2023 BCS QB Scouting Report
Player: Clayton Tune
School: Houston
Year: Senior
Games Watched: Texas Tech (2021), Auburn (2021), UConn (2021), UTSA (2022), Texas Tech (2022), Kansas (2022), SMU (2022)
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Accuracy: Puts the ball where he needs to while rarely putting it in harm’s way (his 2.7 percent of Turnover-Worthy Plays was one of the lowest in the country among passers with a minimum of 200 attempts in 2021). Maintains a winnable level of accuracy in chaotic environments or from non-stationary positions though it did wane down the field.
Arm Strength: Can drive intermediate throws and challenge down the field, but some of the NFL-level attempts required an additional hitch for extra juice. Has the arm talent to be an NFL starter in some capacity.
Size: Prototypical size at 6’3”, 220 pounds with a build that can sustain next-level contact.
Mobility: Can frustrate defenses with his escapability which correlates to his successful out-of-structure skills. Was adequately utilized in the QB-run game because of his athleticism/ability to generate offense as a ball-carrier.
Decision Making: Majority of his turnovers were the result of over-confidence in his abilities or struggles to locate intermediate to deep defenders, yet they were more of inconsistencies than true struggles that make him a less-trustworthy passer.
Out of Structure Ability: Athleticism allows him to effectively generate offense and keep the offense operating when he gets beyond the pocket. Adept at locating and creating space while keeping his eyes down the field.
Pocket Awareness: Generally comfortable playing within the pocket, but will run into pressure or leave constricted pockets on occasion. Does well to climb and reset when he has the space.
Touch/Placement: Possesses both traits in spades, showcasing a number of throws down the field in which receivers rarely had to break or alter their strides.
Upper/Lower Mechanics: Will close himself off too drastically, forcing him to rotate around a stiff plant leg and thus negates velocity and placement as throw get longer. Footwork has been up and down, particularly that back leg that struggles to direct his hallway. Can snap into a sound base and get the ball out quickly when forced off his spot.
Progressions: Did well to work through his options and hold defenders with his eyes despite the occasional pre-determined throw that got him in trouble.
Accuracy (15): 11
Arm Strength (10): 6.5
Size (5): 4
Mobility (10): 6.5
Decision Making (10): 7
Out of Structure Ability (10): 6.5
Pocket Awareness (10): 6.5
Touch/Placement (10): 6.5
Upper/Lower Mechanics (10): 5.5
Progressions (10): 6.75
Grade: 66.75/100 – Day 3
Summary: Tune’s durability and production throughout his career rival that of any FBS-eligible prospect at the position, finishing his career as one of the most decorated passers in the history of a program known for quarterbacks. His level of play seemingly improved each season before reaching its apex in his final campaign. The mechanical issues need correcting, but Tune has the athleticism and skillset to become a quality spot-starter in the NFL as a mid-round pick.
Report Author: T.J. Randall
Twitter: @TJ_Randall12