With the 196th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected Keith Null QB, out of West Texas A&M. At 6′3″ and 220 pounds Null is a solid drop back pocket passer. As a Junior Keith Null set school records with 4,134 passing yards and 41 touchdowns through the air in 2007. For a team with plenty of holes this is another player that at best will be a game day scratch or on the scout team in 2009. The Rams need players now, I am not a fan of this selection. With Curtis Painter and Mike Reilly still on the board among others this seems like another reach by the Rams. ESPN had Null listed as the 37th ranked QB in the draft.
BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his junior campaign. Passing totals last season included 68.5%/5,097/48/15 after 67.4%/1,434/41/14 as a junior.
POSITIVES: Super-productive quarterback who lacks the arm strength to play at the next level. Sells ball fakes, looks off the safety, and knows where his receivers are on the on the field. Effectively leads the offense, shows great patience as well as poise in the pocket, and waits for receivers to come free. Throws with a fluid delivery and accurate in the short and intermediate field.
NEGATIVES: Does not consistently release the ball with proper footwork or throw tight spirals. Passes lacks zip, cannot drive deep throws, and the further downfield he throws the ball, more of an adventure he becomes. Does not show great pocket stature. Takes most of his snaps out of the shotgun, and he played in an offense that employed four receivers.
ANALYSIS: Null did a terrific job the two years he started at West Texas A&M, yet he lacks the physical skills to be anything other than a free-agent prospect and, at best, a practice squad player in the NFL.
PROJECTION: Free Agent
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