NFL analyst reveals impressive ‘aspirational’ comparison for Kentucky QB Will Levis
By Adam Spencer
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Will Levis has become a star at Kentucky over the past 2 seasons, and now he’s off to the 2023 NFL Draft.
He has gotten a lot of buzz as a first-round pick, with some even projecting him to go No. 1 overall.
Ahead of the Senior Bowl, NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter named some “aspirational” comparisons for key prospects, saying Levis has the potential to develop into a Josh Allen type of quarterback:
Levis’ willingness to stick in the pocket is more reminiscent of Dak Prescott’s patient dual-threat game at Mississippi State than Allen’s frenetic style at Wyoming, but Levis and Allen match up in many other good — and sometimes not so good — ways. Coming out of college, many thought Allen lacked the accuracy to succeed in the NFL. Levis gets the same knocks — fairly, at least at times — but when at his best, his feet and upper body work together to deliver passes in tight spaces and deep downfield. Both players run with reckless abandon, pounding into and hurdling defenders in the open field.
Again, it’s important to note that these are “aspirational” comparisons — the ceilings for these players. If Levis can develop into a similar caliber of player to Allen, whatever team drafts him will be very happy with the pick.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
