Tommy Mellott QB Montana State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tommy Mellott QB Montana State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.42 seconds (99%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.42 seconds (99%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 75.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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63% |
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| Release Speed: |
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76% |
| Short Passing: |
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76% |
| Medium Passing: |
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76% |
| Long Passing: |
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76% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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76% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#352
Position rank:
#31
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1521 | ||
247 RATING: 77/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.2 (85%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Malik Cunningham - Louisville |
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78% |
| Max Duggan - TCU |
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70% |
| Adrian Martinez - Kansas State |
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61% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Tommy Mellott, a dual-threat quarterback from Montana State, has emerged as an intriguing prospect for the NFL Draft. Hailing from Butte, Montana, Mellott led his high school team to the state title game, earning Class AA Offensive MVP honors as a senior. At Montana State, he quickly made his mark, starting all four playoff games as a freshman and leading the Bobcats to the FCS National Championship game.Throughout his college career, Mellott has consistently impressed both on and off the field. He ranks 7th in Montana State history with 2,474 career rushing yards and is tied for 3rd with 29 rushing touchdowns. His passing ability has also improved, accumulating 3,241 career passing yards, good for 10th in school history. In 2023, Mellott was named 2nd Team All-Big Sky and won the FedEx Ground Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award, showcasing his academic prowess as a financial engineering major.
Mellott's athleticism and versatility have been on full display during his time with the Bobcats. In the 2021 playoffs, he became the first player to catch, throw, and rush for a touchdown in the first 16 minutes of a game against Sam Houston State.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #70. He Wrote: "He has a 4.0 in engineering, 6 percent body fat, a 39-inch vert, is 210 pounds. Smartest QB I have ever been around, 4.3 40-yard dash. Smartest human alive. Will be president of United States. Every father wants their daughter to date him. Every mother wants to adopt him."
- True dual-threat with 2,474 career rushing yards and 29 rushing TDs, showing ankle-breaking elusiveness in the open field
- Improved ball placement, posting a 62.7% completion rate in 2023 with a clean 10:2 TD-to-INT ratio
- High football IQ and ability to diagnose defenses pre-snap
- Natural-born leader who commanded the huddle and led Montana State on deep playoff runs
- Plus accuracy in the short to intermediate game, consistently hitting receivers in stride
- Gym rat with a motor that doesn't quit
- Slippery in the pocket with the ability to extend plays and create off-schedule, keeping defenses on their heels
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized for the position at 6'0" and 210 lbs, raising concerns about durability and ability to see over NFL trenches
- Small-school pedigree with limited reps against top-tier competition, primarily facing FCS opponents
- Deep ball accuracy and arm strength need fine-tuning to consistently threaten NFL secondaries vertically
- May rely too heavily on athleticism to bail out of trouble, a crutch that won't fly against NFL-caliber defenders
- Will need time in the incubator to adjust from Montana State's scheme to a pro-style offense
Scouting Report: Summary
Mellott profiles as a developmental QB with the tools to contribute in specialty packages early in his NFL journey. His plus-plus athleticism and dual-threat capabilities make him an appealing chess piece for creative offensive coordinators. Mellott's football acumen and tireless work ethic suggest he has the mental makeup to attack the learning curve in the league.Scheme fit is crucial for Mellott's success. He'd thrive in an offense heavy on RPOs, designed QB runs, and moving pockets to maximize his mobility. His accuracy in the short and intermediate areas could make him a fit in a West Coast system that emphasizes timing and YAC. However, he'll need to prove he can consistently make all the throws from the pocket to earn the keys to an NFL offense.
While Mellott's frame and level of competition may give some war rooms pause, his unique skill set and developmental upside make him an intriguing late-round flyer. With the right coaching and in a tailor-made system, Mellott could evolve into a reliable QB2 with the ceiling to push for starting reps if he can refine his passing toolbox and adjust to the speed of the pro game.
Written By:
Rhett Collins (Big Sky)
How other scouting services rate Tommy Mellott (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
603.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
52.0
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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.