Josh Hoover

QB·Indiana#184 overall
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#178 · Jun 8#184 · now

Down 6 spots since Jun 8

Scouting Report

Josh Hoover is a redshirt senior quarterback who spent three seasons as TCU's starter before transferring to Indiana for the 2026 season, where he takes over a program coming off a national championship and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. At 6'2" and 200 pounds, Hoover lacks the traditional size NFL teams covet at the position, but he is widely regarded as one of the better processors in the 2027 draft class. Sports Talk with Sam Teets called him "one of the best processors at his position," and NFLDraftBuzz echoed that assessment, noting his rapid pre- and post-snap processing as his standout trait. He works through the full field quickly, snapping his hips and shoulders to new targets with minimal delay and leaving little time for defensive backs to close throwing windows. His eyes and hips move simultaneously when transitioning between reads, a level of football IQ rarely seen at the college level. Hoover climbs the pocket naturally against outside pressure and delivers throws under duress by adjusting his arm angles and release points, and he will absorb a hit to put the ball on target. His touch on layered throws between levels of the defense is impressive, and he places fade routes along the boundary with consistency. The concerns center on his physical profile and mechanical inconsistencies: his throwing motion has a loop that causes some passes to float high, his cross-body follow-through contributes to stretches of inaccuracy, and he has a tendency to overstride. Arm strength and velocity are inconsistent, particularly on intermediate out routes and comebacks where the ball needs to arrive with zip. He is not a rushing threat, posting negative career rushing production, and defensive coordinators will test whether he can beat them when structure breaks down. His turnover issues have followed him throughout his career, with 33 interceptions across three seasons. NFLMockDraftDatabase ranks him as a consensus No. 115 prospect with a projected fourth-ro

Strengths

  • Elite pre- and post-snap processing with rapid full-field progression work
  • synchronizes eyes and hips to new targets with minimal delay, eliminating closing time for defenders
  • delivers throws under duress by adjusting arm angles and release points
  • impressive touch layering throws between coverage levels on seam and post concepts
  • natural pocket feel, climbs against outside pressure without bailing early
  • fade route ball placement consistently leads receivers toward the sideline
  • releases quickly in the short game with a compact delivery
  • led the Big 12 with 61 completions of at least 20 yards in 2024

Weaknesses

  • Lacks prototypical NFL size at 6'2" and 200 pounds, frame measured in the 7th percentile by weight among QBs
  • looping throwing motion causes passes to float high, particularly on intermediate out and comeback routes
  • cross-body follow-through contributes to stretches of inaccuracy
  • overstriding and inconsistent base lead to off-platform inaccuracy
  • inconsistent velocity throughout games
  • minimal rushing threat with negative career rushing production
  • turnover-prone, throwing 9, 11, and 13 interceptions across his three starting seasons
  • occasional tunnel vision and staring down receivers

NFL Comparison

Clayton Tune (59% historical similarity per MDDB; similarly productive college processor with physical limitations and West Coast scheme fit); Jacoby Brissett (50% historical similarity per MDDB; reliable pocket passer capable of executing a structured offense without elite tools); Jared Goff (noted by NFLMockDraftDatabase for shared pocket passer style, quick decision-making, and enough mobility to evade pressure)

College Stats

2023 (TCU, RS-Fr): 2,206 passing yards, 15 TDs, 9 INTs, 62.1% completion rate; 2024 (TCU, So): 3,949 passing yards, 27 TDs, 11 INTs, 66.5% completion rate, TCU single-season passing record, 471 attempts, 313 completions, led Big 12 with 61 completions of 20+ yards; 2025 (TCU, Jr): 3,472 passing yards, 29 TDs, 13 INTs, 65.9% completion rate, 379 yards and 5 TDs vs SMU (Manning Award Star of the Week), 86.4% completion rate with 306 yards and 4 TDs vs Cincinnati

Measurables

Height
6'2"
Weight
200

Awards & Honors

2024 Honorable Mention All-Big 12; 2024 TCU Team Captain; 2024 New Mexico Bowl Offensive MVP; 2021 Landry Award (top high school football player from North Texas); 2021 District 10-6A Offensive MVP; Manning Award Star of the Week (2025, vs SMU); Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week (2025, vs Colorado); 3-star recruit (class of 2022, No. 709 per 247Sports)