You can question his decision making (both on and off the field) as well as his ability to grasp the mental aspect of running an NFL offense. What no one can question is the athletic talents of Terrelle Pryor. But is he just an athlete that plays QB or can he develop into a long term starting QB in the NFL? What about a position switch to tight end or wide receiver? Let's take a look at one of the most controversial late round prospects in recent memory.



Terrelle Pryor, the Quarterback Prospect
Terrelle Pryor is 6'5" and 232 lbs. He can run the 40 in under 4.4 seconds, unheard of for a player his size. He makes defenders miss in the open field and displays a powerful stiff arm on the run. He has a great arm with the ability to make every NFL throw necessary. The questions about Pryor as a quarterback prospect start with his mental makeup and questionable decision making on and off the field. He has played at the highest level of collegiate football, but is a raw prospect that will need substantial development time and practice reps before he's close to ready for game action.

His numbers while starting at Ohio State were impressive, but perhaps misleading when looking for future projection. While he played in a pro style offense, he is far from pro ready, taking most of his snaps from the shotgun. His first instinct is to run and while he can throw pretty well out of the pocket, that is not going to fly when the speed of the game gets racheted up. His footwork and mechanics need work, although it should be noted that he showed some improvement during his pro day. He can keep plays alive with his legs, but he'll be susceptible to big hits because of it. He needs to learn how to become more of a pocket passer because no QB can survive in the NFL on athleticism alone, not even someone as supremely gifted as Pryor.

Does Pryor have the desire to be a great QB? Does he have the leadership required of the position? His commitment to remaining under center will require hard work and dedication, something that is easy to say but much harder to do. That will go a long way in determining whether he ever starts one game in the NFL or ends up out of the league before his 25th birthday.

Terrelle Pryor, the Wide Receiver Prospect
Think about a 6'5" target with speed to burn and playmaking ability. Interested? Of course you are, every NFL and Dynasty team is looking for that type of go to receiver. That is Terrelle Pryor's upside as a wide receiver. The conversion rate of college QB to WR has been pretty successful in the past, and Pryor certainly has the physical attributes to make the jump.

Pryor said at his pro day that he'd play anywhere necessary to help his NFL team, but he wants to remain a QB. Whether his new NFL team keeps him at QB or tries to convert him right away remains to be seen. Having never played wide receiver, he's all projection at the moment, but it's certainly intriguing from a Dynasty perspective. He'll need time to develop, learn a new position, run routes and catch the ball consistently, but the skillset is there. Not many raw receiver prospects possess his kind of size / speed combination. He could be a dangerous weapon in the NFL, all he needs is a position switch and the ball in his hands.

Dynasty Analysis
There is a lot to like about Terrelle Pryor, the Dynasty prospect. He has sky high potential because of his athletic talent - every Dynasty owner loves upside. The doubts of him ever reaching his true ceiling as a player are slim, especially at QB. At WR, he's even more of a project, but with similar upside. He's a player you're going to have to commit to stashing on your bench for at least 2 seasons, which is the same course of development his new NFL team should take as well. Where he winds up on Monday and what position he plays will have a huge impact on his value. If you are in a deep enough league, Pryor is definitely worth an add on speculation alone. The chances that he flames out are good, but on the off chance he doesn't, you could be owning a valuable Dynasty prospect.