Will Rudock get drafted?

Magnus' Siemian example above is case in point. 

Attitude and mental makeup are key. He is mobile enough, and throws well enough. But if he keeps his cool, and knows how to win, there will be a place for him. If he doesn't make mental mistakes, if he knows the playbook inside and out and knows how to go through his progressions, there will be a place for him. Obviously, Brady is the poster child, going in the 6th round, with none of the speed and strength measurables, but all the intangibles.

He's will have a long and illustrious NFL career.  He's been touched by Harbaugh.

As of now... No he does not get drafted. I know he is "OUR" QB but I'm not sure what you guys see that I don't see. 

Truth is I wish I had to time to watch the All-22 vidoe like I do for every team in the SEC but when I watch the game like you guys I believe he is late on almost every single throw. He is a "see it, see it, throw it QB". 

Now that isn't a huge knock on him. That's the reason he doesn't make many mistakes. I do believe he sees the field very very well but in the NFL you need to take another step. You have to see it before it happens. 

To be clear I do think he has a strong chance to make an NFL team. I think he is smart and does see the field so his ability to throw the ball on time will improve. His accuracy is good and arm stength is decent. His leadership appears strong and he has the number of reps NFL teams love. 

There was a throw to Butt that really showed it... Against Rutgers 14:00 in the 2nd QTR, Jake was praised for how he threw the ball high and away where only Butt could get it, I'd agree... But if he had thrown the ball on time, before or even as Butt came out of his break, Butt probably picks up another 10-15 yards at least.

It might seem small but if we are talking NFL I would encourage everone to be picky because that is what NFL teams do. They pick you apart and then figure out what can we fix, what can we hide, what can we use. 

HE IS PLENTY GOOD TO WIN THE BIG TEN TITLE 

As long as he can play against Indiana's defense every week he will be a first rounder...

He has attributes (accuracy, intelligence, decent mobility, maybe arm strength) that could land him in a camp somewhere. IMHO, he hasn't demonstrated consistent production to earn a draft selection.

so he could get a camp invite and stick as a 3rd QB. But I give that likelihood one chance in three.

Ummmm no. No NFL. CFL maybe.

It would depend on the pro day and measurables, but he feels more like a UDFA or late round selection at best. But UM had a history of undervalued QBs turning out fine, so if he can have the same basic performances the rest of the year, he would get some more interest.

It would depend on his workouts more than the next 4 games but I think he has a great chance of getting drafted late.  

The med school option definitely won't help his draft chances.  NFL teams like "football" guys with no options other than football.  Riskier to spend a pick on a kid that might wake up one day and say "F this, i'm going to med school".  

But if he wants it I think he could convince some GM to take a late round shot at him.

He likely wouldn't be higher than a day 3 guy no matter what he does. But if he keeps playing the way he's been playing the past 2 weeks, then he's got a shot to get drafted. No one on this planet was even talking about Cardale Jones until the final three games of last season.

He'll get the Harbaugh stamp of approval which will be nice to see for NFL coaches, but it depends on his his pro day and potential combine day goes (if he gets invited). Will he have those "measureables" that the scouts are looking for? What's his football IQ? Does he say all the right things in the interview? All things to think about. My gut says he goes undrafted, but if he keeps playing the way he does, he could sneak into Day 3.

But really, no matter what he does he's in good shape. When your fallback option is going to med school and becoming a doctor, you're not doing half bad.

He'll get picked up as a UFA and make a team as the third qb and after the first two get injured in back to back games he will lead his team to the super bowl, win MVP and have a career only second to Brady.

If he goes straightup Cardale Jones from the end of last year, maybe.

He's somewhat limited, but he has played for very respected coaches...NFL folks love Ferentz and obviously Harbaugh.  If Harbaugh gives him a stamp of approval, then you don't think someone would take him?  Is he more limited than Kirk Cousins?  I think he is almost exactly Kirk Cousins.

Aside form that, does he evn have NFL aspirations?  Would he rather start his medical schooling/career?

He had 1 great game against an awful Indiana D and now he's supposed to be an NFL QB? 

If he finished out these last 3 games with killer #'s and does well at the combine, then he maybe worth a late round pick. I think the fact that he didn't play well this season (except for the last 2 games) and was benched at Iowa (another NFL style O) are too negative for Rudock to be drafted, though,

Cardale Jones is 6'5" 250lbs and has a plus arm.

Jake Rudock is 6'3" 208lbs and doesn't have a plus arm.

A three game flash might have been enough to convince GMs that Cardale could meet the potential his physical attributes provided.

I doubt a three game flash would be enough to convince GMs that Jake Rudock can overcome his limited physical attributes. 

...the Lions or the Browns.

Here's the thing. If Jim Harbaugh thinks he's got an NFL-type talent, I'd trust his judgement. Now, I don't know if GMs will believe he's not just propping up the confidence of his QB with those type of comments, but if they believe Jim is being honest, you don't think they'd take a flyer on Jake?

I'll reserve my own judgement until I see him play out the season. If he's just now clicking with his receivers timing-wise and starts lighting up good defenses, the tone of a lot of people will change and Jim will look like even more of a genius.

Only Sheldon White knows.

Would be a solid undrafted free agent as a 2nd or 3rd string qb in my opinion. An uneducated opinion that is...

If you've seen "The Brady 6" a large reason that Brady got drafted was the strength of Carr's recommendation when the Patriots called him. Harbaugh's comments about Rudock in the pressers is one thing. I believe he's giving an honest opinion, but when/if a GM or head coach calls him about Rudock they'll get an unvarnished detailed analysis of his strengths, weaknesses, and potential growth. That and Rudock's performance in the scouting combine will be the deciding factors.

Given all the complaints about college players having insufficient preparation for the NFL, you have to believe, a QB whose demonstrated growth in a pro-style offense under a former very success NFL head coach is gong to get a close look. 

"Jake Ruddock, quarterback, University of Michigan. Screw Iowa."

 

People are so skeptical but the reality is he has 3 hopefully 4 more games against excellent competition to show his skills. You can throw out his entire career to this point what he does in the next few games individually will determine if he has a shot at the NFL

All of the players praise his demeanor under fire and his ability to stay calm, not getting too high or too low as things unfold.
Lately he has made some very NFL-like throws as evidenced by the TD in double OT last week and a bunch of others in the last two games.
If I were say, the Lions, with a QB who is not quite a franchise guy, or I were a team rebuilding, Jake might be one I'd look at simply for depth during the rebuild. Assuming my line needs work and I don't want to quite put a franchise guy back there just yet - Jake could be a good option to evaluate while evaluating the team as a whole.
He wouldn't be a high pick so there isn't much to lose and you could be striking gold.
He has now absorbed two offenses, one in a very short time, the latter of which is an NFL scheme!
I'd probably take him over more spread happy options on that alone.

If he Wins the last four games of his collegiate career playing the way he has the last two weeks....yes

If I were an NFL GM, I would certainly draft Jake, after the 5th round due to the perceived value from the rest of the league.  However, Jake has enough skills, intelligence and poise to be an NFL starting QB. 

He is deceptively athletic, moves well in the pocket, has the most accurate arm in the B10, good arm strength that can get stronger (like Brady's got stronger in the league).   All that and he is mentally tough.  The kid does not quit.

The NFL will also know that Jake has had a year of tutelige under Harbaugh, and playing in Harbaugh's system.  Jim is 1 year removed from being the 2nd best HC in the NFL, so people respect how he coaches, QBs in particular.  More points for Jake.

Unless he completely bombs out the rest of the year, Jake is going to play in some Senior Bowl, compete at the Combine and in to the NFL draft.

Does JR want to be drafted? Seems he has his sights set on a career as a medical Dr.

Who completes 60% of his passes, and throws more TD's than INT's, will at least get a look.

He will be this generation's Griese--finally prove he can throw the deep ball in a Rose Bowl win then have a better pro career than you realized when it is over. Seriously, how did he stick in the League so long? Worst MNC winning QB in UofM history (tongue planted in cheek)