Darron Thomas

positives

Athletic build with plenty of room for another 10-15 pounds of muscle mass. Possesses an efficient set up and delivery of the football with a clean over the top release. Mobile quarterback who can buy time in the pocket and is a threat to gain yards with his feet. Flashes good accuracy and touch on intermediate routes, especially down the seam. Possesses at least adequate arm strength. Experienced in big games. May be just scratching the surface of his potential.

negatives

Lanky, almost skinny build more suited to playing wide receiver than quarterback in the NFL. Produced in a relatively simple one-read offense that gave him wide passing lanes and receivers generally running free from defenders. Rarely asked to make NFL-caliber stick throws or take snaps from under center. Stares down his primary option and too often panics when it has been taken away, often resorting to simply tucking the ball and running. Surprised Oregon with his decision to leave with a season of eligibility remaining and was given just a tepid endorsement from head coach Chip Kelly in the school's press release announcing the decision.

Claimed four-star accolades from Rivals.com as the sixth-best player at his position in the country, as well as included on the Scout.com Texas Top 100 ledger (32nd) as one of the state’s top prospects

The PrepStar All-American and dual-threat athlete completed 148 of 249 passes (59.8%) for 2,576 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior year, in addition to rushing for more than 900 yards

Contributed 905 passing yards (77-141) and six TDs in 2006, while adding 499 yards and 10 scores on the ground.

Born Darron Varnell Thomas in Houston. Parents: Latina Thomas and Darren Waters. Family: One sister. High School (Coach): Aldine (Bob Jones) 2007. Major: Pre-Business Administration.