Who’s Sam Ehlinger?
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When Matt Nagy talked about what he looks for in a quarterback, he referred to versatility. Ehlinger, who was named a true freshman starter, was thrown to the Wolves early in his college career. He responded well to pressure and showed a versatile style in the air and on the ground. He became a four-year starter and an annual Heisman candidate for the Texas Longhorns. Surrounded by questionable talent and high expectations, Ehlinger made good on his promise by carrying the Texas offense annually. In his four seasons, he has produced the following numbers in the air:
Games | Additions | Tests | Percentage | Yards | Touchdowns | Intercept. | Ranking | |
2017 | 9 | 158 | 275 | 57.5 | 1915 | 11 | 7 | 124.1 |
2018 | 14 | 275 | 425 | 64.7 | 3292 | 25 | 5 | 146.8 |
2019 | 13 | 296 | 454 | 65.2 | 3663 | 32 | 10 | 151.8 |
2020 | 10 | 194 | 322 | 60.2 | 2566 | 26 | 5 | 150.7 |
He also put up some impressive numbers on the floor and was the focal point of the offense in nearly every start for Texas.
Tests | Yards | Touchdowns | |
2017 | 114 | 381 | 2 |
2018 | 164 | 482 | 16 |
2019 | 163 | 663 | 7 |
2020 | 113 | 377 | 8 |
That’s the least we can say: Sam Ehlinger was very, very good at what he had to do.
Tom Herman connection
It all depends on the Bears’ new offensive assistant and former Texas Longhorns coach Tom Herman. Herman and Ehlinger spent all their games in Texas together and got several bowl appearances. Although there were occasionally strained relations between the two, Ehlinger and Herman always stood side by side. Having been together for four seasons, you can expect admiration and occasional tension between the two. But by the end of his career at Texas, Herman had nothing but praise for the young signal-caller.
Is that enough evidence that the Bears could target Sam Ehlinger in the upcoming NFL Draft? It’s hard to say. However, we do know that Tom Herman will have a lot of information about who the team decides to draft.
3 highlights from Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace on Bears All Access:
1) Feels great with our inner attack.
2) Tom Herman has already had a major impact on the search for players in the draft.
3) He thinks there will be unexpected staff reductions in the league.
– Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) 5. March 2021
frequently asked questions
Will Sam Ehlinger be drafted?
This is an important year for NFL organizations looking for a quarterback. Five signal-callers may be offered in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Ehlinger and Buechele are currently expected to be selected in the middle of the league.
Is Sam Ehlinger an NFL prospect?
Everyone has something to say about Texans quarterback Sam Ehlinger and his 2021 NFL projection.
Will the Bears pick a QB?
With their limited space, the Bears may have the best chance of snagging a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft. … Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy’s jobs may depend on this season, so they’ll do what they can to get their quarterback.
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