re: Why was Brock Purdy not drafted until the 7th round in last year’s NFL draft?

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Weaknesses:
Arm-strength limitations
Not a running threat
Will struggle to avoid pass rushers

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What's funny is the last two listed weaknesses are flat arse wrong.

While not a runner or built for designed runs, but he's regularly bolting the pocket for 1st downs. And his ability to avoid pass rushers is second to none due to his incredible shiftiness. (His time in the 10 yard split is exactly .01 seconds less than Lamar Jackson.)

He got devalued based on height and perceived lack of arm strength.