Take a look at the QB from Cal working his arm on the field.
California quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks for an open receiver against Air Force during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
California's Jared Goff passes against Sacramento State during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
California quarterback Jared Goff runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
California quarterback Jared Goff, right, scrambles from Arizona State linebacker DJ Calhoun during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015. California won 48-46. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
California quarterback Jared Goff runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
LaDainian Tomlinson speaks to students of the Lennox School District about healthy eating and exercise habits at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant.
LaDainian Tomlinson speaks to students of the Lennox School District about healthy eating and exercise habits at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant.
LaDainian Tomlinson speaks to students of the Lennox School District about healthy eating and exercise habits at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant.
LaDainian Tomlinson speaks to students of the Lennox School District about healthy eating and exercise habits at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant.
LaDainian Tomlinson speaks to students of the Lennox School District about healthy eating and exercise habits at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant Assembly.
LaDainian Tomlinson speaks to students of the Lennox School District about healthy eating and exercise habits at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant Assembly.
Desmond King runs down the aisle, giving local students high-fives at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant Assembly.
Desmond King runs down the aisle, giving local students high-fives at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant Assembly.
Austin Ekeler runs down the aisle, giving local students high-fives at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant Assembly.
Austin Ekeler runs down the aisle, giving local students high-fives at the Fuel Up to Play 60 Hometown Grant Assembly.
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We continue the series with a scouting report of Cal QB Jared Goff.
Name: Jared Goff
School: California
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215 pounds
Position: QB
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Aaron Rodgers was the last Cal quarterback to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Teams have waited three years for the chance to make Jared Goff the next one ever since he burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2013.
The Cal QB has impressed since day one, setting the school's single-season records in passing yards (3,508), completions (320) and attempts (531) while completing 60.3% of his passes for 18 touchdowns. He blew those numbers away as a sophomore, completing 316 of 509 attempts (62.1%) for 3,973 yards and a then school-record 35 TD passes. His last season in 2015 is one that will long be remembered as he completed 341 of 529 attempts (64.5%) to set Pac-12 single-season records in both passing yards (4,719) and touchdowns (43).
A smooth thrower with a natural delivery, the 6-4, 215-pounder has a quick release with strong zip on the ball. Goff spins it with top velocity and can make all the throws with pinpoint accuracy. Calm under pressure, he also has enough mobility to make men miss in the pocket.
Critics point out he thrived in a spread offense that differs greatly from the systems he'll be asked to operate in the NFL. Nonetheless, Goff possesses all the tools to be a franchise quarterback.
Combine Metrics
40-Yard Dash:4.82 seconds
Vertical Jump: 27.5 inches
Broad Jump: 110.0 inches
3-Cone Drill: 7.17 seconds
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