Conner Weigman, QB, Houston
Size:
Height: 6’3” | Weight: 220 lbs
Accomplishments:
Four-star prospect
“Conner Weigman has a good combination of arm strength, IQ, and mobility to project as a quality starting quarterback for an NFL offense.”
Strengths:
Good accuracy/anticipation
High IQ
Mobile
Concerns:
Injury
Inconsistent ball placement
Takes risks with football
Film Analysis:
Conner Weigman is a redshirt sophomore quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies. Weigman was named the starter for the 2023 season but his season was unfortunately cut short due to an injury. But in just four games, Weigman showed enough to get the NFL community excited about his potential as a high-level passer in college.
Weigman can be categorized as a timing and rhythm thrower who takes chances, fits balls into tight windows, and has the arm strength to make every throw on the football field. In tandem with that, Weigman also has surprising athleticism, which allows him to pick up necessary yardage with his legs and continue to move the chains for the offense in crucial situations.
Evaluating Weigman from a knowledge perspective, he appears to have a good grasp and understanding of coverages. Weigman can identify defenses pre-snap, but also adjust to post-snap movement by the defense while the play is in motion. Weigman can quickly get to his progressions working from one side of the field to the other to find the open wide receiver and deliver the football.
The aspect of Weigman’s game that is most impressive is his willingness and ability to deliver accurate throws into tight and condensed windows in between defenders. Weigman is the type of quarterback who can work high-low concepts where he puts a zone defender in conflict and can either throw the ball to the underneath receiver in front of him or fit the ball overtop of a defender for the completion. Weigman can also hit hole shots against Cover 2 or drop the ball in a tight window on vertical routes against zone, showcasing an in-depth understanding of ball placement trajectory and timing.
An underrated part of Weigman's game is his athleticism. Weigman can use this athleticism to execute RPO plays where he can hand the ball off or decide to keep it for himself and pick up impactful yardage as a runner. Weigman can also be used on QB-designed runs such as QB counters to keep the defense honest. In the passing game, Weigman also uses his athleticism to escape the pocket and once out of the pocket, he can keep his eyes down the field and make accurate throws to the receiver or he can escape the pocket to pick up yardage with his legs.
Overall, Weigman has shown in a limited body of work that he has an impressive set of tools that will allow him to be a successful NFL quarterback in the right system if developed properly.
Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Developmental Traits
Written By: Keith Sanchez
