Brennan Armstrong QB NC State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Brennan Armstrong QB NC State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (65%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 10/18/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.76 seconds (65%*) | |
| Age: 25.1 DOB: 10/18/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 50.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Release Speed: |
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67% |
| Short Passing: |
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54% |
| Medium Passing: |
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59% |
| Long Passing: |
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60% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#397
Position rank:
#22
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| College Games: 49 College Snaps: 2809 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#16
Pos Rank:
#14
State Rank:
#8
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 87/100
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| Ovr Rank: #619 Pos Rank: #20 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Sean Clifford - Penn State |
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70% |
| Tanner Morgan - Minnesota |
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67% |
| Todd Centeio - James Madison |
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56% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Brennan Armstrong from Shelby High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Armstrong opted to join Virginia.In 2018 as a freshman Armstrong saw action in just 3 games for the Cavaliers as he threw for only 62 yards on 5 attempts with a completion percent of 40 for an average of 12.4 yards per pass, with only one TD, while taking no sacks, and an elite QB rating of 126.7.
In 2019 as a sophomore he played in 5 games as he passed for only 196 yards on 20 attempts with a completion percent of 75 for an average of 9.8 yards per pass, with only one TD, while also taking one sack, and putting up QB rating of 82.5.
As a junior in 2020 Armstrong played a total of 9 games. He passed for 2114 yards on 269 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 58.4 for an average of 7.9 yards per attempt, with 18 TDs, and allowing 19 sacks, with QB rating on the year of 88.7. As a runner he logged 107 runs for a total of 677 yards at an average of 6.3 per run.
In 2021 as a senior Armstrong saw action in 11 games as he threw for an impressive 4429 yards on 502 attempts with a completion percent of 64.7 for an average of 8.8 yards per pass, with an elite 31 TDs, while taking 36 sacks, and totaling a QB rating of 105.1. He added 63 runs for a total of 476 yards at an average of 7.6 per run.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Armstrong saw action in 10 games as he threw for 2185 yards on 333 attempts with a completion percent of 53.8 for an average of 6.6 yards per pass, with only 7 TDs, while taking 33 sacks, and totaling a QB rating of 66.2. He added 94 runs for a total of 586 yards at an average of 6.2 per run.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Athletic quarterback who is a threat to leave the pocket and gain positive yardage at any time. Possesses very good vision balance, elusiveness and deceptive speed and power as a runner.
- He’s a threat with his legs - his play-fakes are outstanding, and Armstrong has the ability to manipulate safeties with his eyes.
- He’s enough of a threat as a runner to make the read-option game effective.
- Sees the field very well when the play breaks down and occasionally changes plays at the line.
- Armstrong moves effectively and can throw on the run. He’s at his best on bootlegs, showing zip and accuracy on those throws.
- He shows the ability to properly gauge deep receivers and effectively drop it in the bucket downfield. Armstrong has the speed and athleticism to make plays with his legs, and he will be capable if asked to run read-option plays.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Armstrong often holds the ball too long. While Armstrong keeps his eyes up while moving, his mechanics get increasingly sloppy once he’s pushed off his spot.
- His arm strength is decent but less than ideal; he lacks a little zip, and accuracy becomes an issue when he’s unable or unwilling to set his feet.
- Marginal height, which will prove more of a detriment in an offense that asks him to drop back from center more often.
Brennan Armstrong percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Brennan Armstrong (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
435.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
27.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.