Levis or Hooker? Let’s talk about the strengths and weaknesses of each and why they will make a good pro.
Who will be the better pro quarterback
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Levis has tools to be a great pro QBi not the least of which is physical gifts
That’s why they talk about him so much…not who he is now (he’s pretty dang good now) but what he could be in 5 years
That’s why they talk about him so much…not who he is now (he’s pretty dang good now) but what he could be in 5 years
Both are good round 1 prospects. Depends a lot on who drafts them, understudy time (if any), presence of OL and skill players around them, and system.
I could see a cold weather (outdoor stadium) team making moves to get Levi’s’ arm strength. Great Lakes and northeastern teams talk a lot about needing a strong arm QB to hack cold and windy conditions.
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I could see a cold weather (outdoor stadium) team making moves to get Levi’s’ arm strength. Great Lakes and northeastern teams talk a lot about needing a strong arm QB to hack cold and windy conditions.
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For the life of me I can’t predict from college who projects to NFL.
Hooker looks to me pretty dang good. Really good accurate on deep balls. Keeps the go routes in play hits slants and intermediate routes. And he can run well with ball and is not short But he’s not high on boards
Levi’s has a stronger arm but he’s not near as accurate And can run the ball
But one is high and the other not high in NFL draft boards
Hooker looks to me pretty dang good. Really good accurate on deep balls. Keeps the go routes in play hits slants and intermediate routes. And he can run well with ball and is not short But he’s not high on boards
Levi’s has a stronger arm but he’s not near as accurate And can run the ball
But one is high and the other not high in NFL draft boards
I think hooker is a fabulous college quarterback. I don’t think he has a chance in the pros. Maybe Canadian league. Levis has the makings of a fabulous quarterback in the NFL.
Really hard to say. Quite a few QBs coming from similar offenses are starting in the NFL now. I think Levis will get there quicker because he has been coached a little different while Hooker doesn't do progressions and runs very simple route combinations, I think his learning curve will be steeper, plus he won't have the advantages he has now.
Levis, has any of the no huddle gimmick QBs ever panned out in the NFL?
Hard to say . Levis will be drafted on arm talent , not because he’s a great quarterback.If they can develop some intangibles to go with that he can have a nice career.Hooker is OLD as far as college quarterbacks go. Heck with his age , experience, and in that system, he ought to look good . I don’t think he will ever start an nfl game. But I only care about college quarterbacks. And imo Hooker is the better college quarterback.
Hooker has done fantastic at UT. He looks and is very good. The offense that TN runs with their athletes is also perfect. No doubt a great QB and possible Heisman winner this year. However, how many Heisman winners have not made it in the NFL - good example - Tim Tebow. So, speaking of NFL only - Will has the advantage. He has been on the ground a lot, and has had to try to make some throws he shouldn't - because his team needed him to do that! Will has improved so much from last year to this year in so many things. He has the look of a professional QB. No one knows how either will do until they are given the actual opportunity - but I do believe that our past two OC's know what an NFL QB looks like and they seem really impressed with Will. So, I will take Will based on the last statement.
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Levis is the bigger, stronger athlete. Always a plus. Hooker seems to be dialed in on deep balls, which is impressive. He doesn’t have the arm talent to fit the ball in small windows like Will does.
WL might be the first pick in the draft for a reason.
WL might be the first pick in the draft for a reason.
Getting drafted high means 90% likely going to a team with a losing record that has multiple holes in their team. Levis could be forced into action early and get very little prep time.
Hooker on the other hand could be drafted by a team that doesn't necessarily need a QB, but the value is there.
Hooker on the other hand could be drafted by a team that doesn't necessarily need a QB, but the value is there.
This. In the NFL it's Levis by a mile. Hooker is greatly benefitting from the UT pace. He's a great college QB but is getting zero skills necessary to play QB in the NFL.
Both are really good. The system here at UK will help Levis be better prepared for the next level, but he has to work on his pocket presence and getting the ball out of his hands quicker. He has ALL the intangibles GM’s are looking for.
As far as Hooker, he’s Uber athletic with great pocket awareness and strong arm. What was Virginia Tech thinking? He reminds me of Deshaun Watson. He will succeed, but a LOT of it depends on where they land and if they have the time to learn the speed of the NFL and grow. Tim Couch is a perfect example. He had all the tools, but had to start right away for a new franchise with a horrible offensive line and he spent his whole career picking his ass off the ground. It took its toll and he washed out. I wish both Levis and Hooker don’t have similar situations starting out.
If I had to guess, I might sway slightly to Levis for grit and toughness, but think both have a chance to be really good.
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Levis = Allen comparison. Hooker is what 25-26 will be a backup for a good team. Levis going first round Hooker 2nd maybe 3rd. Give me the guy that can run over DBs and has the big arm.
It will depend on system and staff but right now it’s hard to say.
Levis is the more naturally gifted QB and has the better arm talent while playing in a pro style offense. With that being said he has mechanical issues that cause accuracy issues and he makes questionable decisions (which has improved some this year) because he trusts his arm. Also, it must be noted he has struggled with the poor offensive line play. He’s not year one ready
Hooker has better anticipation and accuracy and has taken a while to reach where he is at. He doesn’t play in a pro system so that’s always a risk and he too isn’t a year one QB. Which means he could be at his ceiling or has a capacity to learn. Both are good leaders
Levis is the more naturally gifted QB and has the better arm talent while playing in a pro style offense. With that being said he has mechanical issues that cause accuracy issues and he makes questionable decisions (which has improved some this year) because he trusts his arm. Also, it must be noted he has struggled with the poor offensive line play. He’s not year one ready
Hooker has better anticipation and accuracy and has taken a while to reach where he is at. He doesn’t play in a pro system so that’s always a risk and he too isn’t a year one QB. Which means he could be at his ceiling or has a capacity to learn. Both are good leaders
You use the word gimmick. It’s not
watch Tennessee on third and eight.…. They take their time.… it is pointed out repeatedly during their games. Now having said that, hooker is a bit like Josh Dobbs was for UT…. Very smart way smart. So is hooker. He will probably be a good back up quarterback.
Hey, I’m just giving an opinion. Obviously does not mean I’m right I don’t do scouting and analysis for a living….
Hooker has the build of Bryce Young. I just think they would get injured over and over. I’m wrong a lot.
Who knows it's all based on the team you end up on. If they can't protect you your probably going to suck no matter what.
If I was a quarterback I'd want to be drafted between 20 and 30.
Screw going to a team that doesn't have a offensive line that sucks and it's going to get you sacked and get you hurt like Joe Burrow did in his first year.
But if I had to bet I go with the gunslinger Levis.
Hooker looks pretty damn legit also.
I think they're both future starters. This won't be the last time they play against each other. 100
If I was a quarterback I'd want to be drafted between 20 and 30.
Screw going to a team that doesn't have a offensive line that sucks and it's going to get you sacked and get you hurt like Joe Burrow did in his first year.
But if I had to bet I go with the gunslinger Levis.
Hooker looks pretty damn legit also.
I think they're both future starters. This won't be the last time they play against each other. 100
He might… I never hope an opponent gets hurt.
Frankly, I don’t know how Bryce young was able to stand up after the Tennessee game. Hooker is taller (I think.), but just as slight my opinion of both of those quarterbacks is their personalities are similar, and a reflection of their upbringing. Both are fabulous young men off the field
Put Levis behind a great pro O-Line and the sky is the limit for him.
Yes, i said that in jest as anyone could get hurt though the ones with the football most often do.
I would never wish or hope for an injury of an opponent.
Never.
He starts trying to run over NFL secondaries he will have a short career. Learn to slide or get out of bounds is the ticket to a long career.
They’re both exceptional quarterbacks that will get a good look in the pros. As many have said already, more than a small part of their future success or failure will depend on their offensive personnel, coaching, system and avoiding being thrown to the wolves in their rookie season.
There have been too many “can’t miss” QB prospects that have flamed out quickly in the NFL to think either is guaranteed to be a star. It may be fun to speculate, but no one has much of a clue where both players will be in 5 years or how successful they will have been during that time. What we CAN appreciate though is this Saturday’s matchup should be epic. Both QBs are studs that make their teams go and they will both be trying to play their best. We should enjoy the show because it may be awhile before both teams have top QBs under center.
There have been too many “can’t miss” QB prospects that have flamed out quickly in the NFL to think either is guaranteed to be a star. It may be fun to speculate, but no one has much of a clue where both players will be in 5 years or how successful they will have been during that time. What we CAN appreciate though is this Saturday’s matchup should be epic. Both QBs are studs that make their teams go and they will both be trying to play their best. We should enjoy the show because it may be awhile before both teams have top QBs under center.
I feel like Hookers comp is Geno Smith - threw a lot of TDS and was mobile for a fast offense at WV, it wasn’t prepared for the NFL. He floundered in the pros - with the Jets of course, and now has found steady ground with the Seahawks.
Levis has the upside of a Josh Allen, and for all his warts, he’s got a once in 5 years cannon, so they’ll try to work with him. Organization will be important for him - tell Washington you won’t play for them.
Levis has the upside of a Josh Allen, and for all his warts, he’s got a once in 5 years cannon, so they’ll try to work with him. Organization will be important for him - tell Washington you won’t play for them.
Put Levi's in the UT offensive system and you are seeing Heisman talk. Stoops tried to win by a different strategy and no QB in his system will ever put up Heisman numbers.
Is that really true or just wishful thinking?
Hooker is completing 70% passes 2k yards 18TD to 1 ijnt...and another 300 yards and 3 Tds on ground.
I love Levis but he would have more Ints by a mile just throwing to 7 on 7 drills to be honest.
Not sure about that ,,If Levis is scheduled to go 44th then there might be a decent chance he use's a Covid year !2023 NFL Mock Draft: Hendon Hooker in the top 10, Panthers Replace Christian McCaffrey
We're at the midway point of the season, and the draft class is taking shape. Which players highlight franchise-altering picks in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft?
Latest mock draft has Hooker going 7th overall and Levi’s 44th.
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Levis is more pro ready - tools, system he plays in, physically. Both Levis and Hooker are ’old’ by NFL standards, but Hooker especially so since he’ll be 25 at the draft while Levis will be 23.
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