NFL Draft analysts wanted to see if University of Washington quarterback Jake Locker had answered the one question that has lingered over his head: Is he an accurate enough passer for a team to use a first-round pick on him.
Throwing in climate-controlled conditions in a workout run by UW offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, Locker completed 40 of 42 passes, with his two misses occurring on well-thrown deep balls that were just out of the reach of wide receiver D'Andre Goodwin.
Locker has always had a strong arm and decent mechanics, but has been in Irvine, California working with former NFL quarterback Ken O'Brien on his footwork, mechanics, X's-and-O's--since his college career officially ended in January.
Reports out of the workout place a dozen NFL teams on site, including a large contingent from the Seattle Seahawks, who are looking for a quarterback and could take one with the 25th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The Tennessee Titans, who will work Locker out privately on Thursday, sent offensive coordinator Chris Palmer and personnel executive Ruston Webster to take in the workout.
Several mock drafts have Locker being targeted by the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings, two quarterback-needy teams who pick 10th and 12th, respectively.
source: Mac's Football Blog
Posted by Brian McIntyre
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