Position	QB	Height	5’11
School	Boise State	Weight	195
Class	Senior	40 Time	4.85
Grade	4th Round

Arm Strength:

Kellen Moore’s arm strength is certainly not his best attribute but that doesn’t mean he has a noodle arm. He is capable of making all the throws and he can put some zip on his passes when he has to. The problem is that he can throw a nice ball when he has time. When he’s under pressure and unable to follow through he throws up some ugly floaters. Whereas some strong-armed quarterbacks can still make the throw, Moore can’t.

Grade: 2.5

Accuracy:

Moore is a very accurate quarterback but he is a bit of a streak passer. When he’s on, he shows off his pin-point accuracy and his ability to fit the ball into tight windows. However, he can be inconsistent with his intermediate accuracy. You’ll see balls behind receivers or a bit high and that comes from his footwork. He throws a nice deep ball and is not afraid to push the ball downfield. This silences critics that say he doesn’t have an NFL arm. He also throws fairly well on the run although he has some trouble when rolling out to his right, naturally because he is left-handed.

Grade: 3.5

Mobility:

Moore is more mobile than most people think. He’s certainly not a statue which is a good thing because at his height he might have to move around to find throwing lanes in the NFL. He does a good job of stepping up in the pocket and more importantly keeps his eyes downfield whenever he has to scramble. He rarely takes off and runs but he doesn’t look awkward doing so and can definitely pick up a solid chunk of yardage with his legs.

Grade: 3.0

Decision Making:

Easily one of Kellen Moore’s best attributes. He’s a smart quarterback and knows where to go with the football. You will rarely see him making bad reads or throwing the ball into coverage. He is capable of going through his progressions and finding his check down if there is nothing open downfield. He takes his shots downfield but they are rarely forced. He has to make better decisions when getting pressured however. He’ll force passes off-balance at times that aren’t accurate and can be dangerous throws to make in the NFL. He has shown he can throw the ball out of bounds and walk away but he needs to do this more consistently.

Grade: 3.5

Mechanics:

Moore could use some work on his overall throwing mechanics, specifically his footwork. He spends a lot of time in the shotgun and will have to perfect his drops from under center. However, given his size he’ll probably have to make a living in the shotgun in the NFL as well. He can be choppy with his feet at times and will throw off-balance. He doesn’t properly step through his throws on occasion and you can see the ball has significantly less zip on it. His release is solid albeit not great. He also tends to drop his elbow lowering his release point. Considering he’s not that big to begin with, it could be a problem. He tries to make up for his lack of arm strength by really throwing his whole body into the throw at times. He won’t be able to do that with an NFL pass-rush in his face.

Grade: 2.5

Pocket Awareness:

Very calm in the pocket. Will stand tall and has a good sense of what is going on around him. You won’t see him scrambling unless he really has to. At the same time, he has a good feel for blitzers and knows when he has to step up or scramble. He gets rid of the ball quickly so he rarely puts himself in situations where he holds onto the ball too long and starts to panic. He’ll also stand strong in the pocket and take a hit if he has to just to get a pass off.

Grade: 4.0

Intangibles:

Kellen Moore sparks the classic debate of tangibles vs. intangibles when scouting a quarterback. While size, athleticism, and arm strength are good tools to have, intelligence, poise, and a winners mentality is essential in a quarterback. Moore is widely regarded as being an incredibly smart quarterback and a great leader. The guy has more career wins than most quarterbacks have career starts. Experience is very important when scouting quarterbacks, and Moore is a vet. He has put up excellent stats throughout his time at Boise State and has never suffered a serious injury. He’s also routinely come up big in the clutch and has made some big plays for his team when they needed them the most.

Grade: 5.0

Outlook:

His size is an issue and so is his arm strength. Likely measuring in under 6 feet with a questionable arm won’t have teams lining up for his services. However, he has tremendous intangibles. He’s a guy I wouldn’t doubt in the NFL. I envision him being at the least a solid back-up quarterback that can stick in the league for years. While he may never be an elite starter, he can be serviceable. There will be comparisons made to Colt McCoy and I think they’re fair. I underestimated Colt because of his weak arm and pass-friendly system. Just goes to show how important experience and intangibles are when scouting a quarterback.