In this two-part article, we are going to do a deep dive into the top 2021 NFL Draft Class quarterbacks, and see who they compare to historically. We are going to build them out from the standpoint of their physical acumen, their athletic abilities, and then bring it full circle by looking into their play style. Combining these three components we will settle on a final comparison that I believe most accurately outlines each player’s potential range of outcomes in the NFL. Part two features Day 2 prospects. Kyle Trask Kyle Trask was the Florida Gators’ starting quarterback for the past two seasons. He exploded in his 2020 senior season, throwing for 4,283 yards and 43 TDs despite missing tight end Kyle Pitts in four of the 12 games. Physical: Trask measured in at 6’5.25” and 236 lbs. at his Florida Pro Day. Trask has prototypical quarterback size as made evident by the players who have very similar measurements. Ben Roethlisberger is the comparison that holds the most water among these names as Trask will likely play above his pro-day weight of 236 lbs. Athletic: Unlike Josh Allen, Carson Wentz, and Collin Kaepernick, Trask is no threat to take off and run. He ran a 5.1-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. Trask had an average of 0.4 yards per rush in his Florida career, though college rushing stats include sack yardage. He hit a jump of 33” in his vertical jump and 113” in the broad jump. He ran the 3-Cone drill in 7.06-seconds and the short shuttle in
