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ESPN senior NFL writer Chris Mortensen reported on his Twitter page that one of the teams that could be looking for a quarterback has Locker tops on their early draft board.
The emergence of Locker has strongly coincided with Washington's hire of head coach Steve Sarkisian. The former Southern California offensive coordinator installed a pro-style offense that Locker has done well in.
Locker has also been working closely with Steve Clarkson, one of the top quarterback backs in the nation. Clarkson has mentored Ben Roethlisberger, Clausen and Matt Leinart, among others.
Clarkson shortened Locker's throwing motion, making it more compact and quick. Locker has also learned to scan more of the field. "Every NFL guy I know says Locker's intangibles are off the chart positive," Mortensen tweeted.
Add that to 4.4 40-yard dash speed, amazing arm strength and a growing 6-foot-3 frame, and you've got a budding prospect who could go No. 1 overall.
Southern California head coach Pete Carroll said Locker was the best quarterback his team has ever played against. That includes Aaron Rodgers and great college quarterbacks Vince Young and Dennis Dixon. Notre Dame's Charlie Weis called him "a front-line quarterback," who can make the tough throws.
Those tough throws were evident against USC. In a 16-13 upset over the Trojans, Locker completed 60 percent of his passes, throwing for 237 yards. Locker looked poised and displayed his leadership skills nicely.
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