Scouting The 2017 NFL Draft: Cooper Rush, QB, Central Michigan

Introduction

Hometown: Charlotte, Michigan

High School: Lansing Catholic

Recruitment: 2 Stars

Awards

2014 Academic All-MAC honors

2014 Division I CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team

2015 Second Team All Mac Honors

Measurables

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 230

Class: Red Shirt Senior

Projected 40 Time: 4.85

Stats

Year	Pass Yards	Pass TD	Comp %	INT	Rush Yards	Rush TD	QB Rating
2013	2349	15	56.7	15	-84	1	126.22
2014	3157	27	63.6	13	-50	0	149.54
2015	3848	25	66.3	11	48	3	144.73
2016	3299	23	61.1	13	-13	1	139.67

Positives

• 4 year starter

• Pro style QB

• Good size

• Moves well for his size

• Hasn’t had a completion percentage below 56% in 4 years

• Stands tall in the pocket

• Stays calm under pressure

Negatives

• Needs to make decisions faster

• Small school

• Needs to be more consistent

• Only AVG arm strength

• Doesn’t do anything exceptional

• Throws a fluttery ball that allows defenders to run under it.

Conclusion

Cooper Rush is a quarterback prospect that every quarterback hungry team needs to look at. A lot of general managers prefer that the quarterbacks they draft have enough experience, and looks like they can transition to the pro game. Rush is a 4 year starter in a pro style offence. With those boxes checked, we can look at his technique and measurables. He has the NFL size teams look for, and for the most part, is technically sound. He does need to become more consistent with his decision making, and pass rush awareness. Our QB situations is pretty bleak. As of right now, we don’t have any starting quality quarterbacks on our roster for next year. Bryce Petty has underwhelmed, and Christian Hackenberg isn’t ready to get meaningful snaps. If the Jets do decide to take a QB, but don’t want to spend a really high pick, Rush could be good option. Because of the pro style offense he plays in, he is more pro ready than either of the guys we already have.

Draft Round Prediction: Round 5