Case Keenum: College Star Has Too Many Red Flags to Waste a Draft Pick on

Case Keenum is saddled with almost every possible red flag a QB prospect could have. A GM would be nuts to waste a draft pick on him.

Bringing him in as a undrafted free agent seems much more logical for the organization that is intrigued by him.

Keenum threw for 19171 yards in his six seasons at Houston, so the numbers are staggering. 

But his disclaimers read like a laundry list of potential uh-ohs:

Height

At just over 6'1", he is considered shorter than the ideal height most scouts look for in a QB.

Injury Concerns

Keenum was a sixth-year senior in 2011. His prolonged stay was a product of additional eligibility being granted due to a season-ending knee injury in 2010. He also redshirted his freshman year.

He wasn't banged up during the 2011 season, but he reportedly strained a hamstring during his unimpressive NFL Scouting Combine workouts.

Age

Keenum just turned 24. He isn't in the same boat with Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden, who is 28 years old, but he's definitely not the ideal age for a rookie QB.

Arm Strength

The worst problem Keenum has is his lack of arm strength. At the NFL Combine, he didn't impress in throwing drills. This was perhaps the death blow to his chances of being drafted.

In short, it could have effectively confirmed the label many players from similar offensive schemes have received: system QB.

It's a nasty and insulting reference, but you'd have to say it looks true in this case.

Keenum has too many buyer beware signs.

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