Jacob Eason

Jacob Eason Scouting Report

  • Watched: Washington State, Utah, Oregon, TCU (2016)
  • Pros:
    • Big, strong build.
    • Throws with good velocity, doesn’t need to step into his throws to get the ball to its target.
    • Maybe the only QB in this class that consistently lines up under center.
    • Shows pretty good touch and anticipation on his deep ball.
    • Happy to check it down to his outlets.
    • Does a nice job protecting the ball considering how many tight windows he throws into.
  • Cons:
    • Slow in the pocket, won’t make pass-rushers miss.
    • Won’t step into the throw when pressure is in his face.
    • Relies on his arm strength too much; forgets about his footwork, especially throwing to his left.
    • Has a tendency to lock on to targets, too slow in his reads.
    • Doesn’t really alter arm angles to deal with pressure.
  • General:
    • Pro-style offense; under-center, play-action, utilizes tight ends a lot.
    • More reps lined up out wide in Wildcat than you’d expect.
  • Overall Take:
    • Pro-readiness: 4th (out of 9)
    • Potential: 5th
    • Overall: 4th
    • Number Grade (out of 100): 81
    • I came away being more impressed with Jacob Eason than I expected to be, but at the same time, I don’t think he’s the easiest prospect to find an NFL fit with. Starting with the positives, Eason has the build that scouts love; 6’6″, 230 lbs, and a cannon for an arm. He can make throws to every part of the field, and he does it with pretty decent accuracy. As a pure thrower of the football, he’s very good. Add on to that the fact that he’s good selling play-action, willing to turn his back to the defense and snap his head around after the fake and you have a guy that teams very well may fall in love with. On the downside, he has a dangerous combination of weaknesses: lazy footwork, struggles to evade pass-rushers, and too slow at the moment in his progressions. So basically, his slow progressions give pass rushers time to get to him, and when they get to him, he can’t get away and struggles to keep his footwork intact. All in all, Eason fits best on a team that wants to push the ball vertically and has an offensive line capable of giving him time to make those vertical throws. I think he’d be a good fit for a team like Pittsburgh or Tampa Bay if they choose to address the QB position early in the draft.
  • NFL Comparisons:
    • Most Likely Comp: Stationary Josh Allen
    • Peak Comp: Joe Flacco