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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Brennan Armstrong, QB, NC State

Brennan Armstrong comes into NC State this season as a transfer from Virginia. He's a high-level competitor who uses his legs effectively to extend plays. Hula Bowl scout Brandon Harston breaks down Armstrong as an NFL Prospect in his report.
Brennan Armstrong comes into NC State this season as a transfer from Virginia. He’s a high-level competitor who uses his legs effectively to extend plays. Hula Bowl scout Brandon Harston breaks down Armstrong as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Brennan Armstrong, # 5
School (Code)North Carolina State (NCST)
DOB, Class Yr10/19/1999, GR/TR
Height, Weight6020, 212e
40 Yd Dash4.85e
Arms, Hands3238, 0918
Position/DepthQB/Starter
Honors/Captainship22- Preseason All-ACC Third-Team Offense by Athlon Sports and All-ACC Fourth-Team21-Maxwell Award semifinalist … Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist … Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Top 10 finalist
Season Viewed (yr)2022
Games WatchedVAOD, NCDU, KYLO
Scout Name / DateBrandon Harston, 9/9/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022GP:10 GS:10 comp: 185, att: 339, comp%: 54.6%,  yards: 2210, TD: 7, Int: 12
2021GP:11 GS:11 comp: 326, att: 500, comp%: 65.2%,  yards: 4449, TD: 31, Int: 10
2020GP:9 GS:9     comp: 157, att: 268, comp%: 58.6%, yards: 2117, TD: 18, Int: 11
2019GP:7 GS:0    comp: 15, att: 20, comp%: 75%, yards: 196, TD: 1, Int: 2 
2018GP:4 GS:0    comp: 2, att: 5, comp%: 40%, yards: 62, TD: 1, Int: 0

Player Summary:

Brennan is a Graduate transfer from Virginia who started in 20 of 31 games while at Virginia University—adequate height and weight with a firm and athletic build above average arm length and hand size. Armstrong displays solid speed and quickness in the pocket, avoiding defenders and escaping into open space. An athletic, versatile QB who can stay in the pocket and deliver the ball down the field or make plays with his legs.  You can really see this on display with specifically designed QB runs, bootlegs, and getting out of the pocket to run for extra yards. He is a highly competitive player who does not shy from contact if a first down is within reach.  He has also shown the ability to stay in the pocket, under pressure, and deliver a catchable ball. Adequate arm strength on deep balls and intermediate passes. Very accurate on medium and short in-cutting routes, struggles to place the ball on deeper routes, and fades in the red zone. Armstrong has Good FBI as he is asked to go through full-field reads often and half-field reads for RPOs which he processes quickly.  He struggles with full progression reads as he holds the ball longer to make sure he has a receiver open. 

Scheme Fit:

Quick hitting, run-and-shoot scheme, that allows him opportunities to use his athleticism to extend plays and move the pocket.  

Power Statement: 

A very athletic QB who extends the play with his legs, runs for yardage, and avoids defenders. Very accurate in the short to intermediate passing game within cutting routes and will stand in the pocket to deliver the ball or run and deliver a blow to the defender.

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