Robert Griffin III: Will He Be Cam Newton or Pat White at the Next Level?

College football can be real tricky at times because a lot of the offenses that are ran just don't work in the NFL. Dual-threat quarterbacks are one of the great things about the sport, as most of them are extremely fun to watch.

But when they go to the next level, a lot of them simply don't work out. Just because you're good in college doesn't mean your game will transfer to the next level.

Right now Robert Griffin III is that next dual-threat quarterback that will be making the move to the NFL. In college he is very electrifying and fun to watch.

But how successful will he be in the NFL?

Cam Newton was last year's No.1 overall pick and many scouts and analysts had their doubts on him (myself included). He has really stepped up his game as a starter for the Carolina Panthers and has been playing extremely well.

He's thrown for over 3,000 yards and 13 touchdowns. He's also ran for 518 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Newton is a freak athletically and that alone makes him dangerous on the football field. His threat to run makes it a lot easier to throw the ball, and his excellent arm strength really makes defenses respect his ability to throw the ball.

He still needs to work on his field vision and improve his decision making, as he's thrown 13 interceptions.

That's an overall good example of an athletic quarterback's game transferring well to the next level.

On the other hand, Pat White was a college quarterback who everybody loved when he was setting rushing records at West Virginia. He set tons of records and won every bowl game he participated in.

When he got to the NFL, he failed horribly. He was mainly used in the Wildcat formation for the Miami Dolphins and rushed for a total of 81 yards. As a passer, he went 0-of-5 and his career was later ended on a vicious hit that took him out of the game for good.

The main problem with White was that he was not a true quarterback and way too small to play the position at 6'1", 192 pounds. White had more of a wide receiver's type of body and was only drafted off of his ability to make people miss in the open field.

With Robert Griffin moving up the draft board, many are trying to figure out if he'll be a bust or the next dual-threat quarterback that could change a franchise.

Besides what many people might think, the Baylor quarterback really isn't a dual-threat quarterback. Griffin does have the ability to run when he has to, but he is a passing quarterback first. When you think of most running quarterbacks, you think of a quarterback who runs the second he sees a lane open up.

He has a very high football IQ, a strong arm and is very accurate with the football. He can make all of the throws on the football field and has the athletic ability and speed to make plays with his feet.

Overall, Griffin is a true quarterback prospect and shouldn't really be hurt by the dual-threat stereotypes that so many fall under. He is a real quarterback who can make all of the throws with pinpoint accuracy.

Whichever team ends up drafting Robert Griffin III will end up with a franchise-changing quarterback.

Randy Chambers is a B/R Featured Columnist that covers College Football and the NFL. You can contact him @Randy_Chambers or [e-mail]