2012 NFL Draft: Comparing Robert Griffin and Andrew Luck

April 8, 2012   ·   Wes Stueve   ·   Jump to comments


Prior to the 2011 NCAA season, Andrew Luck was the consensus best player in the draft. Luck didn't win the Heisman Trophy, though. Robert Griffin did.
And as of late, Griffin has been receiving plenty of hype for the No. 1 pick. Many claim that Griffin is the more talented quarterback and more deserving to be first selection of the draft.
Most draft analysts still have Luck atop their draft boards, but are they wrong? Is Luck a product of hype and reputation? Is Robert Griffin the superior prospect?
The answer to all of the above is an absolute, resounding no.
Some analysts have fallen in love with Griffin's physical ability. And rightfully so. Griffin is a tremendous talent, with track-star speed and superb arm strength.
As you may have heard, though, there is more to playing quarterback than physical skill.
For starters, there is Griffin's size. At nearly 6'2 1/2", Griffin isn't short, but he isn't tall either. Sure, a quarterback can survive witho...

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