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3 quarterbacks the Las Vegas Raiders could target on day two of draft

By Nicholas Cothrel

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A general view of a video board as the Oakland Raiders pick is announced during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: A general view of a video board as the Oakland Raiders pick is announced during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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TEMPE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Anthony Gordon #18 of the Washington State Cougars looks to pass during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TEMPE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Anthony Gordon #18 of the Washington State Cougars looks to pass during the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

3. Anthony Gordon – Washington State

Despite just being a one-year starter at Washington State, Anthony Gordon finished his 2019 season setting school records in passing yards (5,579), passing touchdowns (48) and completions (493).

Following the footsteps of Luke Faulk and Gardner Minshew, Gordon had no issues of being thrown into the fire of Mike Leach‘s air raid offense. Gordon started all 13 games for the Cougars, paving his way to Pac-12 Second Team honors and a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award, given to the nation’s best quarterback.

Positives:

Gordon has a quick trigger, placing the ball into tight windows with regularity. He’s very much in control, keeping his eyes downfield when navigating traffic inside the pocket. He displays a good understanding of processing pressure and can use his legs to buy time effectively.

I wouldn’t classify Gordon as a quarterback who will run but if given the opportunity to scramble, he can pick up the extra yards. From a passing standpoint, Gordon doesn’t have the strongest arm in this year’s draft class but it’s enough to keep opposing defense’s honest.

Negatives:

There are reasons for concern when thinking Gordon could solely be a product of Leach’s air raid system. As stated earlier, he has a sufficient arm but he won’t entirely kill you with deep bombs. Gordon could run into trouble at the next level when playing from behind as he’ll be forced to let it rip downfield when playing catchup.

His college offense was predicated on getting the ball out of his hands fast and letting the pass-catchers grab the yardage after the catch. Gordon ‘s most alarming trait is his footwork as he lacks a refined technique when dropping back.

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