Brett Rypien Scouting Report

By: Alex Khvatov

Height: 6’2

Weight: 210

Position: QB

College: Boise State

Number: 4

Strengths

Above average arm strength

Spreads the ball around to different targets

Goes through his progressions

Displays very good field vision

Throws with good anticipation and timing

Uses shoulder fakes to perfection

Throws the ball with nice touch, catchable ball

Delivers the ball from different throwing platforms

Team captain for three straight years

Four-year starter

Great leader

Has terrific intangibles

Smart QB

Runs a pro-style offense

Accurate passer on short and intermediate throws

Quick, efficient release

Overhand delivery

Pocket passer

Very good decision-maker

Good ball placement

NFL bloodlines (his uncle Mark Rypien won the Super Bowl with the Redskins)

Weaknesses

Undersized QB, needs to gain more weight to his frame

Lacks velocity on out routes

Holds onto the ball for too long and takes unnecessary sacks

Average pocket awareness

Holds the ball a bit lower than desired on his drop back

Had some fumbling issues

Struggled against pressure in some games

Has a tendency to throw behind his receivers on short crossing routes

Other Notes

Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year in 2018

3x All-Mountain West First Team

MWC Freshman of the Year

MWC all-time leader in passing yards, completions and 300-yard passing games

Four-star recruit

Comes from a family of athletes

Overview

Brett Rypien has been labeled more as a game-manager throughout his career, but Boise State evolved more into a passing offense in 2018.  He is one of the more pro-ready QB’s in this draft.  In my opinion, he is the most underrated signal caller in this draft class.  He looks like a mid-round pick who should develop into a starting QB in this league.