NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar

Joey Aguilar is an experienced quarterback prospect with above-average physical tools. He projects as a backup quarterback who will compete for a roster spot.

Aguilar started his college football career at Diablo Valley College. After two years, he transferred to Appalachian State as a former 3-star recruit in the 2023 class. Spent two more seasons developing and earning playing experience before transferring to Tennessee for his final season of college football.

Aguilar proved he could hang with the big boys of the SEC with his performance versus the Georgia Bulldogs in a thrilling game.

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Where He Wins

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- Point-guard play style was effective; distributed the ball to multiple weapons

- Countered edge pressure by climbing vertically in the pocket

- Patience in the pocket; trusted his protection and allowed routes to develop

- Played adequately in one season against top-caliber competition

Areas of Improvement

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- Anticipating the throwing lane is adequate and inconsistent

- Throws "moon" balls when throwing deep downfield, leaving too much air under passes

- Inconsistent accuracy and ball placement on underneath throws

- Lacks lateral agility or quickness to evade and escape defensive pressure

Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 5.7 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Insert Player (Grade in Year), Insert Player (Grade in Year), Insert Player (Grade in Year)

OVERALL RANK: 280

POSITION RANK: QB12

PRO COMPARISON: Connor Cook

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'3¼"
Weight: 229
Hand: 9⅝"
Arm: 31¾"

40-YARD DASH: N/A
Vertical: N/A
Broad Jump: N/A
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Bench Press: N/A