Giants nab Davis Webb in 3rd round, find possible successor to Eli Manning
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The New York Giants have selected quarterback Davis Webb out of Cal in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
If all goes according to plan, Webb could succeed Eli Manning as the Giants' starting quarterback - but ideally not for several more seasons. That should give Webb plenty of time to develop.
Webb was overlooked in a quarterback class that includes names like Mitchell Trubisky, Patrick Mahomes (who once beat out Webb for the starting job at Texas Tech), and Deshaun Watson, but some analysts believe Webb has a skill set that's similar to his predecessor at Cal, Jared Goff.
Davis Webb Bio
Position: QB
School: Cal
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 229 lbs.
Strengths
- Drives the ball deep as well as almost anyone in the draft.
- Has the arm talent to make all the throws needed at the NFL level.
- Shows good touch on fade and go routes. (Pro Football Focus)
Weaknesses
- Spent entire college career in spread-based passing attacks.
- Majority of pass attempts were within 10 yards.
- Locks in on primary receiver and struggles with progressions.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.79 sec |
| Bench Press | N/A |
| Vertical Jump | 33 inches |
| Broad Jump | 118 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 6.92 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.21 sec |