2009 NFL Draft - Josh Freeman Scouting Report
by Clint Clearwater
NFL Draft Analyst


Prospect: Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas St.
Ht: 6'6 Wt: 238 40: 4.97

Strengths: Josh Freeman has a great frame and size and amazing arm strength.  He can throw an out pattern almost to perfection.  He can run very well for a QB and can pick up yards on the ground.  He is very tough and can break tackles while rushing, which makes him decently difficult to sack.  He can throw pretty well on the run; however, the throws tend to be a little low.  He can escape pass-rushers well.  He has average footwork. Played in a pro style offense in college.               

Weaknesses: Inaccurate and inconsistent.  He has shown flashes of brilliance and disappointment.  He can make an incredible throw and then make a very poor throw right after.  I have seen too much tape of him where he locks onto one target.  He will watch the receiver the whole play and make the throw.  He needs to improve on his field-vision.  He also needs to learn how to read the coverage better.  There are questions about his leadership.            

Summary: I think that many people put too much emphasis on arm strength as compared to accuracy.  Freeman needs to improve on his accuracy to become a better quarterback.  The arm strength is a major plus; however accuracy is a very important asset to an NFL QB.  He will need to improve his field-vision as well.  Overall, I love Freeman’s size, toughness, and arm strength, but he will need time to develop and improve in order to be a true franchise QB and that might take a season or two. 

Draft Projection: Mid 1st - Early 2nd round


Last updated - 3/31/09


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