1) Blaine Gabbert - MIZZOU
He is regarded as one of the best pure passers in the draft based on his arm strength and throwing mechanics. He has velocity on his passes, showing accuracy and placement on all short and intermediate throws. He flashes anticipation, awareness and timing while throwing to open receivers against tight zone coverage. Although his penchant for throwing into small windows occasionally leads to interceptions, his aggressiveness and instincts are on par with the NFL's elite quarterbacks. - Bucky Brooks
Best Fits: (Bills, Bengals, Cardinals, Seahawks)
2) Cameron Newton - AUBURN
He has the size that offensive coordinators covet in an ultra-athletic package. His running ability and improvisational skills make him a weapon on the perimeter, but he is more than a run-first QB. He possesses an exceptionally strong arm, and shows solid throwing mechanics in the pocket. Although his sloppy footwork led to some errant throws, he has dramatically tightened up his fundamentals over the past three months and shows the potential to be an effective drop-back passer. -Bucky Brooks
Best Fits: (Cardinals, Redskins, 49ers, Dolphins)
3) Jake Locker - WASHINGTON
He is one of the best athletes in the draft and his physical gifts had many touting him as the potential No. 1 pick in last year's draft. As a drop-back passer, he shows arm strength while making the requisite throws. His velocity rates near the top of the charts, and shows flashes of being a potential star. Throw in his leadership skills and intangibles, and there is a lot to like about Locker. Still, as scouts pick apart his game, his accuracy from the pocket is a concern. Dismal passing performances in a pair of big games last season against Nebraska led to more questions about his ability to win from the pocket. -Bucky Brooks
Best Fits: (Seahawks, Titans, Raiders, Vikings)
4) Andy Dalton - TCU
A tough competitor with a 'refuse to lose' mentality. He's matured into a leader but, will have a learning curve coming from shotgun heavy spread-formation offense that feeds him a lot of pre-snap reads from the sideline. But he is a gym rat with very good natural football intelligence, who knows how to make progression reads and effectively checks down to second and third targets. Lack of height combined with three-quarter delivery is a bit concerning for batted down balls. -Scouts Inc.
Best Fits: (Titans, Dolphins, Bengals, Bills)
5) Ryan Mallett - ARKANSAS
He is regarded as the most NFL-ready in the class after spending two seasons directing Bobby Petrino's pro-style offense. He has exceptional arm strength, and delivers the ball with zip. He illustrates accuracy while pushing the ball down the field, and is a perfect fit in an offense that features the vertical passing game. He is regarded as a sitting duck in the pocket based on limited athleticism, and scouts wonder if he has the mobility to elude rushers. His on-field woes are considered a minimal concern when compared to the leadership and character flaws that reportedly surround him. -Bucky Brooks
Best Fits: (Redskins, Cardinals, Seahawks, Titans)
6) Colin Kaepernick - NEVADA
Possesses excellent height bulking up to 233 pounds and has more room on his frame to add functional weight. No questioning his leadership and command of the huddle. A tough competitor that will fight for four quarters. He needs a lot of molding before he's ready to compete for playing time in the NFL. Comes from a 'Pistol' formation scheme that features mostly simplistic reads. Will need time to adapt to pro-style offense and making reads while dropping from under center. -Scouts Inc.
Best Fits: (Bills, 49ers, Vikings, Dolphins)
7) Christian Ponder - FLORIDA STATE
As a passer, he has good throwing mechanics and fundamentals from the pocket. He sets up with balance and delivers an accurate ball with zip. He is underrated as a passer on the move, but creative coordinators will take advantage of his skills by occasionally using him on the edge on movement passes. Ponder's biggest obstacle to first-round status appear to be his checkered medical history. He has missed parts of the last two seasons battling various injuries. -Bucky Brooks
Best Fits: (Panthers, Bengals, Dolphins, Jaguars)
8) Tyrod Taylor - VIRGINIA TECH
An excellent athlete who feels the pressure coming more often than not and does an excellent job of buying extra time with his feet. Possesses excellent speed, lateral agility, vision and elusiveness while still being a slippery and sudden runner who continues to improve as a leader. Has shown mental and physical toughness throughout his career by taking command and becoming more of a vocal leader. He still telegraphs too many of his throws and needs to do a much better job of looking off safeties. -Scouts Inc
Best Fits: (49ers, Raiders, Bills, Redskins)
9) Ricky Stanzi - IOWA
Is a humble leader and well respected by his teammates as a guy who will fight for yards after contact when scrambles. Is tall and is capable of seeing the entire field but doesn't always make the proper coverage reads. Appears to lock onto receivers and fails to see backside safeties and underneath linebackers at times and can be indecisive at times. When he gets flushed out of the pocket, he has a tendency to throw across his body and into traffic. -Scouts Inc.
Best Fits: (Seahawks, 49ers, Bills, Cardinals)
10) Greg McElroy - ALABAMA
Excellent leader who is willing to hang in the pocket and take a hit. Commands a huddle while knowing his physical limitations and generally plays within himself. Is technically sound with above average accuracy on short to intermediate throws. Has a very quick, compact release however, he shows below average arm strength. Deep out route velocity is only adequate because the deep ball tends to sail. Doesn't show the arm strength to drive the ball vertically in the NFL, especially in windy conditions. -Scouts Inc.
Best Fits: (Bengals, Seahawks, Dolphins, Panthers)
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