Senior Bowl 2012: Breaking Down the Top Quaterback Prospects

The 2012 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama (4:00 PM ET, NFL Network) features loads of talent across the board, the best senior prospects from around the country will take the field in a last-ditch attempt to show NFL scouts what they are made of before the 2012 NFL Draft begins this April.

However, it would not be a Senior Bowl without some promising young arms under center.

This year's game will feature six talented quarterbacks that have plenty of potential at the next level.

Join Bleacher Report as we break down the signal callers on both sides.

Nick Foles, Arizona (South)

At 6'5", 244 pounds Arizona's Nick Foles has ideal NFL size and a coveted arm. Foles was the first ever 10,000-yard passer in Arizona Wildcat history while throwing for 67 touchdowns in his three seasons under center. Foles is a high character guy, who could serve well in a backup role at the next level.

Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State (South)

Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden is a huge question mark heading into the draft because of his age. At 28, Weeden has only a limited amount of youth to provide an NFL team, yet his experience is invaluable. Weeden is tall enough to see over the pocket and strong enough to take a hit from the blindside. He was excellent at Oklahoma State and owns just about every All-Big 12 honor a player could own.

Ryan Lindley, San Diego State (South)

The Aztecs' senior quarterback tossed for 12,690 yards and 90 touchdowns in four years at San Diego State, making him one of the most prolific passers in the country despite playing out west. Lindley's strong arm and consistency will make him a prized possession in the NFL. He's another player who is an intelligent leader and great size. He could get snatched up in one of the earlier rounds. 

Kellen Moore, Boise State (North)

Like Brandon Weeden, many NFL scouts and experts wonder if Kellen Moore's skills can translate to the next level. He was a Heisman Trophy candidate year after year with Boise State, yet every season a late loss by the Broncos would dash his hopes. His career 14,667 passing yards and 142 touchdowns speak volumes as to what he can do if given the opportunity at the next level.

Russell Wilson, Wisconsin (North)

Another quarterback prospect with all the traits and intangibles required to be successful in the NFL, is Wisconsin's Russell Wilson but he just lacks in size. Wilson was near-flawless this past season with the Badgers. Wilson is a phenomenal baseball player as well and his leadership under center in his first season in Madison, got his team to a second straight Rose Bowl.

Kirk Cousins, Michigan State (North)

A three-year starter with the Michigan State Spartans, quarterback Kirk Cousins was one of the most consistent sights under center in the Big Ten. Cousins stayed healthy and started 39 games during his college career but sometimes made coaches and scouts wonder with his inconsistent performances, one drive to the next. Still, he has NFL backup written all over him.