KJ Jefferson Draft Profile | Arkansas, QB Scouting Report

    KJ Jefferson is one of the most impressive athletes in all of college football. But how does his massive frame translate to being an NFL Draft prospect?

    The Arkansas Razorbacks have a tandem of terrors in the backfield. KJ Jefferson, their fifth-year senior quarterback, is large and in charge. But what does the massive passer’s NFL Draft projection look like, and how positive does Jefferson’s scouting report read?

    KJ Jefferson Draft Profile and Measurements

    • Height: 6’3″
    • Weight: 247
    • Position: Quarterback
    • School: Arkansas
    • Current Year: Redshirt Senior

    If there was a “first off the bus” contest among the 2024 NFL Draft crop of quarterbacks, Jefferson would snatch the crown like Deebo did Red’s bike. He’d absolutely dwarf most other young men in the backfield — if it wasn’t for his running back, Raheim Sanders, also being a hilarious 230+ pounds.

    Jefferson was a consensus four-star recruit from Mississippi, but only Rivals (247) and On3 (295) had him nationally ranked.

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    After starting one game in each of his first two collegiate seasons, Jefferson secured the starting job as a redshirt sophomore and hasn’t slowed down since. He led the Razorbacks to a 9-4 record while throwing for 2,676 yards, 21 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also led the team in rushing attempts and rushing yards in 2021.

    Jefferson’s passing and rushing numbers were each nearly identical in 2022. However, he did so by playing in two fewer contests while battling shoulder and clavicle injuries that sidelined him for a pair of games.

    KJ Jefferson Scouting Report

    Strengths

    • Impressive thrower
    • Flashes great touch to layer passes
    • Shows consistent downfield placement when in rhythm
    • Sturdy frame that punishes defenders as a runner
    • Surprisingly nimble/fluid for his size
    • Careful decision-maker
    • Strong RPO operation

    Weaknesses

    • Inconsistent lower body mechanics lead to accuracy issues
    • Bouncey and on toes in dropback leads to timing and sequencing issues
    • Skittish decisiveness in dropback passing game
    • Inconsistent internal clock
    • Must sharpen pre- and post-snap operation
    • Mechanical, robotic throwing motion in short areas

    Current Draft Projection and Summary

    Jefferson’s NFL Draft projection will be scattered like trash in tornado alley. He’s big, athletic, and toolsy as a passer. But he’s more passer than he is quarterback because of his underwhelming decisiveness in the dropback passing game.

    And while Jefferson is a legitimate threat on the ground, the mechanical nature of his throwing motion does not lend itself to consistently creating on the hoof as a passer. He doesn’t necessarily need to win from the pocket because he can run, but he won’t wow with off-platform heroics, either.

    The reality is he’s a four-star, 6’3″, 250-pound, dual-threat SEC QB who will be a fifth-year senior. He’s an incredibly fun college player. However, unless he makes significant strides on the mental side of playing the position, Jefferson will end up being lucky to hear his name called on Day 3.

    NFL Draft Scouting Reports

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    PlayerPositionTeamTarget
    Aidan RobbinsRBBYUAidan Robbins Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/aidan-robbins-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ainias SmithWR/RBTexas A&MAinias Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ainias-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Andrew MukubaSClemsonAndrew Mukuba Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/andrew-mukuba-draft-scouting-2024/
    Anthony GouldWROregon StateAnthony Gould Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/anthony-gould-draft-scouting-2024/
    Antwane Wells Jr.WRSouth CarolinaAntwane Wells Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/antwane-wells-jr-draft-scouting-2024/
    Audric EstiméRBNotre Dame
    Audric Estimé Scouting Report
    https://www.profootballnetwork.com/audric-estime-draft-scouting-2024/
    Austin JonesRBUSCAustin Jones Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/austin-jones-draft-scouting-2024/
    Austin ReedQBWestern KentuckyAustin Reed Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/austin-reed-draft-scouting-2024/
    Barrett CarterLBClemsonBarrett Carter Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/barrett-carter-draft-scouting-2024/
    Blake CorumRBMichiganBlake Corum Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/blake-corum-draft-scouting-2024/
    Blake WatsonRBMemphisBlake Watson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/blake-watson-draft-profile-memphis-rb-scouting-report/
    Bo NixQBOregonBo Nix Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/bo-nix-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Braelon AllenRBWisconsinBraelon Allen Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/braelon-allen-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brenden RiceWRUSCBrenden Rice Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brenden-rice-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brennan ArmstrongQBNC StateBrennan Armstrong Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brennan-armstrong-draft-scouting-2024/
    Brock BowersTEGeorgiaBrock Bowers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/brock-bowers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Bucky IrvingRBOregonBucky Irving Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/bucky-irving-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cade StoverTEOhio StateCade Stover Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cade-stover-draft-scouting-2024/
    Caleb WilliamsQBUSCCaleb Williams Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/caleb-williams-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cameron RisingQBUtahCameron Rising Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cameron-rising-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cameron WardQBWashington StateCameron Ward Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cameron-ward-draft-scouting-2024/
    Carson BeckQBGeorgiaCarson Beck Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/carson-beck-draft-scouting-2024/
    Carson SteeleRBUCLACarson Steele Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/carson-steele-draft-scouting-2024/
    Chop RobinsonEDGEPenn StateChop Robinson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/chop-robinson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Chris TyreeWRNotre DameChris Tyree Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/chris-tyree-draft-scouting-2024/
    Cornelius JohnsonWRMichiganCornelius Johnson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/cornelius-johnson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dallas TurnerEDGEAlabamaDallas Turner Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dallas-turner-draft-scouting-2024/
    Denzel BurkeCBOhio StateDenzel Burke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/denzel-burke-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Devin LearyQBKentuckyDevin Leary Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/devin-leary-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dillon GabrielQBOklahomaDillon Gabriel Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dillon-gabriel-draft-scouting-2024/
    DJ UiagaleleiQBOregon StateDJ Uiagalelei Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dj-uiagalelei-draft-scouting-2024/
    Donovan EdwardsRBMichiganDonovan Edwards Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/donovan-edwards-draft-scouting-2024/
    Donovan SmithQBHoustonDonovan Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/donovan-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Dorian SingerWRUSCDorian Singer Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/dorian-singer-draft-scouting-2024/
    Drake MayeQBNorth CarolinaDrake Maye Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/drake-maye-draft-scouting-2024/
    Emeka EgbukaWROhio StateEmeka Egbuka Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/emeka-egbuka-draft-scouting-2024/
    Garrett ShraderQBSyracuseGarrett Shrader Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/garrett-shrader-draft-scouting-2024/
    Gavin HardisonQBUTEPGavin Hardison Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/gavin-hardison-draft-scouting-2024/
    George HolaniRBBoise StateGeorge Holani Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/george-holani-draft-scouting-2024/
    Grayson McCallQBCoastal CarolinaGrayson McCall Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/grayson-mccall-draft-scouting-2024/
    Hudson CardQBPurdueHudson Card Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/hudson-card-draft-scouting-2024/
    Isaiah NeyorWRTexasIsaiah Neyor Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/isaiah-neyor-draft-scouting-2024/
    J.J. McCarthyQBMichiganJ.J. McCarthy Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jj-mccarthy-draft-scouting-2024/
    J.T. TuimoloauEDGEOhio StateJ.T. Tuimoloau Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/j-t-tuimoloau-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Jalen BergerRBMichigan StateJalen Berger Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-berger-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jalen McMillanWRWashingtonJalen McMillan Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-mcmillan-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jalon DanielsQBKansasJalon Daniels Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalon-daniels-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jared VerseEDGEFlorida StateJared Verse Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jared-verse-scouting-draft-2024/
    Jase McClellanRBAlabamaJase McClellan Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jase-mcclellan-draft-scouting-2024/
    Javon BakerWRUCFJavon Baker Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/javon-baker-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jayden DanielsQBLSUJayden Daniels Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jayden-daniels-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jeff SimsQBNebraskaJeff Sims Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jeff-sims-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jermaine BurtonWRAlabamaJermaine Burton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jermaine-burton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jer'Zhan NewtonDTIllinoisJer'Zhan Newton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jerzhan-newton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Joe AltOTNotre DameJoe Alt Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joe-alt-draft-scouting-2024/
    Joe MiltonQBTennesseeJoe Milton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joe-milton-draft-scouting-2024/
    John Rhys PlumleeQBUCFJohn Rhys Plumlee Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/john-rhys-plumlee-draft-scouting-2024/
    Johnny WilsonWRFlorida StateJohnny Wilson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/johnny-wilson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jo'Quavious MarksRBMississippi StateJo'Quavious Marks Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/joquavious-marks-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jordan TravisQBFlorida StateJordan Travis Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jordan-travis-draft-scouting-2024/
    Jordan WhittingtonWRTexasJordan Whittington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/jordan-whittington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kalen KingCBPenn StateKalen King Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kalen-king-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kamari LassiterCBGeorgiaKamari Lassiter Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kamari-lassiter-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kamren KinchensSMiami (FL)Kamren Kinchens Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kamren-kinchens-draft-scouting-2024/
    Keith Randolph Jr.DTIllinoisKeith Randolph Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/keith-randolph-jr-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Kendall MiltonRBGeorgiaKendall Milton Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kendall-milton-draft-scouting-2024/
    Keon ColemanWRFlorida StateKeon Coleman Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/keon-coleman-draft-scouting-2024/
    KJ JeffersonQBArkansasKJ Jefferson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kj-jefferson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kool-Aid McKinstryCBAlabamaKool-Aid McKinstry Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kool-aid-mckinstry-draft-scouting-2024/
    Kurtis RourkeQBOhioKurtis Rourke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/kurtis-rourke-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ladd McConkeyWRGeorgiaLadd McConkey Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ladd-mcconkey-draft-scouting-2024/
    Maason SmithDTLSUMaason Smith Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/maason-smith-draft-scouting-2024/
    Malachi CorleyWRWestern KentuckyMalachi Corley Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/?p=389162&preview=true&preview_id=389162
    Malik NabersWRLSUMalik Nabers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/malik-nabers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Mario WilliamsWRUSCMario Williams Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/mario-williams-draft-scouting-2024/
    MarShawn LloydRBUSCMarShawn Lloyd Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/marshawn-lloyd-draft-scouting-2024/
    Marvin Harrison Jr.WROhio StateMarvin Harrison Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/marvin-harrison-draft-scouting-2024/
    Michael Penix Jr.QBWashingtonMichael Penix Jr. Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-penix-jr-draft-scouting-2024/
    Michael PrattQBTulaneMichael Pratt Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-pratt-draft-scouting-2024/
    Moose Muhammad IIIWRTexas A&MMoose Muhammad III Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/moose-muhammad-iii-draft-scouting-2024/
    Noah WhittingtonRBOregonNoah Whittington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/noah-whittington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Olu FashanuOTPenn StateOlu Fashanu Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/olu-fashanu-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Phil JurkovecQBPittsburghPhil Jurkovec Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/phil-jurkovec-draft-scouting-2024/
    Princely UmanmielenEDGEFloridaPrincely Umanmielen Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/princely-umanmielen-draft-scouting-2024/
    Quinn EwersQBTexasQuinn Ewers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/quinn-ewers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Raheim SandersRBArkansasRaheim Sanders Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/raheim-sanders-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ricky PearsallWRFloridaRicky Pearsall Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ricky-pearsall-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Riley LeonardQBDukeRiley Leonard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/riley-leonard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Roman WilsonWRMichiganRoman Wilson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/roman-wilson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Rome OdunzeWRWashingtonRome Odunze Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/rome-odunze-draft-scouting-2024/
    Sam HartmanQBNotre DameSam Hartman Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/sam-hartman-draft-scouting-2024/
    Spencer RattlerQBSouth CarolinaSpencer Rattler Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/spencer-rattler-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tahj WashingtonWRUSCTahj Washington Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tahj-washington-draft-scouting-2024/
    Taulia TagovailoaQBMarylandTaulia Tagovailoa Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/taulia-tagovailoa-draft-scouting-2024/
    Treshaun WardRBKansas StateTreshaun Ward Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/treshaun-ward-draft-scouting-2024/
    TreVeyon HendersonRBOhio StateTreVeyon Henderson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/treveyon-henderson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Trey BensonRBFlorida StateTrey Benson Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/trey-benson-draft-scouting-2024/
    Trey SandersRBTCUTrey Sanders Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/trey-sanders-draft-scouting-2024/
    Troy FranklinWROregonTroy Franklin Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/troy-franklin-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tyler ShoughQBTexas TechTyler Shough Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tyler-shough-draft-scouting-2024/
    Tyler Van DykeQBMiami (FL)Tyler Van Dyke Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/tyler-van-dyke-draft-scouting-2024/
    Ulysses Bentley IVRBOle MissUlysses Bentley IV Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/ulysses-bentley-iv-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will HowardQBKansas StateWill Howard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-howard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will RogersQBMississippi StateWill Rogers Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-rogers-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will SheppardWRVanderbiltWill Sheppard Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-sheppard-draft-scouting-2024/
    Will ShipleyRBClemsonWill Shipley Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-shipley-draft-scouting-2024/
    Xavier LegetteWRSouth CarolinaXavier Legette Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/xavier-legette-draft-scouting-report-2024/
    Xavier WorthyWRTexasXavier Worthy Scouting Reporthttps://www.profootballnetwork.com/xavier-worthy-draft-scouting-2024/

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