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Zach Calzada
QBUDFA Projection

Zach Calzada

Kentucky · SEC ·
#709
Overall Rank
#36
Pos Rank
46
Composite
9.24
RAS
Height
Weight
40-yd Dash
Vertical
Broad Jump
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
Arm TalentAccuracyMobilityPocket PoiseVisionLeadership
Percentile Rankings
Arm Talent
48AVG
Accuracy
43AVG
Mobility
92ELITE
Pocket Poise
46AVG
Vision
45AVG
Leadership
42AVG
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
46
Floor Grade
40
Executive Summary

Calzada projects as a priority undrafted free agent with limited NFL starting potential, best suited for a practice squad developmental role. He possesses adequate size and arm strength but lacks the mobility and decision-making consistency required to thrive in modern NFL schemes. Teams seeking a reliable backup or scout team option may find value, though his ceiling as a starter remains questionable given his processing speed and athletic limitations.

⚠ Risk Factors

Calzada's below-average athleticism and lack of escapability create serious durability concerns in the NFL, where defenders close gaps quickly around the pocket. His composite grade of 46/99 reflects significant performance gaps—inconsistent accuracy, slow processing, and inability to consistently diagnose coverages—issues unlikely to improve at the professional level where competition compounds these deficiencies.

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