2012 Seahawks QB Candidates: Andrew Luck

Published January 3, 2012 | By Casey McLain

Andrew Luck, Quarterback, Stanford

6-4, 235 Lbs

2012 Age: 23 years old

Andrew Luck is like the Cindy Crawford of quarterback prospects.

What we like:

Strong, accurate arm

Lightning-quick release

Good mobility with good pocket presence

Will run the ball when available

Top academic school

Experience in pro-style offense

Good bloodlines (father played quarterback in NFL)

Great character, work ethic, football IQ

What we don’t like:

Some have questioned confidence after returning for Junior year

Seahawks would have to give up a lot to trade for the top pick

Are the lights in Seattle bright enough for him?

Grows a really bad beard

Summary:

We really had to reach to find negatives for Luck. He’s probably the best Quarterback since John Elway, if not better. Presuming he doesn’t have his right arm amputated by draft day, he’ll go first overall. His dad, Oliver Luck, played quarterback in the NFL. Luck still has another year of eligibility, will he stay at Stanford for another year?

According to the Trade Value Chart the Seahawks would need to make up 1750-1800 points depending on if they end up with the 11^th or 12^th overall pick in order to trade for the top pick. Because the 12^th pick is worth only 1200 points, such a trade would certainly involve at least a second first rounder. For some reference, even if the Seahawks traded their entire 2012 draft to the Colts they’d have nearly 1000 TVC points to make up. Chances are it would involve two firsts, two seconds, a third, and perhaps a player. It would be an ugly trade, and Luck is really good which increases the value of the pick, but is he worth that much?

Check out the rest of the Seahawks Quarterback Candidates for 2012 and beyond.

How much would you be willing to give up for Andrew Luck?

Two firsts and two seconds (47%, 34 Votes)
Two first rounders (29%, 21 Votes)
None of the above (13%, 9 Votes)
Anything the Colts want (6%, 4 Votes)
Earl Thomas and a first rounder (3%, 2 Votes)
Earl Thomas and two firsts (2%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 72

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Casey McLain

Casey is the founder of North and South of Royal Brougham. He's also a senior writer and marketing director at fantasyfootballjungle.com, and has done some work for walterfootball.com. Most importantly though, Casey is a big fan of baseball, football, basketball, red meat, a homebrewer, and a fan of assertively hopped Northwest IPAs.