Aaron Murray

while there are plenty of positives to note when discussing murray, one obvious concern is his lack of preferred size. the success of drew brees and russell wilson proves that shorter quarterbacks can be successful in the nfl. the greatest concern with short quarterbacks is their ability to see beyond the behemoths at the line of scrimmage and too many of murray's passes over his career have been knocked down at the line of scrimmage.

Durability is also an added concern with smaller quarterbacks. Brees and Wilson each also possess stouter frames than Murray. He's also coming off of the torn ACL. Murray worked out in front of 23 NFL teams at his pro day, and said he felt "no limitations" despite wearing a knee brace.

he has starred in a pro-style offense for four seasons against elite competition and showed the mettle under fire as a senior to handle the leadership duties expected of a franchise field general.

WEAKNESSES

strengths

As one might expect given his playing time, Murray does many of the little things well. He has a quick set-up and delivery. He throws a tight spiral and is creative in the pocket, showing the ability to slide and re-set, as well as deliver passes from a variety of arm slots. He throws deep passes with velocity and good trajectory and can attack down the seam with excellent touch, as well.

compares to

Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals - Just as Dalton did in guiding TCU to a Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin, Murray answered critics of his poise with several impressive wins as a senior. Only an inch shorter than the 6-2, 220-pound Dalton and possessing at least as much arm talent, Murray could emerge as a quality starter in the NFL but might need talent around him to take his team to the Promised Land.

Plant, coached by Robert Weiner

Parade Magazine All-America

U.S. Army All-American

SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams

PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team

MVP at EA Sports Elite 11 Camp

ESPN.com No. 13 ESPNU 150 list

Scout.com No. 3 quarterback in the nation, #4 prospect in Florida, #8 in the South, #21 in the nation

Rivals #3 QB in the nation, #7 overall prospect in Florida, #46 overall nationally, #6 Florida Preseason Top 100. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100

Suffered a broken fibula early in the 2008 season, but finished with 1,927 yards passing with 33 touchdowns and four interceptions and rushed for 257 yards and two touchdowns

Returned to record 344 yards passing and three touchdowns while leading his team to the 2008 Class AAAA state championship (Plant's second state title in three years)

passed for 4,013 yards and 51 touchdowns with seven interceptions as a junior while also rushing for 932 yards and 12 touchdowns

Mr. Football Award winner as a junior and First Team All-State

Set a Hillsborough County record for most passing touchdowns in a career (84).

Brother of former Bulldog walk-on safety Josh Murray; Born: Nov. 10, 1990; Major: Psychology.