Farrells QB verdict: 2011-13
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After committing to Florida State in August, 2011, Winston still planned to take
official visits to other schools. He took these visits to Alabama, LSU and
Stanford, before taking his final one to Florida State. This final
visit was enough to answer any lingering doubts that he may have had, and he
signed with the Seminoles on National Signing Day.
After redshirting during his freshman season, Winston turned in a remarkable
2013 season that helped lead Florida State to the national championship. Winston
passed for 4,057 yards and 40 touchdowns, which earned him an abundance of
awards, most notably the Heisman Trophy. While Winston's sophomore season was
also impressive, it did not compare to 2013. After throwing for 3,907 yards and
25 touchdowns, Winston decided to forego his final two seasons at Florida State
and declare for the NFL Draft.
Despite plenty of off-the-field concerns, Winston was still selected with the
No. 1 overall pick of the 2015 draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will be the
starting quarterback in Tampa Bay as a rookie, in what is sure to be a learning
and growing experience for Winston.
Judge Farrell's Verdict: BOOM
Even if he fails miserably in the NFL, Winston is a success as the second No. 1
overall pick out of our top quarterbacks and the first Heisman winner. His
ability was never questioned, at least by us, throughout the evaluation process
and we were thrilled to have a five-star quarterback after two years of drought.
He will go down as one of the most successful college quarterbacks ever, like
Vince Young, and that's good by us.
2013
Max Browne, USC (No. 7 overall)
Sammamish (Wash.) Skyline
Browne took several visits during the winter and spring of 2012, which included
home from USC, Browne decided to end his recruiting process with a commitment to
the Trojans.
Browne redshirted during his freshman season and then served as a backup last
fall. With Cody Kessler, who is one of the top senior
quarterbacks in the country, returning for his final season this fall, Browne
will once again serve as a backup. However, Browne is considered the current
favorite to be the USC starter for the 2016 season, which kicks off next fall
against Alabama.
Judge Farrell's Verdict: INCOMPLETE
This leaning towards a BUST in a big way as Browne hasn't been able to crack the
starting lineup yet and will really need to pull a Sanchez to become a BOOM and
blossom after waiting his turn. Browne was expected to be the guy after Barkley
by many and an early starter but Kessler's excellent play has stalled that
development.
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Mike Farrell
National Recruiting Director
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