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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2018Consensus #076
QB· Round 3

Mason
Rudolph.

Mason Rudolph
Sickos Grade
63.8/100
Pre-draft #76

Oklahoma State official athletic logoOklahoma State· 6'5"· 235 lb· 4.90s 40

/ Recruiting profile
★★★★stars.9004
National · #277HS class · 2014
Northwestern, SC
247Sports composite via CFBD
R3 · #76 · Pittsburgh Steelers
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

His optimal scheme fit is a traditional vertical passing game with play-action concepts, emphasizing deep shots and maximizing time in the pocket.

Pro-style QBPocket passerDeep shot passer
Best role

Year 1 could be a developmental backup. With refinement, he could command a starting role directing a rhythm-based, downfield passing attack.

Wrong fit

A spread option or read-option heavy scheme would significantly diminish his strengths, as his mobility is not a primary asset.

Rudolph's arm talent and size are best utilized in a system that values traditional drop-back passing and can protect him to make downfield throws.

04The evaluation

Selected #76 overall in Round 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft by Pittsburgh Steelers out of Oklahoma State.

07Athletic testing
Height
6'5"
Weight
235 lb
40 yd
4.90s
Vertical
26"
Relative Athletic Score
4.08
/10 · official

Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.

06Athletic profilevs. QB on Big Board
40VERTBRD3CSHTLBNCH

— — — positional median (p50)

40 yd
4.90sp50
Vertical
26inp50
Broad jump
in
Three-cone
s
Shuttle
s
Bench
rep
08College production
YrTeamGCmpAttYdsTDInt
2014Oklahoma State3498685364
2015Oklahoma State132644243770219
2016Oklahoma State132844484091284
2017Oklahoma State133184894904379
Career429151447136189226

A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.

/ Usage share, 2017
53.1%of team plays
81 percentile at positionOklahoma State
Pass plays · 96.7%Run plays · 9.0%Third down · 65.2%Passing downs · 60.4%
CFBD usage — share of the offense's plays involving the player
10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
8
Career AV
10

Mason Rudolph has served as a backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans, making several starts throughout his career. He has shown flashes of potential but has not secured a permanent starting role.

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