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UK Wildcats News: Will Levis as QB1 in 2023 NFL Draft? (A Sea of Blue)

Levis is gaining steam to be the first QB off the board in this year's draft.

[Tua re-enters concussion protocols- CBS](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-tua-tagovailoa-in-concussion-protocol-status-for-week-17-matchup-vs-patriots-unknown/) Your Sports Edge](https://www.yoursportsedge.com/2022/12/26/kentucky-better-not-overlook-surprising-missouri-to-start-sec-play/vaughts-views/larryvaught/) [Calipari hints at more lineup changes- KSR](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/john-calipari-hints-more-potential-lineup-changes/) [New College Basketball AP Poll- Fox](https://www.foxsports.com/articles/cbk/no-1-purdue-headlines-ap-top-25-miami-leaps-unc-returns) 1 overall pick is certainly a good thing on that front. It appears that the physical traits, and arm talent that Levis has might be what pushes him over the top or even to become the No. [Cats look to add another talented recruit in the class of 2023- A Sea of Blue](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2022/12/26/23526861/kentucky-football-william-woo-spencer) [Learn some fun facts about Iowa for the upcoming Music City Bowl- KSR](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/fun-facts-iowa-football-music-city-bowl/) [Two Kentucky signees listed on PFF All-Transfer team- CatsPause](https://247sports.com/college/kentucky/Article/kentucky-football-recruiting-transfer-portal-devin-leary-ray-davis--201386895/) Having the OC return that turned a player into a No. The Cats will need to continue to find QB talent whether in the portal or in the high schools ranks. This debate has gone on all season between Levis, Bryce Young, and CJ Stroud.

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2023 NFL Draft Profile: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky (Sports Illustrated)

Will Levis had an inconsistent collegiate career, but his potential is through the roof. If he's available by the Indianapolis Colts' pick, should Indy pull ...

Levis is a prototypical quarterback prospect with all of the tools to be an effective pro passer. Levis certainly has some work to do as a passer, but I was pretty impressed with his ability to operate in the quick passing game. If he falls into the right situation, Levis can be a franchise quarterback for an NFL team. His offensive line (and play-calling) was a mess this season, but he made matters worse at times with his inability to react to the rush. Luckily, the pass was tipped back to another receiver for a completion on the play. He (almost) always is able to generate the power necessary on his throws due to his hip rotation. He actually suffers from the same symptom that plagues most big-armed passers with poor footwork; his footwork improves substantially when he is on the move. He generates so much power and velocity in his hips that his arm looks effortless on the field. In short, Levis has some of the best hip rotation and torque that I have seen from a college quarterback. His numbers dipped a little bit, as Kentucky lost a majority of their offensive line and receiver group to the NFL (plus his Offensive Coordinator also got an NFL job). Levis had a fairly unremarkable two-year stint with the Nittany Lions, as he was mostly used as a reserve quarterback and wildcat rusher for the team. He was a bit under the radar as a high school recruit, ranking as the 24th-rated pro-style quarterback in the nation.

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