Will Levis (QB-Kentucky)
Age: 23 (24 when he’s in the NFL)
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 231 LBS
24/7 Sports Composite: 0.8689 (3-Star)
Injury History: Dealt with shoulder, foot, and finger injuries in 2022
High School
Will Levis played his high school ball at Xavier High School in Middletown, CT. Levis would finish his high school career with 5,419 passing yards and 55 passing touchdowns. His 27 passing touchdowns and 2,793 passing yards are both single season school records. After multiple offers, Levis would commit to play college ball with the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Freshman
Levis wouldn’t have any action in his true freshman season. He was a redshirt behind Trace McSorley, Tommy Stevens, and Sean Clifford.
Redshirt Freshman
Levis would have his chance to win the starting quarterback job, but Sean Clifford would beat him for the job. Levis would be Clifford’s backup for the rest of the season and he would finish the season with only 223 passing yards and 2 passing touchdowns in the games he appeared in.
Redshirt Sophomore
Once again, Levis would serve as Clifford’s backup in his redshirt sophomore season. Levis would finish with 421 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown in the games he appeared in.
Redshirt Junior
With Clifford deciding to return back to the Nittany Lions, Levis knew that he had to find a place where he could be a starting quarterback. Levis entered the transfer portal and it didn’t take long for him to find a place where he could start. Levis would take his talents to the Kentucky Wildcats. He would lead the Wildcats to a 10-3 season and accumulate 2,826 passing yards and 24 touchdowns while also adding 376 yards and 9 touchdowns on the ground.
Redshirt Senior
Levis decided that he would come back to Kentucky for one last year. There was some regression this season as he would only throw for 2,406 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. The Wildcats as a whole would regress with a 7-6 season. Levis would finish his Wildcats career with 5,232 passing yards, 43 passing touchdowns and 23 INT and the NFL Draft process would begin.
STRENGTHS:
Elite arm strength. Can make every throw on the field, has a quick release, can routinely throw the ball 60+ yards through the air. Can fit balls into tight windows.
Has the prototypical quarterback build you look for at the next level
Is a plus athlete who can run QB power, QB draw, and read option plays
Very tough kid who played through injuries in the 2022 season. Can absorb a lot of contact.
Can operate the quick passing game offense. Can also make pre-snap adjustments.
His last two offensive coordinators came from the NFL. (Pro-Style Offense).
WEAKNESSES:
Unravels when under pressure. Tends to make poor decisions with the ball. 25 INT and 17 fumbles throughout college career.
Pocket presence isn’t up to par with other QBs in this class. Sometimes doesn’t feel the pressure coming or will move himself into pressure.
Feels lazy with his lower body mechanics. Feels like he relies too much on his arm strength.
A lot of throws he would like to have back. Some bad misses.
Isn’t a very good touch pass thrower. Ball is either under thrown or overthrown most of the time.
Can be reckless when he starts to scramble. Looks to truck or hurdle defenders rather than preserve his body and slide.
OVERALL
Will Levis feels like a true boom or bust quarterback. NFL scouts will fall in love with his physical tools. He has a high end NFL arm along with having the prototypical size that fits the bill for a modern NFL quarterback. I do think though that for being a guy who will be 24 years old when he starts his career, he has some parts of his game that should’ve already been cleaned up at this point. If there is more room to grow and he can receive some good coaching, we could be looking at a future top 10 quarterback in the NFL. But if there isn’t any progression, we’ll be looking at a guy who would most likely fall flat on his face at the next level.
Carr’s Grading System:
9.5-10: The Perfect Prospect. No holes in their game with the expectation they become the best player at their position. Future HOF lock.
9.0-9.4: This player will be a top 5 player at their position in the future. Multiple all-pros in their future.
8.5-8.9: This player becomes a top 10 player at their position. Pro Bowls in their future.
8.0-8.4: Above average starter. First round talent.
(BOB) BOOM OR BUST
7.5-7.9: Average NFL player. Dependable starter Round 2-3 player
7.1-7.4: Below Average NFL player. Will be a rotational piece, a backup, or depth player. Round 4 or later player.
6.5-7.0: Bust, undrafted player, practice squad or special teams player.
6.4 or lower: Stay Away at all costs
GRADE: BOB (BOOM OR BUST)
Player Comparison: Justin Herbert (Ceiling) Carson Wentz (Middle Ground) and Jake Locker (Floor)
Potential Fits: Colts, Raiders, Panthers
