Aaron Rodgers, QB, Cal

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Apr 14, 2005

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Scouting report: Has great arm strength and mechanics, and is extremely accurate. Played in a pro-style offense in college and has a high football IQ.

Buyer beware: Rodgers is 2 inches shorter than Utah's Alex Smith, the other QB the 49ers are considering, and does not have great mobility.

Key stat: Completed 23 consecutive passes in a narrow loss to USC in 2004.

Why 49ers will draft him: Rodgers already has an understanding of the West Coast offense, and his local roots put him over the top.

Why it won't happen: The 49ers will determine that Smith has the greater upside, or that WR Braylon Edwards is the most talented player available, or they will find a trading partner and move down in the draft.

Quotable: "Rodgers is tough, confident, incredibly poised and, most importantly, very few of his passes hit the ground." Mel Kiper Jr., draft expert.

--Roger Phillips

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