NFL Draft Profile: Cam Rising, Quarterback, Utah Utes
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Cam Rising
Utah Utes
#7
Pos: QB
Ht: 6020
Wt: 218
Hometown: Newbury Park, CA
High School: Newbury Park High School
Eligibility: 2023
One-Liner:
A gamer that will do whatever it takes to gain yards and make the requisite plays to win.
Evaluation:
Experience both under center and in the gun, showing a variety of throws including multiple launch angles and concepts. Can maneuver the pocket subtly, stepping up with square shoulders or ripping through to clear a throwing window. Ball placement and location are better on the move, showing crisp touch on sprint-outs or waggles. The ability to dart in-breakers like basics or wrap-ins is prevalent from the pocket when lined up and in rhythm. Knows how to layer passes, displaying touch when targeting the middle of the field via underneath or intermediate routes. Body type is not analogous to typical NFL quarterbacks. Release is elongated and needs to be quicker both in and out of structure. Flushes the pocket too often, despite clarity and no internal pressure. Multiple bad misses, dirting hitches, or airmailing comebacks, both with and without a present pass rush. Tends to shuffle his feet as opposed to taking a proper drop. Lacks true arm talent with few drive throws that require high-level velocity. Not a ton of anticipation on tape, although he can get from 1-2-3 in his progression. Most throws are crossers, in-breakers, or flat routes, seldom stretching the field. Rising is an adequate quarterback whose competitive stamina and willingness to win shines on every snap. He doesn't possess many of the traits an elite passer has but he gets the most out of every game. Rising could be a valuable camp arm with the ability to make a roster at the next level.
Grade:
UDFA
Background:
Originally from Ventura, California. Attended Newbury Park High School and was rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports. Began college career at the University of Texas. Redshirted at Texas and transferred to Utah. Redshirted the first year at Utah and played one game in 2020 before suffering an injury that kept him out for the season. Had a very solid 2021 season, playing in thirteen games and starting the final eleven. Member of the Pac-12 All-Conference first team. Threw for over 2400 yards and had twenty-six total touchdowns. Kept performing at a high level during the 2022 season. Started eleven games and ranks 10th in the country in ESPN’s Total QBR. Semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award. Projected as an undrafted free agent in the 2023 NFL Draft.
