Austin Novosad QB Oregon | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Austin Novosad QB Oregon
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (61%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 10/06/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.78 seconds (61%*) | |
| Age: 20.2 DOB: 10/06/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Release Speed: |
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95% |
| Short Passing: |
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67% |
| Medium Passing: |
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65% |
| Long Passing: |
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00% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#179
Position rank:
#20
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| College Games: 4 College Snaps: 42 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Austin Novosad from Dripping Springs High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Novosad opted to join Oregon.In 2023 as a freshman Novosad saw action in just 3 games for the Ducks as he threw for only 64 yards on 11 attempts with a completion percent of 81.8 for an average of 5.8 yards per pass, with no TDs, while taking no sacks, and QB rating of 90.9.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s an athlete who runs well and must be accounted for in the read-option game.
- Good zip and ball placement on the quick slant. Good touch down the seam and on post-corner, flag routes to attack the defense vertically and horizontally.
- Possesses a strong arm and is capable of making every NFL throw easily. Can drive the deep out to the sideline from the opposite hash and has no problem threading the needle between closing defenders. Easily zips to all areas of the field, demonstrating very good touch on underneath routes to running backs and receivers, as well as down the sideline on deep passes.
- While he’s not a burner, Novosad has enough athleticism and speed to make plays with his legs when he takes off as a runner.
- Generally accurate on intermediate and short throws; flashes anticipation and placement on intermediate outs and the ability to lead receivers on deeper throws.
- Good (not elite) arm strength and can easily make all the NFL throws with effortless deep passes.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Too often fails to give receivers a chance to make a play after the catch. High completion percentage padded by many quick screens.
- Novosad often fails to set his feet; his stride is extremely inconsistent, leading to constant accuracy problems.
- Has struggled with his decision-making and needs to improve his pre-snap recognition skills to read defenses and see blitzes. Doesn't decipher information as quickly as you would like, but does see the entire field and understands coverage.
How other scouting services rate Austin Novosad (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
180.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
23.0
*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.