Ryan Tannehill Scouting Report

Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill is a converted wide receiver that is drastically moving up draft boards as we approach the NFL Draft in less than a month. At 6’4, 221 pounds, Tannehill threw for 3,744 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions and completed 61.6% of his passes.

Strengths:

·         Good passer on the run

·         Solid arm strength

·         Great accuracy on comeback routes

·         Mobile and can escape pass rush and excels in designed running plays

·         Great size for the position

·         Good accuracy and control in the short to intermediate passing game

Weaknesses:

·         Has a side-arm ¾ delivery comparable to the Chargers’ Philip Rivers that may need to be improved

·         Inconsistent decision making – threw 15 interceptions last season and can force passes into coverage

·         Lacks great accuracy throwing the deep ball

·         Raw athleticism and still learning the position

·         Questionable poise in clutch situations

Overall:

·         Tannehill has the talent to develop into a good signal caller at the next level, but it is best that he sits a year or two before becoming the starting quarterback. His mechanics may need to be tweaked and he will struggle to make all of the throws required at the NFL level. However, he developed a great understanding of the Aggies’ offense and was coached under former Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike Sherman. Tannehill has been discussed being taken as high as number four overall by the Cleveland Browns and may very well be picked within the first 15 picks by a team such as the Dolphins, but I believe his real range falls in the late first round to early second round.