Kyle McCord to NFL Draft

[oldpinepoint]

I would bet he doesn’t last past the third round and think he has a better chance of going second than third at this point. With a guy like this, teams have zero reason to hype him up. If a few teams or even one really like him, they’re not going to let that on. They’re going to keep quiet and hope they steal him in the third or second round.

I watched the QBs throw yesterday and the pool is not deep.

A Lot of misdirection In the draft, teams don’t want to tip their hands. I agree with you

 

[upperdeck]

McCord can throw the deep ball. What he can't throw is the deep ball late in the progression to save a play.
It would interesting to know how many deep balls were completed on throws over 55 yds in the nfl last year? They must have that stat some where.

 

[corpjet]

What he did in Indy only solidifies what folks saw on tape last year.

From what I heard his in person interviews went great which is a big part of the equation the common fan doesn't consider much.

As some have said no way he lasts til rd 4. He has a rd 2 ceiling and a rd 3 floor.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

McCord can throw the deep ball. What he can't throw is the deep ball late in the progression to save a play.
It would interesting to know how many deep balls were completed on throws over 55 yds in the nfl last year? They must have that stat some where.

Not enough to be decisive. Jared Goff completed 8 (for the season) and led the NFL in deep ball (50+ yard) completions. The two Superbowl QB's (Hurts and Mahomes) hit 2 each 50+ yard plays (for the season).

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[richmondcuse03]

What he did in Indy only solidifies what folks saw on tape last year.

From what I heard his in person interviews went great which is a big part of the equation the common fan doesn't consider much.

As some have said no way he lasts til rd 4. He has a rd 2 ceiling and a rd 3 floor.

love hearing that additional insight. It's what I assumed would happen but love having it confirmed.

 

[upperdeck]

this shows that the vast majority of throws are in the 0-30 yd windows. like 80%.

 

[SuFTW]

Why Kyle McCord is the third-best quarterback entering the 2025 NFL Draft

Kyle McCord may not be the most talked-about quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his record-breaking season at Syracuse proves he deserves to be in the conve

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[SUFaninNJ]

How much did the Pitt game hurt his stock? How much better would it be without it and/or a decent showing? I predict he goes late 3rd, early 4th to 1 of the NJ teams.

Kurt Warner was dismissive of the Pitt game. He pumped up McCord quite a bit.

 

[SuFTW]

NFL combine quarterback ranking: Brady Cook, Jaxson Dart make NFL draft stock cases

Not every quarterback prospect participated in the 2025 NFL combine. Here's the top five ranking of those who did:

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5. Kyle McCord, Syracuse​

McCord was able to stand out in a second group of throwers that was a bit more lackluster than the first. The former Ohio State quarterback was solid in his ball placement on throws to either sideline. In addition, he had some deep throws that were among the best of any of the quarterbacks that threw on Saturday, though he also had some underthrows that required adjustments from receivers.
Where McCord didn't shine quite as brightly was in his anticipation. The Syracuse product frequently was late on his throws, waiting for his receivers to get out of their breaks before starting his throw. Though that could partly be attributed to his lack of work with those receivers, it was a notable part of his performance that was lacking compared to other quarterbacks – who also haven't worked with all of the receivers – that threw Saturday.

 

[SuFTW]

2025 NFL Combine: Grades for top QB prospects, plus winners and losers from on-field workouts

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Kyle McCord threw with impressive accuracy. The speed at which his ball arrived on target was less than ideal. And that matches with what McCord demonstrated on film. His delivery seemed a tick slower and closer to sidearm than any of the other quarterbacks in the second group.

 

[SuFTW]

NFL Combine day three reaction: Did the Quarterbacks deliver? Plus a review of the Wide Receivers and Running Backs – Seahawks Draft Blog

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Kyle McCord — his timing and accuracy were very good on a short to intermediate range and he span it to the sideline well. He looked very relaxed and in control. His technique looked good and he was very comfortable with his drop and set. He didn’t show a big arm on the go-ball. He under-threw the fade and didn’t find the corner properly. About what you’d expect from McCord. Does he have the tools to start at the next level? I’m not convinced.

 

[Cusefan0307]

McCord can throw the deep ball. What he can't throw is the deep ball late in the progression to save a play.
It would interesting to know how many deep balls were completed on throws over 55 yds in the nfl last year? They must have that stat some where.

That throw you keep saying was 55 yards was probably really 60-65 when you count the angle going from point A to point B. Anyway people here overrate arm strength all the time.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I haven’t heard these commentators say anything about Kyle.

Not in the script.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

NFL Combine day three reaction: Did the Quarterbacks deliver? Plus a review of the Wide Receivers and Running Backs – Seahawks Draft Blog

seahawksdraftblog.com

Kyle McCord — his timing and accuracy were very good on a short to intermediate range and he span it to the sideline well. He looked very relaxed and in control. His technique looked good and he was very comfortable with his drop and set. He didn’t show a big arm on the go-ball. He under-threw the fade and didn’t find the corner properly. About what you’d expect from McCord. Does he have the tools to start at the next level? I’m not convinced.

Good luck to the Seahawks with this guy as a QB evaluator.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

What he did in Indy only solidifies what folks saw on tape last year.

From what I heard his in person interviews went great which is a big part of the equation the common fan doesn't consider much.

As some have said no way he lasts til rd 4. He has a rd 2 ceiling and a rd 3 floor.

I would think him smashing the new test would help

 

[rrlbees]

That throw you keep saying was 55 yards was probably really 60-65 when you count the angle going from point A to point B. Anyway people here overrate arm strength all the time.

Even the qb analyst they had on tv said finding guys that can throw it 70 yards is a myth. He said 55 yards is the key and accurate.

 

[richmondcuse03]

NFL combine quarterback ranking: Brady Cook, Jaxson Dart make NFL draft stock cases

Not every quarterback prospect participated in the 2025 NFL combine. Here's the top five ranking of those who did:

www.usatoday.com

5. Kyle McCord, Syracuse​

McCord was able to stand out in a second group of throwers that was a bit more lackluster than the first. The former Ohio State quarterback was solid in his ball placement on throws to either sideline. In addition, he had some deep throws that were among the best of any of the quarterbacks that threw on Saturday, though he also had some underthrows that required adjustments from receivers.
Where McCord didn't shine quite as brightly was in his anticipation. The Syracuse product frequently was late on his throws, waiting for his receivers to get out of their breaks before starting his throw. Though that could partly be attributed to his lack of work with those receivers, it was a notable part of his performance that was lacking compared to other quarterbacks – who also haven't worked with all of the receivers – that threw Saturday.

So I noticed a bit on that anticipation point but moreso because it surprised me. He threw all season to guys before they were out of breaks. I wonder if it was just from not working with these guys as much or he was trying to have it be more tight sideline throws vs. some of the other guys.

 

[newmexicuse]

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Would love to see Kyle get to Round 2 or early Round 3.

 

[cusefan88]

So I noticed a bit on that anticipation point but moreso because it surprised me. He threw all season to guys before they were out of breaks. I wonder if it was just from not working with these guys as much or he was trying to have it be more tight sideline throws vs. some of the other guys.

I'm sure (hope) a lot of scouts on hand will weight game tape a bit more than Combine.

 

[baggerbob]

Good luck to the Seahawks with this guy as a QB evaluator.

Any team who evaluates Kyle highly is not going to publicly acknowledge that he is good.
You don't want others to decide to take him before you get the chance.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

Any team who evaluates Kyle highly is not going to publicly acknowledge that he is good.
You don't want others to decide to take him before you get the chance.

I get it. But if your strategy is deception, it should at least be credible. You're not going to "fool" any front offices by criticizing a potential #3 QB for not "finding the corner" when the other guys, one ore more times, couldn't find the receiver.

 

[P Vasiloff]

In my non professional,non talent evaluating very biased opinion, Kyle McCords performance at the NFL combine was very good. I watched every quarterback in both groups and you would have a tough time picking anything apart regarding McCords performance and no matter what some of the wind bag/ gas bag commentators and their evaluations, most if not all the other quarterbacks made mistakes that McCord did not. Kyle McCord is going to make some NFL Team very happy they drafted him. Orange Forever!!!!!!

 

[upperdeck]

All these QBS can throw. Can they read and make the correct throws on time to small windows?

 

[CanadianSU]

All these QBS can throw. Can they read and make the correct throws on time to small windows?

Quinn Ewers had a pretty rough day throwing it sounded like.

 

[AngryOtto]

In my non professional,non talent evaluating very biased opinion, Kyle McCords performance at the NFL combine was very good. I watched every quarterback in both groups and you would have a tough time picking anything apart regarding McCords performance and no matter what some of the wind bag/ gas bag commentators and their evaluations, most if not all the other quarterbacks made mistakes that McCord did not. Kyle McCord is going to make some NFL Team very happy they drafted him. Orange Forever!

Agree. Some teams are willing to pick guys based on their college team and regret the decision. The team that drafts McCord in my opinion is going to be really happy in the end. I hope he ends up on a team where he is not forced into a bad situation where he is expected to win immediately and can learn behind an experienced qb.