In the age of the evolving quarterback position, Nolan Henderson projects as a guy who can find a role on a team at some point in the near future, even as a developmental prospect. The Blue Hens offense changed drastically in 2022, allowing Henderson to open up his skillset and show what he had flashed over the previous few years in the Blue Hens system. 

Henderson offers some mechanical upside as he could clean up his footwork a little bit and will have to make the adjustment from the FCS level to the NFL level. 

Nolan Henderson is showing his athletic profile and his arm strength.

Gets turned around to make the throw rolling out to his left, and hits his dude pretty well in stride to go up 14-0.

Delaware came in as double digit underdogs. pic.twitter.com/LPFbt95Kx7

— John “Draft” Vogel (@DraftVogel) September 3, 2022

Suffered a left shoulder injury against Jacksonville State in the Spring 2021 season but came back into the game in pain. Took a knee injury in the semifinals against South Dakota State. Missed most of the 2021 season with an injury as well. Tore his fibula against South Dakota State in the 2022 season. 

Nolan Henderson’s scouting report

Quarterback Ability (65)

Arm Talent: 20

• Arm Strength (7.5/10) – Arm strength is good. Shows both strength to push the ball downfield, on and off platform, as well as the velocity in his throws. Doesn’t have a lot of distance but can put heat on balls very well. 
• Touch Ability (4/5) – Knows when to throw with touch. Displays a very catchable ball. 
• Release (3.5/5) – Quick release from the step up through the release. Motion seems a bit elongated, even when he’s trying to get the ball out quickly. 

Accuracy/Placement: 25

• Accuracy (11/15) – Box Accuracy, but it’s a smaller box than most. Will be a little bit behind on his throws sometimes. 
• Placement/Vision (7.5/10) – Placement and vision are usually spot on. Manipulates the ball around defenders. Displays the ability to throw strikes where only his receiver can make a play on the football. 

Pocket Presence: 10

• Pocket Positioning (3/5) – Tends to position well in the pocket. Stands in well under pressure. 
• Pocket Maneuverability (2.5/5) – Moves well in the pocket, can be too quick to bail at times and turn into a runner. Flashes the ability to move around but struggled with getting space at times with a porous offensive line. 

Footwork: 10

• Consistency (3.5/5) – Consistent feet. Does well with his drop backs, very sound mechanically from this standpoint. 
• Quickness (3.5/5) – Fairly quick, light feet. Stays prepared to make the throw. 

Athleticism (20)

Mobility: 12

• Outside of the pocket (5/7) – Extremely athletic. Has excellent ability to move outside of the pocket. 
• Downfield Ability (4/5) – Excellent runner down field. Has great speed for the position. Very explosive athlete and very quick. 

Improvability: 8

• Natural Improvability (2/4) – Flashes bouts of improvability but is more of a runner. 
• Play Extension (2.5/4) – Flashes the ability to extend plays with his feet. Throws well off platform. 

Intelligence (15)

Football IQ/Field Vision: 10

• Football Intelligence (3.5/5) – Good understanding of the game. Has played in two completely different offensive systems. 
• Ability to read pre-snap (3/5) – Reads pre snap formations decently well. 

Overall: (72) – 5th/7th Round