Details:
School: Georgia
NFL position: QB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 239
40 time: 4.75
Current projection: First-round pick

Strengths:
Shows compact and efficient delivery, enabling him to get rid of the ball quickly. Strides into throws and shows rocket arm to make all NFL throws with excellent velocity. Is accurate, hitting 15-plus-yard throws on the money and with great zip. Stands strong in the pocket; does not panic or rush throws when pressured from the blind side. Moves well in the pocket to avoid pressure, and resets feet to get rid of balls quickly and accurately.

Shows quick footwork and athleticism to outrun pass rushers; gets outside the pocket and either scrambles for first downs or makes good throws on the move.

Reads defenses quickly and correctly; identifies blitzes and schemes, and knows where open receivers will be. Is a vocal leader who takes command of his team.

Weaknesses:
Occasionally throws balls up for grabs when pressured up the middle. Some question his inability to lead Georgia to wins in games over elite teams.

Bottom line:
We didn't want to like Stafford as much as we do, because so many quarterback prospects who have garnered national attention since high school fail to live up to the hype.

However, Stafford is so naturally gifted, we couldn't help it. A team captain as a junior this season, he has led the Bulldogs through tense situations to success. He has learned well from good coaching and shows excellent technique and recognition skills. Stafford has the talent and intangibles to be an elite NFL quarterback, and if he declares for the 2009 draft, he projects as a top pick.

Former NFL scout Russ Lande evaluates college players for the Sporting News' Pro Football War Room and GM Jr. Scouting LLC.

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