Chris Whitney of Villanova ~ 6.1/235
"Overview: Chris is a 2007 graduate of St. Joseph's Prep in Warminster, PA where he was tabbed a 1st-team All-Catholic League performer on both offense and defense. He was also named the Catholic League Red Division MVP. He also garnered 1st-team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania offense, and was a 1st-team All-Stater who was selected to play in the All-American game as a defensive back in Orlando, Fla. Chris was also a 4-year honor roll student. As a senior, he threw for 1,629 yards and 16 touchdowns.
In 2007, as a true freshman at Villanova, Chris started 5 games and tallied 59-of-100 for 616 yards, 5/3. In 2008, he started 10 of the 12 games and completed 120-of-174 (69.0%) for 1,448 yards, 10/5. He also carried the ball 131 times for 467 yards and four scores.
In 2009, he was named first team All-CAA after again starting all 15 games and completing 159-of-246 (65.0%) for 1,936 yards with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions. As a rusher he copiled 203-987-6.
In 2010, he completed 203 of 312 for 2241 yards, 22/7.
Strengths: Hard-nosed brawler of a QB with a LB mentality. Very smart on and off the field. Strong runner who will run over people. Confident, and composed, with great self-assurance--the kind that comes from solid preparation. Loves contact. Pretty accurate with the shorter routes. Has been a leader for one of America's best FCS programs for the past three years. Shows some touch. Makes good decisions. Just wins. Has played safety in the past, and may have the flexibility and speed to be looked at as a possible SS candidate.
Weaknesses: Not sure his future home is at QB. May be a better all-purpose back at the next level, who will have to carve out a niche for himself on special teams first. Odd body type for a QB. Neither a great passer nor a great runner. Average athleticism for a QB, and average QB tools as a passer.
Projection: 7th rounder or priority UDFA."
In 2007, as a true freshman at Villanova, Chris started 5 games and tallied 59-of-100 for 616 yards, 5/3. In 2008, he started 10 of the 12 games and completed 120-of-174 (69.0%) for 1,448 yards, 10/5. He also carried the ball 131 times for 467 yards and four scores.
In 2009, he was named first team All-CAA after again starting all 15 games and completing 159-of-246 (65.0%) for 1,936 yards with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions. As a rusher he copiled 203-987-6.
In 2010, he completed 203 of 312 for 2241 yards, 22/7.
Strengths: Hard-nosed brawler of a QB with a LB mentality. Very smart on and off the field. Strong runner who will run over people. Confident, and composed, with great self-assurance--the kind that comes from solid preparation. Loves contact. Pretty accurate with the shorter routes. Has been a leader for one of America's best FCS programs for the past three years. Shows some touch. Makes good decisions. Just wins. Has played safety in the past, and may have the flexibility and speed to be looked at as a possible SS candidate.
Weaknesses: Not sure his future home is at QB. May be a better all-purpose back at the next level, who will have to carve out a niche for himself on special teams first. Odd body type for a QB. Neither a great passer nor a great runner. Average athleticism for a QB, and average QB tools as a passer.
Projection: 7th rounder or priority UDFA."
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