Was a Parade All-America selection as a California prep, accounting for 8,668 yards of total offense and 76 touchdowns as three-year starter. Started his college career at USC, where he redshirted in 2007. Appeared in five games as a backup in ’08, completing 2-of-4 passes for 14 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Entered ’09 as the starter but suffered a broken bone in his left leg (cracked head of the fibula) and lost the job to true freshman Matt Barkley. Served as a backup all season, playing in only three games (one start against Washington), throwing 17-26-155-1-1 (65.4) and rushing four times for seven yards (1.8-yard average). Transferred to Richmond, where he started the first five games of the ’10 season, posting 67-123-645-3-4 (54.5) and 19-51-0 (2.7) before suffering a season-ending right knee injury (torn ACL) on the first series at New Hampshire, requiring reconstructive knee surgery. Made 11 starts for the Spiders in ’11 and recorded 247-388-2,682-17-13 (63.7). Set the NCAA FCS single-game record with a 91.2 percent completion at Towson after completing 31-of-34 passes. Had a 5-12 record in 17 career starts. Team captain.

Played in a pro-style system. Generally knows where to go with the ball and will take the check-down. Quick, short-armed release. Very good touch passer. Shows anticipation and the ability to place the ball in windows. Confident, respected leader who demonstrates authority in the huddle. Team captain.

Has an underdeveloped frame and needs to make significant strength gains in order to bulk up and withstand a pounding. Has been injury-prone and durability is a concern. Average arm strength. Foot quickness and escapability are merely adequate. Effectiveness wanes without a clean pocket. Inconsistent and relatively inexperienced (17 career starts). Did not excel on third downs.

Tough, smart, competitive, up-and-down performer who looks like a pro prospect when he has time and space to drop back and throw on balance, but needs to get physically stronger and add a few RPMs to his fastball. Could be groomed as a backup in a dink-and-dunk, West Coast offense. Has to prove he can stay healthy.