Taylor Cornelius Scouting Report

By: Alex Khvatov

Height: 6’6

Weight: 220

Position: QB

College: Oklahoma State

Number: 14

Strengths

Ideal size

Very quick release

Outstanding arm strength

Confident pocket passer

Excels on QB sneaks

Effective with his play fakes

Capable of throwing the ball with anticipation

Can fit the ball into a tight spot and make all of the NFL throws

Large hands

Good deep ball accuracy

Throws a tight spiral

Weaknesses

Average accuracy on short and intermediate throws

Shaky ball placement

Below average pocket awareness

Gets happy feet

Below average field vision, struggles going through his progressions

Locks on to his primary target

Inconsistent decision-making

Trusts his arm too much at times

Needs to improve his footwork

Doesn’t step into his throws or use his lower body consistently

Other Notes

2018 Team Captain

Former walk-on

Comes from an athletic family

Excelled at basketball, baseball and track and field in high school

Overview

He was a backup for most of his career for the Cowboys.  Once he got his chance to start as a senior, Taylor Cornelius had one of the most productive seasons ever for a QB at Oklahoma State.  He has the necessary physical tools that NFL teams covet in NFL QB’s.  He has ideal size, terrific arm strength and a very quick release.  However, his accuracy, decision-making and overall mechanics need to a lot of work.  He looks like an undrafted free agent in April’s draft.  He is a developmental prospect who will have an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster.