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Louisville Football: Looking at 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

By Thomas Grasch

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 02: Dez Fitzpatrick #87 and Jaylen Smith #9 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrate after Fitzpatrick caught a touchdown pass during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 02: Dez Fitzpatrick #87 and Jaylen Smith #9 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrate after Fitzpatrick caught a touchdown pass during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Jawon “Puma” Pass QB (R-So., 6-4, 231)

Okay, I know some of you might be asking yourself why I would put a guy who has 33 total passing attempts in his college career on this list. It might not be as big of a stretch as you might think. When Puma takes over the starting spot this year he may be inexperienced, but he’s not new. He’s been in the program for two years, studying behind our first Heisman Trophy winner. When he has had the chance to play, he’s shown the ability to be accurate and run effectively.

In 2017, he completed 22 of 33 passes (67%) for 238 yards and 2 TDs. He tacked on 62 rushing yards and 1 TD in 13 attempts too. And if you’ve seen him play in person you know he’s a physical specimen on the field. Take those factors and add in the fact 2 of the other 4 players on this list are WRs. Now sprinkle on some Bobby Petrino offensive mojo and it’s not farfetched to see a scenario where Pass has a breakout year in some of these big games and heads to the NFL next year. It would be a good problem for us to have.

Conclusion

This year’s Louisville class may not have the same top round talent or the depth of talent but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a successful night for some Cardinals.

We just witnessed Jaire Alexander and Lamar Jackson both taken in the first round of April’s NFL Draft. That is the second most first round picks in school history.

With the lack of experienced seniors on the roster, a lot will depend on the big unanswered questions going into this year.

Next: Louisville Offers Ballard High School Star Linebacker

What will the offense look like without Lamar Jackson? What will the defense look like with new coordinator Brian VanGorder? If these answers turn out positive, I expect Louisville’s NFL draft success to continue in 2019.

 

 

 

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