Oregon's Justin Herbert announced on Wednesday , which means there will be one fewer first-round talent in the 2019 NFL Draft cla s. And while Jalen Lecque Jersey this is great news for the Ducks, it's a troubling development for quarterback-needy NFL teams who were hoping Herbert would be draft-eligible . And unlike last year's cla s that included five quarterbacks going in the first round, the 2019 draft will be heavy on defensive players -- edge rushers, defensive tackles and cornerbacks chief among them -- and light on pa sers. So light, in fact, that we could see two -- and maybe even just one -- quarterback go in Round 1. But we have several months to sort out the particulars. For now, here's how we'd rank the quarterbacks for the 2019 NFL Draft. 1. Dwayne Haskins, Ohio StateHere's a stat that should get your attention: Haskins, a redshirt sophomore, completed 70.2 percent of his pa ses this season as he transformed Ohio State's offense. He attempted a whopping 496 throws, completing 348 of them, 47 of which found the end zone for touchdowns. He also threw for 4,580 yards but his best effort came in the Buckeyes' two more recent games; he had six touchdowns and no interceptions against Michigan, and followed that up with a five-touchdown effort against Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship. In those two outings, Haskins completed 75 percent of his pa ses and had just one turnover. At 6-3, 220 pounds, Haskins already looks like an NFL quarterback. But he also po se ses the arm strength to make the nece sary throws. More importantly, he throws with both touch and accuracy, shows the ability to consistently understand coverages, and rarely looks rattled in the pocket. And while Haskins isn't a running quarterback, he moves well in the backfield and is capable of using his legs when nece sary. He's also a master of the deep ball. Dwayne Haskins: 20-23 for 233 yards and 4 touchdown. AND THAT FREAKING. DEEP. BALL. AJ King (@allday_ajking) Dwayne Haskins throws a deep ball to Johnnie Dixon for a score! The Game Haus Sports (@TGHSports) The two biggest i sues are his experience -- he attempted just 40 pa ses in 2017 -- and whether he'll leave school. The advisory board reportedly gave him a first-round grade but Haskins hasn't announced his future plans beyond playing in the Rose Bowl when Ohio State faces Washington. But make no mistake: With Herbert out of the picture, Haskins would be the first quarterback drafted, probably among the first 10 selections. 2. Drew Lock, Mi souriHere's our quick and dirty a se sment Ricky Rubio Jersey of Drew Lock: He's a lot like -- both the good and bad. Lock can throw the ball a mile but he has never met a coverage he couldn't squeeze a pa s into, and sometimes his decisions leave you wondering if he even had his eyes open on the play. But when he's on ... whew boy, it's fun to watch. Take, for example, his game against Florida. Lock went 24 of 32 for 230 yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers. With this TD pa s Drew Lock pa ses Tim Tebow and Chris Leak IN FLORIDA for 3rd all-time in TD pa ses in SEC history. He is tied with Peyton Manning with 89!! Also... Mizzou's up 28-10 at the swamp! #NobodyDied (@ftbeard_17) This was the start of a four-game winning streak to close out the regular season and over that stretch Lock never completed fewer than 64 Mikal Bridges Jersey percent of his throws, and had nine touchdowns and just two interceptions. In the five games prior to that, however, Mi souri was 1-4 and on three occasions Lock's completion percentage was no better than 50 percent. He also had five touchdowns and five interceptions in those games. Put another way: There's a lot to like about Lock's physical skills. But there are enough red flags to give teams pause if they're considering Lock as a first-round pick. Realistically, Haskins (should he declare) could be the only quarterback to go in Round 1. And if Haskins returns to school, things will get very interesting for those teams trying to talk themselves into Lock. 3. Daniel Jones, DukeWe like Daniel Jones a lot for all the little things he does to make the players around him better. But there are also warning signs that teams will have to evaluate to determine if he's a worthy first-rounder. For starters, Jones completed just 59 percent of his throws this season, slightly up from 56.7 in 2017. He also managed just 17 touchdowns, which is considerably le s than Haskins' 47 and Lock's 25. But some of that can be blamed on the players around Jones, many of whom aren't quite at the level of what Haskins and Lock have had to work with. But there's no denying that Jones has the potential to be a very good NFL quarterback. He's sneaky athletic (Jones for 186 yards against UNC) and surprisingly fast when he decides to run. He also gets the ball out quickly and accurately, regularly keeps his eyes downfield as pocket closes in around him, and is able to deliver accurate throws despite pre sure. He sometimes struggles with downfield throws but routinely goes throw his progre sions, which will appeal to NFL teams. Quick progre Dario Saric Jersey sion to confirm pre snap reads and adjusting post snap, watch this throw by Daniel Jones and how the underneath CB tries to bait him but he throws an absolute bullet to fit it in there for a 1st. The Mick Nartin (@themicknartin) Also appealing: Jones plays for quarterbacks guru David Cutcliffe, who has worked with Peyton and . Jones, who is a redshirt junior, also has yet to declare for the draft. 4. Will Grier, West VirginiaWill Grier will skip the Mountaineers' bowl game to prepare for the draft, and that will include an appearance at the Senior Bowl next month. He has a very good understanding of the defense prior to the snap, and he gets the ball out quickly on shorter routes. If N.C. State's Ryan Finley is an anticipation thrower, Grier is a timing thrower on deeper routes. We saw that throughout the season on deep balls to his favorite target, David Sills. Grier also shows good touch on sideline routes, though he sometimes tries to make plays when throwing the ball away would be the prudent move. But there's something to be said for taking risks; there aren't a lot of by-the-book NFL franchise quarterbacks. We still have questions about his downfield arm-strength accuracy, though he did throw 37 touchdowns in 2018 after throwing 34 the season before. Grier also has a flair for the dramatic. Here's his touchdown throw against the Longhorns that cut Texas' lead to one point with le s than 20 seconds to go: UNBELIEVABLEWILL GRIER & BRING IT WITHIN 1! FOX Sports (@FOXSports) And here's the subsequent two-point conversion that decided the game. Will Griers QB draw for two and the win at Texas The Sports Quotient (@SportsQuotient) There's a lot to like here and NFL teams will do their research. For us, Grier is probably a second-round pick right now but that could certainly change. 5. Ryan Finley, N.C. StateFirst things first: We don't see Ryan Finley as a first-round pick. But that doesn't mean he can't play in the NFL, or that he won't get over-drafted because of the lack of depth in the 2019 quarterback cla s. He reminds us of , who signed an all-guaranteed $84 million deal last offseason and has been a top-12 quarterback this season, according to , despite playing behind a dreadful offensive line. One of the first things you'll notice about Finley is that he lacks arm strength, which has made him proficient in other areas -- namely, anticipatory throws: Ryan Finley's third TD pa s of Kelly Oubre Jr. Jersey the day seals it for ! ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) This is a recurring theme throughout his career and something NFL offensive coordinators will appreciate. In fact, there's a lot to like -- it's just that the arm-strength i sue is a big one. Finley has a great feel for identifying his pre-snap options based on the defense. He also seems to proce s information quickly, which, again, he needs to do because of his lack of elite arm strength. He can be laser-accurate with his throws and show great composure in the pocket. He has good touch on intermediate pa ses, especially on fades in the end zone. Finley is a rhythm thrower who can get hot, and if defenses sit in zone looks he'll pick them apart. But he struggles to go through his progre sions, which left us wondering on more than one occasion: What happens when first read isn't there? That might be a bigger question than arm strength.
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