NFL Draft 2022: New York Giants potential QB targets as Daniel Jones insurance

Jack Coan, Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s Jack Coan is the prototypical pocket passer. He has made a name for himself by working out of the pocket, effectively chipping away defenses regularly. While he isn’t the fastest or has the biggest arm, he has the knowledge to run an offense.

During his time in college, he spent time at both the University of Wisconsin and Notre Dame. In his junior year at Wisconsin, his first full year as a starter, Coan showed what he was capable of. He recorded 22 total touchdowns, 2,727 passing yards, and five interceptions. Coan led Wisconsin to a record 10-4 and took them to the Rose Bowl. He finished the season with an offensive grade of 78.5 according to PFF.

After suffering an injury in 2020, Coan lost his starting job at Wisconsin. This led to him transferring to Notre Dame where he spent his final season.

While at Notre Dame, Coan posted career-highs across the board. He threw for 3,150 yards, 25 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions while attempting a career-high 386 passes. He finished the season with an overall grade of 83.5 and a passing grade of 82.1 according to PFF.

When looking at where Coan struggles, there are a few areas that stick out. He isn’t the fastest player and has shown that he struggles to make plays with his legs. If the Giants wish to run a more RPO-based offense, Coan will hurt their ability to do that effectively.

Coan also struggles with passes outside the middle of the field. 14 of his 25 touchdowns came between the numbers. He also attempted 203 of his 386 passes to this portion of the field.

If the Giants are looking to add depth to the position, Coan could be a perfect candidate. He has proven that he can make a play and has shown glimpses of what he is capable of. If he can improve in certain areas of his game, Coan could develop into a player that sticks around the NFL for a long time.