Stephen McGee QB 6'3 225 Texas AM 4.66

McGee redshirted his first year on campus, then showed some of his big play ability in 2005. He threw for 283 yards and two scores and ran for another 235 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore, McGee threw for 2,295 yards, while completing 62% of his passes for 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions. He added 666 yards and four touchdowns. He again had a fine season as a junior as a passer and runner. He threw for a career high 2,311 yards while completing 58% of his passes for 12 TD’s and eight picks. McGee ran for an amazing 899 yards and five touchdowns on the ground as well. His senior year was his time to shine, but a shoulder injury really put a damper on things. He only threw for 586 yards and two touchdowns with two picks.

Strengths

McGee is an impressive blend of natural talent and intangibles. He has a sturdy frame, is a tremendous athlete for the QB position, and has a solid arm. He has the arm to make all the throws, and has been pretty efficient over his career. McGee is a real threat with his feet as well. He shows the ability to elude the rush and escape the pocket and pick up chunks of yardage with his feet. He is at least solid across the board physically, but it is the package of intangibles that makes McGee intriguing. He is as tough as they come, and a natural leader. McGee has this confidence about him and he can rally his team around him to come through in the clutch. During his sophomore and junior years, McGee led the Aggies to upset victories over Texas.

Weaknesses

McGee is as raw as they come. He spent most of his career in an option offense, which has really stunted his development as a passer. He really needs work in every facet, and is a project because of it. It will take time for him to develop his passing skills in a pro set offense, and it will take quite a bit of patience for his NFL team.

Future

Had McGee not gotten injured and built on the success he had as a sophomore and junior, you could be looking at one of the top signal callers available in the draft. His blend of physical tools, toughness, and leadership ability is that of an NFL starter. He has it all. He just needs time to actually develop his passing ability. He showed a natural feel for a pro set offense at the Shrine Game and that performance impressed a lot of people. It legitimized his potential as a QB prospect. He followed that up with an impressive combine, clocking a 4.66 40, which was the fastest time for a QB not named Pat White. McGee’s potential could get him selected in the fourth or fifth round, which may be higher than some expect. Wherever he is selected, he has quite a bit of potential and is a guy to keep an eye on down the road.