2027 NFL Draft summer scouting report: CJ Bailey, QB, NC State

While the NFL seems to be leaning toward the more mobile quarterbacks, there still seems to be a home for pocket passers. However, there are a few starters left who don't often leave the pocket. Pocket passers are becoming a dime-a-dozen in college, but NC State's CJ Bailey is more old-school, with a prototypical build who stays in the pocket but has sneaky upside in short-yardage carries. What does his summer scouting report look like? Let's talk about it.

Height: 6'6" • >Weight: 210 lbs • >Recruiting rank: Three-star recruit, no. 24 QB nationally in 2024 • >Hometown: Hollywood, Florida • >Games watched: Wake Forest, Duke, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Miami, FSUStrengths: NFL coaches will drool over his frame, especially if he adds 10-15 lbs • >Does a great job working through progressions • >Footwork is a plus. His ability to climb the pocket is among the best in the class • >Drives the ball down the field with ease, dropping deep passes in the bucket • >Six rushing touchdowns were a surprise last season • >Played arguably his best game against #8 Georgia Tech, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdownsWeaknesses:Must work on the short-area accuracy • >Tends to be overly aggressive when down, as shown by his three interceptions against Notre Dame • >Brings very little in terms of play creation. Very limited playmaker • >He *can* extend plays when needed, but he does not look to do it often • >Could use those 10-15 added lbs this seasonCJ Bailey has a ton of potential. His massive frame will have NFL teams interested, and his ability to read a defense post-snap is great. However, the accuracy must improve, and he should trust his legs a little more. As things stand, Bailey gets a fourth-round grade and would be a very intriguing camp quarterback to have compete for a QB2 spot.

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