QUARTERBACKS PLAYER ANALYSIS
STATISTICS
Rank: 1
Rating
2007
Started all 14 games. Completed 388 of 654 attempts (59.3%), for 4,507 yards. 31 TDs, 19 INTs.
2006
Completed 263 of 427 attempts (61.6%), for 2,942 yards. 15 TDs, 10 INTs.
2005
Played in 10 games and started 5. Completed 121 of 195 attempts (62.1%), for 1,514 yards. 8 TDs, 5 INTs.
2004
Made his 1st career start in the final game of the year. Completed 34 of 71 attempts (47.9%), for 350 yards. 2 TDs, 3 INTs.
1.3
Matt Ryan
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 220 B O S TO N C O L L E G E
ANALYSIS Ryan is a great leader and a two-time team captainwiththe prototypical NFL size. He can buy time in the pocket with his feet and shows the ability to make throws on the move. Ryan is a very intelligent, competitive, and gritty performer. Despite fracturing his foot in the 6th game of the 2006 season against Virginia Tech, Ryan displayed
STATISTICS
Rank: 2
Rating
2007
Completed 327 of 518 attempts (63.1%), for 3,709 yards. 40 TDs, 13 INTs.
2006
Started all 13 games. Completed 264 of 419 attempts (63.0%), for 3,515 yards. 31 TDs, 7 INTs.
2005
Started all 11 games. Completed 146 of 253 attempts (57.7%), for 1,644 yards. 6TDs, 6 INTs.
2004
Played in 7 games, started 1. Completed 54 of 88 attempts (61.4 %), for 492 yards. 2 TDs, 1 INT.
2003
Redshirted.
1.5
Andre woodson
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 230 KENTUCKY
ANALYSIS Woodson has the prototypical size, good pocket mobility, and shows the ability to sidestep and avoid the rush. He is not, however, a scrambler. He has a quick release and throws a spiral that is easily caught, but he is not very accurate when
his toughness by remaining the starter the rest of the season. He did not have the luxury of being surrounded by great skill players or a great running game at BC and clearly carried the offense as indicated by averaging nearly 47 pass attempts per game in 2007. He is a good decision maker and an accurate passer as evidenced by his 60% career completions and his low interception per pass attempt ratio (2.7%). Ryan displayed better arm strength as a senior, which may have been impacted as a junior due to his foot injury which led to an adjustment to his footwork and overall mechanics. He does have a tendency to put too much air under his deep balls; this can lead to increased interceptions at the next level. Ryan displays a great pocket presence, possessing the ability to feel the rush and get rid of the ball. In conclusion, Ryan is a highly productive team leader who possesses the character, intelligence, work ethic, and skill set to be a solid starter in the NFL. While he lacks his overall strength, Ryan is comparable to Ben Roethlisberger in many areas and will likely continue his development into a championship caliber QB.
throwing on the move. Woodson has great poise in the pocket and is not fazed by pressure, an attribute which has been demonstrated in play against top-notch competition. His 40 TD passes as a senior broke Tim Couch’s single season mark of 37 in 1998. Woodson has matured greatly after the near fatal auto accident of a childhood friend. He has become a team leader who seems to calm his teammates in clutch situations. He is a good decision maker and has the lowest career interception percentage in the SEC. He has adequate arm strength and knows when to zip it or put touch on his pass. He has a consistent throwing motion which explains his accuracy. In conclusion, Woodson has excelled versus top level teams in the SEC. His biggest drawback is his lack of mobility which is partially offset by his outstanding pocket presence and footwork. His accuracy and decision making are advanced and he could compete for a starting role immediately. Ultimately, Woodson should have a long and productive career as a starting signal caller.
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