Scouting Journals for Drew Allar

Big-bodied signal caller who looks like the top arm talent in the 2022 cycle. Has a strong, pliable arm with the ability to hit all portions of the field without strain. Typically throws with a three-quarters release but has the dexterity to throw from multiple arm slots when needed. A loose thrower with considerable rotation throughout his upper body. Quickly flicks side-armed passes into small windows across the middle of the field. Also shows the ability to layer passes over the second level of the defense. Consistently fitting throws into tight windows as a senior. Has a deep catalog of throws. Is an average athlete for the position. Employed as a designed runner and has satisfactory mobility, using his size to run with power. Improvises and makes second-reaction plays when things break down. Plays in a deep shot gun which is typically not beneficial for fostering pocket feel, but shows the ability to step up and slide within the pocket at times. Playing his best as a senior and is among the more productive top quarterbacks in the 2022 cycle. Led his high school (not a traditional power) to an undefeated regular season.

Drew Allar was the top performing quarterback during All-American Bowl practices, showcasing his advanced passing talent and skill. The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder has the best arm talent in the 2022 cycle. He has plus arm strength with the ability to easily drive the ball to all levels. Allar delivers from multiple arm slots and can layer the football, resulting in easily catchable passes. There were multiple occasions throughout the week where Allar would throw prior to a receiver showing himself to be open. While he didn’t stuff the stat sheet in the game, we saw Allar make some high-level throws over the course of the afternoon.

Penn State quarterback commit Drew Allar led his Medina (Ohio) High team into the third round of the playoffs in Ohio’s largest classification. Medina entered the game against Cleveland St. Ignatius with an undefeated 12-0 record and came away with a 27-14 win in front of a big crowd. Allar continued to show off his nuanced passing skill on a cold and windy night, completing 30 of 54 passes for 386 yards and three touchdowns. He showed the ability to step up in the pocket and strafe to avoid pressure. The first two touchdowns came on quick slants in the first half.Perhaps the best throw of the day came on Allar’s third touchdown pass. Facing 4th and 4, Allar rolled out to his right and dropped in a perfectly placed touch pass to a receiver who had just a bit of separation on double coverage.

Penn State quarterback commit Drew Allar and his Medina (Ohio) team played a showcase game on national television. The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder led the Bees to their first ever win over Mentor (Ohio). Allar finished the game 23-of-37 for 307 yards, four touchdowns, one interception and another rushing score. Allar's best play of the day came on a 3rd and 5 in the 3rd quarter – he rolled to the left and delivered a 43-yard throw across his body for a touchdown.

We came away feeling that Drew Allar has the best natural arm talent at the Elite 11 Finals. The Ohio native was throwing easy heat with no strain during the Day 1 workout. He effortlessly drives the ball downfield with consistency but also showed the ability to change speed and layer his throws. On Day 2 the Nittany Lion pledge had one of the better showings in the Pro Day portion of the event. The velocity on his throws being evident from our press box view. He had a rougher Day 3, struggling with conditioning a bit and didn’t see a ton of first-team reps in 7-on-7. Allar has a pliable, dexterous arm and can deliver from multiple arm slots. He will need to work to optimize his conditioning and maximize his athleticism, but the natural tools were readily apparent when throwing head-to-head with the nation’s best.