Top Small School Quarterbacks for the NFL Draft

This April’s upcoming NFL Draft is one deprived of top tier talent at the quarterback position. The skill level is thin at both the top part and in the later rounds, where only a handful of prospects are graded as legitimate NFL-type passers.

Due to the lack of overall talent, a number of quarterbacks from smaller schools could find their name called in this years' NFL Draft.

Here is a list of the top 5 passers from small schools projected to be drafted.

1.Colin Kaepernick 6-5, 226 Nevada
He is far from a finishing product with a plethora of mechanical problems to correct before he could develop as a passer, but his talent is tantalizing. He has breathtaking speed and has been clocked in the low 4.4s in the forty.

Has average arm strength, can get adequate zip on out routes but can’t fit the football into tight spots as well as some of the elite passer in this class. He also must improve his delivery and must get rid of the ball more quickly. He has trouble checking off primary targets and is erratic on the short dump off passes. On the plus side, he throws a very catchable ball.

His strength is in his mobility, not only he is fast, but elusive in the pocket and in the open field.

He needs to bulk up and of course and to get more experience as a passer, but the Nevada native should be one of the most sough out prospects in the NFL Draft after the second round.

2.Pat Devlin 6-4 221 Delaware
No, he is no Joe Flacco, another Delaware great passer who is now leading the Baltimore Ravens offense, but he is a close as a prospect.

He possesses one of the strongest arms in the draft. Can make any NFL throw. Is accurate in the short-to-intermitted areas of the field but ball tend to miss too many open receivers beyond the 15 yard range.

Is quick than fast and can throw on the run but is not a great overall athlete or running threat.

Needs more polish and game experience, but Devlin is a sound prospect with good upside. He should not last past the third round.

3.Andy Dalton 6-2 211 TCU
A great career and an amazing Rose Bowl performance has elevated Dalton from a borderline prospect to possibly going as high as the fourth round.

Yes, he has accuracy issues, especially in long passes. He locks in too often on primary receivers and misses others wide open, but his intangibles are off the charts.

He is a poised pocket passer with a quick release, good timing and accuracy in the short area. He shows quickness in the pocket and can create outside the hash marks.

Dalton is a true leader who has the ability to become a good game manager but he lacks physical tools and great arm strength. He will would probably scare some NFL scouts come draft day.

4.Nathan Enderle 6-5 243 Idaho
Is big, tall and strong. Has the arm to make every NFL throw and have shown good zip on all passes. Played in a pro-style offense for the Vandals, which should help him at the next level.

Throws one of the most catchable deep ball of any quarterback prospect in this draft.

He is slow (5.05), isn’t a threat to run. His decision-making is sloppy and is inconsistent in his throwing motion. He needs to improve his readings and the speed of his release.

Enderle have some great natural skills but would need at least a few years of seasoning before he can even attempt to managed an NFL game.

Far too raw for selection prior to the fifth round.

5.Jeff Van Camp 6-5 210 Florida Atlantic
Big, strong and with some mobility, the 2010 Owls passer have a very intriguing make up which should gathered some recognition by pro scouts.

Despite great size, Van Camp does not posses a powerful arm. Locks too often on primary target. Struggle to read coverages at times and tends to scramble too early in a play before looking for his secondary option. Doesn’t display leadership skills.

Overall, Van Camp has good physical make up, but his inconsistency and sometimes erratic passing makes him a borderline prospect.