Danny Etling NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for New England Patriots' Pick

POSITIVES

—Protects the football (only two interceptions in 2017).

—Adequate touch on intermediate passes.

—Stands in the pocket and scans the field.

—Comfortable in pro-style offense.

—Able to create when plays break down.

NEGATIVES

—Doesn't keep his feet square in throwing motion.

—Drops his hand to throw, resulting in slow throwing motion.

—NFL-caliber talent all around him and failed to produce.

—Struggled to get the ball downfield to speedy targets.

—Plays stiff and slower than his 4.76-second 40 time.

GRADE: 4.99 (Undrafted Free Agent)

PRO COMPARISON: C.J. Beathard, San Francisco 49ers

OVERALL

Etling wasn't asked to sling the ball all over the field but struggled to push passes accurately and at times held the LSU offense back. He needs a decent amount of work.