100 in 100: Sean Canfield (87 of 100)

by Drew Kerr on Apr 8, 2010 2:00 PM PDT in 100 in 100 (2010)

13 DAYS UNTIL THE DRAFT...

Left-handed quarterbacks are a rare breed in the NFL. And even more rare as starters. I am not sure that Canfield has what it takes to start in the NFL but he did a lot of good things at the college level. That can be said for sure.

He red-shirted as a freshman and played in eight games as the back up that season. The following year, Canfield was named the starter. He played nine games of that season before suffering an injury to his shoulder against USC that would end his season. Missing much of the preseason for the Beavers didn't help matters much and led to him only starting 2 games that year. Canfield's final season was the one he would have to really pick up the pace and make up for lost time if he wanted to help his stock out any. And that he did. The Beavers Quarterback had a very good season throwing for over 3000 Yards, and maintaining a very high completion percentage. He threw 21 Touchdown passes and just 7 Interceptions helping the Beavers to a 8-4 record and a Bowl Game birth.

It is uncertain for any rookie entering the pro level of competition on just how well their game will translate but overall, Sean Canfield has some promise even with the odds stacked against him.

Below, we will look at some highlights, stats, and at the bottom, I will project the possibilities in the upcoming draft for Canfield.

You will have to filter through the game highlights here, but this will give you a good idea of what Sean Canfield has to offer the team that drafts him.

CAREER STATS:

Stats Overview	Passing
YEAR	CMP	ATT	YDS	CMP%	YPA	LNG	TD	INT	SACK	RAT
2006	28	45	335	62.2	7.44	67	2	2	2	130.53
2007	165	286	1661	57.7	5.81	48	9	15	26	106.37
2008	56	84	703	66.7	8.37	75	6	2	2	155.78
2009	303	446	3271	67.9	7.33	87	21	7	26	141.94

2009 Regular Season Game Log			Passing								Rushing
DATE	OPP	RESULT	CMP	ATT	YDS	CMP%	LNG	TD	INT	RAT	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD
9/5	Portland State	W 34-7	8	11	158	72.7	87	1	0	223.38	0	0	0.0	0	0
9/12	@UNLV	W 23-21	25	31	198	80.6	21	2	0	155.59	4	-26	-6.5	0	0
9/19	Cincinnati	L 28-18	29	45	240	64.4	26	0	1	104.80	5	-36	-7.2	0	0
9/26	Arizona	L 37-32	31	47	303	66.0	25	2	2	125.64	9	-11	-1.2	6	0
10/3	@Arizona State	W 28-17	18	30	216	60.0	41	2	1	135.81	2	-6	-3.0	2	0
10/10	Stanford	W 38-28	22	32	290	68.8	31	1	0	155.19	4	-28	-7.0	2	0
10/24	@USC	L 42-36	30	43	329	69.8	35	3	0	157.06	4	-23	-5.8	2	0
10/31	UCLA	W 26-19	25	34	305	73.5	42	0	0	148.89	3	-5	-1.7	4	0
11/7	@California	W 31-14	29	39	342	74.4	48	2	1	159.81	5	0	0.0	1	1
11/14	Washington	W 48-21	21	29	185	72.4	22	4	0	171.51	5	-16	-3.2	7	0
11/21	@Washington State	W 42-10	22	29	231	75.9	34	2	1	158.64	1	0	0.0	0	0
12/3	@Oregon	L 37-33	24	36	306	66.7	48	2	0	156.40	4	-10	-2.5	2	0

2009 Postseason Game Log

Passing

Rushing

BOWL

OPP

RESULT

CMP

ATT

YDS

CMP%

LNG

INT

RAT

ATT

YDS

AVG

LNG

MAACO BOWL LAS VEGAS

@Brigham Young

L 44-20

168

47.5

77.78

0.5

SUMMARY AND PROJECTION:

Had the Beaver Quarterback stayed healthy, it's possible that he would've been rated a bit higher than he is on most boards. I still believe that he will be drafted relatively high and that some team will overlook the injury and concentrate more on the upside that Canfield possesses. He doesn't have a John Elway-esque cannon, but his accuracy is above par, at least at the college level. One that can be said about Canfield is that you can tell he loves to play the game and plays it with passion. He also breaks down opposing defenses very well and makes the proper adjustments as needed. He measured at 6'4" and weighed in at 223 at the NFL Combine.

Possibilities -- 4th Round: Picks 99-131, 5th Round: Picks 132-169.

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Hey Drew

Are you going to do one of these on John Skelton from Fordham. Or have I already missed that one. He is one of the QB’s I am definitely interested in in the later rounds

"God tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he's pretty sure you're fucked."-Braveheart

by Camraman926 on Apr 8, 2010 2:22 PM PDT reply actions

He’s not on the list. There may be one player I can swap out with him though.

by Drew Kerr on Apr 9, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Big Canfield fan

He could be a really great value. I sometimes wonder how much more prolific he would be if the team didn’t rely so much on Jaquizz Rodgers’ rushing attack. Canfield has good footwork and is pretty darn accurate.

by Amigo on Apr 8, 2010 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

He's got a strong arm too.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Apr 8, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I think he'd be drafted even higher

But his shoulder injury early in his career at Oregon St. quite apparently hurt that and he didn’t really have a breakthrough season until his Sr year. But I’m going to say Canfield may still very well be a steal (I think if we were going to consider taking a QB he would be a very good possibility) because he’s got a very good arm to go downfield, appears to have good poise and he’s got the proper form to adapt to the passing game in the NFL.

by Mangoman on Apr 8, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

And this is why we wouldn't take Clausen if he slides

Quality QBs to be had later

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Apr 8, 2010 11:13 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Clausen is like 10x better than Canfield

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Apr 9, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Huge Oregon State fan!

GO BEAVERS! I like Canfield I personally think he would make a solid back-up. I would love to get both of the Rodgers brothers next year though.

by Mullester on Apr 8, 2010 11:17 PM PDT reply actions

P.S

Practice Squatter. That is all.

1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Syd Thompson 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 5.Andrew Quarless 6.Mike Kafka 6.Chris Scott 7.Preston Parker

by supraman on Apr 8, 2010 11:47 PM PDT reply actions

You under value every player that has been up here.

Is there even one player you actually like in the draft.

negative, negative, negative is all I have read from you in these posts.

by Drew Kerr on Apr 9, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

He loves almost all Penn State players

I’m also assuming that he likes the 8 guys in his sig.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Apr 9, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Eh.

I’ve seen PSU play more than any other college team. I only like 3 going into this draft. Them being Quarless, Bowman, and Lee.

1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Syd Thompson 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 5.Andrew Quarless 6.Mike Kafka 6.Chris Scott 7.Preston Parker

by supraman on Apr 9, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

completely forgotten the Great Odrick!

maybe that is overkill..

1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Syd Thompson 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 5.Andrew Quarless 6.Mike Kafka 6.Chris Scott 7.Preston Parker

by supraman on Apr 9, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm just going to throw out a number

and say that 20% of the players drafted succeed(I know vague terminology) at the NFL level. That stat might be less, but I’d say it’s around that percentage.

About 250 picks per draft (It’s varies every year)

so 20% is 50 picks.

Does me trying to be a realist offend you?

1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Syd Thompson 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 5.Andrew Quarless 6.Mike Kafka 6.Chris Scott 7.Preston Parker

by supraman on Apr 9, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Not at all

I don’t see you as trying to be a realist. Most of the comments are pessimistic. Some people end up surprising people. There are players like Tom Brady and Tony Romo in every draft… so if you want to say you’re being a “realist” to cover your pessimism, then that’s on you.

by Drew Kerr on Apr 11, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions