Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina
Size:
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 211 pounds
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Size: 9 7/8"
Accomplishments:
Joe Morrison Offensive Player of the Spring (2023) • National Freshman of the Year (2020) • First-Team All-Big 12 (2020)
“Spencer Rattler has a blend of physical tools and mental improvements to his game that makes him one of the most enticing QB prospects available.”
Strengths:
Legitimate NFL arm talent
Smooth, efficient throwing motion
Plus-mobility
Three-level passer
Concerns:
Consistency with decision-making
Anticipation throws
Pocket presence
Film Analysis:
Spencer Rattler is a naturally talented and gifted passer with high-end NFL arm talent. He can drive passes with ease into tight windows. His level of arm strength gives him access to all areas of the football field. Rattler’s arm talent can stress man-to-man and zone coverages. He can make “hole shot” throws look effortless versus zone coverage. Rattler can fire far hash to far sideline passes on a rope. Off play-action, he can push the ball deep down the field for designated vertical shots.
Rattler has flashed the ability to layer passes with arc and touch over near defenders. He throws a nice catchable jump ball and back-shoulder fades with just the right amount of touch to drop into the bucket. He has a smooth and efficient throwing motion that does not have much-wasted movement. He can quickly get the ball out of his hands if the defense dictates it. When protected, Rattler can win from the pocket and within the structure/confines of the offense. He has grown with his confidence in the pocket and
Rattler is a plus-athlete who can extend plays with his legs to create second-reaction throws. He displays adequate improvisational skills to quickly evade pressure and gain yards with his legs. The lack of stable protection by his offensive line forced Rattler to be comfortable utilizing his legs.
Rattler has improved his decision-making, but consistency is needed. He will take a risky throw or two into compromising coverage. Coaching Rattler to focus on ball security and making the right decisions will be paramount. His anticipation on throws needs improvement and consistency. Rattler has the arm talent to overcome being slightly late on throws but this should not be a routine heading into the NFL. He will hang in the pocket a little too long when pressured and risk getting sacked. Sensing the pressure quicker and escaping affords more opportunity outside of structure to make the best available play.
Rattler projects as a starting NFL quarterback with a good ceiling. With his combined physical tools and mental growth, he can become a top 12-15 quarterback. Unlike a lot of top QBs, Rattler had to uplift and elevate average-at-best talent. He made the best lemonade possible with the lemons he had.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 - Winning Starter
Written By: Damian Parson
Exposures: Florida (2023), Georgia (2023), North Carolina (2023), Clemson (2023)
