Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2022R4 · #137
QB· Round 4
Bailey
Zappe.
Sickos Grade
56/100
QB· Round 4· High-volume spread offense quarterback with a quick release and accuracy
Bailey
Zappe.
Western Kentucky· 6'1"· 215 lb· 4.88s 40
R4 · #137 · NWE
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Zappe's quick processing and short-area accuracy are ideal for a timing-based West Coast offense built on rhythm throws and YAC.
Pocket passerDistributorPlay-action QB
Best role
Year 1 backup with potential to develop into a high-end game manager if he improves his deep ball and athleticism.
Wrong fit
Any system that relies heavily on a mobile quarterback or that requires frequent improvisation outside the pocket will not suit Zappe.
A West Coast system that prioritizes precise, on-time throws and maximizes receiver YAC would best utilize his strengths while minimizing his athletic limitations.
07Athletic testing
Height
6'1"
Weight
215 lb
40 yd
4.88s
Vertical
30"
Broad
9'1"
3-cone
7.19s
Shuttle
4.40s
06Athletic profilevs. QB on Big Board
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.88sp50
- Vertical
- 30inp50
- Broad jump
- 109inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.19sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.40sp50
- Bench
- —rep
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Houston Christian | — | 21 | 34 | 199 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Houston Christian | — | 27 | 50 | 226 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | Houston Christian | — | 27 | 37 | 300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | Houston Christian | — | 106 | 169 | 1453 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | Western Kentucky | 14 | 475 | 686 | 5967 | 62 | 11 |
| Career | — | 14 | 656 | 976 | 8145 | 78 | 13 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
/ Usage share, 2021
71.0%of team plays
97 percentile at positionWestern KentuckyPass plays · 98.5%Run plays · 10.6%Third down · 71.7%Passing downs · 84.3%
CFBD usage — share of the offense's plays involving the player
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