STRENGTHS
Anthony is the new prototypical quarterback, every team in the NFL is looking for. He is athletic with good size with a strong arm showing the ability to be a strong pocket passer. He has the athletic talent to extend plays in the passing game as well as being able to make third downs with his legs. Anthony has the pure athletic talent to play in any style of offense and this will make him attractive to all 32 teams looking for a quarterback in this draft. Anthony’s athletic ability to make third downs on his own is what teams are looking for to be able to empty the backfield, using the quarterback as the only running threat. Anthony gives them that ability because of his speed, and natural running talents.
CONCERNS
It takes more than talent to play in the NFL. Anthony struggles with his accuracy, decision-making, and overall confidence in adverse situations and when the pressure mentally, is on him to produce. Because of these concerns, Anthony lacks consistency from one game to the next to produce and lead his teammates when his team is winning or losing.
BOTTOM LINE: 1.79
Anthony is the type of potential franchise quarterback that scares the hell out of me in selecting too early in this draft because of his athletic talent. Some team with multiple picks in the 1st round would be smart to select him but if your team has just one pick in the 1st and you need a quarterback I suggest you think twice before selecting Anthony because I think he is the type of quarterback who needs time to mature and work with some good coaching that can develop his on the field decision-making skills. My guess, the closer we get to the draft, Anthony because of his workouts and interviews, will become one of the top QBs or maybe THE top QB in this draft. He definitely has the talent. I just think that he needs the time to sit and learn that, athletic talent is not all there is to playing the position at the next level. Anthony still has a lot to learn about playing the quarterback position but his athletic talent will be too much to pass on in the 1st round for most teams.
