Ryan Finley NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Cincinnati Bengals' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Three-year starter with continual improvement as a passer during his time at NC State.

—Mature, developed quarterback who uses his eyes and shoulders to bait and hold safeties; understands small nuances of the game and shows that he's familiar with the tricks of the trade.

—Asked to throw to a full route tree with advanced concepts down the field in terms of breaking and combo routes.

—Accuracy can be spot on with well-timed throws to all levels of the field and good touch on crossing routes to make the ball catchable and allow his receiver to make plays in space.

—Isn't a great athlete but moves well outside of the pocket and uses his momentum to fuel his rollouts.

WEAKNESSES

—Tall, skinny frame needs to add bulk and strength, especially in his lower body.

—Struggled to impress with physical traits at the Senior Bowl and often looked like the lowest-ranked quarterback on the field in Mobile.

—Robotic quarterback who is at his best only when things are clean around him; struggles to work off rhythm or throw off platform.

—Never took over in terms of production and only threw 61 touchdowns in four seasons.

—Accuracy and arm strength limitations showed up often in tight windows, especially the red zone.

OVERALL

Some evaluators, particularly those in the media, seem to think Finley can become a starting NFL quarterback. We don't see that. His limited arm strength, poor lower body power and struggles to produce in the red zone leave Finley looking like a career back up.

GRADE: 5.69 (ROUND 5 - BACKUP CALIBER)

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