How Does Max Browne Stack Up and Compare with Other Past QB Prospects?

On my board and many other lists and boards, 2013's best QB prospect is Max Browne from Washington. I like Browne as a prospect and feel the USC commit has a chance to be a good one.

For this read, I went back and looked at some of the best QB prospects over the past seven years and rounded up a list to compare Browne to each former top QB prospect's skill set.

So come on inside and see how Browne stacks up against the best signal-callers we've seen in the past seven recruiting cycles.

Vs. Matt Stafford of 2006

Stafford clearly has the stronger arm when you stack these two. In fact I'd even also add in that I think Stafford has more mobility and is a better athlete in the pocket.

Where Browne is superior is size (6'5" to 6'2") and touch throws. Browne also may be the more accurate of the two and I'd rate his mechanics a little higher at this point too.

Vs. Jimmy Clausen of 2007

Clausen wins in the hype department, that's for sure. If you think Browne has a ton of hype around him, it's nothing compared to how touted Jimmy Clausen was.

Physically, these two are pretty similar when I looked at it. Both have excellent mechanics in the pocket, both carry the football about ear-level in their drops, both have very quick releases and both are pretty accurate.

Clausen may generate a bit more torque in his throws, but neither are too fleet of foot. Browne may have a bit better touch. 

Vs. Blaine Gabbert of 2008

I think I actually like Browne better than Gabbert of 2008. Gabbert has better arm strength but I think Browne is more accurate, more instinctive and sees the field better.

Gabbert is more mobile and a stronger athlete, yet Browne just has a better feel to his game than Gabbert does and better pocket awareness.

Vs. Matt Barkley of 2009

This is an interesting one to say the least, isn't it?

Obviously Browne has bigger size than the 6'2" Barkley, but Barkley is the thicker-bodied QB. I also think Barkley is superior in arm strength and anticipation.

The anticipation factor is what makes Barkley so good to this day. He just has a good feel for the game, sees the field well and can make anticipation throws.

Accuracy-wise, it may be Barkley but it's close. Yet Browne wins in release and delivery quickness. Neither are too athletic in and outside the pocket, though.

Vs. Jake Heaps of 2010

Browne takes on his Skyline High School Predecessor in this one and wins out overall.

I just think Browne is a superior prospect across the board. He's bigger, has a stronger arm, a quicker release and has more upside than Heaps does.

Both have good polish, are sound mechanically and ball out. I just think Browne has more sizzle to his game and is a superior prospect. 

Vs. Jeff Driskel of 2011

Driskel is clearly superior athletically. Driskel wins out in the mobility and escapability departments.

Arm strength is close and may be a tie. However, Browne is the better pocket passer and has a better feel for the game.

Browne seems to have better rhythm to his game, is more decisive in the pocket and has better accuracy. Driskel's release and delivery are longer than Browne's, too.

Vs. Gunner Kiel of 2012

Similar prospects, but I think Browne is a better one than Kiel. He has a quicker release and has a stronger arm.

Kiel's arm isn't a noodle, but I think Browne can consistently push the football deep more times than Kiel can. Both have similar size and are very accurate, to which I might even give the edge to Kiel. Decision making is also a push.

I'd also give the edge to Kiel in the mobility department.