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Under The Radar QB Prospects For The Broncos

By Cameron Parker

Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations and general manager John Elway speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations and general manager John Elway speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) looks to pass during the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) looks to pass during the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Vernon Adams, Jr.

Vernon Adams is the more intriguing player of this group of quarterbacks. Adams played college football at Washington State University and later transferred to the University of Oregon for more opportunity to excel. And excel he did.

Adams ran a 4.83 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but do not be fooled by this apparent slower-than-normal time. His quickness and ability to scramble and get out of the pocket should allow him to elude defenders. Terrific in short and intermediate passing routes, he wowed scouts at the college Shrine All-Star game by showing polished skills in the pocket. Adams’ potential projects as high as Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback, Russell Wilson, who is becoming a perennial all-pro since his rookie season.

Scouts have been critical of Adams’ size but given Wilson’s early success, teams will keep a close eye on him. With the Broncos ability to utilize play-action and roll-outs, Adams could become a successful NFL quarterback.

It would not be surprising looks at Adams if the team looks at Adams in the fifth to seventh rounds.

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