Position: Quarterback.
School: South Alabama.
Combine measurements: 6-foot-4, 229 pounds.
Combine stats: 40: 4.72 seconds. Vertical: 33 inches. Broad jump: 9 feet, 2 inches.
3-cone drill: 7.18 seconds.
20-yard shuttle: 4.37 seconds.
Career stats: 20 games, 189 of 373 (50.7 completion percentage), 2,325 yards, 16 TDs, 10 INTs.
Draft projection: Sixth-seventh round.
Lowdown: Mississauga native has a cannon for an arm but struggles mightily with accuracy. He has sloppy footwork and throws with almost no touch. Despite that, his physical tools and arm strength might intrigue a team that is willing to be patient in bringing him along. … Bridge has a local connection in that he was heavily recruited to the University at Buffalo before Turner Gill left the program. … Started his college career at Alcorn State before transferring to South Alabama. Hopes to become the first Jaguars player drafted. … Participated in the Manning Academy in 2013, as well as the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl after the 2014 season.
They said it: “Brandon Bridge is interesting. … He’s a project. He’s very raw. … He’s got a whip – it’s just he has no idea what he’s doing yet.” – NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock.
— Jay Skurski
The Buffalo News is profiling 45 prospects in 45 days leading up to the NFL Draft, which begins April 30.
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