Positives
Experienced three-year starter, had a prolific college career and set multiple school records; a battle-tested leader who played in and won big games
Good accuracy and ball placement in the short and intermediate levels; allows his receivers to gain yards after the catch and puts the ball where only they can get it
Can throw the deep ball accurately with touch and perfect trajectory
Appears to be able to read defenses; generally makes good decisions and effectively limits turnovers
Average arm strength; can make the throws
Displays enough velocity in the intermediate to deep levels of the field; can throw outside the numbers accurately with enough zip
More than adequate size; listed at 6’4”, 214 lbs
Knows where his checkdown is located, will dump the ball off to a safety valve and keep the chains moving
Great intangibles; appears to be a good teammate with a strong work ethic and high football IQ
While not a threat to hurt opponents with his legs, he displays decent athleticism; is not a statue, fairly light on his feet and quick in his drop
Generally displays good throwing mechanics with a smooth over-the-top delivery
Shows some maneuverability to buy extra time
Protects his body from unnecessary hard hits by sliding or running out of bounds
Throws fairly well rolling to his right
Played fairly well on the big stage; won three national championships at Alabama, two as the starting quarterback
Negatives
Lacks pocket presence; can be overwhelmed by pressure
Questionable pocket awareness; has trouble identifying the blitz
Drops his eyes and has a tendency to panic under duress; pulls the ball down prematurely when opponents bring the heat
Lacks mobility, is not especially elusive in the pocket nor will he hurt opponents on the ground
Not much of an improviser; lacks the ability to make something out of nothing
Retreats in the pocket and tends to fade away from his intended target
Inconsistent deep passer, occasionally making his receivers break stride and adjust to underthrown passes
Has trouble resetting when he is forced to move to his left
Footwork tends to break down under pressure; will revert to throwing off of his back foot
Struggles to adjust when his receivers' routes are disrupted
May have earned a reputation as a game-manager; has a conservative nature
Benefited greatly from steady pass protection and a consistently effective running game
Declining to participate in the Senior Bowl rubbed some the wrong way
Collegiate Statistics
Year Team Cmp Att PCT Yards TD INT
2010 Alabama 30 48 62.5 389 3 0
2011 Alabama 219 328 66.8 2634 16 5
2012 Alabama 211 314 67.2 2933 30 3
2013 Alabama 226 336 67.3 3063 28 7
Source: ESPN.com
Personal Notes
Second-team All-SEC 2013
Maxwell Award 2013
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award 2013
Second-team All-SEC 2012
Third-team All-American 2012
BCS National Championship MVP 2012
Redshirted 2009
Team captain as a senior
36-4 record as a starter
Graduated with a degree in health studies
Overall
Following a prolific college career in which he won two national titles and several personal accolades, AJ McCarron will be out to prove that he can be an effective starting quarterback in the NFL.
While his decision not to perform at the Senior Bowl disappointed fans and scouts alike, he will have a chance to show teams what he can do later in the process.
An efficient, intelligent and accurate passer, he would fit best in a West Coast offense. Though he appears to have the makings of a strong backup, he possesses starter potential in the right spot.
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