Is Rocco Becht being overlooked in early draft discussions?
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While many debate about the merits of the 2027 NFL draft class, the QB position gets thrown around as potentially one of the deepest position groups we have seen in recent draft history. Whether it be veterans such as Arch Manning and Dante Moore returning to play more, or sleepers such as CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss, there is a lot of talent to be found. However, one name is shockingly absent from those conversations: Penn State's new starter Rocco Becht, one of the nation's most experienced QBs.
So when Jordan Reid posted his names to know in the draft on ESPN, it must have come as some surprise that Becht's name was not even mentioned once. Still, it somewhat makes sense considering the fact that Becht is in a highly competitive new conference with names such as Jayden Maiava and Dante Moore. Despite the fact that he has played in over 35 collegiate games, he has never played the caliber of opponent he will play this fall.
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He also does not have some of the measurables that scouts desire in a QB. At just 6 foot 1, he doesn't have the blend of size and athleticism that teams covet nowadays. Still, one could believe he is more competent of a player than those who were first year starters last year, such as Carr and Manning. It would not be a surprise if we are later comparing Becht to another former Iowa State QB in Brock Purdy the way his career has gone.
At the end of the day, chances are Becht truly does not deserve the hype just yet. Some may need to see him play at the Big Ten level before making that decision. Still, considering his longevity, don't be surprised if he could outlast some of the names on Reid's list.
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