Jake Locker Rookie Card
Jake Locker, Rookie QB, Tennessee Titans
Jake Locker is a rookie quarterback with the Tennessee Titans. He was chosen by the Titans with the 8th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and is expected to compete for the starting job at some point this season. Locker played college football at the University of Washington and helped return the program to respectability, though not to national prominence. He was a 4-year starter for the Huskies.
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Locker is an outstanding athlete and at 6-3 and 230 lbs has the size and strength to handle the physical demands of the quarterback position. Also known as an excellent runner, Locker has drawn comparisons to Donovan McNabb and Steve Young for the dual threat he represents. Scouts rated Locker's mechanics among the best of all QB prospects goint into the draft, and well ahead of first pick in the draft Cam Newton. When passing, Locker is an efficient drop-back passer and has a compact, quick throw that scouts love, and also throws well on the move. One of the stronger arms in the draft, Locker is also a pro pitching with a 95 mph fastball. He can make any throw, to any location on the field. He is seen as a high-character person with good leadership skills.
In terms of weaknesses, Locker's accuracy is inconsistent and it is believed it will take him time to adjust to the more complex defenses he'll face in the NFL. His mechanics suffer when pressured. Most scouts think it would be in the Titan's best interest to let Locker learn the game behind a veteran quarterback for 1 or 2 seasons, but they may not have the patience to do that.
Overall, Jake Locker has the talent, arm strength, and size to eventually develop into a top-tier NFL quarterback. Most scouts think it will be a 3-5 year process but that he is a long-term solution for the Titans at QB if he stays healthy.
Top Jake Locker Rookie Cards
These Jake Locker rookie cards have the best potential for good return on your investment:
1. 2011Panini Rookies & Stars Rookie Card #276
Includes manufactured Titan's Team logo patch #'ed 1-299.
2. 2011 Donruss Elite Jake Locker RC 3CLR Patch Auto
Includes a piece of an event-worn jersey. Total of 10 were produced.
3. 2011 Topps RR Jake Locker Rare Red On Card Auto
Total of 5 produced.
4. 2011Panini Prestige Jake Locker Rookie Rights Auto
Total of 99 of these Jake Locker rookie football cards were produced.
5. 2011 Leaf Metal Draft Rookie Jake Locker Auto
Each card graded by Beckett/BGS