Can Vernon Adams Be 2016 NFL Draft’s Hidden Gem at Quarterback?

February 24, 2016   ·   Justis Mosqueda   ·   Jump to comments

Vernon Adams has a lot of things going against him, but the former Oregon quarterback is basically invisible on media draft boards. If you scroll through any big boards, it's rare to find Adams as a top-10 passer in the class, if he's even ranked at all. Currently, NFL Draft Scout, the entity that produces CBS Sports' draft content, has the Duck ranked as its 14th quarterback, and he's listed as a seventh-round to free-agent grade, about the consensus in the community.
Here's the problem: Adams has proven he can play at multiple levels. Most just missed his opportunities.
He started his career at Eastern Washington, an FCS powerhouse that was in the running for a national championship in all three of Adams' years as a starter. He scored 123 touchdowns for the Eagles, winning the Big Sky Conference three times.
As a late graduate, he was allowed to transfer to the University of Oregon in the summer just before his senior season would kick off. The Ducks were looking for a...

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