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.