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New York Jets 2018 NFL Draft Targets: Ranking the top 4 quarterbacks

By Stephen Smith

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans scrambles out of the pocket during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans scrambles out of the pocket during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins looks on during the first half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins looks on during the first half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

2. Josh Rosen, UCLA

It’s very close between Rosen and Josh Allen of Wyoming. Very close. Rosen gets the nod though because he is simply more accurate. At 6-4, 226 pounds, Rosen has prototypical size for a franchise signal-caller. He completed 63 percent of his passes for the Bruins last year while ranking second in the nation with 341.5 passing yards per game. Rosen recorded 26 touchdown passes and just 10 interceptions. He finished with the highest passing efficiency rating of his three-year career (147.0).

The Manhattan Beach, CA native probably possesses the best footwork and mechanics of any quarterback in this year’s draft class. A former tennis prodigy in high school, Rosen stands tall in the pocket and has excellent balance and poise in the face of the blitz. He’s extremely accurate and displays one of the best back-shoulder throws around. Rosen is known for being very intelligent with the capacity to read defenses acutely (both pre and post snap).

There are some concerns though. Rosen suffered a pair of concussions in 2017, one of which forced him to miss UCLA’s bowl game against Kansas State. Durability issues abound. Many feel he is too cocky — can he galvanize a team? How much does he love the game? Can he command a NFL huddle?

Rosen’s arm strength is considered to be average and he’ll have occasional issues with the deep throw. He’s not a strong scrambler either. However, if you give him enough time, his mechanics and throwing motion are top-notch. Rosen has the potential to be a Pro Bowl performer on the NFL level.

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