SteVo+ 3,702 Posted March 17, 2011 Auburn QB Cam Newton reportedly scored a 21 on the Wonderlic Test at last month's Scouting Combine.Other notable Wonderlics: Greg McElroy - 43, Christian Ponder - 35, Ricky Stanzi - 30, Andy Dalton - 29, Ryan Mallett - 26, Jake Locker - 20. The average score for quarterbacks, historically, is 24. Newton was probably going to avoid being "dinged" as long as he didn't score in the teens, so this is good news for the potential No. 1 overall pick. For perspective last year, Tim Tebow scored a 22 and Jimmy Clausen 23. Sam Bradford had a 36. Related: Jake Locker, Andy Dalton, Ricky Stanzi, Christian Ponder, Ryan Mallett Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted March 17, 2011 No surprise. He's always been known for his athletic ability and raw talent not his football IQ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.AirMcNair. 1,232 Posted March 17, 2011 No surprise. He's always been known for his athletic ability and raw talent not his football IQ. Because wonderlic = football IQ, amirite? lmfao. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krawnka 282 Posted March 17, 2011 People claimed Vince Young's wonderlic score was of little coincidence too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaTaS+ 958 Posted March 17, 2011 Because wonderlic = football IQ, amirite? lmfao. IQ is IQ man. Its all about intelligence. I think what you mean to say is Wonderlic score does not mean NFL success. According to Paul Zimmerman, examples of average scores for each position are: Offensive tackle – 26 Center – 25 Quarterback – 24 (Most teams want at least 21 for a quarterback.)[6] Guard – 23 Tight end – 22 Safety – 19 Linebacker – 19 Cornerback – 18 Wide receiver – 17 Fullback – 17 Halfback – 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted March 17, 2011 Honestly, that's not too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Because wonderlic = football IQ, amirite? lmfao. Theres a direct connection, dumbass. Its a basic IQ test that allows team to evaluate how well a player can problem solve and retain information, which would help a team to see how well a player can examine a defense, learn a playbook, etc. Thats the reason they do it in the first place. Edited March 17, 2011 by KiLaSix9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted March 17, 2011 Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick scored a 37 on the Wonderlic Test at last month's Scouting Combine. It's one answer off Kaepernick's score of 38 at the Nevada Junior Day a year ago. His score ranks second in this year's QB class, behind Greg McElroy (43) and Blaine Gabbert (42). Only Kaepernick and Gabbert are certain to be drafted. Source: National Football Pos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted March 18, 2011 Updating a previous item, Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert scored a 31 -- not a 42 -- on the Combine Wonderlic exam. It's not nearly as impressive as Gabbert's initial score, which he recorded at the Athletes' Performance Institute while prepping for the Scouting Combine. Thus, the top two quarterback scores in Indy were posted by Greg McElroy (43) and Colin Kaepernick (37). They both beat out Sam Bradford's 36. Source: Pro Football Weekly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RANGA+ 1,210 Posted March 20, 2011 Haha Jake Locker was the lowest of the touted QB prospects...why doesn't that surprise me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
