Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert, The Draft Study

Missouri

Blaine Gabbert, the Junior from Missouri, was drafted by the Jaguars as a junior. The Jaguars took a savory “bite” on his potential as Gabbert was not the All-Star in college that you typically see drafted in the top-10. Will the potential meet a significant reward or did we see all there is to see at Missouri? Time will tell.

Gabbert replaced star Chase Daniels before playing for two years. Let’s do a quick study. We’ll compare the last two years of both QB’s statistically.

Chase Daniels, ESPN Stats:

Jr Year (2007):

• 384 completions
• 563 attempts
• 4,306 yards passing
• 68.2% completion
• 7.65 yards per attempt
• 33 TD’s, 11 INT’s
• 20times sacked

Sr Year (2008):

• 385 completions
• 528 attempts
• 4,335 yards passing
• 72.9% completion
• 8.21 yards per attempt
• 39 TD’s, 18 INT’s
• 15 times sacked

Now, the new face of the franchise steps into the driver seat at Missouri. After following a star and waiting for a year, he steps onto the field…

Blaine Gabbert, ESPN Stats:

Sophomore Year (2009):

• 262 completions
• 445 attempts
• 3,593 yards passing
• 58.9% completion
• 8.07 yards per attempt
• 24 TD’s, 9 INT’s
• 19 times sacked

Junior Year (2010):

• 301 completions
• 475 attempts
• 3,186 yards passing
• 63.4% completion
• 6.71 yards per attempt
• 16 TD’s, 9 INT’s
• 23 times sacked

Now, what do you see in the stats.