Quarterback Market Heats Up: Will Levis be on the Move?
The NFL quarterback market is abuzz with news of potential trades and draft picks. According to analysis from Bleacher Report, Will Levis, the 33rd pick in the 2023 class, still carries significant trade value despite struggling in his two professional seasons. As teams begin to look ahead to the upcoming season, Levis’ future remains uncertain.
Bleacher Report notes that Levis’ value lies in his position as a quarterback, his relatively young age of 25, and the upside that made him a coveted draft prospect in the first place. As Derrik Klassen wrote for the B/R Scouting Department ahead of the 2023 draft, "Levis is a bet on getting something similar to Ryan Tannehill. Like Tannehill, Levis has the arm, toughness, functional athleticism, and experience to come in and play right away." This assessment suggests that Levis has the potential to make an immediate impact on a team.
In his two professional seasons, Levis has started 21 games, going 5-16 with an 82.7 passer rating. While he has made several highlight-reel plays with both his arm and legs, he has struggled with pre-snap recognition, working through progressions, and ball security, throwing 26 turnovers. Despite these challenges, Bleacher Report suggests that at least one NFL coach believes they can "fix" Levis’ biggest issues.
The Tennessee Titans, who currently hold Levis on their roster, may be considering other options in the upcoming draft. According to Bleacher Report, the Titans may gamble on Cam Ward over a "safer" prospect like Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter or Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter. Ward is currently ranked as the ninth-best prospect on the Bleacher Report Scouting Department’s latest draft board.
As the quarterback market continues to evolve, teams are likely to show interest in Levis. In a year that features a relatively underwhelming rookie quarterback class, Bleacher Report notes that Levis should draw a fair bit of interest on the trade market. With his skills and potential, it’s possible that Levis could be a valuable asset to a team looking to bolster their quarterback position.
The question on many minds is: which team will make a move for Levis? While Bleacher Report doesn’t provide specific teams, it’s clear that Levis’ value lies in his position and potential. As teams begin to make their moves, one thing is certain – the quarterback market is about to heat up, and Will Levis is at the centre of it all.
According to Bleacher Report, "In a world where there are never enough starting-caliber quarterbacks, Levis has value." This assessment is likely to be music to the ears of Levis’ current team, who may be looking to trade him. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Will Levis is a quarterback to watch in the coming weeks and months.
Source: Bleacher Report
