– Shows touch and ability to layer throws
– Works to get playmakers the football
– Seemingly recovering quickly from 2024 season-ending knee injury
– Has some experience under center and sells play-action well from pistol
– Tough with strength and leadership
– Athletic bloodlines
The Bad
– Underwhelming physical tools across the board
– Arm strength is below-average, struggles to drive ball and lacks ideal spin on throws
– Deep passes hang and accuracy crumbles on vertical throws, struggling to lead and place
– Shows tunnel vision and misses underneath zone defenders too often, leading to interceptions and breakups
– Inconsistent reads and forces passes where they can’t go (i.