Will Levis scouting report: Height, weight, Kentucky stats, strengths, weaknesses, pro comparison
Will Levis is one of the biggest enigmas of the 2023 NFL Draft and we have a full scouting report and guide to the Kentucky quarterback.
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is one of the proverbial Big 4 at the position in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he’s also a bit of an outlier in that group while simultaneously fitting in perfectly.
While the other three top quarterbacks in the class in Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson would all be breaking the mold in some ways as they are selected in the NFL Draft with various traits and attributes, Levis is more the prototype of a QB prospect with his size, arm strength, and demeanor. At the same time, he fits in as he doesn’t come without flaws.
Let’s break down the quarterback with a Will Levis scouting report to serve as a beginner’s guide to one of the top QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Will Levis scouting report: Height, weight, age and Kentucky stats
At the NFL Combine, Levis measured in at 6-foot-3 and 7/8 and 229 pounds. He is, however, the oldest among the top four quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft class as he’ll turn 24 years old in June after beginning his career at Penn State and then transferring to Kentucky.
In two seasons as the starter for the Wildcats, Levis was much better in 2021 than in 2022. Levis threw for 2,827 yards while completing 65.9% of his throws with 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in the 2021 season. In 2022, he threw for only 2,416 yards with just 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on the year.
Will Levis scouting report: Biggest strengths
Just one look at Levis and you see a prototype for the traditional NFL quarterback. He has the height, the frame and he’s clearly built strongly. Moreover, his arm strength is one of his biggest assets as the power he can put behind any throw is exceptionally evident throughout his film and in his pre-draft workouts like at the combine and his pro day.
Levis isn’t a freak athlete, but he’s a strong capable athlete. His height and frame allow him to be a nice, calm presence in the pocket when under duress, which is a good asset to have from a signal-caller. He also showed numerous instances throughout his college career of making plays despite having lesser-than talent around him at times, which is another plus attribute for the QB.
Will Levis scouting report: Biggest weaknesses
Accuracy and touch are the biggest questions about Levis’ game. With the howitzer he has connected at the shoulder, there are numerous instances throughout his film of the quarterback failing to simply throw a changeup instead of a fastball and, as a result, missing his spots in the short and intermediate areas. That could be a real problem, especially for a quarterback who is already 24 years old.
Just as importantly, Levis was quite simply never all that productive in college. He was beat out at Penn State by Sean Clifford, a potential UDFA in the 2023 draft class, and then never eclipsed 3,000 yards or more than 24 touchdowns in any season in college. Even playing in the SEC, that lack of production is concerning.
Will Levis pro comparison
The most common Will Levis pro comp is Jay Cutler, which fits. Though I would maintain that Levis is a better overall athlete than Cutler, the arm strength and demeanor as an alpha-male who is cool under pressure both fit the same mold as Smokin’ Jay. That makes the landing spot and development of Levis all the more important as the downside of Cutler in his career is in play for the Kentucky product.
