49ers add Jeff Driskel to complicated QB situation

The San Francisco 49ers have selected quarterback Jeff Driskel out of Louisiana Tech in the 6th round (207th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Once the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the nation, Driskel's time at Florida was highly tumultuous. He transferred to Louisiana Tech in early 2015.

Driskel is an excellent athlete and still has high upside - at least theoretically. It's possible new 49ers head coach Chip Kelly believes he can mold Driskel into a player capable of taking the starting job from Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert or whoever starts at quarterback for the 49ers this season.

Jeff Driskel Bio

Position: QB
School: Louisiana Tech
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 234 lbs.

Strengths

• Possesses ideal frame and size for position.
• Has the athleticism and speed to make running plays.
• Poised in the pocket, knows when to step up to avoid pressure.
• Has above-average arm strength.
• Throws an impressive deep ball, displaying solid touch, however, he remains inconsistent in this area and is prone to overthrowing receivers.

Weaknesses

• While he showed improvement in 2015, had three underwhelming seasons in Florida before transferring.
• Can often stare down his first reads.
• Ball placement needs work, often forces receivers to stop and adjust, leading to missed opportunities to run after the catch.
• Struggles to lead receivers, and accuracy drops substantially when on the move. (NFL.com)
• Simple, shotgun-heavy offensive system with Louisiana Tech didn't ask too much of him. (CBS Sports)

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