Bailey Thacker – QB

Scouting Report

Bailey is as mechanically developed as any quarterback in the last decade. He has a very quick release he delivers from ear level, a strong arm and excellent accuracy. Bailey is mobile enough to get outside the pocket when needed and throws well on the run. He has excellent feet, makes quick and smart decisions and displays excellent poise and pocket presence. Bailey throws a nice deep ball, but his strength is in the intermediate passing game where he can deliver the ball with the most zip. He leads his targets well and knows how to throw the ball in tight coverage, putting it where only his receiver can catch it. Bailey gets into his drops quickly and sets well before most of his throws. What he should get more credit for is how accurate he is, how he always throws on balance and how tight his release is. Bailey does not need a big wind up to provide the heat he puts on the ball. He has a nice, smooth delivery and the ball just fires out of his hand (think Mariano Rivera of the NY Yankees). Bailey is strong in the chalk talks and has a strong desire to want to learn and get better and a good football IQ for his age. With his overall size, skill level and work ethic, Bailey should have success at the college level quickly.