4 years agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert, taken sixth overall in April out of Oregon, was extremely productive in college. Herbert threw 52 touchdowns and only seven interceptions from a clean pocket (fourth-most TDs) in the last two seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. He also completed 62.2 percent of his passes (sixth-best) against man coverage in 2019 and threw 11 TDs against the blitz, the most without an interception among college QBs. It's more impressive considering his receivers dropped 32 passes last year, which was tied for sixth-most in college football. He also had 713 passing yards on screen passes last year (second-most) and 1,212 since 2018 (second-most), with his eight TDs on such passes in 2019 topping the college ranks. Herbert threw the fourth-most deep passing touchdowns since 2018 (25), which is good news for receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. The 22-year-old also excelled on play-action at Oregon. NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund projects Herbert to play in 10 to 12 games in his rookie season. It makes him undraftable in single-QB redraft leagues, but Herbert could be a streamer in two-QB leagues when/if he gets the nod, and he's an excellent early round dynasty/keeper selection as the future face of the Chargers franchise.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: NFL Network - Cynthia Frelund