Big Board ranking: #78
Positional ranking: #5
Overview
Position: QB
College: Kentucky
Class: Senior (RS)
Age: 23
Measurables
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 229 lbs.
Arm length: 32″
Hand size: 10 5/8″
Athletic testing
40-yard dash: N/A
10-yard split: N/A
Vertical jump: 34.0″
Broad jump: 124.0″
Bench press: N/A
3-cone drill: N/A
Short shuttle: N/A
Strengths
Prototype size and strong overall build. Great arm strength. Stands tall in the pocket and can throw bazookas. Drives the ball with velocity over the middle. Generally accurate on short-to-intermediate passes. Has some impressive throws through tight windows. Does a nice job throwing with touch/loft when needed. Quality timing and arc on downfield throws. Able to float and deliver a fireball after breaking the pocket. Quick release and can drop his arm angle. Accurate on the quick-strike throws. Comfortable with RPO-type posts and in-breaking routes. Effective throwing slot fades/wheels. Confident throwing back-shoulder balls. Willing to give his guys a chance to make plays in single coverage. Experience with pro-style concepts and play action from under center. Sells run fakes on play-action throws. Was more decisive and timely throwing in 2021. Extremely tough. Will put his body on the line as a runner. Had quite a few poor snaps or bobbles but would put his head down to make something happen on his own. Big and physical in the open field. Often doesn’t but has shown he will slide to protect himself. High football character and played through injury. Showed well in both matchups versus Georgia (2021/2022).
Weaknesses
Sub-par field vision and will lock onto one read. Doesn’t consistently anticipate open targets or throw with anticipation. Needs to be more decisive reading coverage. Slow pulling the trigger and will allow defenders to make a play. Will predetermine throws or fail to see driving defenders. Would like him to simply see it and rip it more often. Shaky passing precision and ball placement. Seems to aim or short arm some throws. Poor awareness in the pocket. Absorbs too many sacks. Accuracy completely falls off when pressured. Not decisive or accurate when rolling out.
NFL comparison
Jordan Love
Conclusion
Overall, Levis is a prototype quarterback with a huge arm and flashes of accuracy to go along with toughness and athleticism. Teams will need to decide if they can coach him out of the glaring weaknesses—many of which might be difficult to improve upon.