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2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Todd Centeio, QB, James Madison

Todd Centeio is a dynamic QB for James Madison who was able to lead his team to a great record in its first season in the Sun Belt Conference. Hula Bowl scout Ryan Jaffe breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Centeio as an NFL Prospect in his report.
Todd Centeio is a dynamic QB for James Madison who was able to lead his team to a great record in its first season in the Sun Belt Conference. Hula Bowl scout Ryan Jaffe breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Centeio as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Todd Centeio, #1
School (Code)James Madison University (VAJM)
DOB, Class YrN/A, RSSR
Height, Weight6005, 221
40 Yd Dash4.68
Arms, HandsN/A
Position/DepthQB/1
Honors/CaptainshipSBC OPOTY, 2nd Team All-SBC Quarterback
Season Viewed (yr)2022
Games WatchedTNMI, SCCC, VAOD
Scout Name / DateRyan Jaffe / 12/7/2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022(VAJM)10 GP/181 CMP/284 ATT/5 INT/2697 YDS/25 TD/62 LONG/.64%/14.9 AVG-P/269.7 AVG-G
2021(COST)12 GP/229 CMP/380 ATT/10 INT/2960 YDS/15 TD/69 LONG/131 RUSH ATT/437 RUSH YDS/2 RUSH TD/32 RUSH LONG
2020(COST)3 GP/14 CMP/36 ATT/1 INT/207 YDS/1 TD/27 LONG/25 RUSH ATT/92 RUSH YDS/35 RUSH LONG
2019(PATE)10 GP/34 CMP/51 ATT/1 INT/444 YDS/5 TD/89 LONG/47 RUSH ATT/155 RUSH YDS/45 RUSH LONG
2018(PATE)12 GP/12 CMP/18 ATT/149 YDS/2 TD/36 LONG/20 RUSH ATT/82 RUSH YDS/1 RUSH TD/21 RUSH LONG

Player Summary:

RSSR who started his college career at PATE, playing a total of 22 games within 2 seasons before transferring to COST. He played a total of 15 games at COST over 2 seasons before transferring once more, to VAJM. He started 10 of 10 games for VAJM in 2022, displaying his talent as a dual-threat QB. He is right-handed. He has solid size, adequate height, good weight, and a proportioned body with good muscle in his upper and lower body. Good AA, displaying solid foot speed, good COD, good strength, and foot quickness. As a passer, he shows good instincts and identification of the blitz pre-snap. He displays solid footwork into his dropback, with good ability to feel pressure. He has good mobility and escapability from the pocket, with good ability to keep his eyes downfield, and extend plays. Attains a longer release, but shows good arm strength. Good accuracy and ball placement on S/I/D throws from either hash, including when on the run. Displays good poise, stepping up into the pocket to deliver on throws under pressure. Good aggressive ability to attack downfield. Marginal ability to layer throws, due to adequate touch on the ball. Will have short passes batted down at the LOS due to marginal ability to change his arm angle. While on the run, he displays adequate decision-making although as a passer tends to hold on to the ball for too long, and will force throws. Does not throw out of bounds when it is necessary. As a runner, he displays good burst and COD to evade defenders, with good ability to follow his blocks. Strong runner, running hard through contact, displaying good competitive toughness, as he does not shy away from any contact. Fights for extra yards, with good ability to make defenders miss. Adequate long speed, as he will get caught from behind. Good protection of the football, as he keeps it firmly tucked at all times. 

Scheme Fit

Spread offense with lots of Zone reads, and PA, to set up deep shots

Power Statement

Dual-threat QB that can win in a spread offense with lots of Zone reads, and PA to set up deep shots. Has good ability to use his legs in and out of the pocket, while also having a strong arm to attack downfield. Should not be trusted to fit the ball into the teeth of the defense due to a lack of touch and adequate ability to layer his throws.

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