BYU’s Jaren Corridor is the second Cougar quarterback to be chosen within the NFL draft previously three years. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret Information
For the second time in three years, a BYU quarterback was chosen within the NFL draft.
This time, it was Jaren Corridor going to the Minnesota Vikings within the fifth spherical (No. 164 general choose) within the 2023 NFL draft on Saturday.
This choose didn’t include practically as a lot fanfare as when Zach Wilson went No. 2 general to the New York Jets within the 2021 draft.
There was some drama, although, for Corridor. A number of media specialists noticed Corridor as one of many high quarterbacks out there going into the draft’s ultimate day, however he ended up being the seventh quarterback taken on Saturday.
Corridor was Wilson’s alternative in Provo and began the previous two seasons for the Cougars, main BYU to an 18-8 report over that span — although he missed a couple of video games as a result of accidents, together with the Cougars’ bowl sport this previous season.
The 6-foot, 207-pound Corridor completed his BYU profession finishing 65% of his passes for six,174 yards, 52 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He additionally ran for 798 yards and 9 touchdowns, with a 4.41 per-carry common.
His finest season from a statistical standpoint got here final 12 months, when Corridor threw for 3,171 yards, 31 touchdowns and simply six interceptions. He additionally ran for 348 yards and three touchdowns and was sacked simply 12 occasions on the 12 months — a mean of as soon as per sport.
Within the 2021 season, his first as a starter, Corridor led BYU to a 10-3 report — together with six wins over Energy 5 applications — and helped the Cougars end the 12 months ranked within the high 20 of the ultimate Related Press ballot.
Corridor, a Maple Mountain Excessive product, is the fourth BYU quarterback chosen within the NFL draft because the flip of the century.
What specialists stated about Jaren Corridor
“Corridor is an undersized quarterback who works by means of his progressions and creates throwing home windows along with his footwork. He flashes good anticipation and the flexibility to ship the ball earlier than the receiver breaks.” — ESPN’s Steve Muench.
“An undersized pocket quarterback with unimpressive arm power, Corridor’s discipline command provides him a shot to make it on the subsequent stage. He throws with wonderful ball placement to targets on the transfer and delivers a feathery delicate deep ball with accuracy.” — NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein.
“Jaren Corridor is a clean athlete on the QB spot with pure arm expertise and high quality ball placement. Nevertheless, he’s an older prospect who wasn’t in a position to construct on a breakout season in 2021.” — CBS Sports activities scouting report.
What specialists stated in regards to the choice
“Corridor is a 25-year-old, deep-ball chucker and kind of a poor man’s Russell Wilson in case you squint at him in the proper mild. There may not be large upside right here, however Corridor can provide them a developmental placeholder at QB.” — Eric Edholm, NFL.com.
“Has Day 2 flashes as a passer. Fast launch. Unafraid to make all of the throws and the ball jumps out of his arms. Clean athleticism within the boot-action sport, so there’s a match with O’Connell’s offense. Locks onto the primary learn too usually and his pocket presence isn’t nice. Wise backup possibility right here.” — Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports activities.
Vikings get their QB, Jaren Corridor, who's referred to as correct, mentally sharp and cell.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 29, 2023
Thought Vikings could be attempting for Dorian Thompson-Robinson after they traded earlier in fifth, however Browns took him one spot forward at 140. Each groups spent quite a lot of time on DTR.
BYU quarterbacks beforehand taken within the NFL draft
12 months — Participant, Spherical, Decide No., Group
2021 — Zach Wilson, Spherical 1, No. 2, New York Jets.
2007 — John Beck, Spherical 2, No. 40, Miami Dolphins.
2002 — Brandon Doman, Spherical 5, No. 163, San Francisco 49ers.
1995 — John Walsh, Spherical 7, No. 213, Cincinnati Bengals.
1992 — Ty Detmer, Spherical 9, No. 230, Inexperienced Bay Packers.
1986 — Robbie Bosco, Spherical 3, No. 72, Inexperienced Bay Packers.
1984 supplemental draft — Steve Younger, Spherical 1, No. 1, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
1982 — Jim McMahon, Spherical 1, No. 5, Chicago Bears.
1980 — Marc Wilson, Spherical 1, No. 15, Oakland Raiders.
1978 — Gifford Nielsen, Spherical 3, No. 73, Houston Oilers.
1975 — Gary Sheide, Spherical 3, No. 64, Cincinnati Bengals.
1967 — Virgil Carter, Spherical 6, No. 142, Chicago Bears.