
Draft Profile: QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama
By: Steve Johnson
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
6’0″ 217
30 4/8″ arms. 10″ (left) 9 7/8″ (right) hands. 75 2/8″ wingspan.
Junior
D.O.B. 3/2/98
DNP 40 DNP″ Vert. DNP″ Broad Jump. DNP Bench Reps.
DNP 3 Cone Drill DNP 20 yard Shuttle
Stats/Accolades/History:
2017: 8 games. 49/77 for 636 yards. 11 TDs, 2 ints
2018: 15 games. 245/355 for 3966 yards. 43 TDs, 6 ints
2019: 9 games. 180/252 for 2840 yards. 33 TDs, 3 ints
Misc. Stats: 107 att, 340 yards, 9 TDs
Accolades: 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, 2018 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, 2018 Maxwell Award, 2018 First-team All-SEC, 2018 Consensus All-American, 2018 CFP National Champion, 2018 Heisman Runner-Up, 2019 Second-team All-SEC,
Injuries: Hip injury in 2019 (prevented pre-draft workouts).
History: Five-star recruit from Honolulu. Attended Saint Louis School, a football powerhouse in Honolulu. Attended the 2016 Elite 11 Camp and Nike’s “The Opening” where he was named the MVP of both. Also participated in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl and the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.
Strengths: Well built and thick body. Quick release. Good zip on short to intermediate throws. Quick feet. A threat to run it. Natural improvising skills. Great character.
Weaknesses: Lacks ideal size. Injury concerns, dealt with some injuries throughout career. Was surrounded by talent at Alabama, had guys that could take slants to the house.
Overview:
Evaluation based on games. SC 19′
Draft Projection: TBD
Phanaddict Draft Grade: TBD
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