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PFF Top 100 prospects - 2023 Draft Board

Didn't think I'd go here, but I'd take Will Levis with our #1. Up until just a little while ago, I was sure I wanted to wait until 2024 to take our QB, But who's to say we pick this high in 2024? We can still win one more game and as long as we lose the rest we have #1. Next year, who knows. Maybe we win 6 or 7 games and we don't get the pick of the litter.

A tad long but...

The following by PFF;

QB WILL LEVIS, KENTUCKY
Levis has tools for days. Quick release, howitzer arm, legit rushing ability — Levis has it all. And unlike most quarterbacks billed for their tools at the collegiate level, Levis isn’t far off from being able to operate an NFL offense because he’s been doing it the last two years under current (Liam Coen) and former (Rich Scangarello) NFL offensive coordinators.

By CBS;

Will Levis, Kentucky:
26-13 win vs. No. 25 Louisville
Stats:
  • 11-of-19 passes completed, 188 yards, 2 TD
  • 5 carries, -10 yards
Levis has closed the regular season with strong performances against Georgia and Louisville. Kentucky's offense has incorporated more designed runs for him, and that seems to have unlocked the Penn State transfer. The statistics are not going to blow anyone away, but he was accurate and throwing with touch. The ball placement was such that the defense had zero opportunities to make plays. On plays at or near the line of scrimmage, he showed an ability to throw from different arm angles. In a scoreless first quarter game, Levis stood tall in the face of pressure before delivering a quick, on-target throw on an in-breaking pattern:


Bleacher Report;
Will Levis, Kentucky

  1. C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young came into the college season as the presumed top two quarterbacks to come off the board, but Will Levis of Kentucky is making a strong case to be considered.
    The 6'3", 232-pound quarterback has the ideal size to deal with the rigors of an NFL schedule and has impressed with his physical traits. Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN ranked him as the No. 4 overall player on his big board and QB2 behind Stroud.
    Chris Low of ESPN noted that a personnel director compared him to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in terms of his size, arm strength and physical gifts:
    "As [Levis] gets more comfortable and better rhythm in this scheme, I feel like he will be playing even better football at the end of the season than what he's putting on tape right now. He has all the physical traits and a lot of upside."
    Watching Levis, it's easy to envision his quick release and ability to find passing windows even when under pressure translating to the NFL.
    Any of the three teams that were mentioned for Young and Stroud would likely be fine with taking Levis as the odd team out. However, he's also a potential candidate for a trade-up from a team with the draft capital to take a big swing.
    The scouting department named Levis the most "pro-ready" prospect in the class. That means a team like the Indianapolis Colts or Washington Commanders whose veteran additions have not panned out might want to make the move.
    Best Fits: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders

Fan Nation;
NFL Draft Profile: Will Levis, Quarterback, Kentucky Wildcats
NFL Draft profile scouting report for Kentucky QB Will Levi

#7
Pos: QB
Ht: 6021
Wt: 232
40: 4.78
DOB: 6/27/1999
Hometown: Madison, CT
High School: Xavier
Eligibility: 2023
Will Levis
Kentucky Wildcats
One-Liner:
A quick-reacting quarterback that is mechanically sound but will need to learn to go through his progressions at the next level.
Evaluation:
Today's college football climate allows for quarterbacks to seek out the next best situation and the scouting community has evolved to become accepting of that. In the case of Will Levis, if he stayed at Penn State, he would still be buried on the depth chart and nowhere near the NFL radar. Making the move to Lexington allowed him to link up with Liam Coen, a protege of Sean McVay and inserted him into an offensive scheme tailor-made for his skill-set. You will notice everything is ultra-quick. An up-tempo offense based on quick reads and fast decision-making. Levis gets rid of the ball in a hurry and it's the high-octane scheme that you see many NFL teams attempting to mimic. You can tell that Levis puts in the time, he works on his mechanics, he possesses great footwork, and his fakes are carried out with emphasis so that attention to detail is what you want to see from a franchise signal-caller. Now, he'll need to learn how to develop through some of his progressions, as he continues to take his game to the next level and he will need to cut down the turnovers-- he seems good for at least one interception per game. You can't win at the next level like that. He is an older quarterback (23 years old when kickoff rolls around), and evaluators will expect to see him develop in those areas. There also has to be some minor concern with his running style when he tucks and runs, he leaves himself vulnerable to big hits, which could result in injury over the course of a 17-plus game season. Overall, he does a lot of the little things that will translate well; the offense also asks him to take snaps from under center at times, which has become a forgotten art. When you combine the prototype size, athleticism, arm talent and alpha leadership traits, Levis will be a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Grade:
1st Round

Latest News:
Mark Stoops on Will Levis: “No.1 QB In The Draft”
With the 2022 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, we turn our attention to the 2023 draft watch and it is shaping up to be a quarterback envious class.
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Kentucky QB Will Levis
2023 NFL Draft: Kentucky Quarterback Will Levis Declares for Draft
DEC 1, 2022 11:56 AM EST
While many draftniks think Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud or Alabama signal-caller Bryce Young will be in play as the first overall selection, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops believes otherwise. Speaking on KSR (05/06/22), he shared his thoughts on Wildcats front man Will Levis, who has been mocked in the first round.
“I know this: I know Will. I know how motivated he is and it’ll drive him to see any quarterback in front of him because I believe he believes he can be the number one quarterback picked and that he has that kind of ability and I think he’s going to have that kind of year.”
A late-bloomer, Levis burst onto the scene last season in a Wildcats offense catered to his mobility and use of play-action. It resulted in nearly 3,000 passing yards and 24 touchdowns—he also made a handful of costly turnovers.

There is no doubt that NFL scouts are going to love his arm strength and ability to squeeze the ball into tight windows but he will need to reel in some of his questionable decision-making.
Remember, Levis failed to beat out Trace McSorley and Sean Clifford during his time at Penn State and he’ll be 23 years old at the start of this season, so he is not considered a lock by any means.
The talent and skill-set certainly warrant an upward projection, however, much improvement will need to be shown in order for him to prove his worth as the top franchise quarterback available in the 2023 NFL Draft.
"Will Levis is a guy who is unapologetically him and I’ve said this before but I find it refreshing. People on social media sometimes give off a false narrative or try to be too perfect in a sense, but Will’s the kind of guy who can be unapologetically him and I find it refreshing. He’s also encouraged to do so. He’s not just receiving a bunch of backlashes for it." -- Kentucky OL Kenneth Horsey on QB Will Levis social media habits
"I’d say one of the three things is confidence, first and foremost. If you don’t believe that you’re the best, regardless of the realistic situation, then things are only going to go negatively for you. You need to go into every situation thinking that it’s going to go your way and that you’re the man. If you don’t have that mindset, then something’s got to be wrong with you. Second, I’d say work ethic. You’ve got to have an extreme work ethic in everything that you do, both on and off the field. Whether you’re studying in the library, going out to eat or in the facility, as a quarterback for a college program, you know that you have to represent yourself in the right way and you need to make sure that you’re working towards bettering yourself in all areas of life, both on and off the field. Third, I’d just say leadership. You have to be a good leader. You have to be someone that guys can look to and look at your actions and know that’s a guy who knows what he’s doing and I want to follow in his footsteps. That’s something that I’ve always done to the best of my ability, whether I was last on the depth chart or first. Having an offseason and being an established starter, I feel like now I have the ability to act as a leader in a different way, to be a little more vocal and know that guys are really looking to me to see what to do so that’s been really cool about the offseason." -- Kentucky QB Will Levis
 
wildroot said:
Didn't think I'd go here, but I'd take Will Levis with our #1. Up until just a little while ago, I was sure I wanted to wait until 2024 to take our QB, But who's to say we pick this high in 2024? We can still win one more game and as long as we lose the rest we have #1. Next year, who knows. Maybe we win 6 or 7 games and we don't get the pick of the litter.

A tad long but...

The following by PFF;

QB WILL LEVIS, KENTUCKY
Levis has tools for days. Quick release, howitzer arm, legit rushing ability — Levis has it all. And unlike most quarterbacks billed for their tools at the collegiate level, Levis isn’t far off from being able to operate an NFL offense because he’s been doing it the last two years under current (Liam Coen) and former (Rich Scangarello) NFL offensive coordinators.

By CBS;

Will Levis, Kentucky:
26-13 win vs. No. 25 Louisville
Stats:
  • 11-of-19 passes completed, 188 yards, 2 TD
  • 5 carries, -10 yards
Levis has closed the regular season with strong performances against Georgia and Louisville. Kentucky's offense has incorporated more designed runs for him, and that seems to have unlocked the Penn State transfer. The statistics are not going to blow anyone away, but he was accurate and throwing with touch. The ball placement was such that the defense had zero opportunities to make plays. On plays at or near the line of scrimmage, he showed an ability to throw from different arm angles. In a scoreless first quarter game, Levis stood tall in the face of pressure before delivering a quick, on-target throw on an in-breaking pattern:


Bleacher Report;
Will Levis, Kentucky

  1. C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young came into the college season as the presumed top two quarterbacks to come off the board, but Will Levis of Kentucky is making a strong case to be considered.
    The 6'3", 232-pound quarterback has the ideal size to deal with the rigors of an NFL schedule and has impressed with his physical traits. Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN ranked him as the No. 4 overall player on his big board and QB2 behind Stroud.
    Chris Low of ESPN noted that a personnel director compared him to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in terms of his size, arm strength and physical gifts:
    "As [Levis] gets more comfortable and better rhythm in this scheme, I feel like he will be playing even better football at the end of the season than what he's putting on tape right now. He has all the physical traits and a lot of upside."
    Watching Levis, it's easy to envision his quick release and ability to find passing windows even when under pressure translating to the NFL.
    Any of the three teams that were mentioned for Young and Stroud would likely be fine with taking Levis as the odd team out. However, he's also a potential candidate for a trade-up from a team with the draft capital to take a big swing.
    The scouting department named Levis the most "pro-ready" prospect in the class. That means a team like the Indianapolis Colts or Washington Commanders whose veteran additions have not panned out might want to make the move.
    Best Fits: Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders

Fan Nation;
NFL Draft Profile: Will Levis, Quarterback, Kentucky Wildcats
NFL Draft profile scouting report for Kentucky QB Will Levi

#7
Pos: QB
Ht: 6021
Wt: 232
40: 4.78
DOB: 6/27/1999
Hometown: Madison, CT
High School: Xavier
Eligibility: 2023
Will Levis
Kentucky Wildcats
One-Liner:
A quick-reacting quarterback that is mechanically sound but will need to learn to go through his progressions at the next level.
Evaluation:
Today's college football climate allows for quarterbacks to seek out the next best situation and the scouting community has evolved to become accepting of that. In the case of Will Levis, if he stayed at Penn State, he would still be buried on the depth chart and nowhere near the NFL radar. Making the move to Lexington allowed him to link up with Liam Coen, a protege of Sean McVay and inserted him into an offensive scheme tailor-made for his skill-set. You will notice everything is ultra-quick. An up-tempo offense based on quick reads and fast decision-making. Levis gets rid of the ball in a hurry and it's the high-octane scheme that you see many NFL teams attempting to mimic. You can tell that Levis puts in the time, he works on his mechanics, he possesses great footwork, and his fakes are carried out with emphasis so that attention to detail is what you want to see from a franchise signal-caller. Now, he'll need to learn how to develop through some of his progressions, as he continues to take his game to the next level and he will need to cut down the turnovers-- he seems good for at least one interception per game. You can't win at the next level like that. He is an older quarterback (23 years old when kickoff rolls around), and evaluators will expect to see him develop in those areas. There also has to be some minor concern with his running style when he tucks and runs, he leaves himself vulnerable to big hits, which could result in injury over the course of a 17-plus game season. Overall, he does a lot of the little things that will translate well; the offense also asks him to take snaps from under center at times, which has become a forgotten art. When you combine the prototype size, athleticism, arm talent and alpha leadership traits, Levis will be a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Grade:
1st Round

Latest News:
Mark Stoops on Will Levis: “No.1 QB In The Draft”
With the 2022 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, we turn our attention to the 2023 draft watch and it is shaping up to be a quarterback envious class.
Scroll to Continue

Kentucky QB Will Levis
2023 NFL Draft: Kentucky Quarterback Will Levis Declares for Draft
DEC 1, 2022 11:56 AM EST
While many draftniks think Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud or Alabama signal-caller Bryce Young will be in play as the first overall selection, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops believes otherwise. Speaking on KSR (05/06/22), he shared his thoughts on Wildcats front man Will Levis, who has been mocked in the first round.
“I know this: I know Will. I know how motivated he is and it’ll drive him to see any quarterback in front of him because I believe he believes he can be the number one quarterback picked and that he has that kind of ability and I think he’s going to have that kind of year.”
A late-bloomer, Levis burst onto the scene last season in a Wildcats offense catered to his mobility and use of play-action. It resulted in nearly 3,000 passing yards and 24 touchdowns—he also made a handful of costly turnovers.

There is no doubt that NFL scouts are going to love his arm strength and ability to squeeze the ball into tight windows but he will need to reel in some of his questionable decision-making.
Remember, Levis failed to beat out Trace McSorley and Sean Clifford during his time at Penn State and he’ll be 23 years old at the start of this season, so he is not considered a lock by any means.
The talent and skill-set certainly warrant an upward projection, however, much improvement will need to be shown in order for him to prove his worth as the top franchise quarterback available in the 2023 NFL Draft.
"Will Levis is a guy who is unapologetically him and I’ve said this before but I find it refreshing. People on social media sometimes give off a false narrative or try to be too perfect in a sense, but Will’s the kind of guy who can be unapologetically him and I find it refreshing. He’s also encouraged to do so. He’s not just receiving a bunch of backlashes for it." -- Kentucky OL Kenneth Horsey on QB Will Levis social media habits
"I’d say one of the three things is confidence, first and foremost. If you don’t believe that you’re the best, regardless of the realistic situation, then things are only going to go negatively for you. You need to go into every situation thinking that it’s going to go your way and that you’re the man. If you don’t have that mindset, then something’s got to be wrong with you. Second, I’d say work ethic. You’ve got to have an extreme work ethic in everything that you do, both on and off the field. Whether you’re studying in the library, going out to eat or in the facility, as a quarterback for a college program, you know that you have to represent yourself in the right way and you need to make sure that you’re working towards bettering yourself in all areas of life, both on and off the field. Third, I’d just say leadership. You have to be a good leader. You have to be someone that guys can look to and look at your actions and know that’s a guy who knows what he’s doing and I want to follow in his footsteps. That’s something that I’ve always done to the best of my ability, whether I was last on the depth chart or first. Having an offseason and being an established starter, I feel like now I have the ability to act as a leader in a different way, to be a little more vocal and know that guys are really looking to me to see what to do so that’s been really cool about the offseason." -- Kentucky QB Will Levis
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His penchant for tossing INT’s is a red flag for me b/c that’s coming against CFB competition….not NFL DC’s or DB’s.
 
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