At least one NFL scout doesn’t seem to be buying the Will Levis hype as a top NFL Draft pick.
According to ESPN’s Matt Miller, one NFL scout texted him after Kentucky’s stunning loss to Vanderbilt and said he can’t believe people really think Levis is a potential No. 1 pick.
Here’s an excerpt from ESPN:
Miller: Following Kentucky’s 24-21 loss to Vanderbilt, an NFL scout texted me about Levis, the Wildcats’ quarterback: “I can’t believe people really think he’s a potential No. 1 pick.” Levis struggled against the Commodores, throwing an interception on an 11-of-23 day that included no scores. He now has 16 touchdowns to nine interceptions on the year with a QBR of 54.3. The tools are exciting — from arm talent to mobility to a 6-foot-3, 232-pound frame — but Levis’ pocket presence and decision-making can be frustrating. How will teams view his potential versus his production?
Kiper: One thing that is important on Levis is that scouting is about projecting. It’s not about who the player is now but who he will be in the NFL. We look for the tools that translate to the next level. We miss sometimes, of course, but I’ve been impressed with how Levis has fought through his injuries, even if his progress doesn’t always show up on the statsheet.
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