Played center for his brother Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) in elementary school. Event Info. We'll cut to the chase on the Alabama guys for you: 6. If he goes inside, the safety is right there to break up the play or cause a turnover. Moses' return solidifies a defense and specifically a linebacker corps that was in desperate need of his talent and leadership this past season as he was out recovering from knee surgery. Odds & lines subject to change. His throws on the move are picture perfect, and he throws a dart right into his receivers hands. Press Esc to cancel. Obviously, my biggest dream ever since I played football is to make it to the NFL, Tagovailoa said. With the fifth overall pick in the 2020 draft, the Miami . Tua Tagovailoa, per Hawaii Prep World, finished his high school career passing for 8,158 yards and 84 touchdowns at Saint Louis School (Honolulu), adding 1,727 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns for. "The former Alabama standout is exactly the sort of quarterback every team should want leading their franchise.". Who knew a kid from Hawaii could find a home in Maryland, but thats exactly what Ive found, his statement ready in part. I don't think you're going to see [Herbert's] ceiling for quite a bit. Maryland prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Maryland went 8-5 in 2022 behind the arm of Tagovailoa, who had another productive season. Tagovailoa is the school's career passing leader. In Wake Forests near-upset of Clemson, Hartman completed 20 of 29 pass attempts for 337 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. He's no Tua Tagovailoa, but come on. Sam Hartmans play style may be different than Hookers, but his situation and draft status are relatively similar. It is a strong class of free-agent tight ends, and these three could be fits for the Steelers. So it's more of a thing where I feel like if he's doing good, I know that I can do it too. Taulia is putting up his own gaudy numbers at Maryland. Losing Tagovailoa hurts, but he leaves behind a roster that's still talented and eager for more. Its still very early in Taulia Tagovailoas career as he just got his first starts for Maryland last season after transferring from Alabama. The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. His comfort throwing on the run makes him an incredibly dangerous player that has the ability to frustrate Big Ten defenses. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Football news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE. Miami lost two games Tagovailoa missed due to a concussion. The younger brother of the No. Its a picture perfect throw, although he stares down his receiver the entire play. Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, has had his ups and downs at Maryland. The bloodlines, leadership, competitiveness and mobility are all attributes that warrant a look at the NFL but his skill-set is actually perfectly suited for the CFL, where he could be a potential superstar. Good touch down the seam and on post-corner, flag routes to attack the defense vertically and horizontally. The athletes in the NFL are not going to allow him to escape as often as he does in college. 5 pick in the last month's NFL draft, Tagovailoa needs a waiver to be eligible. Im a positive person, so I looked at one of his good games, when he took on the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He currently has the fifth-best odds, via BetMGM, to win NFL MVP and earned second-team honors on PFF's midseason All-Pro team. Draft Picks. 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But the non-combine players where you didn't get a chance to get medical, where you didn't get a chance to visit with them, it's going to penalize them a little bit, unfortunately, and it's going to be the benefit of the guys that were big school players or guys that have been to the combine. The closer we all get the to the 2020 NFL Draft, the more apparent it becomes that no one knows what's going to happen. Tagovailoa has endured some of the highest of the highs and lowest of lows. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. San Francisco 49ers: Henry Ruggs III, WR, 20. But mobility isnt just for running the ball. Concerns at cornerback and linebacker also loom large over the Pittsburghs head. 1-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the 2020 Class . Head coach Michael Locksley previously coached him during his time at Alabama, which led to his transfer to Maryland. He said, I dont think theres a more underrated player in the country than Taulia Tagovailoa. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Taulia Tagovailoa and the Maryland Terrapins look to be airing it out this season. Hooker is at his best when his receivers run simple route concepts and he is given freedom to move within the pocket. At 6-3, Maryland has a chance to win its most games since 2010, when the team finished 9-3. The mental side of the game is another story as I think he has to make some large strides if he wants to be a top quarterback prospect. One struggle that I saw with Tagavailoa was his ability to handle pressure. Taulia says he hasn't made a decision about his future yet. The Athletic's Bob McGinn, a prominent NFL reporter who for years covered the Green Bay Packers, quoted some. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. And there are other options if he fails, whether that's Tagovailoa's younger bother, Taulia, or incoming freshman Bryce Young, who is the No. Meanwhile, here's an opinion that Washington should still be thinking about Tagovailoa at No. The Vrbo Citrus Bowl in Orlando last week was meant to be a statement game for Alabama, but not necessarily a statement directed at Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who has been something of a pain in the side of Nick Saban ever since he returned to college football five years ago. Latest on Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN After a strong sophomore campaign in which he contained the likes of Jahan Dotson, George Pickens, and others, Turner is backing it up with a strong start in 2022 and deserves to be in the first-round conversation. It's the third year. I see a comfort level in our system. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. But after a rough stretch against stout defenses, Tagovailoa has ultimately decided to return to school and hone his craft. With that in mind, it is time to dive into this past weeks biggest games in the college football world, taking a look at draft prospects who improved their stock based on their performance. Tagovailoa has a bad habit of fading and throwing off his back foot when the pocket gets muddled, and he is too often all-arm when throwing on the move, sacrificing accuracy. I dont want to put my whole franchise on a left-handed, beat-up, 6-foot quarterback. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. Tagovailoa threw . He also had 10 rushes for 12 yards with one touchdown. Tagovailoa has the natural instincts to make plays when forced to improvise. A generational talent with a flair for the dramatic, he leaves behind an unrivaled legacy that began in the most unimaginable way: the lefty from Hawaii coming off the bench as a true freshman and leading his team to a come-from-behind win over Georgia for the national championship two seasons ago. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I just love this throw. And like Tagovailoa, those decisions weren't altogether unexpected. I have no doubt the offense can score with the best in the BIG Ten. It's almost like they're trying to argue that having a quick release isn't a good thing at the next level. Tagovailoa has the athleticism to escape the pocket and make plays. (0:59). Each of the last two offseasons Alabama has had to replace its offensive and defensive coordinators, along with a number of assistants. Every time he felt the slightest bit of pressure, he bailed, so I would like to see him work within a pocket more often. 100 underclassman were approved for last years draft. A unanimous four-star prospect, he amassed more than 14,000 yards during his high school career. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. have already announced they will not return for their senior seasons. Jacksonville Jaguars, Terrell Lews, Edge, 124. A couple of days ago, HC Michael Locksley made a captivating comment about his QB. Hookers dual-threat ability can be noticed simply by looking at the stat sheet, but that does not mean he is an incapable pocket passer. Tagovailoa is a good athlete as he shows on this run. Featuring ALL CHROME CARDS and COLLEGE LOGOS! 24 Packs Per Box, 4 Cards Per Pack (Factory Sealed). Offense takes center stage as Steelers meet with plenty of skill position players. He however suffers from random mental lapses and is prone to bonehead decisions while under pressure. The Pittsburgh Steelers continue the meeting process at the NFL Scouting Combine. And it's amazing how some of the assistants don't understand why that's not a good thing.". Should the Steelers draft a running back in the 2023 NFL Draft? A dual-threat quarterback who is capable of taking games over but lives and dies with a gunslinger mentality for better or worse; has shown continuous improvement. DATABASE. Minnesota Vikings: Raekwon Davis, IDL, 159. Puts too much air in some of his throws and needs to show a lower trajectory on deep throws. Rather, go back and watch a video Alabama's social-media team shared just before kickoff. At least that's the way it seems. Limited Ads. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. OK, so maybe that last-second touchdown by Najee Harris, running up the score rather than running out the clock, felt a little personal. Draft Home. Obviousl NFL bloodlines with natural leadership qualities. Plays the ukulele every night and is learning the guitar. The Terrapins won the Dukes Mayo Bowl over NC State to cap off the year. Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling updates his rankings of the top quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL draft class . Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Current. Whether or not you consider it a good thing to be compared to Mayfield, keep an eye on Hartman as the season progresses. I see a growth out of him. On Saturday against Florida, Hooker completed 22 of 28 passes for 349 yards and 2 touchdowns. So it's also very motivating for me. With my brother, its motivation seeing him go out there and playing in the NFL, starting in the NFL and do really good, so its motivation for me and that's something that I strive to be like.. The game eventually went on the night of Sept. 29, but Taulia Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback for the University of Maryland, . Tagovailoa was named the Polynesian High School Football Co-Player of the Year for 2018. "Prove that to 'em right now. He made quick decisions and just went for it. And there are other options if he fails, whether that's Tagovailoa's younger bother, Taulia, or incoming freshman Bryce Young, who is the No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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"If you're a non-combine player and you're at Alabama and teams have seen you, seen you in the fall, seen you at All-Star games, they've had exposure to you, they're more comfortable with you and they're going to be more comfortable turning in the card," Jeremiah said. Los Angeles Chargers: Tua Tagovailoa, QB, 8. Maryland is a 10-point underdog at Penn State on Saturday. More NFL draft coverage . Tagovailoa does plan to play in the bowl. I also know I will not be pulling hair out (Im bald) because he is third. The redshirt sophomore whom many had forgotten played well when thrust into action, going 3-1 and throwing a combined 13 touchdowns and two interceptions. And you started to see that wear on Saban. That is partially by design, but you can also give him credit for making pre-snap reads and knowing where to throw the ball when a defense gives him a certain alignment. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Even considering the long recovery from major hip surgery that awaits him, Tagovailoa is projected to be a top-10 pick. Follow us on Twitter at @GridironHeroics for more great content. Bowman University is back in session for the 2022 season with a fully chrome finish, and for the first time ever . There are several Maryland prospects who have more name recognition than most among them Taulia Tagovailoa, Rakim Jarrett, and Jaelyn Duncan. For now, though, the dynasty Saban has built and maintained over the past decade is still standing. I thought he was somebody that definitely belonged at the combine. 27. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa was asked last week about which games from this season he'd like to have back." . Tagovailoa is beautiful outside the pocket. Now seeing them do their thing, be very successful in the NFL, all those things play into motivation for me.. Yeah, it's just motivation for me to do the same. Each Box contains Two Prospect Autographs! We like to keep him at that neutral position. For Tua, the floor and the ceiling are pretty close.". That's probably one area we want to see him improve in is just the emotional maturity and we've seen that out of Taulia." Jeremy Betz gives you the biggest highlights from the prospect workouts in Indianapolis. Nearly every week during the season, there are several highlight games that steal the headlines, but even when these games overshadow the rest of the college football landscape, we will not be negligent of the other games and prospects in action. As always, be sure to share your thoughts on this topic in the comment section below, but without further adieu, here are the highest of highs from Week 4 of college football! Has two dogs, named Dallas and Star because his family grew up Cowboys fans. Taulia Tagovailoa and the Maryland Terrapins look to be airing it out this season. Miami Dolphins (via HOU): Xavier McKinney, S, 89. If you tuned in on New Year's Day, you saw that. He currently has the fifth-best odds, via BetMGM, to win NFL MVP and earned second-team honors on, Tagovailoa is a Terrapin, but hes taken notice of other former Alabama quarterbacks beyond his brother shining in the NFL in recent years. Tagovailoa clearly believes in the program that Mike Locksley is building at Maryland, though, and without a doubt, he's one of the major pieces of the puzzle for the Terrapins. But that doesnt mean Taulia doesnt want to talk about his brother. But after Tua who was drafted by the Miami Dolphins as the 5th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, many speculated that Taulia would choose to transfer, especially given the talented depth at the quarterback position at Alabama. Im not done yet. "We have unfinished business to take care of," Leatherwood wrote. I think Taulia is the 2nd best QB in the BIG Ten, so his gunslinging presence can be a potential Heisman hopeful candidate. He also holds single-season passing marks in yards, touchdowns and completions. It's a team that, despite its faults, clearly feels it has something to prove. Find Autographs of potential 2024 NFL Draft Picks Caleb Williams, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Bo Nix, Xavier Worthy, Will Shipley, JJ McCarthy, Jaxson Dart, Cameron Ward, Taulia Tagovailoa, Sam Hartman, and Tyler Van Dyke! He started the 2021 season on fire, leading some to believe he could declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Back 2 Campus. But elsewhere on the offense and even on the defensive side of the ball, Maryland has other players both steady veterans and breakout candidates who could add to the class' depth. Sometimes that works, but here, he has absolutely no answer as he just continues to drift further from the line of scrimmage. North Carolina QB Sam Howell loses processing speed, NFL traction in worrisome 2021 opener . He ranks first among 39 qualified NFL quarterbacks in clean-pocket passing grade, second in passing grade on deep and intermediate passes, third in adjusted completion percentage and ninth in play-action passing grade. Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. Because right now, with the success that Tua is having with the Miami Dolphins, Taulia believes it only shows that he too can thrive in the NFL. Most of the talk about Tagovailoa following his hip surgery in November had been extremely positive until about a week ago. 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He is far from a physical specimen, but he is unafraid to step up in the pocket and withstand a hit. Jones won't have to be Superman next season if he indeed retains the starting job. After winning back-to-back bow games, I believe we have things going in the right direction. The Hawaii native hails from Samoan culture. Free shipping for many products! As the NY Giants enter the home stretch, the possibility of owning two top-10 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft looms large, for a roster with so many needs. Coaches say he trains like a pro and that attitude trickles down to the rest of the teamplayers tend to gravitate towards him. Indianapolis Colts: Shyheim Carter, S. Meanwhile, Chad Reuter of NFL.com also posted his seven-round mock draft, and began it with the line: "Tua Tagovailoa should be the second player selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. San Francisco 49ers (via IND): Jerry Jeudy, WR, 20. When you hear the name Tagovailoa, it reminds you of Taulias older brother, Tua. Had record breaking season in 2021, setting new single-season school marks in passing yards (3,860), completions (328), completion percentage (69.2%), touchdowns (26) and 300-yard passing games (seven). Those words must have been music to the ears of Jones, who replaced the injured Tagovailoa at quarterback, starting four games. Experts on Round 1 | Home setups As the New York Post put it with a headline, the Tua Tagovailoa bashing has peaked. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the conference's coaches on Wednesday, and honorable mention honors from the Big Ten media. Good arm strength with some excellent accuracy. There is no hesitation that when Tua was the starter at the University of Alabama, he was electric. The Detroit Lions are reportedly talking with teams about trading out of the No. Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has exited Saturday's contest against Michigan after taking a big hit in the third quarter. He holds the Maryland single-season and all time school records for completions [1] and passing yards [2] and a share of the touchdowns record. The clip showed Thomas Fletcher on the field, encircled by teammates, including Jones. Whoever is at quarterback, he'll have some experience on the offensive line thanks to Leatherwood's return, at least one running back coming back with experience in Brian Robinson, and he'll have an older, wiser Jaylen Waddle to throw the ball to. In his career (three seasons with Maryland, one with Alabama), Tagovailoa has 7,979 yards, 52 touchdowns, 26 interceptions and a 67.5% completion percentage. As the New York Post put it with a headline, the Tua Tagovailoa bashing has peaked. Tagovailoa, the brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, has stabilized the QB position at Maryland. 2 Ohio State coming to Maryland on Nov. 19 and another home game against Rutgers to close out the season. DraftDive is a trusted source for draft information and predictions. Currently, the O/U for the Terps is set at 5.5 or 6 and the schedule looks tough. Round 5, pick No. I remember going to the Duke v. Alabama game and seeing the Tagovailoa brothers warming up. Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland Terrapins Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports 2022 Stats: Tagovailoa returns for another season with Maryland. He will have a new co-offensive coordinator this year with. Tua has already made himself a first round draft pick for the Dolphins, but could his younger brother follow him to the NFL? historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Tagovailoa is a Terrapin, but hes taken notice of other former Alabama quarterbacks beyond his brother shining in the NFL in recent years.