QB Recap - 2023 NFLPA Bowl
Quarterbacks | All-Star Game | 2023 NFL Draft | CFL | XFL | USFL | American Imports | Prospects | Global American Football | January 2023
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Information and evaluations in this Substack are provided by the ALL22 Scouting Department. Our scouting team is trained and vetted by NFL and CFL experienced scouts, along with bringing their own valued experience in football. Our team includes the following on today’s Substack:
This week we will be covering the NFLPA Bowl that finished in January. We will introduce players in categories that we hope resonate with scouts, coaches, players, and fans alike. A new category will be presented each day, with a different All-Star game focused on per week.
Enjoy our look at each of the seven QBs from the NFLPA Bowl today, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow for a new group of players.
Here is the QB Recap from the College Gridiron Showcase (CGS) in case you missed it.
MEASUREMENTS KEY
Height is written with the first digit being feet, the next two digits being inches, and the last digit being an eighth of an inch. For example, 6023 is 6 feet, 2 inches, and 3/8.
Weight is done in pounds.
Hand, arm, and wing are all measured in inches and an eighth of an inch.
v = verified measurement conducted by an NFL or Alternative Pro League experienced Scout (CFL, XFL, USFL).
e = estimated measurement conducted by a non-NFL or Alternative Pro League experienced Scout.
2023 NFLPA BOWL FULL GAME FILM-
QB Adrian Martinez - Kansas State University (2022) / University of Nebraska (2018-21)
Height: 6016v | Weight: 221v | Hand: 9 5/8v | Arm: 31 4/8v | Wing: 75 5/8v
NFLPA Bowl: #9 National Team
NFLPA Bowl Stats: 5 Comp | 10 PA | 50% Comp% | 53yds | 5.3 YPA | 3 Att | 9yds | 3 YPA | 1 TD
College Career Stats: 49 Games Played | 788 Comp | 1,239 PA | 64% Comp% | 9,752yds | 7.9 YPA | 51 TD | 31 INT | 619 Att | 2,928yds | 4.7 YPA | 45 TD | 2 Rec | 0yds | 18 Fumbles Lost | 1 Punt | 45yds | 1 I20 | 12,680yds Total Offense
Athletic Awards:
2022: Hula Bowl Invite | All-Big 12 Honorable Mention | Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year Honorable Mention | Big 12 Newcomer of the Week (10/01) | Davey O’Brien National QB of the Week and Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week (09/24) | 2x Manning Award Star of the Week (09/24, 10/01) | Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
2021: All-Big Ten Honorable Mention | Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Semifinalist
2019: Nebraska Offensive Back of the Year
2018: FWAA Freshman All-American | All-Big Ten Honorable Mention | Nebraska Offensive Back of the Year | 3x Big Ten Freshman of the Week (10/20, 11/03, 11/10) | College Football Performance Awards Co-National Performer of the Week (10/22) | Nebraska Oustanding Male Newcomer
Academic Awards:
2022: Brook Berringer Citizenship Team | Tom Osborne Citizenship Team
2021: Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year Award | Academic All-Big Ten | Spring Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll | Brook Berringer Citizenship Team | Tom Osborne Citizenship Team
2020: CoSIDA Academic All-District 7 1st Team | Academic All-Big Ten | Spring and Fall Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll | Brook Berringer Citizenship Team | Tom Osborne Citizenship Team
2019: Academic All-Big Ten | Spring Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll | Brook Berringer Citizenship Team | Tom Osborne Citizenship Team
2018: Spring and Fall Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll | Brook Berringer Citizenship Team | Tom Osborne Citizenship Team
Pro Experience Notes: Selected 15th overall in the 2nd round by the New Jersey Generals in the 2023 USFL College Draft.
College Notes: 5-year starter at QB who finished with a 20-27 record (0-9 vs ranked opponents). 4x Team Captain (2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022). He is the first 3x Team Captain in Nebraska program history. During his career, he recorded 5 games with 300yds+ Passing, 14 with 2+ Passing TDs, 22 with 65+ Comp% (min. 15 PA), 5 with 2+ INTs, 9 with 100yds+ Rushing, and 11 with 2+ Rushing TDs. Holds the all-time records at Nebraska in Total Offense Yards, Total Offense Yards per game (276.7), 300yd Total games (19), 400yd Total games (5), and 250yd Passing games (16). Missed 8 career games due to injuries.
High School Notes: Didn’t play his senior season due to an injury. In his class, he was ranked as the #56 player in the ESPN300 and was the #4 pocket passer. 3-sport athlete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball.
Career Statistical Indicators: Meets 1-of-5
60+ Comp% - NO
65+ Comp% - NO
2-1+ TD/INT Ratio - NO
3-1+ TD/INT Ratio - NO
7.5+ YPA - YES
QB Malik Cunningham - University of Louisville (2017-22)
Height: 5117v | Weight: 187v | Hand: 9 3/8v | Arm: 31 6/8v | Wing: 76 1/8v
NFLPA Bowl: #3 National Team
NFLPA Bowl Stats: 3 Comp | 5 PA | 60% Comp% | 53yds | 10.6 YPA | 2 Att | 18yds
College Career Stats: 56 Games Played | 692 Comp | 1,105 PA | 62.6% Comp% | 9,663yds | 8.7 YPA | 70 TD | 29 INT | 619 Att | 3,179yds | 5.1 YPA | 50 TD | 2 Rec | 42yds | 12,884yds Total Offense
Athletic Awards:
2022: NFL Combine Invite | Senior Bowl Invite
2021: Manning Award QB of the Week (11/24)
Pro Experience Notes: Selected 22nd overall in the 3rd round by the Birmingham Stallions in the 2023 USFL College Draft.
College Notes: 4-year starter at QB who finished with a 23-25 record (2-7 vs ranked opponents). During his career, he recorded 26 games with 200yds+ Passing, 8 with 300yds+ Passing, 19 with 65+ Comp% (min. 15 PA), 5 with 2 INTs, 20 with 2+ Passing TDs, 25 with 50yds+ Rushing, 10 with 100yds+ Rushing, and 14 with 2+ Rushing TDs. Saw his production dip in his final college season due to injuries late in the season. Wasn't quite able to get back to the level of play that he displayed in 2021. In program history for his career, he ranks 3rd Rush Att, 3rd in Rushing Yards, 2nd in Rushing Yards by a QB, tied for 1st with Lamar Jackson in Rushing TDs, 5th in PA, 4th in Completions, 4th in Comp%, 4th in Passing Yards, 5th in Passing TDs, 2nd in Total Offense Yards, and 5th in Total Yards per game (230.1). Has Rushed for 224yds and 197yds in a single game which respectively ranks 2nd and 4th in program history by a QB.
High School Notes: Played QB and SAF in High School. 3-star dual-threat QB prospect. Ranked as the #501 best player in the nation.
Snapshot: Size deficient, slender-built QB. Excellent athlete who is a dynamic ball carrier with good speed. Below average processing and accuracy to the underneath and intermediate areas of the field. Average arm strength with above-average deep accuracy.
Career Statistical Indicators: Meets 3-of-5
60+ Comp% - YES
65+ Comp% - NO
2-1+ TD/INT Ratio - YES
3-1+ TD/INT Ratio - NO
7.5+ YPA - YES
QB Sean Clifford - Penn State University (2017-22)
Height: 6017v | Weight: 215v | Hand: 9 4/8v | Arm: 32v | Wing: 76 4/8v
NFLPA Bowl: #14 American Team
NFLPA Bowl Stats: 4 Comp | 8 PA | 50% Comp% | 77yds
College Career Stats: 50 Games Played | 817 Comp | 1,335 PA | 61% Comp% | 10,382yds | 7.8 YPA | 85 TD | 31 INT | 380 Att | 1,074yds | 2.8 YPA | 15 TD | 2 Rec | 24yds | 11,480yds Total Offense
Athletic Awards:
2022: Hula Bowl Invite | Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Finalist | All-Big Ten Honorable Mention | Wueffel Trophy Semifinalist | 2x Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 (09/01, 10/22) | Rose Bowl Game Big Ten Player of the Week (09/01)
2021: All-Big Ten Honorable Mention | Penn State’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award | NFF’s William V. Campbell Trophy | Pop Warner College Football Award | Wuerffel Trophy Semifinalist | Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Top 25 | Davey O’Brien Award 2021 QB Class | Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week (09/27) | Manning Award Stars of the Week and Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 Lists (09/20)
2019: All-Big Ten Honorable Mention | CFPA National Performer of the Year Trophy Midseason Watch List | Manning Award Midseason Watch List | Maxwell Award Watch List | Team’s Captain’s Award | Davey O’Brien Awards Great 8 (09/27, 10/19) | Rose Bowl Game Big Ten Player of the Week (10/05) | Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week (09/27) | Honorable Mention CFPA Player of the Week (09/27)
Academic Awards:
2022: Academic All-Big Ten | Lion’s Pride Outstanding Senior Player Award
2021: NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class | Allstate AFCA Good Works Team | Senior CLASS Award 1st Team | Academic All-Big Ten | Penn State’s Public Service Award and Lion’s Pride Outstanding Senior Player Award
2020: Academic All-Big Ten | Penn State’s Pubilc Service Award
2019: Academic All-Big Ten
2018: Academic All-Big Ten
College Notes: 4-year starter at QB who finished with a 31-14 record (3-6 vs ranked opponents and 1-1 in Bowl games). 4x Team Captain (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). During his career, he recorded 8 games with 300yds+ Passing, 19 with 65%+ Comp%, 23 with 2+ Passing TDs, and 7 with 2+ INTs. Current all-time leader at Penn State in Comp%, Completions, Passing yards, Passing TDs, and Pass Attempts. Ranks 2nd all-time in program history in wins as a starting QB, career Total Yards (11,456), and TDs responsible for (99). Has thrown for at least 250yds and 3 Passing TDs in 11 career games. Also has 6 career TD Passes of 70yds+ and completed 143 career Passes of 20yds+.
High School Notes: 4x letterman and 2x Team Captain in Football. Won the Division I Ohio State Championship and 3 consecutive Greater Catholic League South titles as the starting QB. Consensus 4-star prospect. 3-sport athlete in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field.
Career Statistical Indicators: Meets 2-of-5
60+ Comp% - NO
65+ Comp% - NO
2-1+ TD/INT Ratio - YES
3-1+ TD/INT Ratio - NO
7.5+ YPA - YES
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