Jake Haener QB Fresno State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jake Haener QB Fresno State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/13/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.82 seconds (52%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.9 DOB: 03/10/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 04/13/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.82 seconds (52%*) | |
| Age: 25.9 DOB: 03/10/1999 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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73% |
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| Release Speed: |
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78% |
| Short Passing: |
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74% |
| Medium Passing: |
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82% |
| Long Passing: |
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79% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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57% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#194
Position rank:
#11
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| College Games: 31 College Snaps: 1967 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 127 (NO)
Draft Profile: Bio
Jake Haener from Monte Vista High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Haener opted to join Washington.In 2018 as a freshman Haener saw action in just 3 games for the Huskies as he threw for 107 yards on 13 attempts with a completion percentage of 69.2 for an average of 8.2 yards per pass in minimal action.
After the season Haener transferred to Fresno State looking for more involvement in the offense and as a sophomore, he played 6 games as he passed for 2019 yards on 232 attempts with a completion percentage of 64.7 for an average of 8.7 yards per pass, with a solid 14 TDs, while also taking 23 sacks, and putting up a QB rating of 103.4. He made 42 runs for a total of 201 yards at an average of 4.8 per rush.
As a junior in 2021 Haener played a total of 13 games. He threw for an outstanding 4098 yards on 490 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 67.3 for an average of 8.4 yards per attempt, with 33 TDs, and allowing 25 sacks, with a QB rating on the year of 107.8. As a runner, he logged 55 runs for a total of 195 yards at an average of 3.5 per run.
In 2022 as a senior he saw action in 10 games as he threw for 2900 yards on 355 attempts with a completion percentage of 71.3 for an average of 8.2 yards per pass, with 20 TDs, while taking 26 sacks, and totaling a QB rating of 110.8.
Honors & awards
- 2022 First team All-Mountain West quarterback
- 2022 First team All-MW selection by Phil Steele
- 2022 preseason watch lists for the following awards: Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, Manning Award, Golden Arm Award, and the Senior Bowl
- 2021 All-Mountain West second team quarterback
- 2021 Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist
- Passing Yards: 9,013 - 4th All-Time
- Pass Completion Percentage: .681 - 1st All-Time
- Most Touchdown Passes: 67 - 5th All-Time
- Most Games with 4 or More TD Passes: 5 - 3rd All-Time
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Good (not elite) arm strength and can easily make most of required NFL throws with decent deep passes
- High football IQ with great leadership qualities - reads the defense well and is outstanding pre-snap calling audibles
- Isn't lead-footed - not an elite scrambler but does enough to buy time
- Clutch player - gets better and raises the offenses in crucial situations
- Fantastic timing on his throws - his receivers rarely have to work too hard getting to the ball
- Ball placement is a strength. Haener has the natural instincts to make plays when forced to improvise.
- Graet processer cycles through reads quickly and is a very confident passer who shows good accuracy and feel when in rhythm
- Generally accurate on intermediate and short throws; flashes anticipation and placement on intermediate outs and the ability to lead receivers on deeper throws.
- 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.
- Haener has a quick release and shows good accuracy on shorter throws when on the move to either side.
- Has shown he can fight through injuries and tries to play no matter what - a real competitor
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Slight frame with limited room for additional growth means it's unlikely he'll ever be looked at as a long-term pro starter
- Has missed multiple games through injury - may struggle to stay healthy at the next level
- His arm is good but not great, and Haener loses accuracy and velocity when he is moved off his spot.
- Too often fails to give receivers a chance to make a play after the catch
- Puts too much air in some of his throws and needs to show a lower trajectory on deep throws
Player Comparison
Brian HoyerScouting Report: Summary
Jake Haener is a classic overachiever as a signal caller who lacks the prototypical size for the position standing at just 6-1, weighing in at 200lbs (with his pockets full of sand), and without possessing any other top-level athletic traits. Despite he's consistently managed to perform at a high level while at Fresno State and lead his team through some hard-fought wins. He possesses a decent right arm enabling him to make all but the most demanding NFL throws along with outstanding accuracy and ball placement on short to intermediate passes.Haener is never going to be looked at as a long-term NFL starter, but still seems like an ideal backup - who'll not lose a game for you as a game manager. Expect Haener to be viewed as a late-round prospect in the 2023 NFL draft.
Jake Haener percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 04/13/2023
At the Senior Bowl Haener stood out, he displayed very good arm strength and was very quick going through his progressions.How other scouting services rate Jake Haener (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
171.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
*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.