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As a former NFL Scout, I have a 100% bust rate on Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. In other words, he has no chance to be a successful quarterback in the NFL. Drafting Levis in the first-round would be a catastrophic organizational mistake that would get everyone fired. I have a seventh-round grade on Will Levis. Find out why his game film translates poorly to the NFL.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 17: Carson Beck #11 of the Miami Hurricanes looks on during the first half of the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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CLEMSON, SC - APRIL 09: Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) during the annual Clemson Orange and White Spring football game on April 9, 2022 at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei Going To The Ravens On Draft Day?

By Daniel Kelly | September 6, 2022
David John Uiagalelei (D.J.) has two traits which are highly desirable to the Baltimore Ravens....
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 03: Jaren Hall #3 of the Brigham Young Cougars throws a pass in the first quarter against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

BYU QB Jaren Hall Is Better Than Zach Wilson

By Daniel Kelly | September 5, 2022
When comparing Jaren Hall's 2021 game film against Zach Wilson's 2020 game film at BYU,...
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 23: Hendon Hooker #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers tries to ge away from Christian Harris #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant Denny Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Photo by Marvin Gentry/Getty Images )

Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker Just Outside Of First-Round

By Daniel Kelly | September 4, 2022
Hendon Hooker has one of the most desirable traits for his position. Hooker is efficient....
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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 31: Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) makes a throw down field during the third quarter of a college football game between the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Georgia State Panthers on October 31, 2020, at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Coastal Carolina’s Grayson McCall Knocking On First-Round Door

By Daniel Kelly | September 3, 2022
Every conversation about Grayson McCall circles around the record he broke last season. The Coastal...
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LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 09: Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) throws a pass during the first quarter of the college football game between the Virginia Cavaliers and Louisville Cardinals on October 9, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, KY. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong Is A First-Round NFL Prospect

By Daniel Kelly | September 2, 2022
Virginia Cavaliers' Brennan Armstrong has developed into a first-round prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft....
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STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Tanner McKee #18 of the Stanford Cardinal drops back to pass against the UCLA Bruins during the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Tanner McKee Reminds Former NFL Scout of Mac Jones

By Daniel Kelly | September 1, 2022
Tanner McKee makes it look easy, and nothing is a greater predictor of success at...
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NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterback Spencer Rattler #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Red Raiders 55-16. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Spencer Rattler Is The Next Patrick Mahomes

By Daniel Kelly | August 31, 2022
There was controversy surrounding Spencer Rattler as he transferred from Oklahoma to South Carolina last...
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 27: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass in the second half of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Calls C.J. Stroud “Generational Talent”

By Daniel Kelly | August 30, 2022
C.J. Stroud is a generational talent in the 2023 NFL Draft. The great ones make...
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2022 NFL Draft: Ex-Jets Scout Releases New Shocking First Round Mock Draft

By Daniel Kelly | April 17, 2022
Former Jets scout Daniel Kelly makes some bold takes in this mock draft, predicting all...
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