Denver Broncos: Updated quarterbacks to consider in draft
By Brett Chaves
When we say Carson Strong has an arm, we mean it.
In his junior season with the Wolfpack, Strong has produced over 4,000 passing yards with 36 total touchdowns. He also has a 70 percent completion percentage with about eight yards per completion.
Strong has certainly proven he has the arm capable of making plays down the field. Including tight-end prospect Cole Turner, his corps has given him the abilities to throw the deep ball and make those “highlight-reel” plays. It’s also no surprise that considering his abilities, Nevada has adjusted their offense to the “air raid” style.
One might say this sounds nearly identical to a young Drew Lock when he was coming out of Missouri.
Another strong suit of Strong is his vision down the field. When it comes to fitting the football through tight windows, Carson Strong seems to really thrive. Whether it’s trying to fit the football through a mesh or throwing to the back shoulder, Carson Strong appears to hit his targets almost all of the time.
Using his legs, he can also generate a longer chance to hit those targets within the pocket.
There are a couple of concerns when it comes to Strong. The first concern is the competition he has been facing all season. Within the Mountain West Conference, the Nevada Wolfpack only played two ranked opponents all season. In both of those games, Nevada lost the contest.
It’s always important to think about who a quarterback is facing when it comes to coverage, and in this case, Strong may have it easier than some other QB’s within his class.
The other factor to weigh in is his athleticism. At 6-foot-4, Strong comes off as a little stiff within the pocket. If he goes to someone like Denver, he needs to be able to flush out of the pocket and make that throw on time.
The big arm is something to watch, however. Denver has gone for gunslinging QB’s in the past in Drew Lock and Tim Tebow.