It is his only loss at Ohio State. Lance was selected with the No. Lance had his worst game, throwing his first and only collegiate interception in the first half, but ended up completing 50% of his passes, running for 143 yards, throwing two touchdowns and finishing his career with a 17-0 record as a starter. With Trey Lance of North Dakota State, it's abundantly clear that the risk goes two ways. A full 11 weeks into the 2021 season, it . One was a coveted asset who might someday become a star. "But that was a while ago," he said. There's still nothing wrong with the 49ers selecting Trey Lance at No. What's next: Lance has already decided to forgo his spring season at North Dakota State and enter the draft. ET, ESPN). Lance isnt starting, and hes hardly even playing, thanks to veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo holding down those duties for now, and head coach Kyle Shanahans insistence Garoppolo gives the Niners their best chance at winning. McShay ranks him as the seventh-best QB in this class. A new home for Michael Thomas? It makes Carl really mad. 4). It would have been nice to have a full season this fall for him this past fall, so he could have played potentially 15 more games or so, but that didn't happenI think that would have helped him in the long run.". It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. It's kind of weird to think that's a thing for a job." Nov 11, 2021 at 5:55 PM --881. shares. They question the extent of the dataset. Overall Rank: #7 Position rank: #3. Lance was regarded as an extremely raw talent with just 318 pass attempts under his belt as a one-year starter at North Dakota State. He entered this season as the odds-on favorite to go No. As a redshirt freshman in 2019, Lance led the Bison to an undefeated season and another National Championship. With the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine quickly approaching, let's take a look at the full list of the 319 prospects invited to Indy. Lance in Detroit, on a team that has languished for years and now has a new coach and general manager, feels much less stable, at least based on recent history. My jersey number is 5, but I can't give you my phone number." Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? 9 overall), Mac Jones, New England Patriots (No. she whispered, just in case it had gone badly. After the pandemic wiped out the fall season for FCS schools, North Dakota State managed to play one game, against Central Arkansas. Lance was asked his favorite memory of Holy Redeemer, and he said, "Had to be the eighth grade carnival." If he works hard and gets better, they'll find him. Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Zach Wilson and Trey Lance lead the way in a deep and talented quarterback class for the ages. People say that all the time, like, 'Oh, Trey must have gotten so much better once he got to NDSU.' The problem for NFL evaluators is that Lance only started 17 games and it was at the FCS level on an offense that relied heavily on the run. . He barely threw a pass all night, and Iowa walked away with no idea what they did -- or didn't -- see. In this clip from @TheKruegShow Larry Krueger and NFL Draft Analyst Eric Froton discuss how Trey Lance compares to this years NFL draft classSubscribe @TheKr. "I know I didn't help his stats any. "Is what Trey did normal?" He read it mostly to himself, kind of mumbly, and his eyes narrowed the more he read, no doubt wondering where it was headed. 2021 NFL Draft Profile: Trey Lance. Will Jones declare for the draft? The first-rounder San Francisco gave Miami for the 2022 draft is the No. Fields grew up in Georgia and was a standout on the football field -- a five-star recruit who ranked No. 13 overall, one spot behind San Franciscos original pick in Round 1. When Jeremiah dropped his third iteration of his rankings one month before the draft last year, Lance was his No. As Lawrence and Wilson were named their team's starters, along with Mac Jones for the New England Patriots and eventually Justin Fields for the Chicago Bears and Davis Mills for the Houston Texans, Lance was unlike the majority of his rookie QB class and spent most of the season watching from the sidelines as Jimmy Garoppolo's backup. In two games he threw more touchdowns than incompletions. 2, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Author of five books (3 NYT best-sellers). Author: The NFL Draft Bible. More than anything, his expression seemed to indicate a gradual realization that he had unwittingly walked chin-first into a friendly Zoom call with the most high-information elementary school in the upper Midwest. Trey Lance's dynasty value for 2021. "He never jogged again," he says. Let's predict how well quarterbacks from the 2021 draft class will fare this season. "He was one of our strictest coaches," says Blaise Andries, now an offensive tackle at the University of Minnesota. As bad games go, it was pretty damned good. He has Patrick Mahomes' arm, Josh Allen's athleticism and was the best player on the field in every one of his college starts. Rankings: Kiper's QB5 (No. Wilson brought BYU to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl that season, where he went 18-for-18 for 317 yards and four touchdowns in another victory. section: | slug: 2021-nfl-draft-how-trey-lance-compares-to-the-other-likely-first-round-qbs-in-his-class | sport: football | route: article_single_special | When Jeremiah dropped his third iteration of his rankings one month before the draft last year, Lance was his No. 2020 stats: 4,036 passing yards, 77% completion rate, 36 touchdowns and four interceptions (plus one rushing TD), Rankings: Kiper's QB4 (No. As far as 2021 is concerned, lets flashback to which first-round quarterbacks were selected in that years NFL Draft: 2021 was supposed to be even more impressive than the 2018 class. Trey Lance after being selected third by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2021 NFL Draft (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images). Make Your Picks, "There was an event you attended in high school that was in Chicago," Lance began, "where all the interviews say you kept getting cut in front of in line. Feleipe Franks, Arkansas Razorbacks: A transfer from Florida, Franks broke an ankle in his junior season with the Gators in 2019 and lost his starting job to Kyle Trask. Andries asked. So what, exactly, makes Lance such an exciting prospect, especially compared to the Big Four -- Lawrence, Wilson, Fields and Jones? Tears flowed from Trey Lance's eyes when he answered his phone at the NFL Draft in Cleveland. According to 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters, there might be 15 or so . The delay will undoubtedly move back the timeline for his recovery at least a little bit. Carlton, a former Canadian Football League defensive back who is a Hall of Famer at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, plotted it out: He and Trey would head to the park with Trey's bike, whereupon Carlton would remove the training wheels and proceed to teach the older . Behind him, the QB2 for the 2021 rookie class is up for debate. General manager John Lynch said he believes the only thing 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is lacking is experience. What's next: Trask had a rough time in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, throwing three first-quarter interceptions and completing just 57.1% of his throws in the blowout loss to Oklahoma. He went as far as projecting none of the top options landing within the top 10 picks in this year's draft. Of course, Lawrences rookie year was hindered by the disaster that was the head coach Urban Meyer era, and one can only hope for the Jags that veteran head coach Doug Pederson has started the process of getting Lawrences trajectory back on track. Andries let that hang there. The sixth grade boys wanted to know his Xbox username, but Lance said he doesn't play often enough to remember it. Trask is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. "The hype wasn't big on Trey," Bahlmann says, in a classic bit of southwestern Minnesota dryness, brittle as the crunch of snow underfoot. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, Trade Lamar? 2 quarterback taken in the draft, behind [Trevor] Lawrence.". "We drove over there telling Trey, 'From my research and what I've looked at, I think you've got it, but I don't want to look at it through dad eyes. But in those games, I've never seen a player so dominant. McShay's favorite pick for all 32 teams He accepted an invite to the Senior Bowl, however, and will have another opportunity to make a case for the first round. Seriously, it's an obsession. As you read this, there are NFL scouts spelunking into the depths of Trey Lance's 17 game tapes, searching for flaws. The 49ers anticipate Garoppolo's injury to not play a major factor in his ability to contribute next season for wherever he may land this offseason, even if that destination remains in San Francisco. Then theres Jones, the other quarterback frequently linked to the 49ers before Lance was named the pick. A Heisman finalist, he led Ohio State to the College Football Playoff, but it lost 29-23 to Clemson in the semifinal. He also decided against running the 40 at his pro-day, which seemed like a suspect choice. Is Trey Lance falling behind the 2021 QB draft class? Then they used the final pick of the 2022 draft on Brock Purdy. They question the ability for someone who has played against limited competition in limited games to pick up the nuances of NFL defenses quickly enough to merit a top-5 pick. It was initially scheduled to take place today. Angie says. Its lone loss came with Lawrence on the sideline -- he tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of October and went 35 days between starts, missing two games. Recruiting services sent out sales pitches with the same guilt-driven message: Your son is falling behind. And it just re-emphasizes why fit is so incredibly important. 3 pick on him in Thursday's NFL draft, GM John Lynch said. 49ers fans dont care how well any of the other quarterbacks perform as long as Lance pans out. Two Iowa coaches came to a game only to see Lance lifted at halftime with a 54-0 lead. Lance laughed and said, "It was awesome to see you guys.". The Buckeyes began play in October, and Fields had just 11 incompletions through three games; he had 11 touchdown passes in that time frame. Lance struggled during his lone start in 2022 in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, and there wasnt enough from him prior to his injury to make any sort of grand conclusions. 49ers Notebook: John Lynch high on Deommodore Lenoir, expects Tashaun Gipson and Brian Griese to return, John Lynch, 49ers may examine offseason QB market; GM asked about Tom Brady, 49ers tender one-year deal to WR Jauan Jennings, announce Taybor Pepper signing. ", The questions ended, and Mrs. Klaith thanked Lance as the two bespectacled boys rushed the screen, waving frantically. Best Runner: Trey Lance While there is no shortage of athletes at the position in this class, Lance not only has the physical tools, but he also has the on-field proof. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? He also has the arm to add a little touch into his throws when necessary, He is never fazed in the pocket, and despite the limited opportunities given to him by a run-heavy offense, he has a veterans feel for making anticipatory throws, Hes extremely capable with the ball in his hands and an excellent awareness when running behind blocks, with good speed and a strong, heavy build, Played in FCS for the equivalent of Alabama - the Bisons were streets ahead of their opponents and so has never really been tested against quality opposition, In the controlled environment at his pro-day he had eight misses which most of which came on overthrows: corner and fade routes to the right side of the field. He has never lost a college game, leading the Bison to an FCS championship in 2019. That isn't my personality, and that was all in the plan for me to struggle at that camp and be frustrated. 2020 stats: 4,283 passing yards, 68.9% completion rate, 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions (plus three rushing TDs). And it wouldnt have been a bad approach for the Niners to continue reinforcing their offensive line instead of the Chargers grabbing Slater at No. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation His father, Mike, served as his private quarterbacks coach through high school, helping him to big numbers both through the air and on the ground at Corner Canyon High School. Yes, that does seem a bit premature. Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast, Weak '22 QB draft class factored into 49ers picking Lance, Lynch explains timing on Jimmy G's surgery, trade interest in QB. Lance, whom well get to in a bit, got a pass in year one thanks to the Niners opting to have him sit behind the veteran, Jimmy Garoppolo, for the bulk of 2021. 1 overall), Zach Wilson, New York Jets (No. Can SF bring back Jimmie Ward? It was about 8 p.m. on a Tuesday, and Andries was just checking in. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Lance presents the kind of conundrum that no longer seemed possible: He is an underexposed quarterback. LANCE LEANED IN, reading the question off the chat function on the Zoom call. Fields' downfield accuracy and ability to create plays under pressure help make him one of the top quarterbacks in the class, though he threw five picks in Ohio State's two toughest regular-season games, leading to questions. 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