Tom Savage Is Not Worth Risk as 1st-Round Pick in 2014 NFL Draft

April 26, 2014   ·   Rob Goldberg   ·   Jump to comments

Just because there is a lot of hype over a prospect heading into the NFL draft does not mean that the player will end up succeeding at the next level.
This is what teams need to be cautious of when looking at University of Pittsburgh quarterback Tom Savage. The talented passer was once considered an interesting sleeper prospect but now might possibly be selected as high as the first round.
Gil Brandt of NFL.com discussed the recent buzz that is surrounding Savage:
For many reasons, this rise to stardom makes sense. At 6'4", the quarterback has the size to see the whole field with a big arm to make any throw necessary. Although he does not have great straight-line speed (4.97 second 40-yard dash at the combine), he has an ability to slide and buy time in the pocket.
A lot of the things that people like about Blake Bortles can be said about Savage, with an upside being even higher due to his rawness.
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