Following Dak's performance against Kentucky, I've been trying to figure out what Dak's NFL prospects are & I've got to admit I'm struggling. I realize why NFL scouts may be pessimistic about Dak's NFL possibilities, but I am beginning to wonder if this is more based on perception rather than reality. Dak doesn't have the smoothest throwing motion, gets grouped into the Tebow/Manziel group of QBs, & doesn't throw the greatest deep ball, but, while he does possess these flaws, Dak takes care of the football, can throw from the pocket, has extremely underrated accuracy, doesn't take many sacks, doesn't get hurt, & most of all, Dak is a DUDE. DUDE is the code word for having the "it/leadership/competitive/intelligence factor" that is so incredibly hard for scouts to evaluate. Dak has franchise QB caliber makeup & leadership ability to go along with enough tools to compete at the NFL level.

While I realize that Cardale Jones, Christian Hackenberg, Jared Goff, & Cody Kessler have excellent throwing ability, arm strength, & measurables, are these guys really better players than Dak? Would you really rather put the weight of the franchise on these guys backs rather than a guy like Dak?

Just seeing how Dak has developed his game from the pocket this season & how he has enhanced his ability to read defenses & throw with accuracy, I believe some team is going to get a steal in the 2nd or early 3rd round. Chip Kelly would be crazy to pass on Dak IMO.

What am I missing? What do all these top QB prospects possess that Dak doesn't?

Dak's stats - 67% completion %, 14 TD to 1 INT, 10 Sacks

1. Jared Goff - 66% completion %, 20 TD to 9 INT, 19 Sacks

2. Connor Cook - 58% completion %, 17 TD to 2 INT, 11 Sacks

3. Paxton Lynch - 71% completion %, 17 TD to 1 INT, 9 Sacks

4. Cardale Jones - 63% completion %, 7 TD to 5 INT, 9 Sacks

5. Christian Hackenberg - 51% completion %, 11 TD to 2 INT, 27 Sacks

6, Cody Kessler - 69% completion %, 18 TD to 5 INT, 19 Sacks