QB Stetson Bennett, LAR (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

I couldn't find a thread on him, so I thought I would create one. He's old (26 in Oct.) for a rookie QB and has size going against him (5'11" 192), so I'm not sure he will ever have a fantasy impact, but anything is possible. However, he looked good in his first preseason game, but not so much in the 2nd.

Here is a scouting report from nfldraftbuzz. Not saying they are a reliable source, but you can google any scouting report on Bennett.

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

• Good (not elite) arm strength and can make most the NFL throws with effortless intermediate passes.
• Sees the field very well when the play breaks down and has the quick-thinking and football IQ to change plays at the line.
• Very confident passer and shows good accuracy and feel when in rhythm. Showed better ball placement from past years and throws very catchable passes
• Picks up yards with his legs when needed and shows a natural affinity to avoid pressure and buy time
• Possesses very good vision balance, elusiveness, and deceptive speed as a runner.
• Has a quick release - making him tough to sack
• Has a natural instinct for the game and a fantastic never say die attitude - that so far have managed to make up for his average athletic skills
• Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into the pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver.
• Natural leader who's well respected by all his teammates

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

• Bennett often holds the ball too long. While Bennett keeps his eyes up while moving, his mechanics get increasingly sloppy once he’s pushed off his spot.
• It's obvious why Bennett isn't viewed a highly rated NFL prospect - he's diminutive in the pocket at just 5-11 (at a push!) and 190 Lbs. He may struggle to stay healthy when not playing behind a Bulldog line
• His arm strength is decent but less than ideal; he lacks a little zip, and accuracy becomes an issue when he’s unable or unwilling to set his feet.
• Puts too much air in some of his throws and needs to show a lower trajectory on deep throws.

PLAYER COMPARISON​

Seneca Wallace

SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY​

Stetson Bennett is a classic overachiever, despite having very average measurables he's managed to carve out a hugely impressive college career while battling adversity at Georgia. He possesses a great feel for the game, is a natural leader on the field, and is an elite short to medium-range passer with a nice developed quick release. He however is very small for the position at just 190 lbs (without the frame to add much more weight) and this really will limit his pro value, especially given that other successful NFL QBs of similar stature have all had stronger arms than Stetson or been much better athletes.

Currently we view Stetson as a solid NFL backup - but we are pretty confident he can carve out a nice career in the pros. Expect Stetson to be selected in the 5th to 7th rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

 

[Faust]

Things ‘Started’ To Slow Down for Stetson Bennett vs. Raiders

Rams' Stetson Bennett Throws Pick-6, Takes Heat on Twitter in Preseason vs. Raiders

 

[Bri]

Like him.
What more can you ask a QB to do in college? People were unfairly critical of him.
I like this QB class. There may be more average players than stars but I think there's far more than normal.

He's done well in camp and week one of preseason so that's good enough to brush off week two to some degree.

 

[JohnnyU]

Like him.
What more can you ask a QB to do in college? People were unfairly critical of him.
I like this QB class. There may be more average players than stars but I think there's far more than normal.

He's done well in camp and week one of preseason so that's good enough to brush off week two to some degree.

He’s still 26 and a backup rookie, so from a dynasty perspective I don’t see the long term upside at the moment. That could change. This all without considering his measurable‘s or suspect arm strength.

 

[Bri]

Like him.
What more can you ask a QB to do in college? People were unfairly critical of him.
I like this QB class. There may be more average players than stars but I think there's far more than normal.

He's done well in camp and week one of preseason so that's good enough to brush off week two to some degree.

He’s still 26 and a backup rookie, so from a dynasty perspective I don’t see the long term upside at the moment. That could change. This all without considering his measurable‘s or suspect arm strength.

I think that's often overstated.
Not many QBs play well from age 22 to 35. Probably elites do.
If he takes over for Stafford next year and plays well eight years, are you really complaining nine years from now?

 

[Bri]

I just saw Seneca Wallace? Cmon now

If you wanna be negative, Colt McCoy is one I saw. Fine college career, heckuva winner, short etc.

I think his ceiling is Brees for some years.

He's very smart and has had every DC try something he never saw before and quite experienced and tested.

Ridder was always top ten? Top five? And going to supposedly be an awful pro. That wasn't fair either. It's fine whoever has an opinion and they don't have to be a fan but can't the guy get a shot he earned? Bennett's the same, even better for what he accomplished, give the guy a chance.

The draft gurus loved Akili Smith and Sam Darnold and sooo many and were wrong.

I prefer this accomplishments towards the next level thinking over athleticism grades. To each their own

 

[Snoopy]

Placed on NFI for undisclosed reasons.

 

[Bri]

I'm curious what's with him and yet want to respect his privacy
Weird right

 

[C-Bound]

Rehab of some sort is the reason we don't speak about at parties.