Case Keenum

Keenum leaves Houston as the most productive passer in NCAA history and the Cougars' all-time winningest quarterback (37-14 record as a starter). Though his collegiate accomplishments are staggering, they'll mean nothing when Keenum is asked to complete passes against NFL defenses. Undersized and possessing an average (at best) arm, Keenum will have to rely on his anticipation and determination to overcome physical limitations to achieve success in the NFL. Keenum can be successful in a quick-hitting, rhythm passing attack in the NFL, but ultimately may lack the arm strength to keep defenders from feasting on underneath passes.

positives

Good short to intermediate accuracy. Makes quick decisions, getting the ball out of his hands before defenders can get to him. Intelligent passer who makes good pre-snap reads. Efficient over the top release. Good vision to locate passing lanes. Gutty and determined. Shows some feel in the pocket and is athletic enough to move about and/or escape the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield. A coach's son with all of the intangibles every team is looking for in a quarterback.

negatives

Slight frame with limited room for additional growth. Possesses an average arm that forces him to wind up to drive the ball longer than 15 yards. Had his statistics inflated based on a spread offense in which most of his attempts were not NFL-caliber throws. Took virtually all of his snaps out of the shotgun and made most of his decisions before receiving the ball. Struggled when the pocket collapsed and he was forced to come off of his initial read. Suffered a torn ACL against UCLA in 2010, ending his season after just three starts.

2010: Suffered a torn ACL in the third game of the season against UCLA.

Was listed as a two-star recruit by Scout.com at Wylie High School in Abilene, Texas

picked up a two-star ranking by Rivals.com

selected Second-Team, All-State in the 3A ranks

passed for 6,783 yards and 48 touchdowns in his career, while also rushing for 41 scores and 2,000 yards

posted a career record of 31-11 in 42 career starts

a member of the All-Big Country Super Team, as well as Offensive MVP, District MVP while leading team to the state quarterfinals

as a junior was selected All-District First Team

was named Newcomer-of-the-Year as a sophomore, while also picking up All-Big Country Super Team accolades as well as Offensive MVP

won the 3A Div I football state championship as a junior

lettered in both basketball, baseball, golf and track.

Full name is Casey Austin Keenum

born February 17, 1988

son of Steve and Susan Keenum of Abilene

recruited by Baylor, North Texas and UTEP

undecided on college major.